Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

DAY DAY VICTORY (10) never really got into the race last start at Sha Tin over 7f and the switch back to this track and trip is a strong move. He can sit much closer than he has done in recent starts after being awkwardly away here two back and finishing 1.3L away. Ready to strike now. LEAN MASTER (1) dropped back to this track and trip last start and was too good, winning by 1.3L and he's been freshened since. He comes here off a 49-day break and without a trial, though he loves this track and trip and it wouldn't surprise to see him repeat the dose. LUCKY TWENTY (4) is on debut for the Jimmy Ting barn and has shown some ability at the trials. The 5f journey looks good for him off what we saw at his first trial in HK and he can play a role in a race lacking depth. HAPPY UNITED (2) disappointed last start but was in good touch prior to that. Can bounce back to form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Most recently 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 28 over 6f, 7 len behind Lucky My Way carrying 119lbs at $15. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Candlelight Dinner with 118lbs at $4.70. Great chance to atone. 1st Pick 10 Day Day Victory Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: T P Yung J: Alex Badel T: T P Yung	83	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Most recently 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 28 over 6f, 7 len behind Lucky My Way carrying 119lbs at $15. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Candlelight Dinner with 118lbs at $4.70. Great chance to atone.
1	Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 21 over 5f defeating Happy United carrying 128lbs at $4.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on May 10 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Little Paradise with 127lbs at $17. Confidence back and is among the main hopes. 2nd Pick 1 Lean Master Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: C H Yip J: Harry Bentley T: C H Yip	112	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 21 over 5f defeating Happy United carrying 128lbs at $4.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on May 10 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Little Paradise with 127lbs at $17. Confidence back and is among the main hopes.
4	Gelding by Sooboog facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on June 26 at Sha Tin AW over 6f and finished fourth. Well held in recent trials but can measure up. 3rd Pick 4 Lucky Twenty Jockey: James Orman Trainer: K H Ting J: James Orman T: K H Ting	45	-	-	-	2%
Analysis Gelding by Sooboog facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on June 26 at Sha Tin AW over 6f and finished fourth. Well held in recent trials but can measure up.

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