Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

238.5K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

AURIO (4) put the writing on the wall two starts ago before a dominant victory here last time out. The wide draw is a niggle, but he's hard to go past on his impressive win here last start. Just needs a touch of luck to be repeating the dose. PI LEGEND (8) led but faded here first-up when a $10 chance. He had trialled very impressively coming into his return run and the blinkers come back off now. Purton takes the ride from a wide barrier and he's sure to be improved after the first-up win. GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY (11) was 2L off the winner last start after getting a good run in transit. He maps for a similar run today under Yeung and if he can run up to his last start performance, then he should be thereabouts once more. HAROLD WIN (3) draws inside today in a big tick for his chances and a forward showing is anticipated.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 6f, nose behind Embrace Aberdeen carrying 129lbs at $4.10. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3 len at this track December 27 over 6f defeating Little Monster with 133lbs at $2. Racing well. Will hit the line hard. 1st Pick 4 Aurio Jockey: James Orman Trainer: Manfred Man J: James Orman T: Manfred Man	122	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 6f, nose behind Embrace Aberdeen carrying 129lbs at $4.10. Last start favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3 len at this track December 27 over 6f defeating Little Monster with 133lbs at $2. Racing well. Will hit the line hard.
8	Second-up. First-up after 11 months did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Infinite Resolve carrying 119lbs at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm 3yo+ MDN-Sw on January 8 2025 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Believe In Angels with 127lbs at $1.65. Fitter and rates highly. 2nd Pick 8 Pi Legend Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: C H Yip J: Zac Purton T: C H Yip	68	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after 11 months did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Infinite Resolve carrying 119lbs at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm 3yo+ MDN-Sw on January 8 2025 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Believe In Angels with 127lbs at $1.65. Fitter and rates highly.
11	Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 6f, 2 len behind Loyal Bright carrying 122lbs at $13. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, 4 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 121lbs at $65. Working up to a win. One of the prime contenders. 3rd Pick 11 Goldentronicmighty Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: Jamie Richards J: M Yeung T: Jamie Richards	86	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 6f, 2 len behind Loyal Bright carrying 122lbs at $13. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, 4 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 121lbs at $65. Working up to a win. One of the prime contenders.

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