Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.9K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

VICTOR SUPREME (2) gets the nod after a much better second at this track, where he closed off nicely and was beaten a length and a half as a well-supported favourite. He is proven at the distance, has already won at this venue and has a solid record with Vincent Ho, so the profile is strong enough to make him the horse to beat. AMAZING GAZE (5) appears the main danger having won well two runs ago before being held up late when sixth and beaten just over two lengths as favourite. Zac Purton going on adds to the appeal. LUCKY YEAR (9) has been around the mark both runs this campaign, including a second at this track before having no clear run last start, and he remains a serious danger despite still chasing a first win. DREAMING TOGETHER (1) comes back from C3 company after a third here, and that last-start placing gives him a genuine winning platform.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Closed off nicely for second at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Super Goldendragon after being sent out a well-supported favourite. He was plain first-up, but his distance record is strong and he has won at this track and trip. Looks the one they have to beat. 1st Pick 2 Victor Supreme Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: P F Yiu J: Vincent Ho T: P F Yiu	109	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Closed off nicely for second at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Super Goldendragon after being sent out a well-supported favourite. He was plain first-up, but his distance record is strong and he has won at this track and trip. Looks the one they have to beat.
5	Had excuses when sixth at Happy Valley last start, beaten just over two lengths after being held up late as a well-supported favourite. He had led and won there the start prior, beating Sunday's Serenade by two and a half lengths, so the current campaign has real merit. Purton goes on and a clean run puts him right in this. 2nd Pick 5 Amazing Gaze Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David A Hayes J: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes	130	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Had excuses when sixth at Happy Valley last start, beaten just over two lengths after being held up late as a well-supported favourite. He had led and won there the start prior, beating Sunday's Serenade by two and a half lengths, so the current campaign has real merit. Purton goes on and a clean run puts him right in this.
9	Had little room early in the straight before closing off once clear when sixth at this track last start, beaten three lengths by Super Goldendragon. His first-up second here over 1m was also sound, and the market has respected him both runs this campaign. Still a maiden, but his track form makes him a serious danger. 3rd Pick 9 Lucky Year Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: C H Yip J: Harry Bentley T: C H Yip	98	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Had little room early in the straight before closing off once clear when sixth at this track last start, beaten three lengths by Super Goldendragon. His first-up second here over 1m was also sound, and the market has respected him both runs this campaign. Still a maiden, but his track form makes him a serious danger.

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