Johannes Brahms All Tuned Up

Jan 12 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

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RACE 1 (1,200M)

5 Flying Dragon reverts to the course and distance over which he scored his three career wins. The early speed should suit his style.

6 Fung gets a significant jockey upgrade with Zac Purton taking over from an apprentice. After a last-start Class 5 fourth, he is well placed to improve.

2 Smart Leader is reunited with Keagan de Melo, who guided him to victory at this course and distance four starts ago. The 10-year-old can be in the mix.

11 Patch Of Watch had excuses last time, pulling up with blood in the trachea. From barrier 2 and with Brittney Wong's 10lb (4.5kg) claim, he can improve his form.

RACE 2 (1,200M)

3 Inno Century has been well prepared for his Hong Kong debut, showing plenty of promise in his trials, the last two under Purton, who sticks with the ride first-up. He can make an impact on debut.

2 Groovy Feeling finished a close third to Super Legends on debut. His pre-race trials were solid, and he should go well again with natural improvement.

8 Dragon Four Seas has been knocking on the door for his first career win, though the drop back to 1,200m poses a slight query. He remains a chance.

1 Positive Smile drops to Class 4 after running well at the bottom of Class 3. The rise in distance suits.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

4 Fun N Fun Together returns after being withdrawn from the barriers in late October due to a nasal injury sustained after rearing and striking his head. He has trialled well, and his last-start second suggests he is ready to break through.

1 Roman Crown tries the Sha Tin all-weather track for the first time under race conditions, and with an unblemished record of two wins from two starts on dirt before import, he could thrive.

3 Dragon Air Force broke through convincingly last time and remains a live winning chance in this.