Happy Valley specialist Kowloon Pride is head and shoulders above the field he meets in tonight's fourth event over the longer sprint at the city track, but he's never run well for an apprentice.
That's the quandary punters face when assessing the best race on tonight's programme but it may still be worth taking the chance with the David Hill-trained sprinter who must be the best there is over the longer Valley sprint.
Course and distance and on weight with a maximum allowance, Kowloon Pride simply cannot be other than a top contender for honours - but even his trainer has reservations.
Said Hill: 'It is a bit like the devil and the deep blue sea. You cannot send him round carrying 141 pounds but he has never produced a good run for an apprentice.
'In the end, I had no real option but to have a go with him and, at least this time, he is more favourably drawn which should certainly be a help. He is a horse that you cannot possibly leave out at Happy Valley.
'And he is certainly in good heart. With a bit of luck, he'll do most of it himself because he is a good, honest type of horse,' added Hill.
