JUMBO LEGEND SECOND TO NONE

Oct 15 Hong Kong Happy Valley) form analysis

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RACE 1 (1,650M)

1 Courier Magic ended last season with a fast-finishing third as he returned to Class 5, where he holds a strong record. His trial for return was encouraging and, with Zac Purton taking the ride, he gets every chance to resume as a winner.

2 Ninja Derby was given a peach first-up to lead all the way and, while he has drawn widest this time, he has the pace to offset it and is capable of giving another sight.

I'The Way We Win produced his best run yet when a closing second at Sha Tin. With the inside draw aiding his pattern, he is one who can take another step forward.

6 Foremost Teddy needed the run first-up and can strip fitter, with a minor gear tweak possibly sparking a sharper effort second-up.

RACE 2 (1,650M)

2 Northern Beast ticks plenty of boxes third-up, reuniting with Purton and drawing barrier 1. This marks his fifth run back in Class 4, and he looks ready to strike.

9 No Other Choice pulled too hard last start and had nothing left late, but his first-up effort was much better. With a more controlled trip, he can bounce back.

3 Chain Of Gold has been building nicely since dropping to this grade.

His first-up run was a solid platform to improve from.

7 Prince Alex steps back to a more suitable trip and, while he will need luck from the wide gate, he has shown he can finish off strongly when things fall into place.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

1 Dancing Classics should benefit from his first-up run where he sat on the pace before fading late in a genuinely run race. He comes into this second-up with barrier 1, 5lb (2.26kg) off his back thanks to Ellis Wong's claim, and maps to get all the favours. He is right in the mix.

5 Peridot also looks a likely improver off his first-up effort. He is trending the right way with more experience, though he will need some luck early from barrier 12.