Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Resumed in Class 4 over 1000m at this track and faded late to finish second last, beaten just over five lengths after being near the top of an open market. His prior run was also plain, but this is a clear drop into Class 5 and he has won at this venue. The setup is far kinder and he can rebound strongly.

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing ninth in Class 4 at this track, beaten four lengths after settling rearward at long odds. The run prior had more merit when fifth, beaten just under three lengths after waiting for clear room turning in. Proven at this track and distance, but likely profiles best as a place chance.

Had excuses when ninth in Class 4 at this track last start, being hampered as he was looking to improve and finishing beaten just under four lengths. He was only fair the start prior, working home evenly when seventh, but he is a previous track-and-distance winner and now drops into Class 5. A realistic place chance if sharper.

Comes back to 1200m after staying on late for eighth over 1400m at Sha Tin in Class 4, beaten just over six lengths. He also found clear running too late at Sha Tin the start prior, so the recent form has more context than the finishing positions suggest. Recent Class 4 runs were plain on paper, but this is his chance back in trip.

Was safely held at this track last start, finishing last of 11 and beaten seven lengths after settling midfield and failing to close off. His previous eighth at Sha Tin was better, beaten three and a half lengths in Class 4, but he remains a maiden with just one placing from nine starts. Has to produce a far sharper closing effort.

Returns from a one-month break after finishing tenth over 1000m at Sha Tin, beaten three and a half lengths at long odds while making some late ground. The start prior was weaker when second last in Class 4, beaten just over nine lengths. Others appeal more.

Produced the strongest recent result of the race when second at this track last start, beaten a length and a half after being unwanted in the market. That followed an eighth at this venue where he was beaten just over six lengths, so the rebound was significant. A strong chance if he repeats it.

Led at this track last start and boxed on for fourth, beaten three lengths, after again being unwanted in the market. His previous seventh over 1000m at Sha Tin was similar on the clock, but he is still unplaced from nine starts overall and has no placing from four tries around 1200m.

Began sluggishly at this track last start, was ridden along to lead and then flattened out late when sixth, beaten five and a half lengths. The run prior at Sha Tin was also moderate, finishing 12th and beaten six and a half lengths after fading late. Improvement is required.

Improved sharply last start when third at this track, beaten two lengths after beginning well and making ground without threatening. That was a much better effort than his 12th at Sha Tin over 1400m, where he failed to quicken in the straight. Winning edge is the query.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last of 14 on Sha Tin Aw, beaten over 19 lengths after beginning well and fading late. His previous seventh at Sha Tin was more respectable, beaten four and a half lengths, but he remains winless from 16 starts and has only one placing at around 1200m. Winless from 16 starts and hard to recommend.

Had excuses when fifth as favourite at this track last start, waiting for a run turning for home before finishing beaten four lengths. He also had trouble getting clear at Sha Tin first-up and was beaten just under three lengths, so his two runs this campaign are better than the bare results. Third-up, he gets another strong chance.