Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

9.9f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

261.4K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

SUPER GOLDENDRAGON (10) earns top billing after resuming with a C4 win at this track, beating Victor Supreme by a length and a half and keeping on strongly after taking over early in the straight. The rise to C3 is the obvious new task, but he profiles well despite the rise and he can bring up the hat-trick. SERAPH GABRIEL (1) brings the strongest Happy Valley lead-up, having been beaten a neck by China Win after doing the work near the speed. Zac Purton going on adds further appeal and he shapes as though he's ready to go one better out in trip. LO RIDER (4) improved to fifth behind China Win and is third-up, though his record around 1 ¼m. He can play a role from the inside barrier. BIG RETURN (5) was sharp winning at this venue last start and must be respected, particularly with the gap he put on them late over 1 ?m last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Resumed in excellent order at this track, winning a Class 4 over 1m by a length and a half from Victor Supreme after taking over early in the straight and keeping on strongly. That backed up his previous Class 4 win here, and he now gets clear weight relief while holding a strong record with Derek Leung. Clear top seed despite the grade rise. 1st Pick 10 Super Goldendragon Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: W K Mo J: Derek Leung T: W K Mo	92	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Resumed in excellent order at this track, winning a Class 4 over 1m by a length and a half from Victor Supreme after taking over early in the straight and keeping on strongly. That backed up his previous Class 4 win here, and he now gets clear weight relief while holding a strong record with Derek Leung. Clear top seed despite the grade rise.
1	Went within a neck of China Win at Happy Valley last start, working up from a wide draw to sit near the lead and fighting hard before being caught late. His previous third behind Fortunate Son was sound enough, and he is now third-up with Zac Purton taking the ride. The 1 ¼m win record is thin, but his form reads strongly for this. 2nd Pick 1 Seraph Gabriel Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David Eustace J: Zac Purton T: David Eustace	195	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Went within a neck of China Win at Happy Valley last start, working up from a wide draw to sit near the lead and fighting hard before being caught late. His previous third behind Fortunate Son was sound enough, and he is now third-up with Zac Purton taking the ride. The 1 ¼m win record is thin, but his form reads strongly for this.
4	Lifted second-up when fifth to China Win at Happy Valley, beaten two lengths, and that was a better effort than his earlier eighth behind Fortunate Son. He is third-up now and drawn to get a more economical run from barrier two, which helps his case. The 1 ¼m record is the query, but he is a live chance. 3rd Pick 4 Lo Rider Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Vincent Ho T: Caspar Fownes	95	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Lifted second-up when fifth to China Win at Happy Valley, beaten two lengths, and that was a better effort than his earlier eighth behind Fortunate Son. He is third-up now and drawn to get a more economical run from barrier two, which helps his case. The 1 ¼m record is the query, but he is a live chance.

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