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Eustace Eyes Happy Valley Breakthrough With Colourful King, Keen Molly

Fresh tactics with top riders are meant to turn a run of near-misses into winners.

Overview

  • Happy Valley stages a rare weekend 10-race card on Sunday, with the first off at 4.45am.
  • Champion jockey Zac Purton takes over on Keen Molly in the Class 3 Zhuhai Handicap (1,650m) after the gelding’s recent second, following a positive trial and a first-time visor.
  • Colourful King tackles the Class 2 Guangzhou Handicap (1,200m) under Andrea Atzeni but must overcome the outside draw in gate 12 against familiar foe Youthful Spirits.
  • Eustace has managed only one winner from his first 15 meetings this season despite five seconds and three thirds, heightening focus on his leading chances.
  • Colourful King backs up 11 days after his last run for a step up to 1,200m that the trainer believes will suit, while Keen Molly rises 3lb to carry 126lb.