Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

HAPPY PEGASUS (2) sets the standard after making an immediate impact on debut, beating Saint Jose Patch by two lengths over 6f at this track after settling midfield and finishing off very strongly. The outside draw is not ideal, but he has already won at the exact course and distance and the 2lbs claim helps him hold a strong profile. SAINT JOSE PATCH (11) has the clearest right to close the gap, having been bumped at the start on debut before working home evenly for second, and his 3lbs claim gives him a practical turnaround. ALMIGHTY WARRIOR (1) disappointed fresh, though his effort here 20 days ago was a big improvement. Purton now rides in a big tick for his chances and an inside barrier helps. Can raise the bar yet again. I AM THE WALRUS (7) was beaten four lengths on debut when fading late, but he was not disgraced against several of these and still has the scope to improve sharply at his second race start.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Almighty Warrior Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: K W Lui J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	158	-	-	-	34%	2/1
2	1st Pick 2 Happy Pegasus Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Danny Shum J: Jerry Chau T: Danny Shum	161	-	-	-	29%	5/2
3	3 Spice Bag Jockey: James Orman Trainer: David Hall J: James Orman T: David Hall	56	-	-	-	7%	14/1
4	4 Da Da Da Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Andrea Atzeni T: Mark Newnham	40	-	-	-	5%	21/1
5	5 Green Summit Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: C W Chang J: Matthew Poon T: C W Chang	66	-	-	-	3%	46/1
6	6 Harmony N Joy Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: David A Hayes J: M Yeung T: David A Hayes	30	-	-	-	3%	35/1
7	7 I Am The Walrus Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Derek Leung T: Pierre Ng	58	-	-	-	10%	9/1
8	8 I Win I Win Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: David Eustace J: Luke Ferraris T: David Eustace	45	-	-	-	10%	10/1
9	9 Majesticus Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: C H Yip J: Nichola Yuen T: C H Yip	54	-	-	-	7%	15/1
10	10 Rock Your Dream Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: B Crawford J: Karis Teetan T: B Crawford	34	-	-	-	3%	37/1
11	2nd Pick 11 Saint Jose Patch Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: Manfred Man J: E C W Wong T: Manfred Man	88	-	-	-	13%	7/1
12	12 Secret Hedge Jockey: Matthew Chadwick Trainer: John Size J: Matthew Chadwick T: John Size	40	-	-	-	5%	23/1
13	13 Sunny Boss Jockey: Richard Kingscote Trainer: D Whyte J: Richard Kingscote T: D Whyte	65	-	-	-	5%	21/1
14	14 Glorious Hero Jockey: H T Mo Trainer: Y S Tsui J: H T Mo T: Y S Tsui	28	-	-	-	4%	28/1

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