LIGHT YEARS GLORY

On August 25th, the horse ran a relaxed barrier trial over 1200m on Happy Valley turf (running positions: 7-7-1), showing good form by actively moving up on the straight. This is his first run this season; eight weeks ago, he ran a lackluster race over a Happy Valley mile, starting slowly and tracking near the rear. His finishing burst faded toward the end, but fortunately, he was not too far behind, finishing only three and a half lengths off the winner. He has shown slight improvement in recent trial runs. Having run over 1200m on Sha Tin turf, he will carry five pounds less this time. He has a proven record over this distance with decent sectional timings, and his finishing kick is second to none in his group. Based on overall assessment, he ranks among the top contenders in this race; the jockey and trainer's combination is satisfactory, and his recent form is good. However, there hasn't been a clearly favorable setup yet, making him worth tipping for an outsider bet.