Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

LEADING DRAGON (8) couldn't hold on up front when leading over this track and trip last time out, carrying no weight when beaten 1L. Wong replaces her fellow apprentice, so the claim comes in handy and his racing pattern is a big positive. Will be hard to run down once again. PACKING KING (3) was too good off a freshen, winning by 0.3L under Purton as the equal favourite. He jumps 9lbs for that win, though the form has been good out of the race and he's had a quiet trial since that win. Can go on with the job without surprising. GENIUS BABY (4) was a long way off them last start when flying late to be 4.3L off the winner. Teetan rides now and he can sit closer from the draw this time. Expecting him to be thereabouts once again. SUNNY Q (14) beat home Genius Baby last start and can be in the finish once more.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Racing well recently. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 14 at this track on May 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Malpensa carrying 118lbs at $5.10. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 12 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Elite Golf carrying 114lbs at $7.70. An inside stall is a big advantage. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside draw. 1st Pick 8 Leading Dragon Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Britney Wong T: Pierre Ng	92	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 14 at this track on May 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Malpensa carrying 118lbs at $5.10. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 12 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Elite Golf carrying 114lbs at $7.70. An inside stall is a big advantage. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside draw.
3	Second run back. First-up after three months favourite, won by a neck at this track April 26 over 6f defeating Lucrative Eight with 122lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on January 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Winning Money with 129lbs at $7.20. Found winning form and can go on with it. 2nd Pick 3 Packing King Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Danny Shum J: Zac Purton T: Danny Shum	173	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months favourite, won by a neck at this track April 26 over 6f defeating Lucrative Eight with 122lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on January 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Winning Money with 129lbs at $7.20. Found winning form and can go on with it.
4	Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 14 at this track on May 3 over 6f, 4 len behind Incredible Moment with 131lbs at $51. Before that 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 6f, 1.75 len behind World Hero carrying 130lbs at $16. Nicely placed and can play a major role. 3rd Pick 4 Genius Baby Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: B Crawford J: Karis Teetan T: B Crawford	107	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 14 at this track on May 3 over 6f, 4 len behind Incredible Moment with 131lbs at $51. Before that 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 6f, 1.75 len behind World Hero carrying 130lbs at $16. Nicely placed and can play a major role.

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