GRAND EAGLE

On September 19th (Happy Valley turf trial over 1000m: 5-5-3), the horse was quiet in the early stages, staying on third. This is his first outing this season; three months ago, in the same race, he was very disappointing, running off the pace and accelerating mid-race but losing momentum in the final stages, resulting in a heavy defeat. The trial showed slight improvement. Due to time differences with other runners, his prospects are somewhat disadvantaged, requiring him to stay in the rear. His finishing kick is not as strong as his rivals, and there has been no standout partnership between jockey and trainer. His only advantage is a favorable draw and thorough preparation in training, so high expectations should not be placed on him.