Best Pick
4TOP DRAGONHWB/WYS9
1TURIN WARRIORDLe/KLM4
5SUPER EXPRESSRM/JS3
3THE HEIRJMo/CF7
Dark Horses
12STORM RUNNERMFP/PCN6
8ZETTA FORCEJCh/TPY1
9ALWAYS MY FOLKSBTh/CWC13
2FORERUNNERWB/WKM12
False Favorite
7FORTUNE BOYKTe/DAH8
Others
14CASHISCASHPNW/DJW10
10ICONICALAA/JR14
6JOYFUL TREASURECS/KWL5
11DRALARWK/PFY11
13SHINE BRIGHTKDM/CHY2
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow
Annotation
9
ALWAYS MY FOLKSA recent dirt trial over 1200m on {13/3} saw the horse settling mid-pack early, before making gradual headway along the rail in the straight, finishing (6-7-3). Last start, over 1200m on the Sha Tin turf, the performance was underwhelming; after securing a good position tracking the leaders, it lacked a strong finish. A subsequent barrier trial demonstrated some improvement. This time stepping up to 1400m on the turf with a 2lb weight drop, the distance increase appears favorable. The horse is expected to track the pace-setters and should be able to challenge for a forward position. Jockey and trainer maintain a good working relationship, and a clean break should see it finish among the leading contenders.
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow