SCMP Best Bets: Power Koepp can outmuscle them at Happy Valley
POWER KOEPP - R9 (2)
Has been a revelation for his new trainer and can salute again here
Jay Rooney
POWER KOEPP - R9 (2)
Consistent type who should get a dream run from the draw and be hard to beat
Trackwork Spy
BIENVENUE - R7 (4)
Track and distance winner two starts ago remains lightly raced under Purton
Phillip Woo
JOLLY RULER - R3 (1)
Is a live chance with a return to the level of a win in April
Shannon (Vincent Wong)
SMART CITY - R5 (9)
Excellent win over C&D last start and can score again with extra 5lb on his back
Racing Post Online
CAPITAL LEGEND - R5 (1)
Consistent type who has drawn low and looks primed to win
Tom Wood
VERY GRATEFUL - R9 (9)
Ran well in both his local starts and blinkers he won with in NZ are now applied
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