Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

400.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

STEPS AHEAD (4) narrowly missed over this course and distance two back, going under in a photo finish. He disappointed back to 7f last start, but gets Purton back in the saddle now with the rise to the mile suiting. Maps to get every chance and he can return to winning ways. SKY HEART (12) looks well placed here on the back of a strong performance at Happy Valley last time out. Despite the narrow defeat, he drops 2kgs for today's race and he's a winner over this track and trip previously. Maps for a lovely run under Badel and can go one better now. SAGACIOUS LIFE (3) got the job done narrowly first-up after a long break in his HK debut. He was big odds there but was very good late in the race and he's trialled well again since. McDonald replaces the apprentice hoop and there's no reason why he can't go on with the job. HONG LOK GOLF (2) is better than we saw last time out and can turn in an improved effort.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Pray For Mir Jockey: Matthew Chadwick Trainer: W K Mo J: Matthew Chadwick T: W K Mo	95	-	-	-	6%	18/1
2	2 Hong Lok Golf Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: W Y So J: Harry Bentley T: W Y So	122	-	-	-	15%	6/1
3	3rd Pick 3 Sagacious Life Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Pierre Ng J: James Mcdonald T: Pierre Ng	80	-	-	-	29%	5/2
4	1st Pick 4 Steps Ahead Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: K W Lui J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	154	-	-	-	20%	4/1
5	5 Lo Rider Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Vincent Ho T: Caspar Fownes	72	-	-	-	8%	12/1
6	6 Voyage Samurai Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: F C Lor J: Derek Leung T: F C Lor	68	-	-	-	4%	31/1
7	7 Young Champion Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: John Size J: M Yeung T: John Size	77	-	-	-	5%	21/1
8	8 Soleil Fighter Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: David A Hayes J: Andrea Atzeni T: David A Hayes	96	-	-	-	3%	33/1
9	9 Talents Ambition Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Lyle Hewitson T: Mark Newnham	73	-	-	-	4%	25/1
10	10 Mr Ascendency Jockey: Richard Kingscote Trainer: P F Yiu J: Richard Kingscote T: P F Yiu	72	-	-	-	3%	39/1
11	11 Chiu Chow Spirit Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Manfred Man J: Hollie Doyle T: Manfred Man	84	-	-	-	8%	13/1
12	2nd Pick 12 Sky Heart Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Alex Badel T: Caspar Fownes	85	-	-	-	9%	11/1
13	13 Shanwah Jockey: Keagan De Melo Trainer: D Whyte J: Keagan De Melo T: D Whyte	81	-	-	-	7%	15/1
14	14 Mickley Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: John Size J: Karis Teetan T: John Size	81	-	-	-	15%	6/1