Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

237.0K

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R11

Verdict

BUSTLING CITY (2) is the one to beat after a dominant win at this track two weeks ago, when he drew right away from Speedy Smartie as a short odds-on favourite. He is unbeaten in two starts on this surface and with things to suit once again, he can extend his winning streak. LUCY IN THE SKY (1) is the main danger on current form, backing up quickly after a third at Sha Tin and bringing a solid 6f record. Only raced on the All Weather once, but his racing pattern suggests it's not an issue and he can give a bold sight. KEMPES (8) rises from a C4 win but gets meaningful weight relief as he rises in grade. Needs a touch of luck from the draw, but he's good enough if the breaks come. TOGETHER WE VALUE (7) resumes with honest enough recent margins from last campaign and can be competitive for a minor end if he returns in order.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Dominant first-up at this track, winning by seven lengths as a short odds-on favourite after putting the race away before the straight. He had also won a Class 4 at this venue by four and a half lengths the start prior, so his all-weather form is compelling. An exciting gelding on the rise and there's no reason why he can't keep the ball rolling. 1st Pick 2 Bustling City Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: David A Hayes J: Brenton Avdulla T: David A Hayes	165	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Dominant first-up at this track, winning by seven lengths as a short odds-on favourite after putting the race away before the straight. He had also won a Class 4 at this venue by four and a half lengths the start prior, so his all-weather form is compelling. An exciting gelding on the rise and there's no reason why he can't keep the ball rolling.
1	Backs up after finishing third at Sha Tin last week, beaten a length by Bunta Baby despite starting among the outsiders. That followed a well-supported win over Chill Buddy, where he quickened early in the straight and put the race away decisively. Proven at 6f and the claim keeps him firmly in the winning mix. 2nd Pick 1 Lucy In The Sky Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Britney Wong T: Y S Tsui	155	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Backs up after finishing third at Sha Tin last week, beaten a length by Bunta Baby despite starting among the outsiders. That followed a well-supported win over Chill Buddy, where he quickened early in the straight and put the race away decisively. Proven at 6f and the claim keeps him firmly in the winning mix.
8	Finished off strongly to win a Class 4 at Sha Tin last start, scoring by just under a length over Noble Superior after being held up early in the straight. He rises in grade now, but drops from 134lbs to 121lbs and his 6f record is a major asset. Strong 6f record makes him a live winning chance. 3rd Pick 8 Kempes Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: David Hall J: Andrea Atzeni T: David Hall	138	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Finished off strongly to win a Class 4 at Sha Tin last start, scoring by just under a length over Noble Superior after being held up early in the straight. He rises in grade now, but drops from 134lbs to 121lbs and his 6f record is a major asset. Strong 6f record makes him a live winning chance.

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