Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

149.5K

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Verdict

SPEEDY SMARTIE (2) is hard to knock on recent form, bolting in by 4.8L two back before finishing 0.3L away most recently. He's been back to the trials since and moved well up at Conghua. His efforts here recently rate highly and if Teetan can get across from the draw, he'll be very hard to mow down. PI LEGEND (1) comes back in grade today after finishing 2.5L away in a C3 most recently. He's since bolted in at the trials, winning by 8.5L there with Yuen in the saddle, with Pi Legend being her first ride in Hong Kong. Creates plenty of interest here today. NO OTHER CHOICE (12) returned from a freshen in good order when flying late to be 1.5L off the winner last start. He draws inside this time around for Badel and should be able to take closer order. Can go a couple better this time. FLOWING RICHES (3) hasn't been far away his past couple and creates plenty of interest with Wong on board from the front.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Racing well recently. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 6f, neck behind Good Chap with 131lbs at $2.40. The start before that favourite, scored a big 5 len win at this track January 21 over 6f defeating Herbal Star carrying 121lbs at $4.50. Expected to be very competitive. 1st Pick 2 Speedy Smartie Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: B Crawford J: Karis Teetan T: B Crawford	102	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 8 over 6f, neck behind Good Chap with 131lbs at $2.40. The start before that favourite, scored a big 5 len win at this track January 21 over 6f defeating Herbal Star carrying 121lbs at $4.50. Expected to be very competitive.
1	Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Magnifique carrying 115lbs at $20. The run before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 14 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Turquoise Velocity with 119lbs at $11. Terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 1 Pi Legend Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: C H Yip J: Nichola Yuen T: C H Yip	75	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Magnifique carrying 115lbs at $20. The run before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 14 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Turquoise Velocity with 119lbs at $11. Terrific chance to return to form.
12	Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 11 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Juicy Dragon carrying 117lbs at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Sha Tin on September 14 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Max Que with 121lbs at $125. Sure to run well. 3rd Pick 12 No Other Choice Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Alex Badel T: Caspar Fownes	92	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 11 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Juicy Dragon carrying 117lbs at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Sha Tin on September 14 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Max Que with 121lbs at $125. Sure to run well.

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