Speedster Kung Fu strikes ideal event to run rivals ragged

Speedy Kung Fu put the writing on the wall with an excellent effort last start and he strikes the ideal race to land his first win for a year in the final leg of tomorrow night's Triple Trio at Happy Valley.

With the TT only being partially won last week, the main prize is expected to reach HK$5 million, and Kung Fu looks a standout banker, given he should have little trouble in controlling the race from the front.

The Derek Cruz-trained gelding opened the season with two excellent placings behind Brilliant Chapter, before struggling at his next appearance after being involved in an early speed duel.

He was forced to work too hard from a wide alley at his next outing and weakened to finish at the tail of the field, before turning in a sound effort on February 11 behind Charmgold after setting a fast speed.

He then failed to handle the all-weather track next time out, didn't run out 1,400m after blowing the start 18 days later, before turning in an outstanding effort to finish second to Confucius Classic after doing a power of work in the run.

With no other renowned leader engaged tomorrow night, Terry Wong Chi-wai should find the front with a minimum of fuss and the six-year-old looks an excellent chance to run his rivals ragged.