Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

112.3K

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R10

R11

Verdict

SNOWTHORN (1) is a nine-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth last time out over 6f at this track when racing handy throughout. He drops down in class, and he has a great chance of breaking through. MAJESTIC DELIGHT (5) raced here just 10 days ago and did a good job to run on strongly and finish less than a length away in second over 6f. He is ready to win a race like this and is likely to be in the finish. TEAM HAPPY (8) settled well back then, found the line nicely to finish fifth, beaten 2.5 lengths, over this journey at Happy Valley last time out. Stick with him for all top 4 combos. I P O BOSS (2) is getting better all the time, and with the aid of the pole position, he can take this out. MY FLYING ANGEL (6) ran a better race last start, finishing 2.25 lengths away in fourth over 7f at this track. He has a handy gate, and is worth including in all combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, 4 len behind Aurio with 117lbs at $7.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 5f, 4 len behind Bunta Baby carrying 118lbs at $17. Nice effort last time. Can turn things around. 1st Pick 1 Snowthorn Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: P F Yiu J: Zac Purton T: P F Yiu	114	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, 4 len behind Aurio with 117lbs at $7.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 5f, 4 len behind Bunta Baby carrying 118lbs at $17. Nice effort last time. Can turn things around.
5	At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Riding High carrying 127lbs at $8.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on December 20 over 7f, 5 len behind Manythanks Forever with 131lbs at $12. Will take plenty of beating. 2nd Pick 5 Majestic Delight Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: David Eustace J: Jerry Chau T: David Eustace	107	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Riding High carrying 127lbs at $8.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on December 20 over 7f, 5 len behind Manythanks Forever with 131lbs at $12. Will take plenty of beating.
8	Most recently 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 23 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Concorde Star carrying 129lbs at $5.60. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 7f, 5 len behind Young Horizon with 129lbs at $6.20. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner. 3rd Pick 8 Team Happy Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Maxime Guyon T: Pierre Ng	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Most recently 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 23 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Concorde Star carrying 129lbs at $5.60. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 7f, 5 len behind Young Horizon with 129lbs at $6.20. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.

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