Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

150.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

SUPER DRAGON (9) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten by just over a length, over 6f at this track when fresh from a spell. He has trialled since then, and Zac Purton keeps the faith from that trial. On top. SALON S (2) was ridden positively and led throughout to score over 6f at this track last time. He jumps 11lbs since that run 6 weeks ago, but has won a trial since then, and can repeat the dose. TURIN CHAMPIONS (3) made progress last start to finish second over 6f at Happy Valley. He looks well placed and can go one better. MOTOR (1) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish out of the money over 7f at this track nearly 5 weeks ago. His recent trial was good, and he can bounce straight back into the money here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Second-up. First start 8th of 12 at this track on July 5 over 6f, 3 len behind Alabama Song with 121lbs at $3.30. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 14 at this track on November 15 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Salon S carrying 122lbs at $4.30. Sure to run well. 1st Pick 9 Super Dragon Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Zac Purton T: Mark Newnham	91	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second-up. First start 8th of 12 at this track on July 5 over 6f, 3 len behind Alabama Song with 121lbs at $3.30. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 14 at this track on November 15 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Salon S carrying 122lbs at $4.30. Sure to run well.
2	Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut, won by 1.3 len at this track November 15 over 6f defeating Super Dragon with 123lbs at $11. Can go right on with the job now. 2nd Pick 2 Salon S Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: F C Lor J: Matthew Poon T: F C Lor	116	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut, won by 1.3 len at this track November 15 over 6f defeating Super Dragon with 123lbs at $11. Can go right on with the job now.
3	Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at this track on November 15 over 6f, 5 len behind Salon S with 123lbs at $29. Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Perfect General with 129lbs at $14. Progressing well and is one of the major hopes. 3rd Pick 3 Turin Champions Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: David A Hayes J: Hugh Bowman T: David A Hayes	141	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at this track on November 15 over 6f, 5 len behind Salon S with 123lbs at $29. Last start came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Perfect General with 129lbs at $14. Progressing well and is one of the major hopes.

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