Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Back after six weeks following a plain second-last in a Class 4 over 1800m at Sha Tin, beaten over 14 lengths after fading late at big odds. His previous third at this track in Class 4 was far better, beaten just over a length, and he has placed at this distance from one try. The earlier third at this track gives him a place hope if he rebounds from a heavy defeat.

Returns from a one-month freshening after a fair first-up sixth in a Class 4 over 1200m at Sha Tin, beaten three lengths after settling midfield. That was stronger than his previous 12th at Sha Tin, where he was big odds and failed to quicken. The first-up sixth was sound enough to put him right in this.

Forgivable to a point last start when second last at Sha Tin, beaten eight and a half lengths after being bumped, but his recent finishing positions still leave work to do. He was also eighth in Class 4 two back at big odds. Track-and-trip credentials give him a place profile despite plain recent form.

Has finished ninth at both runs this campaign in Class 4 company, most recently at Sha Tin when beaten five lengths and unwanted in the market. He was also beaten just over four lengths at this venue the run prior after settling midfield and fading.

Was eighth at this track last week, beaten six and a half lengths at generous odds, and there was no clear excuse in the available run comment. His fourth in Class 4 at Sha Tin before that was more encouraging, beaten just over three lengths after staying on late. The prior Class 4 fourth was better, but the maiden record makes him hard to push.

Closed strongly when sixth over 1800m at Sha Tin last start, beaten only a length and a half after being kept near the top of betting. His previous second to All Are Mine also reads well, particularly after covering ground and still running on. Zac Purton goes on and the recent form gives him the edge.

Worked home evenly for seventh at this track over 1200m, beaten just under five lengths, which was at least a better effort than his second-last over 1800m at Sha Tin when he faded late. The issue is that he remains unplaced from ten starts, including two tries around this distance.

Had some excuse when seventh at Sha Tin last start, beaten four and a half lengths after being bumped and short of room early in the straight. The run prior was a ninth, beaten four lengths, so the recent figures are not dominant, and he is still unplaced from 13 starts. Still one of the better winning chances.

Has been well held at both runs this campaign, finishing tenth at this track last week when beaten ten lengths after starting at long odds. He was also second last at this venue before that, beaten seven and a half lengths. A return to old form is required.

Finished second last at this track over 1200m ten days ago, beaten seven lengths after fading, and that followed a 12th at Sha Tin when beaten over 10 lengths. He has one win from 22 overall and is unplaced from ten starts at this venue. Others bring far more reliable form.

Had excuses as favourite last start when eighth at Sha Tin, beaten five lengths after being unable to be ridden out to the line. His previous fourth on the Sha Tin Aw was sound, beaten just under three lengths when near the top of betting. The 1650m record is the query, but he can place.

Has returned in solid order with two thirds at this track, most recently beaten a length and a half as favourite after making ground without threatening. He had earlier run third to Red Brick Warrior, beaten just over a length, and his one win and five places from 15 starts at this track and distance give him a dependable base. Beaten favourite last time, but his form is strong for this.