Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.2K

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Verdict

FIREFOOT (7) looks the one to beat after a recent trial win and should get every chance to dictate from the pole position. His best form would make him hard to peg back. PRECISION HOPE (9) has had two trials to prepare for his return and was building towards a win last campaign. Barrier 2 is ideal for a horse who likes to finish strongly. DECISION LINK (5) resumes after a break and has shown enough in the past to be competitive, with excuses for his two defeats following his last win. Stick with him. CASA ROCHESTER (4) has been knocking on the door, finishing less than a length away from the winner last start, and gets a weight drop here. He will be charging late. MIGHTY STEED (1) appeals fresh after placing first-up before winning second-up last prep. With Zac Purton aboard again and a good draw, he can make his presence felt. PRECISION HOPE (9) resumes from a spell, and he is another who will be hitting the line hard late. Keep him safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Kyrus Treasure with 123lbs at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on July 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Victor Supreme carrying 123lbs at $11. Encouraging effort last start. Big chance to find winning form. 1st Pick 7 Firefoot Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: W Y So J: Karis Teetan T: W Y So	79	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Kyrus Treasure with 123lbs at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on July 4 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Victor Supreme carrying 123lbs at $11. Encouraging effort last start. Big chance to find winning form.
9	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track July 8 over 1 m, 4 len behind Forza Toro carrying 121lbs at $5.60. On debut ninth of 14 at Sha Tin November 23 over 6f, 4 len behind Mabubu with 127lbs at $33. Shows promise and is worth including. 2nd Pick 9 Precision Hope Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: David A Hayes J: Alex Badel T: David A Hayes	64	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track July 8 over 1 m, 4 len behind Forza Toro carrying 121lbs at $5.60. On debut ninth of 14 at Sha Tin November 23 over 6f, 4 len behind Mabubu with 127lbs at $33. Shows promise and is worth including.
5	Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Sha Tin July 4 over 7f, 8 len behind Graceful Heart with 128lbs at $7.80. On debut third of 14 at Sha Tin September 14 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Jubilant Winner with 131lbs at $33. Can measure up. 3rd Pick 5 Decision Link Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: E C W Wong T: Caspar Fownes	88	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Sha Tin July 4 over 7f, 8 len behind Graceful Heart with 128lbs at $7.80. On debut third of 14 at Sha Tin September 14 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Jubilant Winner with 131lbs at $33. Can measure up.

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