Races PRX Happy Valley - HK

Seven-time C&D winner; front-runner who was able to make the lead (as he should here in a small field) when returning to form with a 0.75l second off 1lb lower mark three weeks ago; will be hard to peg back.,

Strongly fancied to gain fourth C&D success three weeks ago but only beat one home and finished lame; surely capable of better but remains 6lb above his highest winning mark.,

Enjoying a purple patch of form over this C&D (two wins and four places from his last seven) over the past four months; only beaten 0.75l off 1lb lower last time; Ryan Moore an interesting jockey booking.,

Already successful four times over this C&D, most recently on Boxing Day; last two runs have been underwhelming and he remains 5lb above his highest winning mark.,

Two of his three C&D triumphs have come this season and he's 8lb better off for the 1.5l he was beaten by Soleil Fighter over C&D three weeks ago; should be in the shake-up.,

Had decent form at 6f/7f in Australia but winless in six Hong Kong tries; has shown ability here but doubtful that this first try at beyond 7f is what is needed.,

Got up on the line to grab his second C&D success off a 6lb lower mark in October; last but one on his only subsequent run and may be short of peak condition on return from 12 weeks off and a wind operation.,

Has won twice over C&D but not since 2023; last but one on his only run in the last year, in June; bled in a trial race in October; has been gelded and had a wind operation since last outing.,

Has managed nothing better than a solitary third place in eight tries this season, largely over further; this trip may suit better but he bled last month and is 5lb out of the handicap.,