Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

112.6K

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Verdict

COURIER MAGIC (1) bumped into a big winner first-up before a narrow defeat here last time out. He can sit closer today from a softer gate and Purton reunites with the gelding. Ticks plenty of boxes today and he looks set to peak third-up into the campaign. APOLAR FIGHTER (4) bolted in two back before a narrow defeat last start at this track and trip just last week. On the quick turnaround today with Chau remaining in the saddle, and he should get every chance from an inside barrier. Expected to be in the finish once again. GALE SAGA (2) went onto the All Weather last start and didn't fire a shot behind a dominant winner. Back to this track and trip looks a good move as he drops in grade and gets J-Mac in the saddle. Plenty to like about him. STERLING WONGCHOY (3) wasn't far away last start as favourite and can put his best foot forward with Bowman now riding in easier company.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	1st Pick 1 Courier Magic Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Manfred Man J: Zac Purton T: Manfred Man	179	-	-	-	29%
2	3rd Pick 2 Gale Saga Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Pierre Ng J: James Mcdonald T: Pierre Ng	92	-	-	-	9%
3	3 Sterling Wongchoy Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: D Whyte J: Hugh Bowman T: D Whyte	117	-	-	-	15%
4	2nd Pick 4 Apolar Fighter Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: David Eustace J: Jerry Chau T: David Eustace	122	-	-	-	29%
5	5 Beauty Missile Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: B Crawford J: Alex Badel T: B Crawford	91	-	-	-	10%
6	6 Loaded With Fluke Jockey: Richard Kingscote Trainer: K H Ting J: Richard Kingscote T: K H Ting	41	-	-	-	2%
7	7 Decrelot Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: David A Hayes J: Luke Ferraris T: David A Hayes	83	-	-	-	2%
8	8 Viva Chaleur Jockey: Angus Chung Trainer: A S Cruz J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	120	-	-	-	9%
9	9 Foremost Teddy Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: Danny Shum J: Britney Wong T: Danny Shum	98	-	-	-	8%
10	10 Smashing Express Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: John Size J: Brenton Avdulla T: John Size	81	-	-	-	3%
11	11 Supreme Winner Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: C H Yip J: Matthew Poon T: C H Yip	58	-	-	-	4%
12	12 Strongest Boy Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Karis Teetan T: Jamie Richards	87	-	-	-	15%

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