Elegant Life can get the Fownes stable back on track

RESULTS didn’t go to plan at Caspar Fownes’ home of Happy Valley in midweek, as the trainer left his favorite ground empty-handed, despite three spots from half a dozen raiders.

The four-time champion trainer will look to turn his fortunes around with a strong attack of eight runners at Sha Tin, with the majority having good chances.

The likes of The Heir in the Sha Tsui Handicap (7.30am) over seven furlongs and stable favorite Dancing Code in the feature race on the card, the Shing Mun Handicap (10.10am) over six furlongs, will be on everyone’s shortlist and have plenty of support.

However, the opportunity to stand out from the cage is definitely there ELEGANT LIVING which had a lot of support in the market when it raced for the first time, but never got any outright support in the last month.

The five-year-old races from the bottom of the class in the Yan Chai Cup (8.00am) over six furlongs and given a bit of luck will be hard to beat from a favorable inside gate.

There will be a lot of attention surrounding the talented four-year-old Super Strong Kid, who was backed as if defeat was impossible, before producing huge success over consecutive five-furlong passes last month.

He now faces a new test in the Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup (9.05am), which includes six furlongs and a move up to Grade Three group.

Recent trials suggest he might as well enjoy the challenge, but the ones suffering most will be the Jamie Richards-coached players. YEE CHEONG GLORY who earned a lot of praise when beating a strong opponent on his debut in January but then had no experience against him, when finishing the match the following month.

Sidelined by trainer Jamie Richards after that defeat, and a subsequent leg injury, the striking gray gelding has returned to the track after the summer break looking healthy and much more mature.

Two recent test wins show that he is ready to rock and roll, and with a lead inside the gate, he is capable of delivering a surprise.

POINTERS

Elegant Living 08.00 Sha Tin

Yee Cheong Glory 09.05 Sha Tin