Cap Ferrat to get back to his best in G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse

Race 1 (1,600m)

3 Perfect Peach is well placed to bounce back to winning form from barrier 4. He chased back-to-back wins last start but could not reel in all-the-way winner Ninja Derby. This set-up looks more suitable, and he should get every chance.

8 Smashing Express draws perfectly in barrier 1 and the addition of blinkers for the first time could provide the spark he needs.

2 Celestial Harmony has improved since dropping in class and was unlucky last start when hemmed in traffic late. He will need some luck from barrier 12 but has plenty of time to find a position.

5 Smart Beauty maps far better this time from barrier 4 after enduring a tough, wide trip last start. That gives him a chance to lift his form for the first time this prep.

Race 2 (1,000m)

3 Jumbo Blessing has impressed at the trials, showing both sharp gate speed and the ability to settle before finishing off strongly. He looks well prepared and ready to run a race on debut.

10 Straight To Glory should take good improvement from his first-up third over this track and trip, his first run since finishing behind Bulb General in July. That form reference reads well against this field of newcomers.

5 Run Run Sunrise must be respected if Jumbo Blessing is considered a chance, having had his measure in their past two trial heats.

6 Sight Hermoso ran better than his debut sixth suggests, making late ground after being hemmed and with typical improvement expected from a John Size-trained galloper second-up. He is one to keep safe.

Race 3 (1,400m)

1 Circuit Fiery has been knocking on the door with four straight placings since the class drop and looks ready to put it all together. He is third-up, trialled nicely between runs and, from barrier 3, should get the perfect run to finally break through.

4 Blue Baron has plenty in his favour, drawing an inside gate for the first time in six runs, dropping in grade and arriving off an encouraging trial win. Expect a much-improved run.

11 Double Show can build on his recent win over this course and distance, as Brett Crawford’s runners have continued to hold their form since joining his yard.

2 Circuit Victory drops back into Class 5, where he is one from three. He may look to dictate from the front as he did when last successful, though the extra 200m is unknown.

Race 4 (1,600m)

14 Beauty Missile finally draws a low gate for the first time in five starts, which should allow him to settle much closer in the run. He is yet to win either locally or pre-import, but his two efforts since joining Crawford have been encouraging. At the bottom of the weights and a favourable map, he gets his chance before a drop to Class 5.

10 Inno Super took a step forward when third at his first attempt over this track and trip. The addition of blinkers and the booking of Zac Purton suggest he is ready to progress further.

6 Happy Universe has been beaten narrowly in both runs this term and now draws better, improving his map.

8 Gloriastar was doing his best work late into seventh on debut over 1,400m. He has since trialled well, albeit greenly, and might settle closer second-up from a low draw.

Race 5 (1,200m)

2 Infinite Resolve finds a suitable race lacking the depth of his recent contests against Bulb General and Patch Of Stars, who he finished behind in his past two starts. That drop in opposition strength gives him a golden chance to break through.

5 Sunny Da Best looks well placed stepping back up to 1,200m for the first time since March. He found the line strongly for fourth to Alpha Strike down the straight and should make good improvement second-up.

7 Bigtime Generation missed the start on debut and was unsuited by the slow tempo but closed off well once balanced. With that run under his belt, he can progress nicely.

4 Matters Most led at a crawl to cause a big upset in that same race. He could again map softly depending on how the debutants jump, but may find this tougher if the tempo increases.

Race 6 (1,200m)

1 Jubilant Winner has hit career-best form, winning back-to-back impressively since the blinkers were applied. He has trialled just as well between runs, and the speed map looks tailor-made for him to complete the hat-trick.

4 Szeryng resumes and is one to watch, having beaten Invincible Ibis two runs back in good style. He is unexposed and has the scope to climb the ratings this season, though fitness is the query first-up.

7 Incredible Moment made Jubilant Winner earn every bit of his last victory, leading until the final 50m before being overhauled. He is on the right path.

2 Voyage Boss was not far away in fourth first-up and the addition of blinkers should bring further improvement second-up. But he will need some luck from the wide barrier.

Race 7 (1,800m) THE SA SA LADIES’ PURSE (G3)

4 Cap Ferrat ran better than his eighth placing suggests when resuming, held up inside the final 300m with plenty left to offer. The booking of Purton is a key upgrade and stepping to a more suitable distance second-up. He looks primed to run a big race.

7 Ensued, the 2024 winner of this race, can be forgiven for his first-up effort when never in contention over an unsuitable trip. Back to a preferred distance and with conditions to suit, he will be a major player if he can map handier as he did last season.

8 Massive Sovereign, fourth when resuming over the mile, was full of merit, and he should only improve with that run under his belt.

9 Rubylot steps to 1,800m third-up after two eye-catching runs in unsuitable races. The wide draw is not ideal, but he is tracking nicely.

Race 8 (1,400m)

1 Etalon Or can go back-to-back after breaking through at his 14th start. He has been consistent all along, and staying in Class 4 over 1,400m looks ideal for him to repeat the result.

6 Strathpeffer is another last-start winner who gets conditions to suit. With limited speed engaged, he maps to find a similar on-pace position to his previous victory, which gives him a solid tactical advantage.

2 Mount Everest showed promise in three runs last season before bleeding after a trial in June. He has been hitting the line well in recent trials and looks ready to make an encouraging return.

10 Better And Better continues to improve with racing. His last-start third to Etalon Or suggests he is trending in the right direction and can feature again with a similar effort.

Race 9 (1,400m)

13 Lucky Sam Gor has returned a much-improved horse this season, winning two of three and now chasing a hat-trick as he steps into Class 3. He drops sharply in weight for the rise in grade and, on current form, is the one to beat.

2 Little Paradise is untested beyond 1,200m but is progressive, having won three of five starts and resuming with an impressive victory in late September.

11 Tin Fook is edging closer to a win after back-to-back thirds, his latest full of merit given the tempo was against him. A smart trial win since suggests he is ready to strike third-up.

1 Juneau Pride should improve second-up after fading late into sixth when on pace first-up. His form from last season stands up well at this level and he is one to keep safe.

Race 10 (1,400m)

8 Steps Ahead shapes as the one to beat fourth-up and back to 1,400m, his pet track and trip. His last-start second in the Panasonic Cup was full of merit and, though drawn wide, he should get an ideal trail behind a solid tempo.

2 Light Years Charm will improve second-up after an even effort in stronger company first-up. The key will be a cleaner jump, though barrier 3 could prove tricky if he finds himself buried in the run.

9 Chiu Chow Spirit has produced two strong efforts this campaign and looked excellent in a recent trial. He is thriving and looks ready to make his presence felt.

12 Beauty Crescent has been outstanding since the blinkers went back on and, with a change to positive tactics, winning three straight. He takes the class rise with a light weight and should give another decent sight.

Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club