Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

11.9f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD

3340.2K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

The first of the G1's today and GIAVELLOTTO (3) looks to retain his crown after bolting in to win this 12 months ago. He was solid in the Arc after winning the September Stakes at Kempton and is coming in just as well as he was 12 months ago. Would've won by further 12 months ago with even luck and he can go back-to-back. SOSIE (5) hit the line alongside Giavellotto in the Arc after a bold effort in the Prix Foy at Lonchamp. Guyon hops back in the saddle today and her form reads brilliantly for a race like this. He looks the maps danger on his recent efforts. URBAN CHIC (6) finished strongly in the Tenno Sho and has performed well out to 1 ½m previously. Can build on his latest effort and with a good draw, he can make his presence felt. AL RIFFA (2) was in top order before a solid run in the Melbourne Cup. Right in this on his best form. LOS ANGELES (1) is right in this race if he can bring his best form.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	1 Los Angeles Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien	142	-	-	-	9%
2	2 Al Riffa Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph O'brien J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle T: Joseph O'brien	143	-	-	-	13%
3	1st Pick 3 Giavellotto Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Marco Botti J: Andrea Atzeni T: Marco Botti	98	-	-	-	25%
4	4 Goliath Jockey: C Soumillon Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard J: C Soumillon T: Francis-Henri Graffard	177	-	-	-	5%
5	2nd Pick 5 Sosie Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: Andre Fabre J: Maxime Guyon T: Andre Fabre	132	-	-	-	39%
6	3rd Pick 6 Urban Chic Jockey: Christophe Lemaire Trainer: Ryo Takei J: Christophe Lemaire T: Ryo Takei	138	-	-	-	19%
7	7 Ensued Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: John Size J: Craig Williams T: John Size	84	-	-	-	3%
8	8 Eydon Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	75	-	-	-	5%
9	9 Moments In Time Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: Danny Shum J: Hugh Bowman T: Danny Shum	92	-	-	-	2%
10	10 Bundle Award Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: John Size J: James Mcdonald T: John Size	118	-	-	-	8%
11	11 Ka Ying Generation Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Luke Ferraris T: Pierre Ng	63	-	-	-	3%

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