Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.7K

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R10

R11

Verdict

WINNING MACHINE (6) stepped up to 7f last time out and flew home over this track and trip, beaten just 1L as the $4.40 favourite. He comes into this off a similar setup and Wong remains in the saddle. Likely to get back from the draw but watch for him flying late in the race. BLING BLING GENIUS (5) landed midfield last time out and just missed when finishing 0.8L at this track and trip. Bowman remains in the saddle and he draws much better this time around. Wouldn't surprise to see him get the job done this time around. MY FLYING ANGEL (8) steps up in trip again today after tackling Happy Valley last time out. He was solid from the back here behind Winning Machine two starts ago and his recent trial was solid. Outside draw is no issue and he can make his presence felt. ACE (1) comes back in grade today and joins the Newnham barn. Can feature in this easier company.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at this track on February 8 over 7f, 1.0 len behind The Concentration carrying 126lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track on September 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Lucky Sam Gor carrying 121lbs at $4.60. Fitter and is a leading contender. 1st Pick 6 Winning Machine Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: E C W Wong T: Caspar Fownes	118	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at this track on February 8 over 7f, 1.0 len behind The Concentration carrying 126lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track on September 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Lucky Sam Gor carrying 121lbs at $4.60. Fitter and is a leading contender.
5	Most recently made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at this track on March 8 over 7f, 0.8 len behind He Was Me carrying 132lbs at $10. The start before that ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on February 11 over 1 m, 19 len behind Run Run Timing carrying 134lbs at $3.30. Will take plenty of beating. 2nd Pick 5 Bling Bling Genius Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: D Whyte J: Hugh Bowman T: D Whyte	138	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at this track on March 8 over 7f, 0.8 len behind He Was Me carrying 132lbs at $10. The start before that ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on February 11 over 1 m, 19 len behind Run Run Timing carrying 134lbs at $3.30. Will take plenty of beating.
8	Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 25 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Lucky Generations with 128lbs at $6. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 8 over 7f, 2 len behind The Concentration carrying 129lbs at $9. Has ability and can play a major role. 3rd Pick 8 My Flying Angel Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: F C Lor J: Alex Badel T: F C Lor	123	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 25 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Lucky Generations with 128lbs at $6. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 8 over 7f, 2 len behind The Concentration carrying 129lbs at $9. Has ability and can play a major role.

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