RED BRICK WARRIOR

Three weeks ago, this horse performed well over a Happy Valley mile. He was slow to get going from the stalls, settled back, accelerated in the middle stages, and chased for two more sections in the home straight. Fortunately, he wasn't far behind, finishing beaten three and a half lengths—a high level of performance. He ran in training recently over 1600m on the Sha Tin turf. In this race, he faces an extra 18 pounds, presenting a slightly unfavorable situation with a poor draw. If he adopts a stalking tactic, his closing speed may not match the competition. However, given his competitive time performance and decent jockey-trainer combination, he is worth keeping an eye on.