THE HONG KONG CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)
#1 Happy United is well-placed on the downgrade after mixed form in Class 3. His strong course and distance record enhances his prospects, and Zac Purton taking the ride from barrier 1 adds further confidence.#5 Bits Superstar is showing improvement with more racing in Hong Kong and indicated his form is on the up last start with a fast-finishing fifth from a wide gate. Moving into barrier 3 is a positive. #7 Rewarding Twinkle caught the eye with his late charge into fifth over 1200m last time, beaten under two lengths despite drawing widest. He has displayed tactical speed in trials and could settle closer with early intent, but barrier 11 is the query. #6 Champion Method had excuses last start, pulling up with blood in the trachea, but his big win two starts ago off the back of a betting plunge makes him worth watching again, especially if market support returns.