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Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley
Luke Middlebrook The progressive five-year-old WONDER KIT is poised to pick up where he left off last season, continuing his winning form when he resumes in the Class 3 Handicap over 1200m at Happy Valley on Wednesday. WONDER KIT arrived unbeaten from two starts in Australia, and although he wasn't able to secure a victory early in Hong Kong, he consistently displayed honest performances right from the start. On his debut, he finished 3.25 lengths away from the winner, and throughout eight subsequent runs, he was never worse than 2.5 lengths behind the leader. Various challenges, including a bit of bad luck and wide barriers, didn't work in his favour until things finally fell into place on his ninth and final run of the season. With the addition of cheekpieces and the advantage of starting from barrier 1, WONDER KIT secured an impressive 2.5-length victory at this same track and distance. The sprinter is well-prepared, having undergone two strong trials leading up to his return. Although he faces tough competition in this race, and a wide barrier to overcome, he should be running a bold race. It could be a big night out for in-form trainer Francis Lui, who also sends out five-year-old BABY CRYSTAL in the Class 4 Handicap over 1200m at Happy Valley. The former John Size trainee will have his first race for Lui when he resumes on Wednesday night. The gelding raced nine times last season, culminating in one win and five runner-up spots. The last time BABY CRYSTAL raced on 16 July, he was sent off as a well-backed $1.8 favourite, but could only manage fifth place, though he was only beaten by 1.25 lengths. BABY CRYSTAL is trying Happy Valley for the first time in his career but trialled well around the city circuit on 16 September, winning his heat smartly. Starting from barrier 2, he should map ideally from an on-pace position and will have a chance to score another win. Track Spy Video Replay Stars Race 8 – 4 SOLID IMPACT He returns to Happy Valley on the 7-day turnaround after a luckless run into sixth place at this track and distance. Well back early in the run, he looked full of running heading into the straight, but encountered a wall of horses and was badly held up for a run. Clearly, he had more to offer if he had clean air. From a good gate and with Bowman to ride, he should be running a big race with even luck. Sectional Time Stars Race 4 – 1 NATURAL STORM He takes a drop in class on the quick back up and rises to a better distance after showing no interest over 1650m. Still, he came home the quickest in that race for a much better run into ninth place than it would appears. He piques plenty of interest in this week’s race. Race 7 – 7 LUCKY ARCHANGEL His final run last season, when he returned to Class 4, was a strong performance late into fifth after he was forced to race at the rear from a wide draw. First-up two weeks ago, he was badly held up in the straight, so give him a chance to atone here.
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