Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a short head by Speed Dragon when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in October last year.
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a short head by Speed Dragon when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in October last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground. Third of 8 behind Awesome Fluke beaten 1 3/4l at 4-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground. Third of 8 behind Awesome Fluke beaten 1 3/4l at 4-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind New Forest when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Sha Tin over 1m last month.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind New Forest when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Sha Tin over 1m last month.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 18-1 here over 1m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Soleil Fighter by 1/2l.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 18-1 here over 1m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Soleil Fighter by 1/2l.
He has won three times at 1m on good ground. Finished 4l behind Stunning Peach when sixth of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Sha Tin over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times at 1m on good ground. Finished 4l behind Stunning Peach when sixth of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Sha Tin over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Salon S when sixth of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Sha Tin over 7f (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Salon S when sixth of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Sha Tin over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind China Win at 13-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind China Win at 13-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Verdict
#2 Huge Wave has been finishing off strongly in four runs since his last win five starts ago. The small field can turn the tempo into a tactical affair, but he profiles to land in a soft spot just off the speed and unleash late. #4 Awesome Fluke has enjoyed a strong season, returning two wins from six, and he comes here off a success in a similar style of race over 1650m. The step up in distance is no knock given he is a two-time winner at the trip. #5 Soleil Fighter goes around on the six-day turnaround after being left vulnerable late at Sha Tin off a fast-run race. The switch back to Happy Valley is the key angle. #6 Sky Heart maps well from barrier 2 for a soft run. He resumes off a sound trial and gets in as a lightweight chance under Ellis Wong's 5lb claim.