THE HAKKA CUP (HANDICAP)
#10 Red Maestro is third-up in Hong Kong and ready to win. First-up, he ran a fast-finishing fifth over 1,200m in a race run against his position in running, before stepping to 1,400m second-up and only finding Baby Sakura too good in the finish. That is a solid form reference here and he has trialled well since. #3 Savvy Brilliant comes off two unlucky runs. Two starts ago, he was held up with nowhere to go late, while last start he copped a nasty check in the straight and was eased down. #5 Circuit Champion is first-up since his second win from three starts in March, although he pulled up with blood in the trachea. It was a big win after he missed the start and lost a stack of ground. #8 Aeroinvincible went too quickly in front last start and set it up for those behind him, but he still stuck on for fourth and was beaten under a length.