Best Pick
8WITH A SMILEZP/WYS12
11ZETTA FORCEJCh/TPY9
7LESLIEKTe/CWC1
Dark Horses
3CIRCUIT DUFFYMFP/FCL6
12DRALAAA/PFY7
14GLUCK RACERAHa/WKM10
6HE WAS MECYC/ASC4
False Favorite
10MAX QUELF/MN3
5POSITIVE SMILEMLY/DAH5
Others
9ACEJO/JR2
1ACROSS DA UNIVERSEECW/PCN8
2C YEAHDLe/KHT13
4SECOND TO NONELHe/KWL11
13CIRCUIT MIGHTYPNW/KLM14
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow
Annotation
3
CIRCUIT DUFFYFour weeks ago, this horse ran a respectable race over Sha Tin 1200m, settling in a good position tracking the leaders and showing acceleration in the middle stages with a strong gallop. A recent dirt trial over 1200m (sections: 6-6-8) saw the horse holding back slightly, not fully extended. Now stepping up to Sha Tin 1400m this time carrying an additional two pounds, the distance appears suitable and the horse is expected to challenge for the lead. Drawing a favorable barrier position, jockey Matthew Poon has been engaged—he understands the horse’s capabilities. Despite a potentially weak finishing kick and trainer-jockey incompatibility, a clean break and commitment to leading could see it finish among the frontrunners.
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow