Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Scored as favourite at this track last start, beating Happy Promise by just under two lengths on good ground and confirming his liking for the 1650m range. The eighth at Sha Tin before that was better than it reads, beaten just over three lengths from big odds. Jerry Chau knows him well, so he rates a strong winning chance again.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing tenth at this track over 1200m, where he was bumped and then made no impression late as an unwanted runner. His previous sixth was more competitive, beaten just under three lengths at long odds, but he remains unplaced in two runs at this venue. Has placed at the trip, but must improve on that tenth at this track.

Worked home evenly when fifth first-up at this track over 1200m, beaten just over two lengths, and should be fitter for the run. The return to 1650m is a plus, with two wins from three starts at this track and distance, including a win as favourite from Mighty Steed. Looks a genuine place chance with upside.

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with two heavy defeats, the latest a second-last at Sha Tin when beaten over 10 lengths and unwanted in the market. He had also been beaten over 15 lengths at this track the run before. Has placed at the trip, but recent race figures are hard to recommend.

Has been below his better level in two runs this campaign, fading late when 11th at Sha Tin last start after being unwanted in the market. His ninth there prior was only beaten just under four lengths, but again he failed to finish off. Place hope only if he rediscovers that level.

Held his ground well for third at Sha Tin last start over 1800m, beaten three lengths after being near the top of betting. The run prior at this venue had merit, as he was held up late after closing off as favourite and was beaten just over two lengths. Back to 1650m with Zac Purton up, he is a strong chance.

Was below market expectations when sixth at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths after coming under pressure late. The better pointer is his Sha Tin second two back, where he wound up strongly and was beaten only half a length at generous odds, with Ace behind him there. Quick return is the small query.

Produced a clear career-best when second at Sha Tin last start, beaten half a length by Smart Fat Cat after keeping on well in the straight at generous odds. That followed a seventh, beaten two and a half lengths from big odds, so the improvement is notable. Still a maiden, but the profile now says he can win this.

Finished seventh behind Ace at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after fading late, and that did not represent enough of a turnaround. His prior eighth at this venue came from big odds and he was never dangerous. The past 12 months read poorly, so others make more appeal.

Came back with an eighth at this track last week, beaten just over three lengths at big odds, and now has to improve quickly second-up. His earlier seventh at Sha Tin was also only fair, although he was beaten just over two lengths. Distance record is fair, but current form remains a concern.

Won a Class 5 at this track last start, beating Winning Diamond by just over a length after being well found in betting. He rises in grade now, but the weight relief from 61kg to 55kg is significant and he has already won at this distance from only two attempts. The grade rise is manageable; he is the one to beat.

Resumed with a sound fourth at this track, beaten two lengths after settling back and dashing through late, which was a better return than his market price suggested. His older record is well established, with four wins and seven placings from 32 starts around 1650m. Win record is a query, but minor claims are real.