Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Finished sixth at Sha Tin first-up, beaten a length over 1000m after sitting off the pace and offering only an even response. His previous run was a fifth in Class 3 at this track, where his challenge was short-lived and he was beaten three lengths. Top weight is the query, but he has a sound place profile.

Had a genuine excuse last start when forced back from a wide draw and covering ground before staying on for fifth at this track, beaten just over two lengths. He was also solid here the run prior when fourth, beaten a length by New Power. Has to turn the tables on a couple, but remains a live winning hope.

Backs up quickly after a fourth at this track, beaten just under two lengths, and that followed a narrow course-and-distance win from World Hero when he travelled smoothly and edged ahead late. His record at this track and trip is excellent, and M Yeung has a strong association with him. Quick back-up suits and he rates right in this.

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing last at this track over 1000m, beaten seven and a half lengths despite beginning well. He was also last here the start prior after leading and fading badly as favourite. Has early speed, but recent fading efforts make him hard to support.

Worked home evenly on debut at this track after being bumped, finishing eighth over 1000m and beaten four and a half lengths. He was unwanted in the market there, so expectations were modest, but the effort still left him short of what is required here. The new 1200m task asks for clear improvement.

Returns from a one-month freshening after a plain debut at Sha Tin, where he settled rearward, offered limited response and finished tenth, beaten just over seven lengths at long odds. Debut was plain, but the set-up gives him some place appeal if he improves.

Closed off strongly to finish fourth at Sha Tin Aw last start, beaten two lengths and nearest at the finish, following a third at this track when beaten only half a length. He is now race fit, brings the strongest recent ratings profile and gets the winning rider back aboard. Strong recent profile, winning rider back and looks ready to win.

Had excuses last start when bumped and unable to build momentum before finishing ninth at this track, beaten just under five lengths over 1000m. The run prior was much better, closing strongly for second at long odds and beaten only a neck. Back to 1200m with a claim, he has genuine place claims.

Returns from a two-month break after a very poor Sha Tin run, finishing last and beaten over 18 lengths when he gave no response under pressure. His previous fourth, beaten just under two lengths at long odds, showed more merit after he finished strongly. The run two back had merit, but last start was a major knock.

Has been safely held in two runs this campaign, finishing tenth at Sha Tin last start after being bumped and fading late, beaten four lengths. He was 11th there the run prior and again failed to run on when asked. A minor hope only if he finds more at 1200m.

Resumed with a good second at this track, beaten just under two lengths after being right there late despite being unwanted in the market. His previous run at Sha Tin was also sound, closing from the rear for third behind Absolute Heart. With the winning rider back, he is a strong danger.

Has put two solid runs together at this track, finishing third last start behind Flashing Fighter after a second to Bits Superstar the run before. Both came at generous or each-way prices, so the improvement has been genuine rather than market-led. Reliable place claims, though others bring sharper winning form.