TACTICAL ACE

Four weeks ago, the horse performed poorly in a Happy Valley 1200m race; it was slow to break from the stalls and settled towards the rear, maintaining a steady pace throughout with an unremarkable run. Shifting to Sha Tin over 1200m, this was its first attempt at this distance, and the trip did not suit it, resulting in an unfavorable position. The connection between jockey and trainer is not particularly cohesive. However, when competing from the rear, its finishing kick was the sharpest in the field, and with an advantageous draw, it is not surprising that it showed some shortcomings.