Races PRX Sha Tin - HK

Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby April 6 over 2400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Riff Rocket with 56.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Cs Hayes February 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Riff Rocket with 56kg at $51. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Sky Trust carrying 60.5kg at $20. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Tauranga September 23 2023 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating What You Wish For with 57kg at $2.80. Prefer others at this stage.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Charming Legend carrying 60kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Ascot June 20 over 1609m defeating Skukuza with 56kg at $8.50. Rates highly and should do much better.

Useful type. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track November 24 over 1600m defeating Amazing Victory carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind My Wish carrying 56kg at $5. Drawn ideally.

Useful gelding. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Sky Trust with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 14 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Voyage Samurai with 55.5kg at $17. Expected to be very competitive.

Second-up today. Last outing won by 0.5 len at this track November 17 over 1400m defeating Beauty Crescent with 55.5kg at $70. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1330m defeating Born To Shine with 59kg at $1.40. Rates highly and is worth including.

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind My Wish carrying 57kg at $77. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, neck behind Sky Trust with 56kg at $15. Don't underestimate.

Useful type. At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sky Trust carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Steps Ahead with 57kg at $9. Made headway last time. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.

Useful type. Most recently 8th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sky Trust with 56kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind My Wish with 56kg at $6.40. One of the better chances.

Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, head behind Sky Trust with 55kg at $13. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Voyage Samurai with 54kg at $11. Impressed last start. Don't underestimate.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 10 months got back early 6th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Glory Elite carrying 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1400m in soft going defeating Real Shady carrying 58kg at $2.30. Anticipating a big run.

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 27 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Rocket Spade with 54.5kg at $40. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 20 over 1650m, 5 len behind Lovero carrying 55kg at $112. Looks tested without further improvement.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind My Wish with 55.5kg at $149. Last start second last of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sky Trust carrying 55kg at $145. Outclassed.

First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track December 10 2023 over 1800m, 10 len behind C P Brave with 56kg at $32. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Happy Valley September 27 2023 over 1800m, 5 len behind Majestic Victory with 57kg at $5.50. Prefer later.