Last weekend, one-third of the card was won by horses that were backing-up within a week and providing plenty of support to the argument that runners who race within a week of their last start must be followed.
Sirocco was the most notable winner, taking out the Kwangtung Handicap Cup (Race 24) in fine style after finishing seventh a week earlier in the Chief Executive's Cup.
He turned around the form with the likes of Grand Delight and Palette Natural who both finished ahead of him a week earlier.
Conversely, the lack of race fitness from Wealthy Treasure may have been a telling factor inside the final 100 metres but he ran extremely well in defeat and proved he is not just a wet-tracker.
Asali came with a powerful finish to win his third race from his last four starts, this being his first over the Sha Tin mile (Race 27). Danny Shum Chap-shing has enjoyed a fabulous start to the season and Asali has now won three of five starts under Shum's care.
Beaten favourite Vengeance Of Rain is clearly looking for a longer journey and deserves another chance. He's a nice horse on the way through to bigger things. Porter Ricks was the third winner who raced within a week and displayed plenty of tenacity on his way to victory over 1,400 metres (Race 22). Enamelled (fifth) showed progress from his only run this season and is one to keep safe in the future, along with Silly Boy (sixth) who was patiently ridden and the race was not run to suit late closers like him.
The win of Star Of Shantou over 1,400 metres (Race 20) was typical of a John Size horse that goes on to win more races. It was an excellent effort given the steady sectionals and he looks a decent prospect.