SOLAR RIVER

16/6 Dirt trial over 1200m (Dirt Trial 1200m: Sticks to rail early, maintains speed on the straight). Four weeks ago, he ran a decent race over 1200m on Happy Valley turf, showing good ability and finishing strongly. He was not far behind in the finish, beaten only two and a half lengths. After training a barrier trial, he showed slight improvement. Having run on Sha Tin over 1200m, this race sees a weight allowance of twelve pounds. His time figures remain respectable, the circumstances are favorable, and his draw is not poor; he has the ability to press forward. His morning work still looks consistent, and despite a slightly weaker closing kick and not being perfectly in sync with the jockey/trainer, he remains capable of contesting a placing.