Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.2K

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Verdict

SUNDAY'S SERENADE (4) looks ideally placed to return to the winner's list after finishing his last campaign with a solid effort for second. His current mark is appealing, Zac Purton takes the ride and this looks a winnable assignment. Each way. SKY DEEP (2) should get every chance from barrier 1 and could find the front as there is not much known pace engaged here. He is peaking at the right time off a long break, and he can take this out. THE LION KING (11) sits right at the bottom of Class 4 and this looks a genuine opportunity to make his mark. There have been enough encouraging signs and Atzeni retaining the ride is a positive. Stick with him. ROMANTIC LAOS (7) has struggled to win but was only beaten by half a length over 1 ?m last time, and he can go close again. AMAZING GAZE (10) resumes after three months off and has been sharpened by two trials, including a recent placing. He can make a strong return, so keep him safe in all combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Sha Tin July 4 over 7f, 2 len behind Graceful Heart carrying 133lbs at $15. Previously first up, eighth of 14 at Sha Tin June 13 over 7f, 6 len behind Meaningful Dragon carrying 133lbs at $40. Excellent chance. 1st Pick 4 Sunday's Serenade Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Zac Purton T: Jamie Richards	112	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Sha Tin July 4 over 7f, 2 len behind Graceful Heart carrying 133lbs at $15. Previously first up, eighth of 14 at Sha Tin June 13 over 7f, 6 len behind Meaningful Dragon carrying 133lbs at $40. Excellent chance.
2	Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1 m, 0.5 len behind Shamz with 134lbs at $7.20. The run before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 21 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Flying Knight carrying 134lbs at $5.90. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form. 2nd Pick 2 Sky Deep Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: E C W Wong T: Caspar Fownes	119	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1 m, 0.5 len behind Shamz with 134lbs at $7.20. The run before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 21 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Flying Knight carrying 134lbs at $5.90. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.
11	Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1 m, 2.5 len behind Another Zonda with 120lbs at $10. First up last campaign ran last of 12 in a Rating 80 at this track on June 4 2025 over 6f, 13 len behind Storm Rider carrying 123lbs at $106. A big run will not surprise. 3rd Pick 11 The Lion King Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: F C Lor J: Andrea Atzeni T: F C Lor	71	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1 m, 2.5 len behind Another Zonda with 120lbs at $10. First up last campaign ran last of 12 in a Rating 80 at this track on June 4 2025 over 6f, 13 len behind Storm Rider carrying 123lbs at $106. A big run will not surprise.

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