On March 21st, a dirt trial over 1200m saw the horse urged on slightly in the final two sections with a decent response. Five weeks ago, over Sha Tin’s 1600m, the performance was below expectations; a slow start saw it settle at the back before finishing strongly to secure fourth place, beaten by two and a half lengths – a respectable showing. A subsequent barrier trial didn't reveal any improvement. Now stepping up to 2000m on the Sha Tin turf for its first attempt at this distance, the horse is set to carry an additional two pounds. The increased distance is expected to suit, and drawing an inside barrier is advantageous. It’s likely to be held up in the run with a strong finishing kick amongst its rivals. This looks like a solid contender in the race, with Matthew Poon taking the ride; the jockey has some understanding of the horse's ability but trainer-jockey communication isn’t ideal, hoping for a placing.