Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

238.5K

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Verdict

TOURBILLON GOLFER (11) is better than he showed last start where he tried late in the race at Sha Tin. He returns to this track and trip where he was very successful prior. Has the speed to roll across from out wide and with no weight on his back, he'll be very tough to run down. REFUSETOBEENGLISH (7) bounced back to form last start over this course and distance when just 0.5L off the winner. He draws out today which is a query, though Atzeni remains in the saddle and a repeat of his latest effort would see him hard to hold out. MY DAY MY WAY (12) went close last start, hitting the line alongside Refusetobeenglish 21 days ago. He's had a quiet trial since and he maps for a lovely run from an inside draw today. Can play a leading role. MIGHTY COMMANDER (3) bolted in from well back here a fortnight ago and can repeat the dose with Wong's claim coming in handy.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Infinite Resolve carrying 118lbs at $4.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Triumphant More carrying 121lbs at $6.80. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. 1st Pick 11 Tourbillon Golfer Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: P F Yiu J: Alex Badel T: P F Yiu	99	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Infinite Resolve carrying 118lbs at $4.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Triumphant More carrying 121lbs at $6.80. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
7	Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Perfect General carrying 121lbs at $10. The run before that got back early 9th of 13 at Sha Tin on December 14 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Helene Supafeeling with 123lbs at $8.40. Expected to be very competitive. 2nd Pick 7 Refusetobeenglish Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Andrea Atzeni T: Pierre Ng	80	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Perfect General carrying 121lbs at $10. The run before that got back early 9th of 13 at Sha Tin on December 14 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Helene Supafeeling with 123lbs at $8.40. Expected to be very competitive.
12	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Romantic Son with 120lbs at $19. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Perfect General with 118lbs at $4.80. Can improve. Well placed and looks tough to stop again. 3rd Pick 12 My Day My Way Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: Danny Shum J: Matthew Poon T: Danny Shum	83	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Romantic Son with 120lbs at $19. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Perfect General with 118lbs at $4.80. Can improve. Well placed and looks tough to stop again.

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