CLOUD NINE

8/6 (Sha Tin turf trial 1200m: 1-1-3) led on solo and ran smoothly. Five weeks ago, this horse performed disappointingly in a straight race; while he gained ground, his closing speed weakened significantly, leading to a heavy defeat. After a trial barrier run, there was slight improvement. In his last Happy Valley turf 1200m run, the closing kick was slightly inferior, and the jockey-trainer combination was not ideal. However, his early speed is enough to actively contest position, and the overall shape is somewhat favorable; he could be a dark horse contender.