Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.9f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

262.9K

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Verdict

CHINA WIN (12) got a long way back at Sha Tin last start but rallied strongly to score over this trip, winning by 2.5L. He drops in weight as he rises in grade today, with Yeung taking the ride this time. Draws to sit closer than he did last start and if he runs up to that effort, he can go back-to-back. ENTHRALLED (9) races over this track and trip for the first time after a disappointing run at Sha Tin last time out. The wide draw will see him back in the run, but can finish off strongly with Badel in the saddle. LIVEANDLETLIVE (4) disappointed at Sha Tin last start when setting a strong tempo and weakening out of contention. He was in better touch around this track prior, missing narrowly at this track and trip three back. Can find the front and be in this for a very long way. SOLID WIN (8) was too good last start and rises up to 1 ?m for the second time. Can repeat the dose.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2.5 len at Sha Tin January 11 over 1m defeating Audacious Pursuit carrying 128lbs at $5.90. The race before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1m, nose behind Young Bravo carrying 123lbs at $3.10. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. 1st Pick 12 China Win Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: David A Hayes J: M Yeung T: David A Hayes	79	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2.5 len at Sha Tin January 11 over 1m defeating Audacious Pursuit carrying 128lbs at $5.90. The race before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1m, nose behind Young Bravo carrying 123lbs at $3.10. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
9	Most recently 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 11 over 1m, 5 len behind Money Catcher carrying 117lbs at $14. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1m, 2 len behind The Auspicious with 126lbs at $7.70. Rates highly here and expected to do much better. 2nd Pick 9 Enthralled Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: John Size J: Alex Badel T: John Size	82	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Most recently 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 11 over 1m, 5 len behind Money Catcher carrying 117lbs at $14. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1m, 2 len behind The Auspicious with 126lbs at $7.70. Rates highly here and expected to do much better.
4	At the latest run couldn't go on with it, 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 11 over 1m, 6 len behind Money Catcher carrying 123lbs at $9.10. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1m, nose behind The Auspicious carrying 129lbs at $6.80. Key runner who should run well. 3rd Pick 4 Liveandletlive Jockey: Matthew Chadwick Trainer: A S Cruz J: Matthew Chadwick T: A S Cruz	130	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At the latest run couldn't go on with it, 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 11 over 1m, 6 len behind Money Catcher carrying 123lbs at $9.10. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1m, nose behind The Auspicious carrying 129lbs at $6.80. Key runner who should run well.

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