Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.9f

Restricted

Turf

YIELDING

397.8K

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Verdict

LIVEANDLETLIVE (3) won well here two back before a 0.3L defeat at this track and trip most recently. He's been back to the trials since here he won well and Bowman hops back on board today. Can dictate from the front and return to winning ways. BEAUTY ALLIANCE (2) wasn't beaten far last start at Sha Tin following a 1.8L defeat at this track and trip prior. Purton reunites with him now having won twice when partnering. Has a wide draw to contend with, but he rates highly on his latest effort. ROMANTIC THOR (6) wasn't beaten far in the G1 Champions & Chater and backed up that effort in The Premier Plate at G3 level last time out. This is easier again and while he does rise in weight, this looks to suit on his recent form. Gains a start and can fire a shot. FORTUNATE SON (12) missed by 0.8L here last start and draws well again today. Can make his presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1m, neck behind Silvery Breeze carrying 117lbs at $4.20. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track May 13 over 1m defeating The Auspicious with 134lbs at $2.60. Went close last time. Expected to be very competitive. 1st Pick 3 Liveandletlive Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: A S Cruz J: Hugh Bowman T: A S Cruz	98	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1m, neck behind Silvery Breeze carrying 117lbs at $4.20. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track May 13 over 1m defeating The Auspicious with 134lbs at $2.60. Went close last time. Expected to be very competitive.
2	Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Soleil Fighter with 122lbs at $7. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Silvery Breeze carrying 121lbs at $5.20. Made headway last time. Looks set for another big run. 2nd Pick 2 Beauty Alliance Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: John Size J: Zac Purton T: John Size	118	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Soleil Fighter with 122lbs at $7. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Silvery Breeze carrying 121lbs at $5.20. Made headway last time. Looks set for another big run.
6	At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Sha Tin in the G3 Premier Plate on June 21 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Beauty Joy with 115lbs at $8.90. The run before that 4th of 9 at Sha Tin in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup on May 24 over 1 ½m, 4 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 126lbs at $38. Makes plenty of appeal on his recent efforts. 3rd Pick 6 Romantic Thor Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Danny Shum J: Jerry Chau T: Danny Shum	174	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Sha Tin in the G3 Premier Plate on June 21 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Beauty Joy with 115lbs at $8.90. The run before that 4th of 9 at Sha Tin in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup on May 24 over 1 ½m, 4 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 126lbs at $38. Makes plenty of appeal on his recent efforts.

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