CITY GOLD BANNER

Trial run on 12/6 over 1200m on Sha Tin turf (8-7-1), showing strong late acceleration with a wide run in the final section. Six weeks ago, this horse ran disappointingly over 1400m on Sha Tin turf, tracking up well but fading late in the race to suffer a heavy defeat. A further trial showed slight improvement. He will run over 1200m on Sha Tin turf this time with six pounds less, and his group time is acceptable. If he adopts a stalking style, his finishing kick within the field is the strongest. The jockey is familiar with this horse and training has been proactive; however, the situation is not ideal, and the jockey-trainer combination isn't perfect. A longshot worth picking.