Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

150.3K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

CAP LINER (5) got a long way back on debut here but finished very strongly to be 1.3L off the winner. The outside draw is ideal for the straight course, just hoping he can sit a little closer than he did last time out. If he can be that touch closer in running, then he looks the one to beat off the debut performance. SIGHT HERMOSO (2) won that race after settling midfield and pulled away to score by 1L as a $9.90 chance. He has the race experience on his side, though he does rise in weight for that effort. Looks a nice type on the rise though and can repeat the dose without surprising. PACKING GLORY (10) bolted in to score a recent trial over this course and distance with Purton in the saddle, who remains with the gelding here. The inside draw isn't ideal, but trust Purton to get it right and he can make his presence felt. CHATER FLASH (6) has trialled well coming into this and the booking of J-Mac signals some intent first-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on November 9 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Sight Hermoso with 127lbs at $11. Sure to play a major role. 1st Pick 5 Cap Liner Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Lyle Hewitson T: Jamie Richards	80	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on November 9 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Sight Hermoso with 127lbs at $11. Sure to play a major role.
2	Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at this track on October 19 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Robot Lucky Star carrying 125lbs at $48. Second-up won by 1.0 len at this track November 9 over 5f defeating Little Monster carrying 127lbs at $9.90. Has a bright future and can win again. 2nd Pick 2 Sight Hermoso Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: John Size J: Brenton Avdulla T: John Size	135	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at this track on October 19 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Robot Lucky Star carrying 125lbs at $48. Second-up won by 1.0 len at this track November 9 over 5f defeating Little Monster carrying 127lbs at $9.90. Has a bright future and can win again.
10	Gelding by Harry Angel facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Sha Tin over 5f on November 18. Coming along well at the trials with a win at his most recent at Sha Tin. 3rd Pick 10 Packing Glory Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: P F Yiu J: Zac Purton T: P F Yiu	65	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Gelding by Harry Angel facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Sha Tin over 5f on November 18. Coming along well at the trials with a win at his most recent at Sha Tin.

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