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Race 1: 1 Yoda’s Choice, 9 Joyful Champion, 5 Precision Goal, 4 Verbier

Race 2: 3 Cheerful World, 2 Super Legends, 9 Island Buddy, 11 Lucky Man

Race 3: 5 Vulcanus, 4 Strive For Glory, 8 High Rise Power, 3 Sonic Boom

Race 4: 3 Shanghai Style, 1 One For All, 8 Ka Ying Warrior, 4 Sunny Darling

Race 5: 4 Ka Ying Victory, 1 Baby Crystal, 5 Stellar Express, 2 Alpha One

Race 6: 14 Soaring Bronco, 8 Reliable Profit, 10 Never Peter Out, 6 Forever Folks

Race 7: 5 Raging Blizzard, 7 Capital Delight, 4 Bundle Of Charm, 12 Sing Dragon

Race 8: 5 Talents Ambition, 6 Fighting Machine, 4 Perfect Team, 8 Must Go

Race 9: 8 He Was You, 6 Dragon Joy, 5 Master Of All, 4 Fashion Legend

Race 10: 3 My Wish, 4 Steps Ahead, 8 Geneva, 2 Huge Wave

Race 1: Ashley Handicap

No. 1 Yoda’s Choice drops into class 5 and provides a strong
winning opportunity for Frenchman Alexis Pouchin in his first short-term
contract ride. The 24-year-old combines with leading trainer Pierre Ng from an
ideal barrier 2. No. 9 Joyful Champion is edging closer to another win,
following two consecutive third-place finishes. No. 5 Precision Goal returned
to form last start with a solid on-pace effort, finishing second, and he
appears to map perfectly under Zac Purton. No. 4 Verbier, the pick of Caspar
Fownes’s two runners, boasts the stronger form and benefits from a favorable
draw in barrier 3 with Hugh Bowman booked to ride.

Race 2: Cameron Handicap

No. 3 Cheerful World is nearing a breakthrough victory, following
a strong third in a competitive race last start and a solid trial since.
Barrier 1 guarantees a favorable run. No. 2 Super Legends endured a tough trip
from a wide draw last time but finished strongly, only fading late. Despite
another tricky draw in gate 10, he remains a key chance in this weaker field. No.
9 Island Buddy resumes for his second career start and has shown progress in
his recent trials. With barrier 2 and trainer Cody Mo in good form, he looks
capable of making an impact. No. 11 Lucky Man benefits from a favourable draw
in gate 3, and his last-start sixth was better than it appears, hitting the
line well after being taken back in the early stages.

Race 3: Carnarvon Handicap

No.
5 Vulcanus had excuses last start from post 10 and up in trip but wasn’t far
off, finishing fifth. Dropping back in distance suits, and from post 2, he
looks ready to go close to a win, as shown in his prior solid runs. No. 4
Strive For Glory has three of his four local wins in this class, making him one
to follow again on the class drop. However, while post 1 looks advantageous, it
could work against him if he gets boxed in midfield or worse. No. 8 High Rise
Power ruined his chances with a slow start last time, but his earlier form
suggested he was nearing a breakthrough. No. 3 Sonic Boom will need some luck
from post 10, though his strong form at this level makes him a solid winning
chance.

Race 4: Hankow Handicap

No. 3 Shanghai Style has drawn poorly in post 12 but remains primed to win. He
returns on a seven-day turnaround after narrowly finishing second for the
second consecutive time. With plenty of speed expected, Hugh Bowman should find
the race unfolding perfectly for a late pounce. No. 1 One For All is a strong
winning chance, dropping back into class 4, where he is a four-time winner.
From post 2, he will roll forward as he likes to do, but the anticipated speed
map suggests he may encounter early and mid-race pressure. No. 8 Ka Ying
Warrior garnered strong betting support last season, consistently running well
despite not finding the winner’s circle. One to follow. No. 4 Sunny Darling
returns to the all-weather, where he scored a win two starts back. He followed
that with a solid on-pace effort at Happy Valley.

Race 5: Humphreys Handicap

No.
4 Ka Ying Victory returns to racing after disappointing as a beaten favourite
in July, when he had valid excuses due to blood in the trachea. His trials
since have been encouraging, and he finds himself in a winnable race first-up.
He is the one to beat. No. 1 Baby Crystal gets favorable conditions dropping
back in grade, where he was twice runner-up to Ka Ying Victory. No. 5 Stellar
Express has underperformed recently but is capable of bouncing back in a race
of this caliber to finish in the money. No. 2 Alpha One has been lackluster in
two runs since a win three starts back but could hold on for a place if not
subjected to excessive early pressure.

Race 6: Middle Handicap

No. 14 Soaring Bronco is an appealing betting prospect after being well
supported in recent runs and delivering respectable performances without
breaking through. The all-weather surface could bring out his best, making him
a solid each-way chance in an open contest. No. 8 Reliable Profit has hit
career-best form and aims for a hat-trick, though post 13 presents an uphill
task. No. 10 Never Peter Out maps ideally from post 1, and his recent form,
featuring a win and a strong third, bolsters his credentials. No. 6 Forever
Folks should enjoy a favorable run from his low draw, and his strong record on
the all-weather enhances his chances.

Race 7: Peninsula Golden Jubilee Challenge Cup handicap

No. 5 Raging Blizzard debuts on the all-weather under race
conditions but has consistently trialed well on the surface, suggesting he will
thrive on it. There’s also a good amount of speed engaged to suit his pattern. No.
7 Capital Delight found himself unsuited to on-pace tactics in a fast 1650m
turf race last time. A return to the all-weather and a drop in trip will
bolster his chances. No. 4 Bundle Of Charm has every chance of bouncing back as
he revisits a course and distance where he holds a perfect two-from-two record.
No. 12 Sing Dragon steps back to his proven track and distance for the first
time since May. While his class 2 record appears modest, he has finished close
in several runs.

Race 8: Mody Handicap

No.
5 Talents Ambition was over bet last start, finishing two lengths back in
fifth, but he can rebound here at more appealing odds. No. 6 Fighting Machine
has been performing well despite wide draws and can position closer from post
4, improving his chances for a maiden win in this class on his third attempt. No.
4 Perfect Team showed unexpected tactics when he mapped on-speed last start,
fading late into fourth. He is nearing another victory and benefits from a
jockey upgrade with James McDonald aboard. No. 8 Must Go is untried at this
trip but is appealing on the quick back up after a strong second-place finish,
marking consecutive runner-up efforts.

Race 9: Nathan Handicap

No.
8 He Was You is an intriguing prospect on his second start. Well-supported on
debut, he had everything go wrong when finishing three lengths back in 10th.
This is a highly competitive field, but he appears to have ability and should
appreciate the extra furlong second-up. No. 6 Dragon Joy is poised for a
breakthrough, with the addition of a tongue tie and post 4 providing a solid
platform for Hugh Bowman to deliver. No. 5 Master Of All is a model of
consistency, winning a third time gamely last start, and he has every chance
from post 2. No. 4 Fashion Legend has flourished since joining David Eustace’s
stable. After a close third last start, he has turned in a strong trial win,
and post 1 boosts his chances.

Race 10: Salisbury Handicap

No.
3 My Wish is an improving 4-year-old, and the form from his last-start win
holds up well with Sky Trust winning smartly last week after finishing
runner-up to him. Despite a wide draw, his early speed can overcome this in a
race lacking pace, such as he did last time. No. 4 Steps Ahead, another
progressive 4-year-old, is making strides in the handicap, and he, along with
My Wish, appears to have a clear edge over their opposition. No. 8 Geneva steps
into class 3 after consecutive wins in class 4 and attempts seven furlongs for the
second time. He’s a horse on the up. No. 2 Huge Wave, now third-up, can improve
with a smoother trip after being caught wide and running on strongly late
against an on-pace dominated race shape.

Luke Middlebrook is a Contributor at Idol Horse. After catching the Hong Kong racing bug, Luke spent several years blogging about the sport before relocating to Singapore in 2016. There, he spent eight years as the resident expert at iRace Media, overseeing all form-related and editorial content for horse racing in Hong Kong and Singapore.

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