Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD FIRM

149.2K

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R10

R11

Verdict

SOLID CAR (8) has been racing over 7f in recent runs after a strong performance over this track and trip fresh. He's been in the finish in all 3 tries over this course and distance and Orman knows him well. Back in trip can see him put his best foot forward. OLDTOWN (1) ran over the top to score from midfield two back before a 1.5L defeat last start with Purton on board. Draws wider today, but Purton sticks with him and he's raced well when sitting well back in the run. Can continue his strong run of form. SILVER SPURS (6) was too strong from the front last start when leading throughout to score. Moreira hops on board today and he showed last start he has the speed to work across from the draw. Can play a leading role again today. VICTORY CHAMPION (12) was good late on resumption and can build on that effort.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on June 27 over 7f, 2 len behind Master Lucky with 128lbs at $14. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on June 7 over 7f, 4 len behind Honorary carrying 130lbs at $4.30. Encouraging effort last start. He is among the leading chances. 1st Pick 8 Solid Car Jockey: James Orman Trainer: David Hall J: James Orman T: David Hall	95	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on June 27 over 7f, 2 len behind Master Lucky with 128lbs at $14. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on June 7 over 7f, 4 len behind Honorary carrying 130lbs at $4.30. Encouraging effort last start. He is among the leading chances.
1	Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on June 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Absolute Heart with 131lbs at $5.90. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 31 over 6f defeating Speedy Smartie carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Key runner and should be in the finish. 2nd Pick 1 Oldtown Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Zac Purton T: Mark Newnham	183	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on June 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Absolute Heart with 131lbs at $5.90. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track May 31 over 6f defeating Speedy Smartie carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Key runner and should be in the finish.
6	Last start won by 1.0 len at this track July 1 over 6f defeating Storm Mirror with 118lbs at $11. Before that struggled in the run home, ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on June 10 over 6f, 6 len behind Holmes A Court with 121lbs at $3.30. No reason he cannot salute again. 3rd Pick 6 Silver Spurs Jockey: Joao Moreira Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Joao Moreira T: Caspar Fownes	171	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start won by 1.0 len at this track July 1 over 6f defeating Storm Mirror with 118lbs at $11. Before that struggled in the run home, ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on June 10 over 6f, 6 len behind Holmes A Court with 121lbs at $3.30. No reason he cannot salute again.

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