Races PRX Sha Tin - HK

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 17 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe October 5 over 2400m, soft track; 22 len behind Daryz carrying 59.5kg at $45. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Curragh G2 Mooresbridge May 5 over 2011m defeating White Birch carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Is good enough to win this if he can recapture his old form.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 24 at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup on November 4 over 3200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Half Yours with 59kg at $8. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 4 len win at Curragh G1 Irish St Leger September 14 over 2816m defeating Amiloc with 61.5kg at $4. Classy animal who can bounce back to winning ways.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 17 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe October 5 over 2400m, soft track; 6 len behind Daryz carrying 59.5kg at $38. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Kempton Park All Weather G3 September Stks September 6 over 2412m defeating Kalpana with 60.5kg at $3.30. Bolted in to win this race last year and is going just as well this time around.

Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup Turf on November 1 over 2414m, 9 len behind Ethical Diamond carrying 57kg at $9.30. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Baden Baden G1 Grosser Preis Von Baden September 7 over 2400m defeating Dubai Honour carrying 60kg at $2.90. Classy type and he's not to be discounted.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 17 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe October 5 over 2400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Daryz with 59.5kg at $13. First up last campaign second of 9 at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Foy September 7 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Byzantine Dream with 58.5kg at $2.60. Finished alongside Giavellotto in the Arc and looks the main danger.

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing 5th of 14 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 58.0kg at $28.20. At only start last preparation 14th of 17 at Hanshin in the G1 Takarazuka Kine on June 15 over 2200m, 14 len behind Meisho Tabaru carrying 58.0kg at $10.60. Big run in the Tenno Sho last start and he can make his presence felt.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind Romantic Warrior with 56kg at $45. Before that 11th of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Encountered carrying 56.5kg at $27. Others rate better.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 56 days. First-up 4th of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR Godolphin Stakes on September 26 over 2414m, 13 len behind Lion's Pride with 62.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.75 len at Milan G2 October 19 over 2400m defeating Alleno with 59kg at $2.36. Would be a surprise.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Galaxy Patch carrying 56kg at $71. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Encountered with 57.5kg at $36. Others seem to have his measure.

Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 4 len behind Romantic Warrior with 56kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 3 len behind Encountered with 56kg at $10. Outside chance.

Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 3 len behind Romantic Warrior with 56kg at $57. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track in the G3 Premier Plate on June 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Beauty Joy carrying 52kg at $55. Looking to others.