Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

YIELDING

149.2K

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Verdict

ANOTHER ZONDA (1) wasn't beaten far last time out, finishing 1.5L off the winner last start at this track and trip. He's since been back to the trials where he bolted in under Wong. She sticks with him now and her claims comes in handy. Back in grade now and can get back to winning form. SHOOTING TO TOP (6) has been solid from wide draws recently, getting across and sitting handy last start when ending up 3L off the winner. Now Purton hops on board and he continues to show talent as a lightly-raced 4YO. Can roll across from the deep again and bounce back to winning ways. CHARMING LEGEND (2) led last start and couldn't hold on, beaten 1L, but he beat home Shooting To Top on that occasion. Drawing inside again here helps and Moreira sticks with him. Should get every chance to go one better. HAPPY SMILE (8) can go to another level up in trip now and it wouldn't surprise to see him improve sharply.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1 m, 1.5 len behind Without Compare carrying 116lbs at $21. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1 m, 4 len behind Decision Link carrying 134lbs at $12. Big chance to find winning form. 1st Pick 1 Another Zonda Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Britney Wong T: Y S Tsui	110	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1 m, 1.5 len behind Without Compare carrying 116lbs at $21. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1 m, 4 len behind Decision Link carrying 134lbs at $12. Big chance to find winning form.
6	Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 24 over 1 m, 3 len behind Blossomy with 130lbs at $11. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1 m, 0.5 len behind The Azure carrying 132lbs at $8.50. Well-placed and a big chance to atone. 2nd Pick 6 Shooting To Top Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: W K Mo J: Zac Purton T: W K Mo	126	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 24 over 1 m, 3 len behind Blossomy with 130lbs at $11. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1 m, 0.5 len behind The Azure carrying 132lbs at $8.50. Well-placed and a big chance to atone.
2	Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on June 24 over 1 m, 1.0 len behind Blossomy carrying 134lbs at $17. Before that 11th of 13 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 7f, 5.5 len behind The Red Hare carrying 118lbs at $72. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside alley. 3rd Pick 2 Charming Legend Jockey: Joao Moreira Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Joao Moreira T: Caspar Fownes	135	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on June 24 over 1 m, 1.0 len behind Blossomy carrying 134lbs at $17. Before that 11th of 13 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 7f, 5.5 len behind The Red Hare carrying 118lbs at $72. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside alley.

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