Nov 3 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

Race 1 (1,800m)

2 Pakistan Friend steps up to his preferred distance after a solid third over the mile first-up. Can return to winning form.

1 Casa Legend brings consistent form to this field. He has the early speed to beat barrier 10 and find a handy position.

4 Fury And Gold had valid excuses last time on the all-weather track when his saddle slipped.

3 Chateau Le Peche returned to form last start with a strong third at this course and distance. Well placed in Class 5. Close to a win.

 

Race 2 (1,200m)

1 Geneva finally broke through last start and can progress further. He has trialled nicely between races. Barrier 3 will offer him every chance under Hugh Bowman.

8 Packing Angel makes his second career start after a promising fourth on debut last term, and his trials ahead of this run have looked strong with Zac Purton aboard.

10 Great Spirit landed a solid betting plunge first-up with his maiden win, and second-up from barrier 1. Can score back-to-back wins.

 

Race 3 (1,600m)

11 Soaring Bronco raced wide last start. He has since trialled well and looks ready to make his mark in a competitive contest.

5 Dragon Four Seas has not had much luck with barrier draws recently. A win is close, though.

3 Corleone ran a promising third on debut over 1,400m. Should appreciate the step-up to the mile.

2 California Banner impressed first-up from a wide gate, catching the eye with his late run. Likely to show more as he gains experience.

 

Race 4 (1,200m)

6 Gallant Epoch impressed in his last trial with blinkers against horses who ran well on debut.

2 Sugar Ball won two starts back, was game when trying 1,400m last time. Freshened and back in trip.

1 Lifeline Express showed promise last term before being sidelined with lameness after his final run in April. Has trialled well.

5 Flying Double has shown enough in his trials, all under Purton, even if he is a bit tricky to ride.

 

Race 5 (1,400m)

4 Markwin was unlucky on debut, encountering heavy traffic in the straight. He has since trialled well.

1 Thriving Brothers steps back up to 1,400m after a good third over 1,200m last start on the class drop. A win in Class 4 is near for him.

8 Dragon Joy got too far back from a wide draw first-up over 1,200m. The step-up to 1,400m suits.

11 Master Of All is consistent and has an advantageous inside draw.

 

Race 6 (1,400m)

8 Solid Win was left with too much to do from out wide last time. He maps as a leading chance from a better draw in an open field.

5 View Of The World was dominant first-up. Should be competitive again, even from barrier 11.

11 Flying Luck endured a wide run first-up but did not finish far off. With blinkers on, gate 1, he should turn his luck around.

2 Yuen Long Elite’s first two runs this term have been promising. Bowman takes over.

 

Race 7 (1,800m)

The Sa Sa Ladies Purse (G3)

13 Karma looks ready to rise to the occasion under handicap conditions that suit him well. A decent pace in the race will help.

3 Massive Sovereign has been underwhelming in two starts since his Derby victory but has been trialling impressively leading into this run. Can bounce back.

4 Chancheng Glory ran third first-up to Galaxy Patch in the G2 mile. His versatility will serve him well.

14 Ensued is out of the handicap, but is a promising horse with further improvement to come.

 

Race 8 (1,200m)

1 Glory Elite should find the front or sit handy and looks set for a bold showing from his low draw.

10 Packing Turbine is a Pierre Ng newcomer who has shown promise in trials. Looks ready to fire first-up with Purton, despite wide draw.

5 Awesome Treasure will be aiming to replicate his last-start front-running win, especially with Britney Wong’s 10lb claim.

6 Alsonso has shown enough promise in his trials to suggest he can make an impression on his debut for the Mark Newnham stable, especially with barrier 1 in his favour.

 

Race 9 (1,400m)

9 Sky Trust was gallant in his first Class 3 test last start, finishing second and looking ready to go close again in a competitive contest.

2 Prestige Always put in strong performances from wide draws in his last two runs. With a low gate, he will be tough to get past.

11 My Wish has trialled well since his last-start third to Packing Power, though he will have to overcome a challenging barrier 14.

8 Stellar Swift steps back up into Class 3 following a comfortable Class 4 win and should map nicely.

 

Race 10 (1,400m)

10 Steps Ahead resumes with solid form from last term, steps up into Class 3. Has a better barrier than some of his more fancied rivals.

2 Beauty Crescent will be handier from his inside gate on this third-up run, following a good second-up effort from a tough barrier 13.

4 Lo Pan Spirit should fire third-up after two smart runs from wide gates, even if he draws wide again.

1 Mighty Stride resumed off a six-month spell with an impressive second in a strong race and looks to have improvement to come.

Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club