HAPPY INDEX

Three weeks ago, this horse performed poorly in a Happy Valley 1200m run, being slow to get going and tracking from the rear with an even pace throughout. He gradually closed in in the final stages but was not too far behind, finishing beaten two and a half lengths. Returning to Sha Tin over 1200m this time with nine pounds less, he is proven at this distance, has a decent time figure, and his prospects are good. He has the ability to challenge for the lead. Overall assessment places him highly in this race, the jockey is familiar with the horse, and the trainer-jockey combination is satisfactory. Morning gallop work shows consistent improvement; he is expected to achieve another success.