Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Synthetic

WET FAST

397.6K

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R10

R11

Verdict

CHANCHENG GLORY (1) is the class runner of this field having tackled G3 company at the end of last campaign and only finishing 4.3L away in the Champions Mile three starts back. Trials this time in have been plain, but this is much easier than what he's been racing in. Can end his winning drought. SING DRAGON (3) brings race fitness and sharp all-weather credentials, having won five of 11 on synthetic tracks and landed his latest on the turf course here despite being unwanted in the market. That sets him up nicely back onto his preferred going. He's the main danger. TALENTS AMBITION (2) resumes off a C3 win at this venue as a well-supported favourite and has Purton back aboard. Can pick up from where he left off. SKY VINO (7) loves this track and trip and makes plenty of appeal with no weight on his back from the inside barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with two second-last finishes in Class 1 company, most recently when beaten four lengths by Beauty Joy over 1m at Sha Tin after tracking the leaders and weakening late. His 1 m record is strong, with six wins and four placings from 21 attempts, and the claim helps under 134lbs. Recent figures read plain, but this sets up well and he looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 1 Chancheng Glory Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: K W Lui J: Jerry Chau T: K W Lui	130	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with two second-last finishes in Class 1 company, most recently when beaten four lengths by Beauty Joy over 1m at Sha Tin after tracking the leaders and weakening late. His 1 m record is strong, with six wins and four placings from 21 attempts, and the claim helps under 134lbs. Recent figures read plain, but this sets up well and he looks the one to beat.
3	Lifted sharply fourth-up when winning over 7f at Sha Tin, pressing forward and holding on by a nose despite being unwanted in the market. That was a big turnaround from his last placing at Happy Valley, but his record on synthetic tracks is excellent with five wins and three placings from 11 starts. The market missed him last time, but the setup still reads positively. 2nd Pick 3 Sing Dragon Jockey: Matthew Chadwick Trainer: W Y So J: Matthew Chadwick T: W Y So	86	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Lifted sharply fourth-up when winning over 7f at Sha Tin, pressing forward and holding on by a nose despite being unwanted in the market. That was a big turnaround from his last placing at Happy Valley, but his record on synthetic tracks is excellent with five wins and three placings from 11 starts. The market missed him last time, but the setup still reads positively.
2	Returns from a lengthy spell after signing off with a strong Class 3 win at this venue, quickening early in the straight to beat Pray For Justice by just under two lengths as a well-supported favourite. He had earlier stayed on only mildly when ninth behind Sky Vino at this track, so there is a little mixed form in the profile. Zac Purton is back aboard and he profiles as a genuine place hope. 3rd Pick 2 Talents Ambition Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Zac Purton T: Mark Newnham	122	-	-	-	42%	7/5
Analysis Returns from a lengthy spell after signing off with a strong Class 3 win at this venue, quickening early in the straight to beat Pray For Justice by just under two lengths as a well-supported favourite. He had earlier stayed on only mildly when ninth behind Sky Vino at this track, so there is a little mixed form in the profile. Zac Purton is back aboard and he profiles as a genuine place hope.

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