Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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R10

R11

Verdict

VOYAGE BOSS (10) resumes as the horse to beat after consecutive thirds here before the end of last season, jumping favourite most recently. The inside draw should see him up on the speed yet again and the weight relief of Yuen's claim is a big tick. Will take plenty of catching. SOLID CAR (7) is the main danger on current form, having run third at his past two and been beaten 1L each time. Drawn better this time around and maps to get a lovely run in transit. Wouldn't surprise to see him break his maiden in what looks a suitable event. ALABAMA SONG (11) may be looking for a drop in class, but is among friends in what looks a suitable event. Atzeni's booking is a positive and an improved performance wouldn't surprise. NOBLE PATCH (5) is next best in a race with a long tail.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track July 12 over 7f, a neck behind Grand Patch carrying 114lbs at $3.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track October 12 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Oldtown carrying 134lbs at $34. Looks the one to beat for the in-form Yuen. 1st Pick 10 Voyage Boss Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: F C Lor J: Nichola Yuen T: F C Lor	102	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track July 12 over 7f, a neck behind Grand Patch carrying 114lbs at $3.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track October 12 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Oldtown carrying 134lbs at $34. Looks the one to beat for the in-form Yuen.
7	Form hard to fault. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 14 at this track on September 6 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Joyful Joy carrying 123lbs at $8.80. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on July 12 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Prestige Always carrying 127lbs at $3.60. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Can break through now. 2nd Pick 7 Solid Car Jockey: James Orman Trainer: David Hall J: James Orman T: David Hall	171	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 14 at this track on September 6 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Joyful Joy carrying 123lbs at $8.80. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on July 12 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Prestige Always carrying 127lbs at $3.60. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Can break through now.
11	Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at this track July 12 over 7f, 6 len behind Rising Phoenix with 123lbs at $19. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at this track October 26 over 6f, 4 len behind Ever Luck carrying 134lbs at $11. Could prove too smart for these. 3rd Pick 11 Alabama Song Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: John Size J: Andrea Atzeni T: John Size	97	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at this track July 12 over 7f, 6 len behind Rising Phoenix with 123lbs at $19. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at this track October 26 over 6f, 4 len behind Ever Luck carrying 134lbs at $11. Could prove too smart for these.

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