Best Pick
1BEAUTY VIVAZP/PCN10
2BEATOCYC/ASC9
3GOOD LUCK BABEKTe/DJE1
Dark Horses
11LITTLE SQUIDMFP/PFY7
5TIMES TABLEBTh/MN13
7OWNERS' PRAISELHe/WYS5
12SPECIAL HEDGEDLe/TPY12
6ORIENTAL SMOKEHB/DAH8
False Favorite
4MATSU VICTORMLY/KWL3
10SMILING COLLECTORLF/KHT6
Others
8GENERAL SMARTHTM/CSS11
9VICTORY PATCHJCh/WKM2
14PING HAI COMETAA/JS14
13CELTIC TIMESMLC/KLM4
Predict Pacing
1600m
Very Slow
Annotation
8
GENERAL SMARTOn March 21st, a dirt trial over 1200m showed limited improvement despite strong urging (9-9-8 sections). On March 7th, during a turf trial at Conghua over 1200m, the horse broke slowly and only showed moderate progress with late whipping (7-7-7 sections). Seven weeks ago, it delivered an outstanding performance on Sha Tin turf over 1400m, settling back from a slow start before making a fast run in the final two sections. Two barrier trials have been completed without showing full potential. Making its debut on Sha Tin turf over 1600m this time with a two-pound weight reduction, the distance is unfavorable and it has drawn an outside barrier. A hold-up tactic is expected but its finishing kick may not be competitive; therefore, it's best to observe one more race before assessing its chances.
Predict Pacing
1600m
Very Slow