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Sept 28 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

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RACE 1 (1,200M)

1 Daily Trophy will be more effective second-up, especially with the switch to the all-weather track. The combination of Hugh Bowman and Caspar Fownes, fresh off a treble at Happy Valley, makes them the pair to beat.

3 Smart Leader closed strongly into fifth first-up, typical of his style, and he will be finishing hard once again under Zac Purton.

5 High Rise Power had excuses first-up with mucus in the trachea. That was his first start for a new trainer, and, given his improved trial leading into the race, he could surprise at a price second-up.

4 Spangle Fortune drops into Class 5, reuniting with winning jockey Derek Leung.

RACE 2 (1,600M)

6 Charmander broke through stylishly last start and has been racing much better since his transfer to David Hall's yard. This is another winnable race. The one to beat.

5 Harry's Hero should benefit from returning to turf. His first-up effort on grass was eye-catching, but he did not seem to handle the all-weather last week.

8 Casa Legend is hard to catch, but at least boasts a win, which many in this field cannot claim.

2 Nice Birdie drops back to Class 5, will benefit from Britney Wong's 10lb claim, and barrier No. 1.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

3 Pochettino drew wide on debut and raced at the rear, but finished strongly into fourth, outperforming market expectations. Coming from the John Size yard, he should progress further with more racing.

2 Colourful Winner looks ready to take the next step as he rises in distance after three runs over the minimum trip. He should get a perfect run from gate 2.

5 Super Legends returned to some form first-up, running a solid second behind My Wish.

1 Macanese Master, a former Macau-trained galloper, makes his debut and looked well in his trial without being tested. Watch.