VIVA GRACIOUSNESS

4/9 (Conghua turf trial 1200m: 5-6-6) ran cruising, without much challenge; 2/7 (Conghua dirt trial 1200m: 1-1-6) tried to lead but could not sustain in the final stages; 18/6 (Conghua dirt trial 1200m: 2-1-2) started slightly slow and faded in the final phase. Returning after a long layoff, this is his first start of the season. In the same race before May, he performed reasonably well and showed good speed but faded late. He has run three trial races and shown slight improvement. For this race, he needs to carry two pounds extra; with a time gap in his group and slightly unfavorable conditions, his late drive is somewhat lacking. Having won three of his eighteen starts with good draws, he remains a low-chance contender.