Angus Chung Yik-lai will look to maintain his unbeaten record aboard Tycoon Resources in the first section of the Class Three West Kowloon Handicap (1,200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday.

The Tony Cruz-trained galloper is two from two at the city circuit and was ultra-impressive last start when winning from a seemingly impossible position after motoring home at the top of the straight to beat Grand Nova by a short head.

“I got squeezed on the turn, I thought I was no chance to win, but he tried very hard. He’s a pretty good horse, it was an impressive run,” Chung said.

The win was one of the stand-out performances of the season, considering the three-year-old was slow to start and also carrying 132lb.

“I think just the ground was a bit soft and he was not really enjoying it that day – he prefers a good, firm track. He finished very well, so that’s the main key,” Chung said.

Wednesday will see the son of Written Tycoon step up in grade to Class Three company while also stepping up in distance, which Chung believes will suit him.

“Definitely, the step up the distance will help him. I think 1,000m is a little bit too quick for him for now, that’s why last time he couldn’t really catch up to the field – 1,200m will be an easier pace and he’ll travel a little bit better. If he can finish like last time, he probably could have a very good chance,” Chung said.

Chung has formed a strong partnership with the Danny Shum Chap-shing-trained General Redwood, who he has been aboard for each of his six starts, and will seek their third win together in the Class Four Tourism Cup (1,650m).

The four-year-old overcame barrier 12 last start to run down Dashing Maurison and win by a nose with a determined performance, proving his versatility.

“Last time the pace was quick, we were drawn wide, we didn’t expect him to put in an effort like that but it showed he’s very flexible. He could be put where he was and finish well,” Chung said.

The four-year-old Redwood gelding will need to shoulder 133lb on Wednesday, 5lb above the highest weight he has carried, which could prove a challenge.

“That is a big concern, 133lb, but hopefully he can run well,” Chung said.

Cheaha is among Chung’s other two Valley rides for Cruz and will look to break through in the first section of the Class Four Kai Tak Handicap (1,650m). The four-year-old has improved considerably since dropping to Class Four company at his last two starts.

“He’s always showed something. In Class Three, the first run in, he finished well but didn’t show much after that. But when he dropped to Class Four he’s become very consistent, he always runs well,” Chung said.

Chung believes a step up in distance will also benefit the Alabama Express gelding.

“We’re stepping up to 1,650m because we feel like he jumps well, but he can’t really catch up to the field, so I think the further distance will help him,” Chung said.

Chung will also team up with Cruz in the first section of the Class Four Stanley Handicap (1,200m) when he rides Bullish Nova, who put in an admirable performance to run third on debut behind Elegant Life.

The three-year-old son of Hanseatic trialled eight times ahead of his first-up run, with most of them being less than impressive, but he proved his ability on race day.

“We definitely didn’t expect a performance like that, honestly. His manners were not good at the beginning, but he’s getting better. I think the track rider is doing a very good job, he seems more calm now and a bit easier to control,” Chung said.

“Last start the field wasn’t strong, he’s improving but I think he needs to improve a bit more to show himself. He was green but after the first run I think he will learn something, he needs some time to adapt to the environment in Hong Kong.”

Sports Legend, Mr Aladdin and Escalibor round out Chung’s book of rides on Wednesday night.