Races PRX Sha Tin - HK

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield and won by a nose at this track October 26 over 1600m defeating Steps Ahead carrying 49kg at $33. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hong Lok Golf with 56kg at $4.60. Racing well. Fitter and rates a key chance this line-up.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 23 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Helene Feeling carrying 57kg at $6.50. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, neck behind Hong Lok Golf with 55kg at $32. Rates highly and can measure up.

At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on December 27 over 2000m, 6 len behind Numbers carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Hong Lok Golf carrying 55.5kg at $11. Sure to be thereabouts.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 5 len behind Hong Lok Golf carrying 55.5kg at $83. The start before that ran last of 13 at this track on October 26 over 1600m, 21 len behind Sagacious Life with 55kg at $39. Look to others for the winner.

Last start 9th of 14 at this track on December 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Aeris Nova with 53kg at $9.80. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hong Lok Golf with 55.5kg at $43. Among the chances.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 5 len win. Cidade Jardim October 12 2024 over 2000m slow track defeating Navio Fantasma carrying 57kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3 len win. Cidade Jardim G1 September 7 2024 over 1600m defeating Navio Fantasma with 57kg at $11.40. Don't underestimate.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hong Lok Golf with 53kg at $14. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Light Years Charm carrying 52.5kg at $6.70. Can't see him featuring in the finish.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Little Paradise with 61kg at $4.60. The start before that won by 1.3 len at this track October 26 over 1400m defeating Anode carrying 59kg at $3.50. Shapes as a top three prospect.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 1650m, 4 len behind New Forest carrying 61kg at $14. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track on December 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Aeris Nova with 52kg at $21. Has ability but needs to do more.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Goodwood in the G3 Gordon Stakes July 31 over 2414m, 7 len behind Merchant with 58.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second in a small field at Sandown Park in the G3 Sandown Classic Trial April 25 over 2001m, 0.8 len behind Swagman carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Expected to prove tough to beat.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Gunsynd June 14 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously first up; ninth of 15 at Rosehill in the LR Darbymunro March 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Autumn Glow with 58.5kg at $31. Looks very hard to beat.