Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

150.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

ALSONSO (1) just missed last start over this track and trip when edged out in a photo finish. He's drawn out wide again which suits for the straight course and Purton now hops in the saddle. Ticks plenty of boxes and if he can run up to his latest figures, he'll can go one better. MOON ROCKET (7) just missed over this track and trip 27 days ago and has been back to the trials since. He hit the line alongside Alsonso on that occasion and was awkwardly away as well. Better for the experience now and can put his best foot forward again. WINNING DIAMOND (11) makes his debut today and has shown good ability at the trials. The wide draw is a big tick for him on debut and he's expected to go close if he can run up to his trial efforts. ISLAND BREEZES (12) just missed when storming home last start and can be in the finish once again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on April 13 over 5f, nose behind Parents' Love carrying 134lbs at $7.90. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 15 over 6f, 3 len behind Lifeline Express carrying 120lbs at $27. Has ability and should run well. 1st Pick 1 Alsonso Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Zac Purton T: Mark Newnham	147	-	-	-	25%
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on April 13 over 5f, nose behind Parents' Love carrying 134lbs at $7.90. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 15 over 6f, 3 len behind Lifeline Express carrying 120lbs at $27. Has ability and should run well.
7	At debut, 4th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 5f, neck behind Parents' Love with 127lbs at $20. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner. 2nd Pick 7 Moon Rocket Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: Danny Shum J: Derek Leung T: Danny Shum	79	-	-	-	23%
Analysis At debut, 4th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 5f, neck behind Parents' Love with 127lbs at $20. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.
11	Gelding by Deep Field facing the starter for the first time. Won a Conghua trial over 5f on April 28. A betting push will add to the confidence. 3rd Pick 11 Winning Diamond Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: C H Yip J: Ben Thompson T: C H Yip	36	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Gelding by Deep Field facing the starter for the first time. Won a Conghua trial over 5f on April 28. A betting push will add to the confidence.

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