SHANGHAI STYLE HAS THE CHOPS

Dec 1 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

RACE 1 (1,650M) Yoda's Choice drops into Class 5 and gives Frenchman Alexis Pouchin a good opportunity on his first short-term contract ride.

Joyful Champion is edging closer to another win, following two consecutive third-placed finishes.

Precision Goal returned to form last start with a solid on-pace effort, finishing second. He seems to map perfectly under Zac Purton.

Verbier, the pick of Caspar Fownes' two runners, boasts the stronger form and benefits from a favourable draw in barrier 3 with Hugh Bowman booked to ride.

RACE 2 (1,200M) Cheerful World ran third in a competitive race last start and a solid trial since. Barrier 1 helps.

Super Legends endured a tough trip from a wide draw last time but finished strongly, only fading late. Drawn tricky again in gate 10, but he is a key chance in a weaker field.

Island Buddy resumes for his second career start. With barrier 2 and trainer Cody Mo in good form, he can make an impact.

Lucky Man was better than it appears at his last start, hitting the line well after being taken back in the early stages.

RACE 3 (1,200M) Vulcanus had excuses last start from barrier 10 and up in trip but was not far off in fifth. Dropping back in distance suits, and from barrier 2, he will go close.

Strive For Glory has three of his four wins in this class. However, barrier 1 could work against him if he gets boxed in midfield or worse.

High Rise Power ruined his chances with a slow start last time, but his earlier form suggested he was nearing a breakthrough.

Sonic Boom will need some luck from barrier 10, though his strong form at this level makes him a solid winning chance.