Races PRX Sha Tin - HK

Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 27 over 1600m, nose behind Red Lion carrying 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track G2 Jockey Club Mile November 17 over 1600m defeating Chancheng Glory carrying 58kg at $3.50. Is right up to this trip for the first time but his class is undeniable.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Rosehill G1 Tancred April 1 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Duke De Sessa with 59kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Eliz on April 12 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $8. Missed Champions Day in favour of this and can get the job done.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 27 over 2000m, 3 len behind Tastiera carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that won by a nose at this track Hong Kong Derby March 23 over 2000m defeating My Wish carrying 57kg at $26. Derby winner who will run out the extra trip.

Most recently 4th of 11 at this track in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 27 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Tastiera with 57kg at $20. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on March 30 over 1600m, 4 len behind Straight Arron carrying 56kg at $11. Will need to lift on recent performances.

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 27 over 2000m, 4 len behind Tastiera with 57kg at $30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on March 30 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Straight Arron with 56kg at $52. Going okay but a win looks unlikely.

Useful gelding. Last start 6th of 11 at this track in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 27 over 2000m, 3 len behind Tastiera carrying 57kg at $16. Before that second last of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Divano with 54kg at $5.40. Not disgraced on Champions Day and has claims.

Most recently second last in a small field at this track in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup on May 4 over 2400m, 4 len behind Bundle Award with 61kg at $7.20. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Californiatotality carrying 61kg at $55. Would need to lift on what we've seen recently.

At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup on May 4 over 2400m, 9 len behind Bundle Award with 61kg at $20. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Californiatotality carrying 61kg at $59. Would have to improve sharply.

Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup on May 4 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Bundle Award with 56.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, 3 len behind Californiatotality with 56.5kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; settled well back; won by a nose at this track G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup May 4 over 2400m defeating Noisy Boy carrying 56kg at $1.80. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Californiatotality with 55kg at $2. Won the lead up 21 days ago and has strong claims.