Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

WET SLOW

149.4K

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Verdict

CLOUD NINE (4) led them up when fresh from a short break and couldn't hold on over the 6f at Happy Valley. He's drawn out again today, but he has the speed to roll across and find the front down the back straight. Has plenty of upside and can go one better this time around. SIGHT DREAMER (3) won well here two back before pulling up with an issue most recently when beaten a long way in a disappointing performance. He's had a quiet trial since that effort and comes here on the fresh side. Was trending the right way prior to his last start mishap and can bounce back. JUICY DRAGON (7) can sit closer than he did last time out and can do so with a good draw for Atzeni. Can get back to his best form. MEGA CAPTAIN (6) had trialled well coming into his debut but disappointed there. Bolted in since at this track and trip and looks well placed. Bowman sticks from the trial and a bold performance is on the cards.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Second run back. First-up after three months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Storming Dragon with 127lbs at $4.30. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 18 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Hot Delight with 129lbs at $4.40. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 4 Cloud Nine Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Luke Ferraris T: Mark Newnham	124	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Storming Dragon with 127lbs at $4.30. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 18 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Hot Delight with 129lbs at $4.40. Hard to beat.
3	Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track February 14 over 1 m, 8 len behind California Star with 131lbs at $3.20. On debut third of 12 at Sha Tin February 9 2025 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Flash Current carrying 128lbs at $1.90. Expected to play a major role. 2nd Pick 3 Sight Dreamer Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: John Size J: Karis Teetan T: John Size	88	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track February 14 over 1 m, 8 len behind California Star with 131lbs at $3.20. On debut third of 12 at Sha Tin February 9 2025 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Flash Current carrying 128lbs at $1.90. Expected to play a major role.
7	Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Target Audience with 126lbs at $4. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, neck behind Natural High with 123lbs at $4.80. Great chance to atone. 3rd Pick 7 Juicy Dragon Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Manfred Man J: Andrea Atzeni T: Manfred Man	137	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Target Audience with 126lbs at $4. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, neck behind Natural High with 123lbs at $4.80. Great chance to atone.

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