ROYAL BLITZ

Four weeks ago, the horse performed decently in a short race on Happy Valley turf; it didn't break quickly from the stalls and conserved energy in the back, maintaining an even pace throughout. It managed to gain back a fair amount of lost ground in the final stages and finished only three and a half lengths behind. Shifting to Sha Tin over 1200m, this was its first attempt at this distance. For this race, it needs to carry an extra pound. The distance is not a perfect fit for the horse, and the situation isn't particularly favorable; it will likely need to sit in the rear, lacking the finishing power of its competitors. However, given that its time metrics were acceptable and the jockey/trainer partnership is solid, it is worth keeping an eye on.