MR ALADDIN

Fourteen days ago, this horse showed a sluggish performance over 1800m on Happy Valley turf; it was slow to get going from the gate and finished trailing, though the closing speed was decent. In its previous Happy Valley long-distance run, it had to carry two extra pounds this time. Having failed in all six prior races, its pace figures are weak, and the current circumstances are quite disadvantageous with an unfavorable draw. If it adopts a trailing running style, its closing burst may not match the opposition. The jockey and trainer's combination is not ideal; it is not without potential.