Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track November 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Day Day Victory with 61kg at $15. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at this track October 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Parents' Love carrying 61kg at $12. Strong top three prospect.

Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hinokami Kagura with 61kg at $47. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Free Pony carrying 60.5kg at $78. Struggling and looking to others.

Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1200m, neck behind Amazing Kid with 59kg at $7.40. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Meowth with 58.5kg at $18. Shapes as a key runner.

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Smart Missile out of Fonteyn Lane. Fitter for recent trials so it will pay to keep him safe.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming from last on the turn 6th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Tourbillon Golfer with 59.5kg at $93. Second run from a spell got back early 9th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. This line-up might test him.

Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Flash Star carrying 56kg at $9.60. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Mr Desira carrying 56kg at $11. Going well and rates highly.

Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.5 len at this track November 19 over 1200m defeating Winning Money carrying 53.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sugar Sugar with 56.5kg at $15. Expected to do much better.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Genius Baby with 57kg at $143. The race before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Tourbillon Golfer carrying 58.5kg at $133. Hard to recommended.

At the latest run won by a head at this track December 17 over 1200m defeating Meowth carrying 53kg at $12. The run before that 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mabubu with 53.5kg at $47. Can measure up again.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Perfect General carrying 56kg at $8.30. The start before that second last of 12 at Sha Tin on November 9 over 1200m, 12 len behind Szeryng with 52.5kg at $44. Tough to beat if near his best.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Meowth with 54.5kg at $13. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1650m, 4 len behind Turin Warrior with 56kg at $18. Top-three candidate.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sugar Sugar carrying 52.5kg at $44. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Perfect General carrying 55kg at $22. Not keen on his chances.