Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

111.6K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

VIVA CHALEUR (12) jumped and led on the turf course last start, sticking on well in the soggy conditions to be 2L off the winner. back onto his preferred surface today, he maps beautifully and only just missed as favourite under similar circumstances two back. Can go one better this time. ROBOT KNIGHT (4) didn't fire on the wet deck last start when jumping favourite on the turf course. Wong's claim comes in handy and coming back onto the All Weather is a big tick for him. Beat Viva Chaleur two back and can get back to winning ways. MACANESE MASTER (11) wasn't far behind Robot Knight at this track and trip last time out, continuing his strong run of recent form. The in-form Karis Teetan now hops on board and with his early speed, he'll be in this for a long way. HAPPY ACTION (8) gets Purton on board today and he looks better suited coming onto this surface. Can bounce back to his best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 6f, 2 len behind Country Dancer with 123lbs at $8.20. The start before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 6f, neck behind Robot Knight carrying 126lbs at $3.20. Encouraging effort last start. He is among the leading chances. 1st Pick 12 Viva Chaleur Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: A S Cruz J: Andrea Atzeni T: A S Cruz	148	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 6f, 2 len behind Country Dancer with 123lbs at $8.20. The start before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 6f, neck behind Robot Knight carrying 126lbs at $3.20. Encouraging effort last start. He is among the leading chances.
4	Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 6f, 5 len behind Country Dancer carrying 123lbs at $4.20. The run before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track May 6 over 6f defeating Viva Chaleur with 121lbs at $5.20. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players. 2nd Pick 4 Robot Knight Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: Manfred Man J: Britney Wong T: Manfred Man	106	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 6f, 5 len behind Country Dancer carrying 123lbs at $4.20. The run before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track May 6 over 6f defeating Viva Chaleur with 121lbs at $5.20. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
11	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 59-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 6f, 2 len behind Robot Knight with 128lbs at $9.50. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Always My Folks carrying 128lbs at $3.40. Capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 11 Macanese Master Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Karis Teetan T: Y S Tsui	76	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 59-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 6f, 2 len behind Robot Knight with 128lbs at $9.50. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 5f, 1.3 len behind Always My Folks carrying 128lbs at $3.40. Capable of sharp improvement.

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