Mojave Desert and Atzeni to Prove Too Hot for Their Rivals

4 Circuit Fiery looks ready to shed his maiden tag after back-to-back placings in Class 5, and this shapes as the right race for him to go one better.

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RACE 1 (1,400M)

1 Night Purosangue failed to hit the frame in seven runs last season but showed signs of progress, and now down in grade. With a trial win under his belt, he looks on the up.

3 Team Happy won first-up last season off a higher mark and ran third on his first attempt in Class 5, suggesting a win in the grade is near.

10 My Flying Angel has dropped enough in the ratings to become competitive and is not without a chance.

RACE 2 (1,400M)

3 Jumbo Fortune drops into Class 5 for the first time and now with Danny Shum, he has trialled up nicely for his return. This looks a golden chance to land his second Hong Kong win.

7 Verbier maps to find the front with ease and can take running down under Ellis Wong's claim.

1 Only U has a sticky draw in barrier 12 but gets Zac Purton for his first start under Brett Crawford. His luckless second placing in this grade three runs back shows he is capable.

5 Cashiscash draws perfectly in barrier 1 and was edging close to a breakthrough win in this grade late last season. Expect a bold showing.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

5 Jolly Companion is a tricky horse to catch right as a two-time winner from 24 starts with no placings. But both wins have come first-up, and he resumes off an impressive trial win that suggests he is ready to fire.

1 Blazing Wind maps well from barrier 4, and Purton takes the reins for the first time after trialling him recently. He makes his all-weather debut, but the signs are positive.

2 Tai Victory is worth monitoring in his second campaign, and his recent trial showed signs of progression.

9 View All Things has moved to Cody Mo's yard, and his latest trial was much sharper. He is one to watch at odds to improve on previous efforts.

RACE 4 (1,400M)