Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

111.5K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

GIMME FIVE (11) is the one to beat after a much sharper second-up run at this track, finishing second to Wave Garden and beaten just over a length. He is third-up, gets the apprentice claim, has a win and three placings from nine starts at this track and distance, and has recent form around Daily Trophy and So My Folks that reads well for this. JOLLY COMPANION (4) doesn't have the best recent form, though his recent trial was superb with Purton on board, who sticks with the gelding for his return onto the All Weather circuit. Back onto this surface can see him put his best foot forward. DAILY TROPHY (5) improved first-up when third at this venue and usually improves with racing. Needs a touch of luck from the gate but has strong claims. SO MY FOLKS (3) was second two runs ago before a fair sixth at this track. Draws much better this time around and he can bounce back to his form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Lifted strongly second-up when runner-up to Wave Garden at this track, beaten just over a length, and he now looks ready to peak third-up. His track-and-distance record is sound, with a win and three placings from nine starts, and he recently finished ahead of Daily Trophy and So My Folks. Can go one better this time around. 1st Pick 11 Gimme Five Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Nichola Yuen T: Y S Tsui	104	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Lifted strongly second-up when runner-up to Wave Garden at this track, beaten just over a length, and he now looks ready to peak third-up. His track-and-distance record is sound, with a win and three placings from nine starts, and he recently finished ahead of Daily Trophy and So My Folks. Can go one better this time around.
4	Bumped and taken wider in the straight when ninth over 5f at Happy Valley last start, beaten just over four lengths, after an even Class 4 sixth at Sha Tin. The important point is his return to a proven set-up: two wins at this track and distance, three synthetic wins overall, and Zac Purton taking the ride. Very impressive trial recently and he can bounce back to form. 2nd Pick 4 Jolly Companion Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Manfred Man J: Zac Purton T: Manfred Man	145	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Bumped and taken wider in the straight when ninth over 5f at Happy Valley last start, beaten just over four lengths, after an even Class 4 sixth at Sha Tin. The important point is his return to a proven set-up: two wins at this track and distance, three synthetic wins overall, and Zac Purton taking the ride. Very impressive trial recently and he can bounce back to form.
5	Improved first-up when third at this track behind Wave Garden, beaten just over two lengths after making ground in the straight. That was a clear lift on his 11th at Sha Tin, and he now drops 4lbs from the latest run. Drops 4lbs now and has the right profile to be a major player. 3rd Pick 5 Daily Trophy Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Luke Ferraris T: Caspar Fownes	132	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Improved first-up when third at this track behind Wave Garden, beaten just over two lengths after making ground in the straight. That was a clear lift on his 11th at Sha Tin, and he now drops 4lbs from the latest run. Drops 4lbs now and has the right profile to be a major player.

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