The likely favourite in Wednesday night's Class 2 is John Size-trained D B Pin (130lb), a Class 4 winner over the course and distance in November.
D B Pin is one of six runners at the meeting for Size, who is on the verge of becoming just the third active handler to train 1000 winners in Hong Kong.
The four-year-old subsequently won twice impressively over the Sha Tin 1000m in Class 3, and while he was a game second last time out at his first attempt in Class 2, he struggled at the end of 1200m, according to regular rider Zac Purton.
"The two times he's raced over the 1200m at Sha Tin now, he's looked the winner everywhere except the last 50m," said Purton, who partners the Darci Brahma gelding again on Wednesday night. "He basically falls over the line (at the Sha Tin 1200m), just with the longer straight and he finds it a little bit far. But back in distance is more suitable and we know he goes well at the Valley."
D B Pin led throughout to "win" a barrier trial over the Sha Tin 1050m on 14 February, and Purton believes the bay is entering Wednesday night's sprint in fine fettle.
"He went nicely," the rider said. "He's becoming a little more relaxed as he goes along. He doesn't grab the bit and charge along like he used to, but he used his action nicely and he pulled up well so he's in good form."
The galloper meets a strong field over the minimum trip, with last-start winner Charity Joy (133lb), Happy Valley specialist Back In Black (125lb) and Triumphant Jewel (119lb) among the main dangers. -HKJC
D B Pin is one of six runners at the meeting for Size, who is on the verge of becoming just the third active handler to train 1000 winners in Hong Kong.
The four-year-old subsequently won twice impressively over the Sha Tin 1000m in Class 3, and while he was a game second last time out at his first attempt in Class 2, he struggled at the end of 1200m, according to regular rider Zac Purton.
"The two times he's raced over the 1200m at Sha Tin now, he's looked the winner everywhere except the last 50m," said Purton, who partners the Darci Brahma gelding again on Wednesday night. "He basically falls over the line (at the Sha Tin 1200m), just with the longer straight and he finds it a little bit far. But back in distance is more suitable and we know he goes well at the Valley."
D B Pin led throughout to "win" a barrier trial over the Sha Tin 1050m on 14 February, and Purton believes the bay is entering Wednesday night's sprint in fine fettle.
"He went nicely," the rider said. "He's becoming a little more relaxed as he goes along. He doesn't grab the bit and charge along like he used to, but he used his action nicely and he pulled up well so he's in good form."
The galloper meets a strong field over the minimum trip, with last-start winner Charity Joy (133lb), Happy Valley specialist Back In Black (125lb) and Triumphant Jewel (119lb) among the main dangers. -HKJC