Races PRX Sha Tin - HK

Began the current campaign with a win at Happy Valley (8.5f) but it has all fallen apart in his three outings since then, finishing last and being beaten a long way in each of them; remains 5lb above his last winning mark with a reputation in need of a makeover.,

Produced smart displays to chase home Tourbillion Prince and then Packing Angel in two C&D appearances in December and January; something went wrong last time but no veterinary report, when he looked to be going best entering the final two furlongs, only to fold alarmingly soon after; yet to score beyond 6f.,

A reproduction of the level of form he produced to win over 1m (the distance of his five career victories) here in July would make him a big threat off this mark; he has earned his descent down the weights with a series of substandard efforts this term; first-time blinkers need to wake him up.,

Not the force he once was and has suffered with a poor strike rate in recent years; ran slightly better under a 7lb claimer last time, but has not done enough to be of serious interest.,

Progressive in his six starts, particularly when asked to tackle this C&D (two wins and two places from four appearances); expect him to sit close to the pace before making a bid with the final furlong in sight; arguably won with a little more in hand than the neck margin might indicate last time and remains a major contender despite a 6lb hike in the weights.,

Visor removed; winning over 6f in both Class 4 and Class 3 during November and January means he has been give a brace of 6lb hikes for each of those cosy successes; not disgraced in either subsequent defeat but the suggestion is that he needs to improve again if he is to be competitive on these terms.,

Made his name in Macau where he notched up five victories; has found things much tougher since moving the short distance east; little encouragement in nine outings in his new home and hard to make any positive conclusions.,

Has been a fair performer in his time but has been badly out of form on both dirt and turf this season; twice placed from five C&D appearances but others preferred.,

First-time tongue tie; ended his days in Australia with a decisive maiden win at Hawkesbury (7.5f); wore blinkers that day but they were not applied on his debut here (never able to get competitive) and the headgear is absent again this time; needs to step up greatly on that first run in Hong Kong.,

Won his maiden (5f) in Australia; has run well in four of his six assignments since being unleashed in Hong Kong; his best came last time when tackling this 7f for the first time and staying on well to finish less than 1l adrift of the winner Juneau Pride; meets that winner on 6lb better terms and entitled to play a major role.,

Can be expected to try and lead but from gate 12 might have to settle for pressing the pace; not disgraced in his three Hong Kong starts but has been notably weak at the end of those C&D contests; may be better off in the level below.,

Boasts the draw and game plan to lead and cut inside to the rail; made all last month to win a Class 4 over this 7f, responding well for pressure in the final furlong to prevail by a short head; up 6lb for that but also moves up a level and that might just find him out where it counts.,