Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

DOUBLE ALPHA (6) bolted in at the trials recently under Poon and showed good speed to lead all the way. The outside draw is a big tick for him as he can scrape the paint down the grandstand side. Can jump on the bunny and prove very tough to run down. LOOKING BRIGHT (1) has dipped his past couple, but did jump favourite on both occasions and now finds himself in an easier grade. Wong's claim comes in handy and he was very close to winning in Class three just three and four starts ago. There's plenty to like about him. GRAND NOVA (5) missed in a photo finish over this trip at Happy Valley most recently. Bowman remains in the saddle and he draws out which helps. Can feature in the finish once again and will be hard to hold out. STORM MIRROR (10) trialled well coming in and may not have relished the wet deck on debut and didn't have any luck at all. Purton rides now, he'll be better for the debut run and an improved effort is on the cards.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Darci Brahma out of Copiapino. Purchased for NZD $ 30,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 2). Can get off the mark straight away. 1st Pick 6 Double Alpha Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: Danny Shum J: Matthew Poon T: Danny Shum	39	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Darci Brahma out of Copiapino. Purchased for NZD $ 30,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 2). Can get off the mark straight away.
1	Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Straight To Glory with 120lbs at $5.30. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 6 over 5f, 4 len behind Fast Responder with 121lbs at $2.50. Has ability and looks one of the major players. 2nd Pick 1 Looking Bright Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: F C Lor J: Britney Wong T: F C Lor	112	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Straight To Glory with 120lbs at $5.30. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 6 over 5f, 4 len behind Fast Responder with 121lbs at $2.50. Has ability and looks one of the major players.
5	Most recently 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on May 20 over 5f, nose behind Tycoon Resources carrying 127lbs at $17. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Oneshot carrying 125lbs at $15. Shapes as one of the key chances. 3rd Pick 5 Grand Nova Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: John Size J: Hugh Bowman T: John Size	124	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on May 20 over 5f, nose behind Tycoon Resources carrying 127lbs at $17. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Oneshot carrying 125lbs at $15. Shapes as one of the key chances.

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