Following a promising barrier trial on {14/3} over 1700m at Happy Valley (finishing 8th, 8th, 8th, then 1st with a late surge), this horse confirmed its potential with a strong showing in its last outing on the Sha Tin turf over a mile. Despite a slow start and settling towards the rear, it finished powerfully to secure second place, losing by only half a length – a commendable performance highlighting its ability. A subsequent trial indicated further improvement. Stepping up to 1800m on the Sha Tin turf for this race, coupled with a 5lb weight reduction, appears suitable. Drawn well in an inside barrier, a hold-up tactics will likely be employed, relying on its strong finish. This horse possesses the talent to be a major contender and trainer/jockey are aligned in their assessment of its capabilities – expecting a return to form is reasonable.