The in-form pair of Karis Teetan and John Size will combine when Teetan reunites with Beauty Alliance in the Class Two ParisLongchamp Handicap (1,650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

Teetan has enjoyed an enormously successful month which has included a treble – with each win being aboard a Sized-trained horse – followed by a double one week ago at Sha Tin.

“Size’s recent form has been good. I’ve ridden in a couple of races for him this season and he’s given me a few chances now. So let’s hope we can keep having a few winners for him,” Teetan said.

The Mauritian jockey will take the reins on last-start winner Beauty Alliance for the first time this season as the son of Starcraft returns to Class Two company.

While the five-year-old has drawn an outside barrier of 11, a lightweight of 118lb should help alleviate the task.

“It was a nice pickup ride. It was a nice win last time and I’d say he goes in into the race with a nice weight on his back also. He’s got a draw to overcome, but he’s in good shape,” Teetan said.

“He’s racing great and he’s run well in Class Two, so he can handle that that kind of pressure. He’s in good shape, so I’m looking forward to riding him.”

Teetan has a total of seven rides on Wednesday night, including the Frankie Lor Fu-chuen-trained Winning Now in the first section of the Class Four Chantilly Handicap (1,200m).

After riding him in work this week and drawing an inside barrier of two with 118lb, Teetan is positive about the Toronado gelding’s chances.

“Last time he had to overcome that outside gate and just got touched off at the line. I think with the draw he’s got this time, it should help him. He’s a horse that’s been going well. I worked him a couple of days ago and he seems like he’s in good shape,” Teetan said.

Teetan and Viva Firecracker combined for the first time last start, which resulted in a third place, and Teetan was keen to stay with the Tony Cruz-trained galloper in the second section of the Class Four Saint-Cloud Handicap (1,650m).

“I thought he ran a great race last time. He had every opportunity to run that race. I thought he maybe just had a little hiccup, got a little crowded up the straight – that maybe broke his momentum. But I think he’s a horse – with that rating and in that grade – he would be capable to win,” Teetan said.

The son of Sooboog appreciated the step up to 1,650m last start and this time has drawn more favourably in barrier five, which should allow for more options.

“Last time, Tony asked me to just see how he comes out the gate and make a decision, so we ended up in a beautiful rhythm from the draw. He might get himself in a good spot again from that draw this time. I’ll see when we come out of the gate where he ends up,” Teetan said.

Fortunate Son looks to have his best chance to win in Class Three level after recording two career wins in Class Four when he lines up in The French May Trophy (1,650m).

The Cody Mo Wai-kit-trained runner was withdrawn last start after becoming fractious in the parade ring, causing him to rear and fall over. The five-year-old was withdrawn by order of the stewards after being examined by the veterinary officer, who declared him not suitable to race.

“Honestly, I’m not sure what actually happened last time. Before I got to the parade ring, I saw there was an incident and of course the vet didn’t want to take a chance so he was of course withdrawn,” Teetan said.

“He’s a horse that I thought ran very good with me at Happy Valley – we got caught out and he wasn’t beaten by far. So, you know, if he can bounce back on that run, I think he could run a good race here.”

Teetan pairs up with another Mo runner in the form of Motor, who steps up in grade when he takes on the Class Three Deauville Handicap (1,200m).

“He runs in Class Three, he goes up in class now. His last two runs were good runs. He won and then he ran third. He’s got a nice draw, he’s got no weight on his back. It is a difficult race, so we’re going to have to see,” Teetan said.

He will also be seeking his third win on Celtic Times in the first section of the Saint-Cloud Handicap.

“I’ve won on him before, I know him pretty well. He’s running alright recently, he’s drawn outside. I remember last time I won on him, the race was run to suit him. So if he gets the pace he needs in the race, then he’s a horse that does let down,” Teetan said.

Tony Cruz’s Irish import Wah May Wai Wai will be looking for his breakthrough Hong Kong win in the Class Five Maisons-Laffitte Handicap (1,650m).

“He’s a horse that’s been going along a bit. He’s been he’s been running a few good races this season. It’s going to be hard from that draw, but he’s a horse that goes pretty handy. If he gets the right run or he doesn’t have to do too much work – it’s a Class Five race – so he should be able to run well,” Teetan said.

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