Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.4K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

BUSTLING CITY (11) has trialled well either side of his first two runs, jumping a $1.50 favourite here on debut. He disappointed at Happy Valley most recently, but his trials since have been sharp for Avdulla. Draws ideally for the straight course out wide and he can bounce back with a bang. STORM MIRROR (8) is on debut today and has been trialling well for James Orman and Pierre Ng. He's drawn right out which suits the straight course and he was very impressive in his latest head over this course and distance. Looks to have plenty of ability and can make a statement on debut. MASTER PAYMENT (4) missed by 0.5L on debut here in a strong performance after being held up at a crucial stage. Purton hops on board now and he'll have plenty of room to move drawing the inside. Can go one better without surprising. GRAND NOVA (6) can feature with improvement expected following a solid first-up effort at Happy Valley.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Happy Valley February 25 over 6f, 7 len behind Rainbow Seven with 127lbs at $6.10. On debut ninth of 14 at this track February 1 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Master Lucky carrying 127lbs at $1.50. Among the better hopes. 1st Pick 11 Bustling City Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: David A Hayes J: Brenton Avdulla T: David A Hayes	52	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Happy Valley February 25 over 6f, 7 len behind Rainbow Seven with 127lbs at $6.10. On debut ninth of 14 at this track February 1 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Master Lucky carrying 127lbs at $1.50. Among the better hopes.
8	Gelding by Deep Field making his first appearance. Won trial at Sha Tin over 5f on April 14. Strong chance to break through. Scored a comfortable Shows ability and with the blinkers on expected to go close. 2nd Pick 8 Storm Mirror Jockey: James Orman Trainer: Pierre Ng J: James Orman T: Pierre Ng	42	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Gelding by Deep Field making his first appearance. Won trial at Sha Tin over 5f on April 14. Strong chance to break through. Scored a comfortable Shows ability and with the blinkers on expected to go close.
4	At debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Parents' Love carrying 127lbs at $16. Can progress and take this out. 3rd Pick 4 Master Payment Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: C H Yip J: Zac Purton T: C H Yip	170	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis At debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Parents' Love carrying 127lbs at $16. Can progress and take this out.

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