Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

CIRCUIT CHAMPION (9) just missed fresh and then bolted in last start at this track and trip, scoring by 2.3L as the equal fav. He comes into this off a similar setup with an impressive trial recently. Up in grade here but that doesn't look an issue on his latest performance and he can continue to work through the grades. CITY GOLD BANNER (4) bolted in in his HK debut before jumping favourite and never getting into the race last time out. He was very strong through the line there however and the rise to 6f looks ideal. His recent trial was solid and with the aid of an inside draw, he'll be hard to hold out. LIFELINE EXPRESS (6) draws much better today after finishing strongly from back in the field in his recent performances. Won't be far away. SOUTH STAR (1) will be better over further, though this looks a good kickoff point for him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on January 18 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Cool Boy carrying 128lbs at $33. Second-up favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at this track February 19 over 6f defeating Crossborderdude carrying 131lbs at $3.10. Heading the right way and looks hard to beat. 1st Pick 9 Circuit Champion Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: Danny Shum J: M Yeung T: Danny Shum	112	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on January 18 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Cool Boy carrying 128lbs at $33. Second-up favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at this track February 19 over 6f defeating Crossborderdude carrying 131lbs at $3.10. Heading the right way and looks hard to beat.
4	Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up favourite, won by 1.3 len at this track January 18 over 5f defeating The Unique Star with 120lbs at $3.60. Last start 7th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 5f, 3 len behind Turquoise Velocity with 130lbs at $2.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 4 City Gold Banner Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Zac Purton T: Jamie Richards	133	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up favourite, won by 1.3 len at this track January 18 over 5f defeating The Unique Star with 120lbs at $3.60. Last start 7th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 5f, 3 len behind Turquoise Velocity with 130lbs at $2.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
6	Recent form sound. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at this track on February 22 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Cool Boy with 132lbs at $10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Galactic Voyage with 128lbs at $28. Has ability and can make his presence felt. 3rd Pick 6 Lifeline Express Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle Trainer: John Size J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle T: John Size	161	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at this track on February 22 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Cool Boy with 132lbs at $10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Galactic Voyage with 128lbs at $28. Has ability and can make his presence felt.

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