Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

150.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

AURIO (2) made a nice return when flying home to finish second by a nose over this course and distance nearly 3 weeks ago. That was his first run for Manfred Man, and he can go one better here. VIGOR EYE (8) fought on gamely as the favourite despite racing greenly when finishing third on debut three weeks ago, beaten by less than 2 lengths at the end of 6f on this track. He is a promising type with improvement to come. Follow your money. GENERAL REDWOOD (6) is a four-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Danny Shum. By Redwood from Ceebeel. Trialling in good style and looks forward enough. Expected to feature. LUCKY TWIN STARS (1) drifted back when resuming last start over 7f at this track and failed to threaten. He strips fitter and should do much better.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 6f, nose behind Embrace Aberdeen with 129lbs at $4.10. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on December 15 2024 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Tourbillon Prince carrying 122lbs at $34. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 2 Aurio Jockey: James Orman Trainer: Manfred Man J: James Orman T: Manfred Man	123	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 6f, nose behind Embrace Aberdeen with 129lbs at $4.10. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on December 15 2024 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Tourbillon Prince carrying 122lbs at $34. Hard to beat.
8	Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Embrace Aberdeen carrying 125lbs at $3.70. Can progress and take this out. 2nd Pick 8 Vigor Eye Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: David A Hayes J: Brenton Avdulla T: David A Hayes	91	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Embrace Aberdeen carrying 125lbs at $3.70. Can progress and take this out.
6	Gelding by Redwood making his first appearance. Trialled on December 1 at Conghua over 6f and finished fourth. Looks set to run well. 3rd Pick 6 General Redwood Jockey: Angus Chung Trainer: Danny Shum J: Angus Chung T: Danny Shum	45	-	-	-	3%	47/1
Analysis Gelding by Redwood making his first appearance. Trialled on December 1 at Conghua over 6f and finished fourth. Looks set to run well.

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