SAGACIOUS LIFE SET FOR TWO-IN-A-ROW

Nov 30 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) preview

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RACE 1 (1,000M)

2 Sight Hermoso took a big step forward from his debut sixth to score impressively second-up by a length. The John Size-trained four-year-old looked progressive in the way he lengthened late and continued through the line. He has ratings in hand.

5 Cap Liner, who finished third on debut, has trialled well since and draws a far more favourable part of the track. That gives him every chance to turn the tables or at least make his presence felt.

11 Smart Golf debuts for the Frankie Lor yard and is one of eight newcomers in this field. His trials have all been tidy enough to suggest he can be competitive straight away.

12 Viva Firecracker is another first starter who may be overlooked in the market, but has shown enough in his work to indicate he can run a good race.

RACE 2 (1,400M)

3 Colourful Winner finally gets conditions to suit. He has been battling wide draws all season, and now steps into Class 5 for the first time with barrier 3 and a key upgrade to Zac Purton. This is his best chance yet to break through.

7 My Flying Angel won well three starts back and has since been forced to concede ground from wide gates, but yet has still been finishing off well. A good draw brings him right back into the mix.

4 Bling Bling Genius has been well supported at the foot of Class 4 and now finds a far more suitable assignment dipping into Class 5. He is well placed to improve sharply.

10 Ka Ying Power finally struck gold at start 21. The race shape will likely give him another chance to run into the finish.

RACE 3 (1,200M)

9 Glaciated profiles well on the quick seven-day turnaround. He stuck on well for fourth in a genuinely run 1,400m race on turf off a hot speed. His earlier third on this track and trip reads even better for an all-weather return.