Best Pick
1BEAUTY ETERNALAA/JS4
12SUNLIGHT POWERJCh/PFY3
Dark Horses
6HAPPY TOGETHERAB/FCL10
2BEAUTY JOYBAv/ASC6
10MOMENTS IN TIMEHWB/CSS1
5ENSUEDKTe/JS5
7RED LIONJO/JS12
False Favorite
3GALAXY PATCHZP/PCN9
4CHANCHENG GLORYHB/KWL7
Others
8STRAIGHT ARRONMFP/PFY2
9LA CITY BLANCHEMLC/ASC8
11NIMBLE NIMBUSDLe/PFY11
Predict Pacing
1600m
Slow
Annotation
3
GALAXY PATCHOn March 21st, during a dirt trial over 1200m (sections of 10-9-2), the horse was slightly urged forward from the middle stages, making progress. On March 11th, in another dirt trial over 1200m (sections of 7-7-3), it broke slowly and settled towards the rear before accelerating from the 200m mark along the rail. Five weeks ago, it ran a moderate race on Sha Tin turf over 2000m, with a slow start and settling back in the field, showing some acceleration mid-race but failing to sustain it to the finish. Two barrier trials have shown slight improvement. Making its Hong Kong debut, it will now race again on Sha Tin turf over 1600m, benefiting from a three-pound weight reduction. Having secured two wins at this distance previously and with good form within the field, a hold-up tactic is expected to showcase its strong finishing kick – considered the best among its rivals. The engagement of Zac Purton suggests a positive trainer-jockey combination with careful preparation. However, the draw isn't ideal, suggesting a need to conserve energy early on.
Predict Pacing
1600m
Slow