Races PRX Sha Tin - HK

Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Johannes Brahms carrying 61kg at $4.50. Before that 6th of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Markwin with 61kg at $11. Anticipating sharp improvement.

Racing well. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, neck behind Tourbillon Prince carrying 60kg at $5. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Markwin with 59kg at $4.10. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sky Trust carrying 61kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Voyage Samurai carrying 60.5kg at $35. Needs to do more.

Second run back. First-up after six months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Tourbillon Prince carrying 59kg at $27. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Naas on May 19 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Chicago Critic with 62.5kg at $4.50. Is a definite threat in this line-up despite a bad draw.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Sky Trust carrying 60.5kg at $20. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Mickley carrying 59.5kg at $13. Doubt he will trouble these.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Glory Elite with 56kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Mickley with 55kg at $4.50. Profiles nicely. Sure to be in the finish.

Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Huge Wave with 53.5kg at $14. The start before that from last on the turn 8th of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Mickley carrying 56.5kg at $18. Don't underestimate.

Last start 6th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Johannes Brahms with 55kg at $154. The run before that 12th of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Charming Legend with 56kg at $95. Not keen on his chances.

Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation to post a big 6 len win. Carlisle May 31 over 1566m defeating Wait And Hope with 61kg at $2.10. First up last campaign second of 8 at Pontefract April 22 over 1207m, soft track; a neck behind Blufferonthebus with 61.5kg at $5. Rates well so watch for a market push.

Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Mickley carrying 54.5kg at $17. The start before that 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 carrying 55kg at $13. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Charming Legend with 54kg at $22. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Johannes Brahms with 54kg at $6.10. Expected to be very competitive.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 11 over 1650m, head behind I Can with 55kg at $12. Before that 7th of 11 at Happy Valley on October 30 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Daring Pursuit with 56kg at $26. Can sneak into the finish again.

At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on January 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Packing Angel with 54.5kg at $41. The start before that second last of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mickley with 55kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2 len at Happy Valley December 26 over 1650m defeating Wah May Wai Wai with 57.5kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on October 16 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Colonel carrying 58kg at $3.50. Has ability and another bold showing is expected.