HYACINTH HANDICAP
#3 Lovero has been in fine form since switching to Brett Crawford, finishing out of the placings only once in six starts. All of those runs have been at Sha Tin, but there is no issue returning to Happy Valley, where his track-and-distance record is strong, and he draws a kinder gate today in barrier 3. #12 Win Method has found his niche at this track and distance, where he went back-to-back in Class 4 before showing he was up to this grade with a solid third after setting the pace. #1 Sky Vino maps for every chance from barrier 1 as he looks to make it two wins on end after scoring on the all-weather last time. He is always hard to knock for his consistency and versatility. #11 Violet Star may not have enjoyed the step up to 1,800m last time and is better suited back to 1,650m, where he placed third two starts ago.