Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD FIRM

149.2K

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R10

R11

Verdict

VOYAGE BOSS (10) is racing well on wet decks, sticking on gamely from the front last time out with no weight on his back. Back onto a firmer surface this time should suit and he remains down in the weights with Yuen's claim. Can sit handy throughout and be tough to gun down. FLYING SNIPER (13) jumped the race favourite last start over this track and trip but never threatened after ending up well back from the wide draw. A softer barrier this time is a big tick and the winkers go on for the first time. Expecting him to sit closer this time and he can fire a shot with Purton sticking. GRAND PATCH (6) was big odds last start but showed good ability at his first try over 7f, ending up 1.5L off the winner. The form has been solid since and he looks to be an improving commodity. Can go on with the job now. HOT AIR BALLON (7) needs a bit of luck from the barrier but is good enough if he's at his best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on June 13 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Meaningful Dragon carrying 112lbs at $4.80. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on May 17 over 7f, 4 len behind Meaningful Dragon carrying 126lbs at $9.40. Has ability and can run a forward race. 1st Pick 10 Voyage Boss Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: F C Lor J: Nichola Yuen T: F C Lor	105	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on June 13 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Meaningful Dragon carrying 112lbs at $4.80. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on May 17 over 7f, 4 len behind Meaningful Dragon carrying 126lbs at $9.40. Has ability and can run a forward race.
13	At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on July 1 over 7f, 3 len behind King Of Fighters carrying 121lbs at $3.60. The run before that ran on from midfield, 4th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Absolute Heart with 121lbs at $20. Nicely placed and can play a major role. 2nd Pick 13 Flying Sniper Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David Hall J: Zac Purton T: David Hall	82	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on July 1 over 7f, 3 len behind King Of Fighters carrying 121lbs at $3.60. The run before that ran on from midfield, 4th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Absolute Heart with 121lbs at $20. Nicely placed and can play a major role.
6	At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on June 21 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Come Fast Fay Fay with 127lbs at $36. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on May 24 over 6f, 5 len behind Packing King with 129lbs at $15. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat. 3rd Pick 6 Grand Patch Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Manfred Man J: Vincent Ho T: Manfred Man	72	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on June 21 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Come Fast Fay Fay with 127lbs at $36. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on May 24 over 6f, 5 len behind Packing King with 129lbs at $15. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

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Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.

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A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

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