HING YIP HANDICAP
#9 Swift Ascend broke through stylishly on the class drop into Class 4 last start, registering David Eustace’s first Hong Kong win. Banking on him having held his form, he should be able to build on that success, despite the return to Class 3. #3 Divano comes to Happy Valley for the first time. The talented France Lui-trained 4YO was beaten as a short-priced favourite first-up, but his run into third was still very good. This race appears much weaker than his Sha Tin contests. #10 Scotch Tycoon is well-positioned to lead from barrier 1, where he should find the front comfortably. With this setup, he’ll prove tough to catch and could take some running down. #4 Gustosisimo was only narrowly denied victory first-up at this course and distance, his first run for trainer Tony Cruz.