Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track December 4 over 1200m defeating Masterofmyuniverse carrying 57kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track October 27 over 1200m defeating Tactical Command carrying 56kg at $2.70. Going well and is among the better hopes.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Markwin carrying 60.5kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Northern Fire Ball with 60kg at $13. Needs to do a lot more.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Beauty Light with 57.5kg at $1.70. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Yee Cheong Spirit with 58.5kg at $4.10. Deserves a win and gets his chance.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by The Autumn Sun out of Rollout The Carpet. Expected to feature.

Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 10th of 12 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind California Deeply with 56kg at $18. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Masterofmyuniverse with 56kg at $12. Strong contender on his best form.

Most recently 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Masterofmyuniverse with 55.5kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gallant Valour carrying 55.5kg at $20. Not keen on his chances.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gallant Valour with 56kg at $6.60. Last start 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Masterofmyuniverse with 55kg at $25. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Sergeant Pepper with 56kg at $32. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Champion Method with 56kg at $8.90. Thereabouts last time out. Well-placed and is among the chances.

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind View Of The World with 54.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Fatal Blow with 54.5kg at $4.10. Hard to fault if at his best.

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind View Of The World carrying 53.5kg at $18. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Beauty Destiny with 55kg at $8.20. Nice effort last time. Can do one better.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Northern Fire Ball with 55kg at $50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Fatal Blow with 55.5kg at $101. Rates poorly so happy to overlook.

Last start 6th of 11 at Sha Tin on January 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fun Elite carrying 54.5kg at $17. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gallant Valour with 54kg at $21. Yet to place this preparation and others rate better.