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Race 1 (1,200m)

4 Run Run Timing made a strong first impression for the Ricky Yiu stable, finishing a close second on his Class 5 debut and showing he is ready to win again. He draws wider in barrier 9 this time, but that effort confirmed he was heading the right way.

2 Speedy Smartie rebounded from a luckless first-up second with a determined win and has since trialled impressively.

6 Super Charizzard has yet to fire this campaign but showed a clear turnaround in a recent trial and looks far better suited back to this track and trip. Barrier 3 gives him every chance to settle closer and be competitive.

1 Ragnarr was a comfortable winner two back before finding 1,400m a touch too far last start when still boxing on for fourth. Zac Purton stays aboard, but the wide draw will require some luck early.

Race 2 (1,200m)

1 With A Smile resumes after a vet issue ended his last campaign, and his formlines read strongly. He beat Max Que two runs back and was third to Little Paradise before that, both holding up well in stronger races since. His trials have been excellent, and he looks the one to beat fresh.

2 All’s Well ended last season with a deserved maiden win and resumed with a close third to the in-form Jubilant Winner. From barrier 2, he maps for an ideal run and a fitness edge may prove key in the finish.

5 Good Fortune has been thereabouts in all three runs this term. The switch to Luke Ferraris could prove decisive if he can get him out of the gates a touch sharper.

3 Denfield was posted wide last start after pressing forward from a tricky draw and faded late. Ridden quieter, he can finish off much better.

Race 3 (1,650m)

2 The Azure was given a quiet ride from a wide gate first-up, held up on the turn before running on well late for eighth. He draws barrier 1 this time, which gives him a far better map and a genuine chance to break through second-up.

12 Sterling Wongchoy can make use of his speed in a race that lacks tempo. He should improve further from his first-up fourth, where he faded late after working early.

4 Fantastic Fun made full use of barrier 1 to score nicely over this course and trip last start, though barrier 11 makes this assignment more difficult.

1 Thesis maps for a handy position from gate 4 and looks well placed staying in Class 4, with his late-season form last term suggesting he can run a race.

Race 4 (1,000m)

2 Lucky Twenty looks set for a big run second-up after running without cover on the pace first-up and understandably fading. Barrier 3 gives him a far better map this time, and the addition of a tongue-tie could spark further improvement.

1 Healthy Healthy drops in grade and must be respected given his solid Class 4 record. From barrier 1, he should enjoy a perfect run in transit and looks a major player.

11 Day Day Victory draws much better in barrier 4 after jumping from gate 11 first-up. He tends to get back but should settle closer this time and will be hard to hold out if things fall into place.

3 Lean Master draws well and looks ready to build on his encouraging second-up effort. This shapes as a good opportunity for apprentice Britney Wong on her Happy Valley debut.

Race 5 (1,200m)

4 Argento Ocean keeps improving, ran fourth over this course and distance last start after covering ground from barrier 11. He can take another step forward.

8 Exceed The Wish, from the in-form Mark Newnham yard, again draws barrier 10 after flashing home late for second behind Flying Wrote last start.

5 Brownneedsfurther resumes off a series of improving trials, draws well in gate 3, His second to Vulcanus at his final start last season reads nicely for this.

7 Autumn Vibes will need some early luck from barrier 11, but his two runs so far have both been encouraging, finishing close-up each time. A switch to the city circuit could be just what he needs to take the next step forward.

Race 6 (1,800m)

2 Forever Glorious ticks plenty of boxes in a wide open race. He maps for a soft run from barrier 3, and the step-up to 1,800m second-up looks a key factor after fading late for fourth over the extended mile first-up.

11 Celestial Patch remains largely unexposed and has shown significant improvement in a recent barrier trial. With barrier 1 and a key rider switch to Andrea Atzeni, he gets a good chance to make an impression.

10 Hakka Radiance rises to Class 4 after back-to-back wins in Class 5, and with Purton aboard, his winning form keeps him in the mix.

6 Ocean Impact draws to get a comfortable run and looks ready to lift third-up after two solid, close-up performances to start the campaign.

Race 7 (1,000m)

2 Eternal Fortune reunites with Hugh Bowman, who has a win and a fourth from two rides on him. His recent trial win was full of purpose and suggests he is ready to fire fresh.

1 Harmony N Blessed endured a tough run last start when trapped wide but drops in class and should appreciate the easier assignment. Purton takes over from barrier 2, which gives him every chance to rebound.

10 Looking Bright has shown marked improvement in his recent trials ahead of his return. With only three local starts, the four-year-old has clear upside and looks one to keep safe this season.

6 Candlelight Dinner can settle handy from the inside draw and looks set to build on his encouraging first-up fourth and should strip fitter this time.

Race 8 (1,200m)

9 Sports Legend did plenty of work early from barrier 12 and understandably faded to seventh first-up, his debut outing for the David Eustace stable. His subsequent trial was outstanding and, with a smoother run, he looks ready to bounce back to winning form.

5 Refusetobeenglish has taken a big step forward since his luckless debut, where he was trapped extremely wide and weakened. His recent trial over this course and trip was strong, and Purton’s booking comes as no surprise.

7 Romantic Son has had little luck in both runs this campaign, caught wide first-up and held up late second-up when full of running. He is capable of improving with clear running this time.

11 Aurora Patch steps back to Class 3 after breaking through at his 11th start last time. Manfred Man has him going well and, with a light weight, he can maintain his good form.

Race 9 (1,200m)

5 Masterofmyuniverse resumed with a solid effort for seventh behind Tomodachi Kokoroe, finishing off strongly. He will strip fitter for that run and barrier 2 gives him the perfect set-up to win second-up.

3 Colourful King would be clearly on top if not for his wide draw in barrier 12. A promising and still untapped four-year-old, he charged home for second first-up over 1,000m, and the step up to 1,200m suits ideally.

8 Aurora Lady caught the eye first-up with a fast-finishing fourth over 1,000m after settling last. The rise to 1,200m looks ideal, supported by his third to Beauty Waves in his final run last season and his proven record over this track and trip.

7 Superb Capitalist has been racing in excellent form over 1,000m and should have no trouble stretching out to 1,200m, having already won four times at this track and trip.

Race 10 (1,650m)

3 Keen Molly looks ready to win after producing his best run yet when second at his first try around the city circuit. A sharp trial win between runs, a key gear change and Purton taking over all point to him breaking through.

6 King Lotus steps beyond 1,200m for the first time but remains untapped. From barrier 1 he maps for a soft run and, with the Newnham stable in top form, he commands respect.

4 Another Zonda went too hard in front last start, which left him empty late. With a turn in race shape, he is capable of giving a better sight.

10 Mighty Steed has turned a corner since dropping in the ratings and adding cheek pieces, easily winning in Class 4 last time. He rises in grade but carries less weight and can measure up again.

Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club