Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

OLDTOWN (3) got over the top from midfield to score by 0.5L as the favourite here last time out and he looks ready to go on with the job now. Purton remains with the gelding having guided him to both carer wins. Maps similarly today and if he won't have to improve much to repeat the dose. ABSOLUTE HEART (2) won impressively fresh before a very disappointing effort when a beaten favourite last start. He was sent back to the trials where he's moved well and he should be able to find the front from the barrier. Can bounce back in a big way today. MASTER PHOENIX (11) closed off nicely behind Oldtown last time out and does bring in some stronger ratings than that in recent efforts. While he may end up in the second half of the field, with a good tempo expected he comes right into calculations. HOT AIR BALLON (7) has looked good at the trials recently as he returns from injury. Should get his chance from the inside barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 31 over 6f defeating Speedy Smartie carrying 126lbs at $2.90. The race before that with blinkers first time, 5th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 6f, 4 len behind Little Monster carrying 127lbs at $21. Top chance to salute again. 1st Pick 3 Oldtown Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Zac Purton T: Mark Newnham	173	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 31 over 6f defeating Speedy Smartie carrying 126lbs at $2.90. The race before that with blinkers first time, 5th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 6f, 4 len behind Little Monster carrying 127lbs at $21. Top chance to salute again.
2	Since last run he has trialed at Conghua over 6f on 29/5/2026, Last start failed to make an impression, 8th of 14 at this track on April 26 over 6f, 7 len behind Mr Incredible carrying 132lbs at $2.40. The start before that, favourite, won by 1.3 len this track March 22 over 6f defeating Prestige Hall with 127lbs at $25. Sure to prove hard to beat at a circuit he has enjoyed in the past. 2nd Pick 2 Absolute Heart Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: W K Mo J: Derek Leung T: W K Mo	82	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Since last run he has trialed at Conghua over 6f on 29/5/2026, Last start failed to make an impression, 8th of 14 at this track on April 26 over 6f, 7 len behind Mr Incredible carrying 132lbs at $2.40. The start before that, favourite, won by 1.3 len this track March 22 over 6f defeating Prestige Hall with 127lbs at $25. Sure to prove hard to beat at a circuit he has enjoyed in the past.
11	At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on May 31 over 6f, 3 len behind Oldtown with 127lbs at $13. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on May 3 over 7f, 8 len behind Flying Knight carrying 132lbs at $52. Better placed and expected to go well. 3rd Pick 11 Master Phoenix Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: David Eustace J: Jerry Chau T: David Eustace	126	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on May 31 over 6f, 3 len behind Oldtown with 127lbs at $13. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on May 3 over 7f, 8 len behind Flying Knight carrying 132lbs at $52. Better placed and expected to go well.

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