Diamond Talents can provide the banker in the Indian Recreation Club Challenge Cup, the final leg of the Triple Trio at Happy Valley tomorrow night. Tony Cruz's gelding has risen 10 points to a mark of 67 for his last two victories, but he meets similar opposition and his front-running style means he is usually spared any bad luck in running. He looks sure to make the frame at least.
Another solid chance is Rangeela, who is racing at the top of his game for Lawrie Fownes. The son of Marscay will be bidding for his fourth successive win, having remained competitively handicapped due to the narrow margins of his victories.
Temmoku moved a good deal better in a recent barrier trial and, while his recent form has been more than a shade disappointing, he may be worth consideration. Sillerent was a beaten favourite last time, but he may have needed the outing as it was his first run in over four months. He is a progressive stayer and should be given another chance.
The opening leg of the TT is a particularly moderate Class Six affair. After a good deal of deliberation, Natural Classic appears the best option as far as a banker is concerned. He has performed well over the Valley mile this season and, though his recent form has deteriorated, it stands better scrutiny than many of his opponents.
Ningbo Warrior looked all over a winner on his last start when he loomed up ominously turning into the home straight, but he could not sustain his effort. The move back to 1,650 metres should prove more suitable and he is one for the shortlist based on his last run.
Wylie Wong Wai-lit has done a good job with Fair Comment, who has run respectably on his last two outings. He should prove more of a threat over a mile and, having drawn ideally in barrier one, should enjoy the run of the race.