March 2 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

9 Justifying will likely be all the rage on debut for Caspar Fownes after impressing in two local trials, as well as one in Australia and a jump-out. He looks well-placed to kick off his career in winning style.

1 Grand Nova takes a second shot back in Class 4. He closed in nicely for fourth over this trip at Happy Valley. Warrants respect.

8 Jumbo Treasure was in need of the run on debut, racing greenly after early interference but still finishing a respectable fifth. He can take a step forward second-up.

3 Summit Cheers was unsuited over 1,200m last time, but he is much better suited returning to this course and distance.

8 Ho Ho Star aims for back-to-back wins and looks well-placed to do so, after putting a few luckless runs behind him to break through in stylish fashion last time.

11 The Concentration showed a return to form last time when a closing fifth behind Ho Ho Star. His only career win came when up on the pace.

5 Speedy Smartie is edging closer to another win since a third on his third attempt in Class 5 last time.

7 Flying Phantom has yet to get off the mark but has dropped to a low rating and has produced encouraging efforts.

5 Fighting Machine charged home for second behind Never Peter Out last start after stepping away from another wide draw. Much will depend on speedmap.

6 Never Peter Out has won his last three races over this course and distance. Securing four in a row is never easy, but the four-year-old does not look finished yet.

3 Perfect Team returns to his preferred surface, where he won two starts ago before a decent effort over 1,800m at Happy Valley. Will be sharper back on the all-weather.

10 Stormi has not been beaten far lately and could improve with the change in conditions.

7 Laserblanca finished a game third after working early from a wide barrier to lead. He should improve from that effort and looks primed to win second-up.

3 Master Phoenix aims for back-to-back wins after breaking through at his fourth start last time. More to offer.

2 Positive Smile was held up at a crucial stage of the race on his first attempt in Class 4 last time, finishing fourth. He looks in good order heading into this race.

1 Parterre has an outstanding record in this class, winning three of his five attempts at the level, making him difficult to ignore.

12 Lucky Fionn is knocking on the door for a win. She was caught wide last start over the mile but was only narrowly beaten into fourth.

10 Sight Dreamer made a strong impression on debut over 1,200m. The step-up to 1,400m suits better.

1 The Heir returns to a more suitable 1,400m after an eye-catching fifth behind Magnifique over 1,200m last time.

3 Master Trillion signalled he is nearing another victory with a close-up second to Gallant Epoch last outing.

8 Escape Route ran fourth behind Precision Goal from a wide draw in his first attempt on the all-weather, a run that was full of merit.

3 Precision Goal has been a rejuvenated galloper since joining the David Hayes stable. He took luck out of the equation from a wide draw when stepped up to Class 4, rolling forward to lead all the way for his first win at this level.

9 Lucky Banner is resuming since early December. He boasts four placings from five starts.

1 Lucky Touch has back-to-back placings over this course and distance. He should go close again.

11 Packing Angel will relish the extra ground on breeding. Can play a role in the 4YO Classic Series.

8 Noisy Boy is shaping as a leading Derby contender. With 42 days between runs and a sharp trial since, he is a major player.

6 Stunning Peach needs to step up if he is to confirm his Derby credentials. He is in form, though.

1 My Wish was solid in winning the first leg of the series, the Classic Mile. The ultra-consistent profile keeps him firmly in contention.

5 Dancing Code flashed home for third to Green N White last time.

9 Lady's Choice was unsuited to the wet all-weather surface last start. Expected to go better on turf.

4 Young Champion has been mixing his form. He can bounce back.

3 Ramadan makes his second Hong Kong start after failing in the G1 Hong Kong Mile in December.

8 Definitive ran second after opening his account. He will make his own luck near the front.

14 Midori Giant was unsuited by settling back in the field last time.

2 Talents Ambition may have been ridden too close to the speed last time. Will run on strongly.

7 Pray For Mir is a pace influence from a low gate. Untested at 2,000m, his 1,800m form is okay.

5 Masterofmyuniverse drops back in trip which should suit, as well as a stronger tempo.

4 Savvy Brilliant has won two of his five local starts. If sound, he can kick off strongly first-up.

2 Glory Elite stretches beyond 1,000m for the first time.

8 Crimson Flash should be ready to make an impact..

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