Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

10.9f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

151.0K

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Verdict

MANAGEMENT FOLKS (8) ran over the top to score by 0.8L at this track and trip last time out 21 days ago. He's likely to get back from the draw once again, but he was very strong last time out and he boasts a strong record here. Can bring up back-to-back wins. HAKKA RADIANCE (10) sat close to the speed last start and was only gunned down late, beaten 2.3L in a strong performance behind Management Folks. Drawn to advantage again with Atzeni in the saddle and he can go a couple better this time around. PERFECT PAIRING (11) closed off strongly from well back to be just 0.8L off Management Folks and he's been back to the trials since. He's still down in the weights and he's sure to make his presence felt once again. SERANGOON (3) made a mid-race move and couldn't sustain the effort when caught late. Harry Bentley remains in the saddle and he's not to be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Racing well. At the latest run favourite, won by 0.8 len at this track April 16 over 1m defeating Perfect Pairing with 118lbs at $3. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on March 30 over 1 ¼m, 0.8 len behind Mighty Strength carrying 117lbs at $8.20. Will again prove tough to stop at this favoured circuit. 1st Pick 8 Management Folks Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: David Hall J: Karis Teetan T: David Hall	102	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Racing well. At the latest run favourite, won by 0.8 len at this track April 16 over 1m defeating Perfect Pairing with 118lbs at $3. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on March 30 over 1 ¼m, 0.8 len behind Mighty Strength carrying 117lbs at $8.20. Will again prove tough to stop at this favoured circuit.
10	At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Management Folks carrying 119lbs at $4.40. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1m, 4 len behind Beauty Alliance with 120lbs at $4.80. Rates highly on his best performances and can figure prominently. 2nd Pick 10 Hakka Radiance Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Danny Shum J: Andrea Atzeni T: Danny Shum	91	-	-	-	29%
Analysis At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Management Folks carrying 119lbs at $4.40. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1m, 4 len behind Beauty Alliance with 120lbs at $4.80. Rates highly on his best performances and can figure prominently.
11	Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Management Folks with 116lbs at $8.60. The run before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 6 over 1 ¼m, 2.5 len behind Chateau Le Peche carrying 134lbs at $8. Capable on his day and should go well in this company. 3rd Pick 11 Perfect Pairing Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: John Size J: M Yeung T: John Size	105	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Management Folks with 116lbs at $8.60. The run before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 6 over 1 ¼m, 2.5 len behind Chateau Le Peche carrying 134lbs at $8. Capable on his day and should go well in this company.

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