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April 23 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis

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RACE 1 (1,200M)

4 Lucky Generations was a luckless ninth on his first try in Class 5 after copping a nasty check at the 200m. He can improve at his second attempt in an open contest.

1 Gimme Five is a 17-start maiden but has placed five times, including a last-start third at the bottom of Class 4. Now in Class 5 and drawn ideally in barrier 4, he gets his best chance to break through.

5 Island Golden looks good with Hugh Bowman aboard, barrier 1 and the blinkers coming off. With a record of one win and a third in Class 5, he can figure again.

8 Hoss will need luck from barrier 11. But, with Zac Purton back in the saddle and a genuine tempo to suit, he will be charging late as usual.

RACE 2 (1,800M)

9 Mr Aladdin he has been hinting at a breakthrough since sliding into Class 5. He receives a solid jockey upgrade in Bowman and, despite drawing gate 11, they should be able to cut across early and find a sweet spot with a genuine pace expected.

7 Verbier broke through last start. He is untested at this trip but his recent form holds him in good stead.

3 Kingly Demeanor warrants respect as a two-time Class 5 winner. From barrier 1, he will get every favour in the run.

8 Super Hong Kong will likely drift back from barrier 12, and Purton sticking would boost his chances. The 1,800m is his minimum trip but he should be letting down late.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

1 Fortune Whiskey has won two from seven since joining David Eustace. He had excuses in his last two runs but still held merit despite finishing sixth and seventh respectively. Returning off a freshen-up, he looked well in a recent trial and barrier 2 gives him every chance to bounce back.

3 Swagger Bro lines up for his third attempt in Class 4 after a luckless eighth last start. Purton takes the reins which boosts his chances, though barrier 11 is tricky.