Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

111.6K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

HE WAS ME (8) made solid progress last season, winning twice from his final five starts, and a recent trial suggests he has returned in good order. He looks a serious winning chance. FORTUNE KINGO (10) makes his debut for Douglas Whyte after 12 runs for Jimmy Ting and finally draws a low gate. Jerry Chau partnered him in an encouraging trial and sticks with him, which adds plenty of appeal. MADE FOR LIFE (4) was close up when fourth at his first attempt in Class 5 and resumes off another solid trial. Zac Purton takes over and he looks ready to break through. DOUBLE BINGO (3) won over this course and distance last start and has generally raced well fresh despite never winning first-up. He rates highly again. SPEEDY TRIDENT (14) was finishing his last campaign strongly with placings at his final two starts, including one over this track and trip. He can return with a bold showing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track July 1 over 7f, 3 len behind Top To Sky with 131lbs at $6.80. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at this track September 14 over 7f, 3 len behind Fight Time with 130lbs at $22. Among the better chances. 1st Pick 8 He Was Me Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: A S Cruz J: Andrea Atzeni T: A S Cruz	66	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track July 1 over 7f, 3 len behind Top To Sky with 131lbs at $6.80. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at this track September 14 over 7f, 3 len behind Fight Time with 130lbs at $22. Among the better chances.
10	Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at this track July 1 over 7f, 4 len behind Top To Sky carrying 130lbs at $55. On debut ran last of 14 at this track October 4 over 6f, 17 len behind Ruby Sailing with 128lbs at $37. Will be ready to rumble fresh. 2nd Pick 10 Fortune Kingo Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: D Whyte J: Jerry Chau T: D Whyte	48	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at this track July 1 over 7f, 4 len behind Top To Sky carrying 130lbs at $55. On debut ran last of 14 at this track October 4 over 6f, 17 len behind Ruby Sailing with 128lbs at $37. Will be ready to rumble fresh.
4	Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track July 4 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Noble Fans with 134lbs at $17. On debut fourth of 14 at this track November 23 over 6f, 2 len behind Mabubu with 127lbs at $2.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. 3rd Pick 4 Made For Life Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Zac Purton T: Mark Newnham	105	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track July 4 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Noble Fans with 134lbs at $17. On debut fourth of 14 at this track November 23 over 6f, 2 len behind Mabubu with 127lbs at $2.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.

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