Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Worked home evenly when fourth at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths after being bumped, and the market had him as favourite. His win here start prior had merit, sustaining a run to beat Cloud Nine by a nose at generous odds. His track-and-trip record is excellent and Zac Purton back aboard strengthens the winning case.

Second-up after finishing second last in Class 3 company at this track, beaten just over six lengths after being unwanted in the market. He had also finished tenth at Sha Tin start prior, beaten just over five lengths at long odds. Has to lift sharply.

Has put together two sound 1000m runs at this venue, finishing third at long odds when beaten half a length before a fourth, beaten just under three lengths, a fortnight ago. He now returns to 1200m, where his broader record shows two wins and two placings from 13 starts. The 3kg claim keeps him right in play.

Improved sharply at Sha Tin last start, finishing fourth and beaten just under two lengths after holding his position and working home evenly. His first-up run was plain, but he strips fitter third-up, has the winning rider back and rates highly on time. Strong time profile and the right rider make him the one to beat.

Has been knocking on the door with two seconds at this track this campaign, most recently beaten a neck by Charming Babe after settling midfield and working home evenly. He had to wait for a run two back before again finishing second, so the form has substance. Proven track-and-trip record makes him a major player.

Returns after six weeks since a sixth at this track, beaten just over three lengths after fading late. His previous race start was also at this venue and he was beaten over 12 lengths, so there is a clear recent-form concern. Improvement is required.

Makes his debut without race experience, so the betting will be important to assess how forward he is. He is a $725,000 yearling purchase by Zoustar and represents the Manfred Man stable with Andrea Atzeni booked. Respect the profile, but exposed rivals hold the clearer race form.

Returns from an eight-month break after two sixths at Sha Tin in his first campaign. He was beaten three lengths at his final run before the spell, while his debut sixth was more encouraging when beaten just under two lengths after making ground without threatening. Debut run had some merit, but he is still unplaced from two starts.

Was eighth at Sha Tin last start over 1400m, beaten four lengths after being short of room early in the straight, and his previous sixth there was one-paced at big odds. He does return to 1200m, where he has won once and placed twice from 11 starts, while the Danny Shum stable is strong at this track. Minor claims if he finds more.

Finished strongly for sixth at this track first-up, beaten two and a half lengths by Charming Babe at generous odds. That was a better run than his seventh here before the break, when unwanted in the market and beaten just under five lengths. Still a maiden, but can press for a minor placing.

Pressed forward and led before finishing seventh at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths in a race where the market gave him respect. The run prior was stronger, finishing third here at long odds and beaten a length by New Power. The 1200m record is thin, but he has place claims.

Stayed on for fourth over 1650m at this track last start, beaten three lengths, after being outpaced late by the leaders. Before that he was seventh behind Brownneedsfurther at this venue, beaten just over two lengths, so the margins have been sound enough. Better suited as a placing chance than a win anchor.