Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Unknown

Turf

GOOD

121.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

The first Griffin race of the season and it's a tricky one to assess. PERFECT ONE (2) may be the standout on trial form, finishing second in a 5f turf heat at Conghua in March. His trial earlier this month on the All Weather was just fair, though he's shown enough for Purton to hop on board. That's a big push for his chances. SECRET INGREDIENT (5) improved nicely in his latest heat down the Sha Tin straight where he was hard ridden to finish third under Bentley. The English hoop remains in the saddle for his race debut today and he can make his presence felt. TALENTS CHAMPION (6) hit the line alongside Secret Ingredient in his last trial under Keith Yeung and that looks a good guide to this race. Draws the inside of the small field and he can be in the finish. GLORIOUS HERO (4) is next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Gelding by Toronado on debut. Ran 3rd in a Conghua AW trial over 5 ¼f on April 2. Has shown enough for Purton to hop on board without partnering him at the trials, and that's worth noting. 1st Pick 2 Perfect One Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: C H Yip J: Zac Purton T: C H Yip	35	-	-	-	42%	7/5
Analysis Gelding by Toronado on debut. Ran 3rd in a Conghua AW trial over 5 ¼f on April 2. Has shown enough for Purton to hop on board without partnering him at the trials, and that's worth noting.
5	Two-year-old gelding making debut by Capitalist out of Mulhimah. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at his most recent. Can feature in the finish on debut if he runs up to his latest outing 2nd Pick 5 Secret Ingredient Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: David A Hayes J: Harry Bentley T: David A Hayes	37	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Two-year-old gelding making debut by Capitalist out of Mulhimah. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at his most recent. Can feature in the finish on debut if he runs up to his latest outing
6	Two-year-old gelding making debut by Portland Sky out of Missy Longstocking. Hit the line alongside Secret Ingredient in his last trial and he can put his best foot forward. 3rd Pick 6 Talents Champion Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: David A Hayes J: M Yeung T: David A Hayes	22	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Two-year-old gelding making debut by Portland Sky out of Missy Longstocking. Hit the line alongside Secret Ingredient in his last trial and he can put his best foot forward.

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