Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Turf

GOOD

121.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

SHARP PLANET (2) has impressed at the trials recently and ticks plenty of boxes here for the Fownes and Moreira combination. The middle draw gives Moreira options from the outset and this doesn't look an overly strong Griffin event. Can make a winning start to his career. TALENTS CHAMPION (10) jumped a $2.90 chance on debut in this grade when 1.3L off the winner. He's been back to the trials since to keep him up to the mark. Can sit close to the speed and another forward showing is on the cards. SECRET INGREDIENT (9) comes through the same race where beat Talents Champion in the run to the line. There wasn't much between them at the post or in the market. Can sit up front from the wide draw and will be tough to run down. GAUDIUM MAGNUM (7) is expected to make an impression on debut after some nice trials.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Starspangledbanner out of Onyali. Sibling to a couple of handy types. Looks set to run well on debut for a very successful trainer and jockey combo. 1st Pick 2 Sharp Planet Jockey: Joao Moreira Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Joao Moreira T: Caspar Fownes	69	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Starspangledbanner out of Onyali. Sibling to a couple of handy types. Looks set to run well on debut for a very successful trainer and jockey combo.
10	Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Perfect One carrying 121lbs at $2.90. Better for that outing and looks set to break the maiden status. 2nd Pick 10 Talents Champion Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: David A Hayes J: M Yeung T: David A Hayes	96	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Perfect One carrying 121lbs at $2.90. Better for that outing and looks set to break the maiden status.
9	Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Perfect One with 121lbs at $4. Rates highly and can go to the next level. 3rd Pick 9 Secret Ingredient Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: David A Hayes J: Harry Bentley T: David A Hayes	152	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Perfect One with 121lbs at $4. Rates highly and can go to the next level.

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