STEPS AHEAD

Three weeks ago, this horse performed well in a 1400m Sha Tin race, settling nicely on the front and finishing only two and a half lengths behind. Following that, he ran another 1600m trial on Sha Tin turf with optimal timing and favorable draw, showing the strongest late sustained speed in his group. Overall assessments place him among the frontrunners in his race, and while he needs to carry three extra pounds this time, given his previous five losses and unclear race dynamics, he is not out of contention.