Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday 7 June.
1 Firefoot raced wide throughout in a race of this nature two starts ago, when beaten a neck into second. From barrier 2 today, he can go one place better.
Selections: 1-4-10-2
2 Happy Action gets a map upgrade from barrier 3 today after stepping from barrier 12 last start and settling back in a race not run to suit. Before that, he was an encouraging third from barrier 1 at his first look in Class 5.
Selections: 2-5-8-7
4 Better And Better has been in fine form since a gear tweak, with a pair of fourths, a win and back-to-back seconds. This is a weaker race than recent starts and he can be hard to hold out.
Selections: 4-2-5-1
3 Solid Car is banging on the door to break through, having placed in four of his five runs this season. His form lines read strongly for a race like this, with placings behind the likes of Hot Delight and Mr Incredible.
Selections: 3-6-2-10
2 Allcash will appreciate an inside gate after stepping from outside stalls in his last two starts. He returned to Class 4 last time from barrier 13, easing right back before charging late into third, and can be hard to hold out here.
Selections: 2-9-11-1
7 Ace is worth another look after failing to handle the yielding track last time. Barrier 3 gives him a sweet run today and first-time blinkers may add some spark.
Selections: 7-10-2-9
11 Multisuperstar might enjoy the tempo of 1,200m better after some failed attempts up in trip, while barrier 3 ensures a good run in transit. His trial between runs was encouraging and Badel going back on catches the eye.
Selections: 11-5-9-4
7 Invincible Steed has been well prepared for debut through a series of trials that have steadily improved, the latest an encouraging win in good time on the day. Vincent Ho has been aboard for all of them and barrier 13 should give him a perfect trip on the straight course.
Selections: 7-5-2-12
6 Effortless Win created an impression when winning smartly and has since won a trial heat in fine fashion. Barrier 3 sets him up to go back-to-back.
Selections: 6-5-1-8
9 Public Attention looks to map very well from barrier 3 off what should be a decent tempo. His first start for the Crawford stable was an encouraging third to Patch Of Stars, the form has held up well and he can take another step forward.
Selections: 9-8-2-6
7 Chill Easy arrives off back-to-back placings since the cheek pieces went on and looks ready to win. Barrier 3 sets him up for a sweet run in transit off what should be a decent gallop, and he will be hard to hold out.
Selections: 7-6-3-12