HEALTHY PONY

Four weeks ago, this horse delivered a poor performance over 1600m on Sha Tin turf; slow to break, it settled in the rear with a steady pace throughout, showing average form and finishing badly. Shifting to Happy Valley turf for a mile debut over this distance, the trip was unsuitable and it was behind in the race group with unfavorable conditions. The combination of jockey and trainer's cooperation was not ideal, but if it can adopt a trailing running style, its closing speed in the final stages is among the strongest in the field and it has an advantageous draw, suggesting a chance.