GROUPER

Two weeks ago, the horse performed reasonably well in a short Happy Valley sprint. He was slow to break from the stalls and ran towards the rear, but thankfully he wasn't too far off the winner, just finishing three and a half lengths behind. Returning to Sha Tin over 1200m, his time was still acceptable, placing him among the highest-rated horses for this race. The jockey is familiar with the horse, but he needs to carry five extra pounds this time. His prospects are not particularly favorable due to the racing conditions, poor draw, and a lack of standout finishing kick. Despite this, he remains a main contender for the win.