Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.8K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

SMART GOLF (1) led them up last start at this track and trip and won by 2L in an impressive victory. He's trialled strongly since and the form out of this last start has worked out well. Can negotiate the wide draw again and bring up back-to-back wins. PRESTIGE HALL (11) flew home from midfield to be 0.5L off the winner last time out when jumping the $2.60 favourite. Bowman rides now, though the draw is sticky. May need a few things to go his way, but his last start effort shows he's capable. CLOUD NINE (3) is better than he showed last start when 5.5L off the winner at this track and trip a fortnight ago. He jumped the favourite there and has the speed to offset a tricky gate. Can bounce back to his best here. KA YING WARRIOR (14) gets the winkers on now and can play a leading role with no weight on his back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Packing Glory carrying 128lbs at $2.70. Last start won by 2 len at this track January 1 over 6f defeating Speedy Smartie with 128lbs at $3.90. Fitter and is a top chance again. 1st Pick 1 Smart Golf Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: F C Lor J: Harry Bentley T: F C Lor	138	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Packing Glory carrying 128lbs at $2.70. Last start won by 2 len at this track January 1 over 6f defeating Speedy Smartie with 128lbs at $3.90. Fitter and is a top chance again.
11	Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Joy Capital carrying 126lbs at $2.60. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Free Pony carrying 125lbs at $19. Should run well. 2nd Pick 11 Prestige Hall Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: David Hall J: Hugh Bowman T: David Hall	110	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Joy Capital carrying 126lbs at $2.60. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Free Pony carrying 125lbs at $19. Should run well.
3	Having third race start. At debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Mount Everest carrying 128lbs at $12. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on January 18 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Hot Delight carrying 129lbs at $4.40. Has ability and a form reversal is on the cards. 3rd Pick 3 Cloud Nine Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Luke Ferraris T: Mark Newnham	109	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Mount Everest carrying 128lbs at $12. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on January 18 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Hot Delight carrying 129lbs at $4.40. Has ability and a form reversal is on the cards.

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