Races PRX Sha Tin - HK

Returns from a five-week let-up after winning over this track and distance, hitting the front inside the final 200m and holding Quick Contribution by a neck. That followed a big-odds third to Absolute Awakened at this venue, so his form has lifted sharply this campaign. Carries 60.5kg, but Zac Purton stays on and the form reads strongly.

Resumed with a strong second over 1200m at this track, settling midfield and closing to be beaten just under a length by Mighty Profit while near the top of betting. The wide barrier is the obvious complication, but he has placed at 1400m and owns a sound record at this venue. Wide draw is a query, but he is the one to beat.

Finished seventh at Happy Valley over 1200m last start, beaten just under three lengths after closing late without threatening at long odds. His previous run was also a seventh there, though he did have limited room in the straight. Must recapture much more to threaten.

Returns from a five-month break after finishing his first campaign with a strong second at this track, quickening up from midfield and running home well before finding Nyx Gluck too strong by just over a length. His debut sixth behind Packing King had also contained merit from a slow start. Lightly raced and clearly in the mix.

Has been edging closer, finishing third at this track last start when favourite and beaten just under a length by Star Satyr after working into contention at the 300m. He had run on strongly when fourth to Lady's Love two back, beaten only half a length. Yet to win at this track and distance, but the current form is hard to ignore.

Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with an 11th at this track, beaten just over six lengths after fading late. He had also finished tenth at Happy Valley the run prior and was sent around at long odds there. Others have stronger recent claims.

Makes his debut as a NZ$775,000 purchase, so there is obvious interest in the profile before he is exposed under race conditions. Jerry Chau takes a 1kg claim and ranks well among the riders at this track, which adds some support. Interesting profile, but race-day evidence is still to come.

Returns from a six-week freshening after an eighth at this track, beaten three lengths behind Chiu Chow Golf, where he over-raced and still made some headway early in the straight. The run prior was a tenth here, beaten just under five lengths. Improvement required.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing ninth at this track over 1200m, beaten five lengths at big odds after coming under pressure late. His debut was also well held, finishing 12th and beaten six and a half lengths. The 1400m record offers little comfort.

Led at this track last start and was still in the contest until the straight before flattening late for fifth, beaten two lengths by Shannon Glow. His previous third to Mr Cool was a similar margin and he is now third-up with some weight relief. Wide draw tempers the win case, but he can hold a place.

Returns from a six-week let-up after going within a nose of Chiu Chow Golf at this track, hitting the line strongly at generous odds. That followed a fourth over 1200m where he made ground without threatening, so the return to 1400m worked in his favour. Proven at the trip and shapes as a solid place chance again.

Returns from a five-week let-up after a close third to Lady's Love at this track, beaten half a length and finishing off well inside the final 150m. He had been sixth over 1200m the start prior when beaten just under three lengths in an open market. Still a maiden, but has place appeal.

Came from back in the field to win at this track last start, running on strongly to lead late and beat Hot Air Ballon by a neck. His previous fourth to Solid Car also had merit after he was crowded early and checked before finishing strongly. The 1kg claim helps, but he meets a deeper set now.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh at this track, beaten four lengths by Mr Cool at big odds. The start prior was more concerning, finishing second last and beaten seven lengths after never looking likely. Past track-and-trip form is not enough.