BEAUTY WAVES

On 12/6, he ran a 1000m turf barrier trial at Conghua, taking the lead from mid-pack and maintaining it through to the finish. Four weeks ago, his performance over 1200m on Sha Tin turf was poor; he ran from the rear with a steady pace and an unremarkable run. He has shown slight improvement after taking a trial session. In this race, he must carry six pounds more, which puts him at a disadvantage, and his draw is poor. His closing speed was somewhat lacking in the final stages, and there isn't a particularly strong rapport between the jockey and trainer. While he has won twice in this category previously and times are acceptable within his field, he is not the pick for this race.