Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.4K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

BABY SAKURA (1) won on debut before a 1.5L defeat most recently when beaten as an odds-on favourite. He got a long way back there after being slowly away. Thinking he can sit much closer this time around with Ho on board and if he can take closer order, he can return to winning ways. ELITE GOLF (2) won well two back before a 1.8L defeat last time out when beaten by Baby Sakura. He's been to the trials since which helps and he meets Baby Sakura better at the weights. Can sit handy in the run and give himself every chance to return to winning ways. LUCKY BID (7) has shown plenty of ability at the trials recently and looks ready to fire on debut. Avdulla has been with him the past three trials and remains with him. Can feature in the finish. FLYING SNIPER (5) disappointed on debut but can improve today with Purton remaining in the saddle.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third race start today. At debut, favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at this track February 19 over 6f defeating Elite Golf carrying 128lbs at $6. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at this track on March 22 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Absolute Heart carrying 134lbs at $1.70. Sure to go close. 1st Pick 1 Baby Sakura Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: K W Lui J: Vincent Ho T: K W Lui	152	-	-	-	46%	6/5
Analysis Third race start today. At debut, favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at this track February 19 over 6f defeating Elite Golf carrying 128lbs at $6. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at this track on March 22 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Absolute Heart carrying 134lbs at $1.70. Sure to go close.
2	Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 6f on 31/3/2026, Last run led but faded 2nd of 14 at this track on February 19 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Baby Sakura carrying 134lbs at $6.50. The run before won by 0.8 len this track January 11 over 6f defeating Happy Shooter with 127lbs at $15. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 2 Elite Golf Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: W Y So J: Harry Bentley T: W Y So	108	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 6f on 31/3/2026, Last run led but faded 2nd of 14 at this track on February 19 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Baby Sakura carrying 134lbs at $6.50. The run before won by 0.8 len this track January 11 over 6f defeating Happy Shooter with 127lbs at $15. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
7	Gelding by Lucky Vega facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Sha Tin AW trial over 6f on April 2. Trained on the course and looks a top chance at first outing. 3rd Pick 7 Lucky Bid Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Brenton Avdulla T: Jamie Richards	40	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Gelding by Lucky Vega facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Sha Tin AW trial over 6f on April 2. Trained on the course and looks a top chance at first outing.

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