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Five-year-old sprinter Goldentronicmighty looks well placed to return to the winner’s list when he lines up in the Class 3 Handicap over 1200m at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
After two unplaced efforts at his first two runs in Class 3, Goldentronicmighty has shown marked improvement of late, charging home for a solid second in his penultimate outing before finishing fourth at Sha Tin last time out. The son of Harry Angel has displayed versatility in his racing pattern, capable of settling on the speed or being ridden off the pace, as evidenced in those recent efforts.
Set to make his Happy Valley debut, Goldentronicmighty meets a more manageable field and appears well weighted to break through at this level. His main danger looks to be Perfect General, who led throughout to score last start and now seeks back-to-back victories despite a weight rise.
Impressive last-start winner, David Hayes-trained China Win looks well placed to continue his upward trajectory when he contests the Class 3 Handicap over 1800m.
After going down narrowly two starts ago, China Win made amends in emphatic fashion last time out, breaking through with a dominant victory at Sha Tin. Despite jumping from the widest draw, the son of Super Seth was patiently ridden off the speed before producing a sustained finishing burst in the straight, drawing clear in the closing stages to score by 2.50 lengths over the same trip.
While China Win steps up to Class 3 for the first time, he appears to have further improvement to come as a lightly raced four-year-old. With a favourable weight, he remains a strong winning chance. - iRACE Magazine
Race-by-Race Previews
Race 1: Savvy Twinkle boasting solid Class 4 form, he looks well placed to break through on his Class 5 debut, especially with Purton aboard. Spicy Spangle possesses tactical speed and should map well from a low draw, making him one to watch with the drop to Class 5. Concorde Star has been in great form this preparation and should be highly competitive. Island Breezes stormed home for a close second last start, and an inside draw should see him produce another encouraging effort. Happy Boys an in-form closer, he will make his presence felt under the right race shape.
Race 2: Thunder Blink was not beaten far despite a wide trip last start, and with Purton aboard, he could improve into the money from a better gate. Harry’s Hero heavily backed but narrowly missed last start, and looks one to follow. Tsuen Wan Glory a natural frontrunner with mixed form, he could cause an upset if allowed to dictate. Telecom Power caught the eye flashing home late despite being held up at a crucial stage last start, and should run well again if he handles the rise to 1650m. Perfecto Moments his on-pace performance last start was meritorious given the fast tempo.
Race 3: Ace Power finished strongly for third last start despite encountering traffic in the straight, and with a smoother run, he could make amends. The Perfect Match has been knocking on the door of late but faces another wide draw this time. Straight To Glory enjoyed a perfect run to score convincingly last start and a similar trip could see him secure a double. Hayday will relish the drop to Class 4, where his best form lies, and is expected to show improvement. Superb King looks capable of finishing in the Top 3 after three consecutive fourths.
Race 4: Fun Elite had vet excuses last start (blood in the trachea) and deserves another chance, given his strong record in Class 4. Super Sixty his last-start fifth was better than it reads given the wide draw, and from pole position, he should be right in the mix. Bunta Baby scored a narrow yet impressive win last start and has drawn well to make an impact again. Happy United bled last start but his previous form suggests a forward first-up showing wouldn’t surprise. Beauty Thunder suited by the switch back to the turf track and could prove a knockout chance.
Race 5: Ace War looks overdue for a win after placing four times from his last five starts, and with Purton staying aboard, he could finally break through locally. Ragga Bomb with a more positive racing style, he appears well placed in a field lacking pace. Take Action on a winnable mark, he shapes as a strong contender from a decent draw. Setanta has regained form recently and is ideally weighted to make his presence felt. Matsu Victor better than his recent form suggests and looks capable of surprising at odds on his day.
Race 6: Meowth his uncharacteristic last start should be overlooked, and from a low draw, he should map closer to the speed and go close. Amazing Kid with a favourable draw, he should have a good chance of completing a hat-trick, despite the weight rise. Flying Wrote looks capable of bouncing back at any time in this class if things fall his way. Honest Witness led most of the journey from a wide gate last start, and a better draw could see him go one better. Get Friendly has shown ability in both starts and could sneak into the placings.
Race 7: Goldentronicmighty boasting strong Sha Tin form, he should find the field more manageable on his Happy Valley debut and must be considered a leading contender. Perfect General led from start to finish last time out and a double looks within reach. Spirit Of Peace with a strong turn of foot, he could cause an upset under the right race shape. Romantic Son a proven performer at this level, he will relish the return to the city circuit, where both of his local wins have occurred. Wings Of War a typical closer, he will need a genuine pace to suit his racing style.
Race 8: China Win broke through in emphatic fashion last start and appears well weighted to secure a double, despite stepping up to Class 3. Highland Rahy the booking of Maxime Guyon piques interest and he could be hard to run down if allowed a soft lead. Liveandletlive highly suited by the return to Happy Valley, where he boasts reliable form. Jumbo Legend the drop back to Class 3 appears a big plus and engaging Bowman ticks another box. Solid Win scored a strong win last start, but the wide draw and weight rise pose a challenge.
Race 9: Bundle Of Charm comes off a fast-finishing third at Sha Tin and has drawn well to build on that effort. Spicy Gold likely settled too close to the speed last start, and with a more patient ride, he could bounce back. Young Arrow has mixed his form this season and is worth considering if his odds offer value. Greater Bae endured a wide trip last start, and with a more economical run, he could finish in the money with Purton jumping aboard. My Day My Way the low draw and light weight are both positives, making a strong performance look imminent.