Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

BUSTLING CITY (7) has been strong on wet decks recently, ending up 2.5L off an impressive winner after taking the lead on straightening. He has the speed to get across to the grandstand rail from the gate and his recent trial was very impressive. Can get the job done this time around. HERO MASTERMIND (2) looks a smart one on debut for the Newnham stable. Purton doesn't stick with him after being on board for his recent trials, but Bowman is a handy booking. His latest trial was strong and drawn out wide should suit. Can make his presence felt on debut. PRIME WINISTER (4) is another who has shown promising signs at the trial, racing well down the Conghua straight in those heats. May need a touch of luck from the barrier but his trials have suggested he's up to the mark. INVICTUS (8) comes right back to 5f today with the booking of Purton. Creates some interest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Oneshot carrying 123lbs at $8.10. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 17 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Lahore carrying 126lbs at $4.30. Perfectly placed to get off the mark. 1st Pick 7 Bustling City Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: David A Hayes J: Brenton Avdulla T: David A Hayes	118	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Oneshot carrying 123lbs at $8.10. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 17 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Lahore carrying 126lbs at $4.30. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
2	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Shamexpress out of Mia Rose. Coming along well at the trials with a win at his most recent. 2nd Pick 2 Hero Mastermind Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Hugh Bowman T: Mark Newnham	95	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Shamexpress out of Mia Rose. Coming along well at the trials with a win at his most recent.
4	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Supido out of Bene Gal. Expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 4 Prime Winister Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: Danny Shum J: Matthew Poon T: Danny Shum	30	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Supido out of Bene Gal. Expected to be in the finish.

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