Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

111.5K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

ONLY U (6) makes his Hong Kong debut for James Cummings and gets Zac Purton aboard after an encouraging trial at Happy Valley last week. He has placed fresh previously and looks forward enough to run a bold race to give the stable their first local success. ROBOT KNIGHT (1) should roll forward from his good gate, and he has the speed to control the race. He was sharp in his recent trial and will take plenty of catching if allowed to dictate. HAPPY ACTION (5) also impressed in the same trial as the second pick, showing plenty of early pace before leading all the way. The stable switch to Mark Newnham could bring further improvement, and he looks a solid each-way chance. GIMME FIVE (9) had little luck first-up for the new stable but gets a big swing in his draw this time. Nichola Yuen takes the ride and he can improve sharply second-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Verbier carrying 130lbs at $15. Previously first up, third of 14 at Sha Tin September 14 2025 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Fight Time with 134lbs at $2.10. Sure to be ready to run well. 1st Pick 6 Only U Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: James Cummings J: Zac Purton T: James Cummings	124	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 6f, 3 len behind Verbier carrying 130lbs at $15. Previously first up, third of 14 at Sha Tin September 14 2025 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Fight Time with 134lbs at $2.10. Sure to be ready to run well.
1	Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track July 4 over 6f, 8 len behind Noble Deluxe with 127lbs at $11. Previously first up, ran last of 12 at this track October 12 over 6f, 18 len behind Daily Trophy with 119lbs at $3.70. Bold performance expected. 2nd Pick 1 Robot Knight Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: Manfred Man J: Britney Wong T: Manfred Man	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track July 4 over 6f, 8 len behind Noble Deluxe with 127lbs at $11. Previously first up, ran last of 12 at this track October 12 over 6f, 18 len behind Daily Trophy with 119lbs at $3.70. Bold performance expected.
5	Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Happy Valley July 8 over 5f, 6 len behind Happy United with 131lbs at $69. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin April 19 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Parents' Love carrying 116lbs at $31. Looks a value top 4 chance. 3rd Pick 5 Happy Action Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Andrea Atzeni T: Mark Newnham	52	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Happy Valley July 8 over 5f, 6 len behind Happy United with 131lbs at $69. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin April 19 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Parents' Love carrying 116lbs at $31. Looks a value top 4 chance.

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