Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

BIENVENUE (4) disappointed here last start on a wet deck when going around the $1.70 favourite and did pull up with an issue as well. Purton remains in the saddle however and he has the speed to roll across from a sticky barrier. Can bounce back to winning form. FORTUNE WHISKEY (3) just missed last start on the quick turnaround after jumping favourite at this track and trip. He can put himself in a handy position from a good draw and the claim of Wong gets him in nicely at the weights. Racing in good order and can go one better this time. ENJOY GOLF (2) is better than he showed last start when beaten 5L over 7f at Sha Tin. The blinkers go on again today and the softer gate should help him. Bowman takes the ride now and he looks set to return to form. VIGOR ELLEEGANT (9) was too good for his rivals in easier company last start and has to be included.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 6f, 3 len behind Golden Darci carrying 131lbs at $1.70. The race before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.3 len at this track May 14 over 6f defeating Top Peak carrying 125lbs at $3.10. Rates highly and expected to do much better. 1st Pick 4 Bienvenue Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David A Hayes J: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes	142	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 6f, 3 len behind Golden Darci carrying 131lbs at $1.70. The race before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.3 len at this track May 14 over 6f defeating Top Peak carrying 125lbs at $3.10. Rates highly and expected to do much better.
3	Most recently ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Glory B carrying 123lbs at $2.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Mega Bonus with 134lbs at $5.20. Shapes as a key runner. 2nd Pick 3 Fortune Whiskey Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: David Eustace J: E C W Wong T: David Eustace	118	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Most recently ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Glory B carrying 123lbs at $2.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Mega Bonus with 134lbs at $5.20. Shapes as a key runner.
2	Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 7f, 5 len behind Star Satyr with 128lbs at $14. Before that 3rd of 12 at Sha Tin on May 10 over 6f, 2 len behind Little Paradise carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Looks well placed here and expected to feature. 3rd Pick 2 Enjoy Golf Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: F C Lor J: Hugh Bowman T: F C Lor	84	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 7f, 5 len behind Star Satyr with 128lbs at $14. Before that 3rd of 12 at Sha Tin on May 10 over 6f, 2 len behind Little Paradise carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Looks well placed here and expected to feature.

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