The Hong Kong File: Graham Cunningham looks ahead to Wednesday's action at Happy Valley

Silvestre de Sousa was banned for three races for careless riding. Zac Purton, Karis Teetan, Harry Bentley and Silvestri de sousas won. Ricky Yiu had his 900th training success. Lucky Sweynesse won the feature event.

Manfred Man's gelding has been hiked to a mark of 112 after Sunday's success. Wellington is 11lb behind him. HKJC boss Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges is hoping Covid restrictions will ease so that HKIR week can "relaunch Hong Kong as an international city".

Trader is only a pound higher than when bolting up on the AW in January. Trader has joined HK’s newest handler Pierre Ng, who had two thirds and a second at Sha Tin on Sunday. Karis Teetan looks a good booking for Trader.

Purton booked HARDLY SWEARS for the 2.15 at Happy Valley. Hardly Swears finished placed twice from four starts at the Valley last season. Zac will ride him. The inside gate looks ideal for Zac to secure a stalking trip.

Magical Phoenix is worth a small each way interest with Silvestre aboard at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Nicconi County heads the weights after a smart Class 3 course and distance win in June. Ping Hai Galaxy and Beauty Glory dominated a similar event in July.

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