Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Returns from a one-month freshening after a sound second at Sha Tin, beaten two lengths by Megastar Heart after having to wait for a run early in the straight. His previous run on the Sha Tin Aw was plain, but he is second-up now, proven at this track and distance, and has an excellent record with Zac Purton. Proven at this track and distance with Zac Purton back aboard, he gets a strong winning chance.

Led at this track last start and was only claimed late by Ace Champion, finishing sixth beaten three and a half lengths at generous odds. The run prior was a distant third on the Sha Tin Aw when respected in betting, so his form has enough substance without being dominant. With a 1.5kg claim and solid 1200m record, he profiles as a genuine place hope.

Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing seventh on the Sha Tin Aw, beaten over 10 lengths and one-paced behind Bustling City. He had earlier made some ground when sixth at Sha Tin, beaten just under four lengths after being unwanted in the market.

Failed to make an impact at this track last week, finishing ninth behind Target Audience, beaten seven lengths after being unwanted in the market. Two back he stayed on mildly for third behind Leading Agility, so there is some track-and-distance evidence, and he does drop 2.5kg from last start. Weight relief helps, but he must turn his latest run around sharply.

Comes through the right form after winning at this track over 1200m, kicking clear in the straight to beat Greater Bae by a length and a half. That followed a close second to Danica's Choice when also well found in the market, so he has built a strong campaign. Third-up and in form, he is one of the key winning hopes.

Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing ninth at Sha Tin, beaten just over seven lengths by Megastar Heart after being bumped in running. His previous eighth at Sha Tin was better, beaten two and a half lengths after working home evenly, and he has won twice from six tries around 1200m. Distance record is sound, but he has a fair bit to find second-up.

Worked into fourth at Sha Tin last start, beaten four and a half lengths by Megastar Heart, and that followed a seventh beaten only two and a half lengths in another Sha Tin 1200m. He is third-up, gets a 3kg claim and has placed regularly at the distance, with one win and four placings from seven starts. Last-start fourth was solid enough to make him a serious winning chance.

Resumed with a third at Sha Tin, beaten just over four lengths by Megastar Heart after working home evenly, and that form ties him in with Lucrative Eight. His prior Australian run was a close BM62 third at Sale on soft ground when favourite, showing he has been holding his form. First look at this venue is the query, but he is in the mix.

Returns from a lengthy four-month spell after ending last campaign sixth at this track, beaten five and a half lengths behind Thriving Brothers when baulked for a run in the straight. His earlier tenth behind Le Zonda was only fair, and he was unplaced in all eight starts this season.

Back from a ten-month break after winning his only start, a Rockhampton Mdn over 1400m by a nose from Skilful Artist when near the top of betting. He is a $700,000 yearling purchase and has upside, but this is his first local run and he has not raced around 1200m before. Untested locally and at 1200m, so this is a tougher assignment.

Returns from a five-week freshening after disappointing as a well-supported favourite at this track, finishing ninth but only beaten three lengths behind Bright Day. His second here the start prior was much better, beaten half a length after running on strongly late. If he reproduces that finish, he can win.

Finished fourth in Class 4 company at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths by Flashing Fighter after holding his position to the turn. He now rises in grade, but the big weight drop from 61kg to 52.5kg is a genuine plus and Karis Teetan knows him well. Genuine place claims.