Hard To Oppose Rising Force

May 18 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

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RACE 1 (1,400M) 6 Fairy Horse settled too far back last start after being slow away on his return to Class 5. He still closed off well for seventh. He has been improving steadily and looks ready to strike in what shapes as a wide-open Class 5 contest.

9 Almighty Kick is winless from 12 starts but has not had much going his way with barrier draws. Since sliding down into Class 5, his form has gradually improved.

1 Ka Ying Power has been disappointing overall but gets a few key factors in his favour - barrier 1, drops into Class 5 for the first time, and picks up a strong jockey booking in Andrea Atzeni.

11 Timestorm has drawn poorly in his last three, but has not been far away in the finish. He remains one of the more dangerous swoopers if things fall into place.

RACE 2 (1,200M) 9 Patch Of Watch ran a closing fourth at Happy Valley last time, but it was a run full of excuses. He raced ungenerously. A return to this course and distance is a big plus. Expect him to begin quickly, settle near the lead, and improve sharply on that last-start effort.

7 Cheer For South has found his groove at this course and distance, breaking through for his maiden win two starts ago before a solid third at Sha Tin from barrier 1. He is back at his preferred circuit and remains in the mix.

2 Hinokami Kagura resumes and is on his second Class 5 attempt - his first saw him flash home into second from well back. Though a 16-start maiden, he is trending in the right direction and looks well placed to go close.

5 Lucky Generations has been knocking on the door since dropping into Class 5 and, while things have not gone his way in two attempts, he has trialled strongly between runs. First try at this course and trip could suit.