Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.7K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

FAMILY FORTUNE (5) won narrowly over 1 m two back at Happy Valley before closing off well again from the back to be 4.3L off the winner most recently. Back to this course now should suit and Moreira is 2/2 when riding. Will be back in the run but watch for him flying late in the race. ALL ARE MINE (8) missed two back over further before a better run over this trip on the All Weather surface most recently. Purton sticks from that effort as he comes onto the turf now and he rates highly on the back of that effort. Maps well and can end his winning drought. PERFECT PAIRING (9) finished off well when the race favourite last time out, missing by 4.3L after being a mile back in the run. The winner of that race just missed on Wednesday night at Happy Valley. Can feature in the finish again. SPECIAL HEDGE (4) can improve getting back to this track and trip and out in distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on April 29 over 1m, 4 len behind Dashing Maurison with 131lbs at $10. The start before that settled well back, won by a nose at Happy Valley April 15 over 1 m defeating Double Bingo with 128lbs at $4.30. Nicely placed and can play a major role. 1st Pick 5 Family Fortune Jockey: Joao Moreira Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Joao Moreira T: Caspar Fownes	115	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on April 29 over 1m, 4 len behind Dashing Maurison with 131lbs at $10. The start before that settled well back, won by a nose at Happy Valley April 15 over 1 m defeating Double Bingo with 128lbs at $4.30. Nicely placed and can play a major role.
8	Last start 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 19 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Foremost Teddy with 127lbs at $6.10. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 25 over 1m, 4 len behind Joyful Prosperity with 127lbs at $4.40. Should go well again with plenty in his favour. 2nd Pick 8 All Are Mine Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: B Crawford J: Zac Purton T: B Crawford	125	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 19 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Foremost Teddy with 127lbs at $6.10. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 25 over 1m, 4 len behind Joyful Prosperity with 127lbs at $4.40. Should go well again with plenty in his favour.
9	At the latest run 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 29 over 1m, 4 len behind Dashing Maurison carrying 130lbs at $3.60. The run before that 7th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 25 over 1m, 4 len behind Joyful Prosperity with 130lbs at $5.70. Certainly worth another chance. 3rd Pick 9 Perfect Pairing Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: John Size J: Andrea Atzeni T: John Size	156	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 29 over 1m, 4 len behind Dashing Maurison carrying 130lbs at $3.60. The run before that 7th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 25 over 1m, 4 len behind Joyful Prosperity with 130lbs at $5.70. Certainly worth another chance.

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