Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track October 8 over 1200m defeating Bienvenue carrying 56kg at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, nose behind King Miles with 61kg at $14. Just missed when flying home last start and with good speed engaged, this sets up nicely for him.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Chateauneuf carrying 60kg at $18. The run before that 6th of 11 at Sha Tin on October 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Matters Most carrying 61kg at $35. Strong top-three hope.

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sky Joy with 58.5kg at $28. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Triumphant More carrying 58kg at $14. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.

Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Blue Illusion carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Regal Gem with 57kg at $12. Not out of this.

Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, neck behind King Miles carrying 60kg at $1.80. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track October 22 over 1200m defeating Triumphant More with 55kg at $2.80. Just missed as favourite last start and looks a leading contender once more.

Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track November 19 over 1200m defeating Bundle Of Charm carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Brave Star with 55kg at $11. Draws well and another big run is in store.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on November 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Matters Most with 58kg at $39. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Akashvani with 56kg at $16. Expect he will make amends.

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Romantic Son with 58kg at $13. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Akashvani with 57.5kg at $21. Has ability and can run a forward race.

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track November 19 over 1000m defeating Bunta Baby carrying 60.5kg at $2.80. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Day Day Victory with 60.5kg at $3.50. Should get every chance back up to this track and trip.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, nose behind Regal Gem carrying 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Regal Gem carrying 56kg at $22. Not keen on his chances.

Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Chateauneuf carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Akashvani with 52kg at $5.50. Has ability and is strong top-three hope.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track November 5 over 1200m defeating Roman Crown carrying 60kg at $2.50. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mr Desira carrying 59kg at $3.10. Nice trial following a good win last time out and can be tough to catch down in the weights.