Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.7K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

AUTUMN VIBES (2) comes back in grade today and gets the services of Purton in the saddle today. He's been switched to the Brett Crawford barn since his latest effort and his most recent trial was strong. Can notch up his maiden victory under favourable circumstances. MAJESTIC DELIGHT (5) won well two back before missing as a $3.40 favourite last time out. He was in top order before that effort, though Bowman staying on board is a positive sign. Can bounce back to his best now and that'll see him hard to hold out. GIMME FIVE (3) is another who comes back in grade after a very disappointing performance when a $10 chance at Happy Valley. He can be close to the speed from an inside draw and his latest trial coming here was solid. Not to be discounted in what looks a suitable event. KING ALLOY (11) can roll across from his wide barrier and be in this race for a very long way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Happy Valley February 25 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Rainbow Seven carrying 116lbs at $35. Previously first up, second of 14 at this track October 1 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Aurora Patch carrying 125lbs at $4.70. Looks very hard to beat. 1st Pick 2 Autumn Vibes Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: B Crawford J: Zac Purton T: B Crawford	89	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Happy Valley February 25 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Rainbow Seven carrying 116lbs at $35. Previously first up, second of 14 at this track October 1 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Aurora Patch carrying 125lbs at $4.70. Looks very hard to beat.
5	Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Supreme Winner carrying 133lbs at $3.40. Before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at this track March 15 over 6f defeating Yee Cheong Raider with 125lbs at $3.10. Worth another try. 2nd Pick 5 Majestic Delight Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: David Eustace J: Hugh Bowman T: David Eustace	122	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Supreme Winner carrying 133lbs at $3.40. Before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at this track March 15 over 6f defeating Yee Cheong Raider with 125lbs at $3.10. Worth another try.
3	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Happy Valley February 25 over 6f, 14 len behind Legend Star carrying 117lbs at $10. Previously first up, eighth of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather September 14 over 6f, 6 len behind Blazing Wind with 126lbs at $4.30. Sure to be ready to run well. 3rd Pick 3 Gimme Five Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: F C Lor J: Luke Ferraris T: F C Lor	68	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Happy Valley February 25 over 6f, 14 len behind Legend Star carrying 117lbs at $10. Previously first up, eighth of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather September 14 over 6f, 6 len behind Blazing Wind with 126lbs at $4.30. Sure to be ready to run well.

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