Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

HAPPY PEGASUS (2) sets the standard after making an immediate impact on debut, beating Saint Jose Patch by two lengths over 6f at this track after settling midfield and finishing off very strongly. The outside draw is not ideal, but he has already won at the exact course and distance and the 2lbs claim helps him hold a strong profile. SAINT JOSE PATCH (11) has the clearest right to close the gap, having been bumped at the start on debut before working home evenly for second, and his 3lbs claim gives him a practical turnaround. ALMIGHTY WARRIOR (1) disappointed fresh, though his effort here 20 days ago was a big improvement. Purton now rides in a big tick for his chances and an inside barrier helps. Can raise the bar yet again. I AM THE WALRUS (7) was beaten four lengths on debut when fading late, but he was not disgraced against several of these and still has the scope to improve sharply at his second race start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Made an excellent debut over 6f at this track, settling midfield and finishing off very strongly to beat Saint Jose Patch by two lengths. He was near the top of betting there and returns second-up with the winning rider aboard and a 2lbs claim. Wide draw to handle, but he sets the standard. 1st Pick 2 Happy Pegasus Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Danny Shum J: Jerry Chau T: Danny Shum	161	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Made an excellent debut over 6f at this track, settling midfield and finishing off very strongly to beat Saint Jose Patch by two lengths. He was near the top of betting there and returns second-up with the winning rider aboard and a 2lbs claim. Wide draw to handle, but he sets the standard.
11	Produced a sound debut when second to Happy Pegasus over 6f at this track, beaten two lengths after being bumped at the start and working home evenly. He beat Almighty Warrior and I Am The Walrus in that same race, so the form has direct relevance, and the 3lbs claim helps his case. Meets that rival with a claim and has strong upside. 2nd Pick 11 Saint Jose Patch Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: Manfred Man J: E C W Wong T: Manfred Man	88	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Produced a sound debut when second to Happy Pegasus over 6f at this track, beaten two lengths after being bumped at the start and working home evenly. He beat Almighty Warrior and I Am The Walrus in that same race, so the form has direct relevance, and the 3lbs claim helps his case. Meets that rival with a claim and has strong upside.
1	Ran third behind Happy Pegasus over 6f at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths after settling midfield and making ground without threatening. His start prior was plain when second last behind E Ho Ho, but he is now third-up and has one win and two placings from four runs at this track and distance. Carries 133lbs, but Zac Purton helps keep him right in play. 3rd Pick 1 Almighty Warrior Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: K W Lui J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	158	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Ran third behind Happy Pegasus over 6f at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths after settling midfield and making ground without threatening. His start prior was plain when second last behind E Ho Ho, but he is now third-up and has one win and two placings from four runs at this track and distance. Carries 133lbs, but Zac Purton helps keep him right in play.

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