Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

112.2K

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Verdict

SPICY SPANGLE (2) drops back in grade today following a 5.5L defeat at Sha Tin most recently. He's trialled well since his latest effort and Leung remains with the gelding. Draws nicely to find the front and he'll be hard to run down from the front. ISLAND BREEZES (1) has flown home his past couple after getting well back in the run, missing in a photo finish most recently. His latest trial since that run was just fair, but he's knocking on the door of a maiden win and he's sure to be flying late once again. HAPPY BOYS (3) got a long way back last start over 6f and closed off strongly when beaten 1.8L. Back to this track and trip is a query, but he rates highly on his recent form and is not to be discounted. CONCORDE STAR (5) just missed over 6f last start and comes back to 5f today. He's improved this time in work and can make his presence felt once again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 20 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Turquoise Velocity carrying 119lbs at $15. The race before that led to the turn then faded second last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 5 len behind Everstar with 119lbs at $15. Well placed in this line-up and can improve. 1st Pick 2 Spicy Spangle Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: W K Mo J: Derek Leung T: W K Mo	83	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 20 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Turquoise Velocity carrying 119lbs at $15. The race before that led to the turn then faded second last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 5 len behind Everstar with 119lbs at $15. Well placed in this line-up and can improve.
1	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 5f, nose behind Macanese Master carrying 134lbs at $10. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Golden Friendship carrying 134lbs at $15. Assisted by the inside draw and looks tough to hold out again. 2nd Pick 1 Island Breezes Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Luke Ferraris T: Pierre Ng	131	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 5f, nose behind Macanese Master carrying 134lbs at $10. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Golden Friendship carrying 134lbs at $15. Assisted by the inside draw and looks tough to hold out again.
3	Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Blazing Beam with 133lbs at $6.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 2 len behind Concorde Star carrying 133lbs at $15. Sure to prove tough to beat. 3rd Pick 3 Happy Boys Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle T: Mark Newnham	110	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Blazing Beam with 133lbs at $6.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 2 len behind Concorde Star carrying 133lbs at $15. Sure to prove tough to beat.

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