Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 9

MAGNIFIQUE (6) was racing through the grades nicely before a disappointing effort as the $1.60 favourite here in March. He's been given a reset since and looks back on form judging by his recent trials. Purton has been with him there and remains in the saddle for his return. Can bounce back to winning ways. AKASHVANI (8) is better than he showed last start when peaking on the run midway down the stretch. Now back to 6f which looks ideal and he remains right down in the weights. Had shown good promise prior to that and a return to that level will see him go close. RIGHTEOUS ARION (5) is racing well without winning, going under in close finishes his past two. His recent trial was solid under Badel and he maps to get his chance once again. Can play a role. SYMBOL OF STRENGTH (2) makes his HK debut today and won a G3 in the UK before coming over. Has trialled fairly coming in and is not to be discounted.