Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

149.3K

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Verdict

LUCKY RANGER (2) showed plenty of talent despite a beaten favourite on debut, before putting it all together with a 1L win last start at this track and trip. He's been impressive at the trials since and this shapes similarly to his last start win. No reason why he can't go on with the job. ROBOT STAR (3) has been solid in defeat since his win three back, beaten 1.8L last time out as the $2.80 fav. Bowman hops on board today and coming back to the 7f journey may hold the key. Watch for him late in the race. GALLANT EPOCH (1) is hard to knock on recent form. His racing pattern, combined with Yuen's claim is a big tick for his chances. Can be handy in the run and be in this for a long way. CALIFORNIA BAY (8) gets Purton back on board today and a forward showing is on the cards.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on January 11 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Majestic Valour with 127lbs at $2. Last start favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track February 8 over 7f defeating Aerovolanic carrying 128lbs at $2. Sure to measure up here. 1st Pick 2 Lucky Ranger Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Luke Ferraris T: Mark Newnham	124	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on January 11 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Majestic Valour with 127lbs at $2. Last start favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track February 8 over 7f defeating Aerovolanic carrying 128lbs at $2. Sure to measure up here.
3	Last start 5th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Mega Mastermind carrying 134lbs at $2.80. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Blazing Wukong with 133lbs at $6.70. Sure to measure up here. 2nd Pick 3 Robot Star Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: Manfred Man J: Hugh Bowman T: Manfred Man	114	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Mega Mastermind carrying 134lbs at $2.80. The race before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Blazing Wukong with 133lbs at $6.70. Sure to measure up here.
1	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on February 19 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Aeroinvincible carrying 134lbs at $8.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on January 25 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Turin Champions with 133lbs at $4.10. Big chance to find winning form. 3rd Pick 1 Gallant Epoch Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: K W Lui J: Nichola Yuen T: K W Lui	119	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on February 19 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Aeroinvincible carrying 134lbs at $8.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on January 25 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Turin Champions with 133lbs at $4.10. Big chance to find winning form.

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