MARS HANDICAP
#8 Sharpen Bright returns to his preferred track and distance, boasting two wins and a second placing at the course and trip. With a light weight, he shapes as a strong winning chance. #5 Noisy Boy, third-up in Hong Kong, looks ready to progress after a closing seventh over the extended mile last time out, where he raced too keenly. Zac Purton takes the reins, and the step up in trip appears ideal given his solid 2000m form in Australia. #1 Natural Storm carries top weight but is a proven performer over Happy Valley's 2200m, having only missed the top three once from nine attempts. #10 Winning Steps has been in excellent form this season with two wins and a third from six starts. Expect him to be finishing strongly, as is his typical style.