Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

ACE POWER (7) has flown home his past couple to be right in the finish, beaten 2L last start when not having much luck in the run. Zac Purton remains in the saddle today and he should've finished much closer last time. Can return to winning ways. THE PERFECT MATCH (5) flew home over this track and trip 42 days ago when only 1.3L off the winner. He hasn't been sighted publicly since that outing, but Bowman takes the ride now. Likely to get back in the run but can storm over the top of them in the straight. STRAIGHT TO GLORY (3) missed narrowly two back before a 1.5L victory last start at this track and trip. He rises in weight today, but should land in a handy position and is expected to be in the finish once more. SUPERB KING (2) hasn't been far away in recent efforts and is not to be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 2 len behind Jolly Companion carrying 129lbs at $4.20. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 6f, 1.3 len behind California Blitz with 127lbs at $20. One of the major hopes. 1st Pick 7 Ace Power Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: D Whyte J: Zac Purton T: D Whyte	128	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 2 len behind Jolly Companion carrying 129lbs at $4.20. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 6f, 1.3 len behind California Blitz with 127lbs at $20. One of the major hopes.
5	Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Amazing Kid with 133lbs at $7.20. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on October 15 over 6f, nose behind King Glorioso carrying 131lbs at $10. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances. 2nd Pick 5 The Perfect Match Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: Danny Shum J: Hugh Bowman T: Danny Shum	159	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Amazing Kid with 133lbs at $7.20. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on October 15 over 6f, nose behind King Glorioso carrying 131lbs at $10. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances.
3	Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track January 7 over 6f defeating Honest Witness with 126lbs at $7.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin on December 20 over 6f, neck behind Glaciated carrying 126lbs at $8.80. Looks suitably placed here and should play a big role again. 3rd Pick 3 Straight To Glory Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: C W Chang J: Derek Leung T: C W Chang	118	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track January 7 over 6f defeating Honest Witness with 126lbs at $7.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin on December 20 over 6f, neck behind Glaciated carrying 126lbs at $8.80. Looks suitably placed here and should play a big role again.

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