Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

NEVER TOO SOON (11) bounced back in a big way last start when bolting in by 3L as the race favourite last time out. He rises in grade off that win, but he drops 9lbs and he looks to get a similar run in transit. Simply too good last start and he can repeat the dose. VERY GRATEFUL (9) has been solid since arriving in Hong Kong, beaten only 1.8L off the winner last start and gets the blinkers on now. He draws to be just off the speed. Expecting him to be in the finish once again. SOVEREIGN FUND (8) flew home strongly last start over this track and trip last start to just miss, beaten 0.5L. He's likely to get back from the wide draw, though he's knocking on the door of another victory and he has to be included. FUN ELITE (12) hasn't been far away in recent races and jumped favourite last start. Drops in weight as he rises in grade and he can put his best foot forward.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Last start favourite, won by 3 len at this track June 25 over 6f defeating Exceed The Wish with 129lbs at $3.30. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 3 len behind Autumn Delight with 134lbs at $15. Confidence back and is one of the leading players. 1st Pick 11 Never Too Soon Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: David Hall J: Matthew Poon T: David Hall	100	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Last start favourite, won by 3 len at this track June 25 over 6f defeating Exceed The Wish with 129lbs at $3.30. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 3 len behind Autumn Delight with 134lbs at $15. Confidence back and is one of the leading players.
9	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Gracious Express with 120lbs at $97. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Nordic Dragon carrying 120lbs at $10. Rates highly. Improving with racing and can find best form. 2nd Pick 9 Very Grateful Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: W K Mo J: Derek Leung T: W K Mo	60	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Gracious Express with 120lbs at $97. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Nordic Dragon carrying 120lbs at $10. Rates highly. Improving with racing and can find best form.
8	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Nordic Dragon carrying 117lbs at $9.10. The race before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 6f, neck behind Dragon Four Seas carrying 118lbs at $7.60. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 8 Sovereign Fund Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: C W Chang J: Karis Teetan T: C W Chang	85	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on June 11 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Nordic Dragon carrying 117lbs at $9.10. The race before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 6f, neck behind Dragon Four Seas carrying 118lbs at $7.60. Expected to feature.

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