Frankie Lor Aims to Revitalize Season as Solid State Debuts Classic Series Campaign
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Summary
Frankie Lor Fu-chuen's Solid State is set to launch his Classic Series ambitions at Sha Tin on Sunday, presenting as the first of the trainer's deep roster of four-year-old prospects to hit the ground running this season. The Snitzel gelding arrives with a solid Australian foundation, having finished fourth in the Group Three Pago Pago Stakes and sixth in the Group Two Spirit of Boom Classic, both over 1,200m, while racing for the Coolmore operation. His Hong Kong debut, however, suggested the best may be yet to come.
Key Points
- Frankie Lor Fu-chuen will field Solid State at Sha Tin on Sunday as his opening Classic Series contender among several promising four-year-olds
- Solid State, a Snitzel gelding, finished fourth in the Group Three Pago Pago Stakes (1,200m) and sixth in the Group Two Spirit of Boom Classic in Australia
- The horse won his Hong Kong debut by five lengths despite looking unlikely at one stage, defeating rival Superb Spirit among others
- The handicapper responded with a 12lb rise, elevating Solid State to a rating of 78, nearly securing a Classic Mile berth
- Coolmore sold Solid State after he failed to win in seven Australian starts, but hisHong Kong debut confirmed his underlying ability
Why It Matters
With Solid State's commanding debut and subsequent rating boost, Lor has established a strong early marker in the Classic Series picture, while the horse's profile as a potential Classic Mile candidate adds intrigue to the four-year-old landscape this season .
With Solid State's commanding debut and subsequent rating boost, Lor has established a strong early marker in the Classic Series picture, while the horse's profile as a potential Classic Mile candidate adds intrigue to the four-year-old landscape this season .