Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

398.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

MAX QUE (9) profiles beautifully for a race of this calibre, just missing as the $2.50 favourite at Happy Valley last time out. He has placed in both attempts over the Sha Tin mile, beaten 1L at his last attempt back in November. He carries no weight here however for Badel and he looks the one to beat from a good draw. POCKETING (6) makes his debut in Hong Kong today on the back of a very sharp trial at Happy Valley coming in. Purton was on board there and he sticks with the gelding for his return to the races. He's gone well fresh in the past and he can make a statement. AWESOME FLUKE (3) comes back to the mile today after disappointing over 1 ?m last start at Happy Valley. The inside draw should see him get every chance and he's placed 2/3 at this course and distance. Can feature. SKY HEART (8) comes back in trip today after finishing 0.8L off the winner at Happy Valley last time out. Not to be discounted with the blinkers going on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on March 18 over 1 m, neck behind Win Beauty Viva with 134lbs at $2.50. The race before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on February 11 over 1 m, nose behind Mister Dapper with 134lbs at $2. Shapes as a key runner. 1st Pick 9 Max Que Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Alex Badel T: Mark Newnham	118	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on March 18 over 1 m, neck behind Win Beauty Viva with 134lbs at $2.50. The race before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on February 11 over 1 m, nose behind Mister Dapper with 134lbs at $2. Shapes as a key runner.
6	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.4 len Randwick Bm88 December 13 over 1m defeating Sun God with 127lbs at $10. Previously first up, fifth of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm85 August 30 over 6f, 3 len behind Give Giggles with 136lbs at $11. Expecting a positive start to this campaign. 2nd Pick 6 Pocketing Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David A Hayes J: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes	126	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.4 len Randwick Bm88 December 13 over 1m defeating Sun God with 127lbs at $10. Previously first up, fifth of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm85 August 30 over 6f, 3 len behind Give Giggles with 136lbs at $11. Expecting a positive start to this campaign.
3	Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Happy Valley on February 25 over 1m, 6 len behind Soleil Fighter with 130lbs at $7.20. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Happy Valley February 4 over 1 m defeating Soleil Fighter carrying 116lbs at $18. Has been racing well. Better than the last run and worth another chance. 3rd Pick 3 Awesome Fluke Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: P F Yiu J: Andrea Atzeni T: P F Yiu	97	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Happy Valley on February 25 over 1m, 6 len behind Soleil Fighter with 130lbs at $7.20. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Happy Valley February 4 over 1 m defeating Soleil Fighter carrying 116lbs at $18. Has been racing well. Better than the last run and worth another chance.

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