Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.7K

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R10

R11

Verdict

HAPPY BRETHREN (6) has shown enough at the trials to suggest he can run a bold race on debut. Vincent Ho's been in the saddle for his last three trials, with his two most recent outings being his most impressive. Drawn nicely here and a forward showing is expected on debut. GIANT BALLON (5) is racing in good order recently and comes back to Sha Tin today. It's his first try at this track and trip and he draws a good gate for Purton who sticks from his latest effort. Things look to shape much nicer for him this time around and he can make his presence felt. THOUSAND SPIRIT (2) drops back in trip today after fading late over 7f here last time out. Has enough early speed to offset the wide alley and he rates highly on what he's done recently. Can put his best foot forward. EMBRACE ABERDEEN (1) has trialled well since his latest effort over 7f here and he can feature in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	First start. By leading sire Zoustar out of Gladiatrix. Shapes as a leading prospect on debut. 1st Pick 6 Happy Brethren Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: K W Lui J: Vincent Ho T: K W Lui	51	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis First start. By leading sire Zoustar out of Gladiatrix. Shapes as a leading prospect on debut.
5	Form hard to fault. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on February 4 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Victor The Rapid with 131lbs at $5.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on January 14 over 6f, 3 len behind Lucky Planet with 128lbs at $11. Rates highly on the latest effort and can measure up. 2nd Pick 5 Giant Ballon Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: D Whyte J: Zac Purton T: D Whyte	108	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on February 4 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Victor The Rapid with 131lbs at $5.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on January 14 over 6f, 3 len behind Lucky Planet with 128lbs at $11. Rates highly on the latest effort and can measure up.
2	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on February 1 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Rising Phoenix with 132lbs at $8.10. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on January 18 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Amazing Partners with 132lbs at $4.90. Major player on recent form. 3rd Pick 2 Thousand Spirit Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Lyle Hewitson T: Mark Newnham	99	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on February 1 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Rising Phoenix with 132lbs at $8.10. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on January 18 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Amazing Partners with 132lbs at $4.90. Major player on recent form.

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