KANSAS

On August 24th, the horse ran a trial over 1000m on Sha Tin turf (6-5-3), showing improvement when pushed. This is his first start this season; two months ago in a similar race, he ran poorly, trailing in the rear, with his closing speed weakening significantly, resulting in a heavy defeat. After taking a trial run, there was slight improvement. For this race, he needs to carry 16 pounds extra and hasn't shown standout times. His chances are somewhat compromised, with slightly lacking finishing power, and the jockey/trainer partnership hasn't been remarkable. However, his barrier draw is favorable and recent form has been decent, though he is not considered a top selection for this race.