HIGHLAND RAHY CAN WIN FROM BARRIER 2

Nov 19 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) preview

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RACE 1 (1,200M)

7 Genius Baby makes his first start for the Brett Crawford stable and has trialled better, which is an encouraging sign that he can show more under race conditions. Barrier 2 gives him a favourable map, and he has slipped far enough in the ratings to be competitive.

1 Sir Charge drops in class and is coming off his best effort yet in seventh. A strong jockey upgrade to Hugh Bowman adds further appeal, and he looks ready to take another step forward.

4 Winning Now had a tough debut from barrier 14 where he was forced to race three-wide on the speed before weakening. With an inside draw second-up, he will enjoy a far kinder trip and improve.

2 Wave Garden gets blinkers on for the first time second-up. His second attempt in Class 4 may see him take a step forward.

RACE 2 (1,650M)

4 Apolar Fighter is on the sevenday turnaround after a narrow second in a head-bobber, backing up his dominant three-length maiden win two starts ago. Barrier 1 ensures he maps to go one better.

1 Courier Magic is knocking on the door with two seconds from as many starts this season and should relish getting back to his most proven course and distance after missing by a head on the all-weather.

3 Sterling Wongchoy looks set to map comfortably near the speed as he drops back into Class 5, which is a positive. Reuniting with Bowman is another plus, given they combined to win in similar conditions five runs ago.

10 Smashing Express was well beaten last start but was eased down late after being held up behind runners. That was his first attempt with blinkers and he can improve with a clear passage.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

3 Run Run Timing is racing well with two placings from two starts since dropping to this grade and joining the Ricky Yiu stable. Barrier 2 gives him an ideal map to settle close to the speed, and he gets every chance to win again.