Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

263.5K

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Verdict

KEEN MOLLY (6) missed narrowly two back before missing by 2.8L as the race favourite last time out at this track and trip. The visors come off now with Purton remaining in the saddle. Been a while between drinks, but his form says he's right on the cusp and he finds a great opportunity in this race. KING LOTUS (7) is another in good order, winning three back and missing in a photo finish last time out, coming through the same race as Keen Molly. He draws out this time which is a niggle, though he's a lightly raced gelding on the way up. Can go one better despite the sticky gate. A AMERIC TE SPECSO (3) is likely to get back in the run once again but he's dead set airborne of late. Watch for him storming down the outside once again. MIGHTY STEED (12) is better than he showed last time out and can turn in an improved effort.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Embraces Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: W K Mo J: Jerry Chau T: W K Mo	102	-	-	-	15%	6/1
2	2 The Boom Box Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: W Y So J: Vincent Ho T: W Y So	95	-	-	-	12%	8/1
3	3rd Pick 3 A Americ Te Specso Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: John Size J: Andrea Atzeni T: John Size	118	-	-	-	15%	6/1
4	4 Storming Dragon Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Jamie Richards J: James Mcdonald T: Jamie Richards	105	-	-	-	17%	5/1
5	5 Shamz Jockey: Angus Chung Trainer: A S Cruz J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	58	-	-	-	6%	17/1
6	1st Pick 6 Keen Molly Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David Eustace J: Zac Purton T: David Eustace	135	-	-	-	19%	9/2
7	2nd Pick 7 King Lotus Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Lyle Hewitson T: Mark Newnham	101	-	-	-	19%	9/2
8	8 Colourful Gan Jockey: Richard Kingscote Trainer: D Whyte J: Richard Kingscote T: D Whyte	61	-	-	-	2%	61/1
9	9 Harmony Galaxy Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: Danny Shum J: Matthew Poon T: Danny Shum	86	-	-	-	15%	6/1
10	10 Nova Knight Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: David A Hayes J: M Yeung T: David A Hayes	59	-	-	-	2%	72/1
11	11 Sure Joyful Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: P F Yiu J: Karis Teetan T: P F Yiu	69	-	-	-	4%	25/1
12	12 Mighty Steed Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: K W Lui J: Hollie Doyle T: K W Lui	85	-	-	-	10%	9/1

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