Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

149.2K

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R10

R11

Verdict

PEJIBAYE (1) was superb on resumption at this track and trip, sitting up front and only being caught late in the race. Moreira rides now in a big push for his chances and he should be better for the last start effort. Can roll across and give them something to catch again. SPEEDY SMARTIE (2) is another speedy customer who was solid on the turf course here last start, finishing 0.5L off the winner. His performances on this deck have been just as good and he can roll forward from gate 10. Expecting him to be in this for a very long way. BUSTLING CITY (7) has been racing well over 5f his past few and steps out to 6f for the first time since February. He's trialled well on this surface on a couple of occasions and Avdulla maps to get all the favours on this lightly raced galloper. Can go one better. TIN FOOK (5) comes back to 6f today and has raced well on the All Weather previously. Not to be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second run back. First-up after six months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on June 13 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Mega Captain with 134lbs at $6.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 12 over 6f, 0.8 len behind King Oberon with 130lbs at $3.80. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 1 Pejibaye Jockey: Joao Moreira Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Joao Moreira T: Caspar Fownes	167	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on June 13 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Mega Captain with 134lbs at $6.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 12 over 6f, 0.8 len behind King Oberon with 130lbs at $3.80. Hard to beat.
2	Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on May 31 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Oldtown carrying 134lbs at $9.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on April 22 over 6f, 3 len behind Thunder Prince with 134lbs at $14. Shapes as one of the key chances. 2nd Pick 2 Speedy Smartie Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: B Crawford J: Karis Teetan T: B Crawford	129	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on May 31 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Oldtown carrying 134lbs at $9.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on April 22 over 6f, 3 len behind Thunder Prince with 134lbs at $14. Shapes as one of the key chances.
7	Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on June 21 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Rapid Phantom carrying 127lbs at $3.10. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on May 17 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Lahore carrying 126lbs at $4.30. Looks a key runner. 3rd Pick 7 Bustling City Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: David A Hayes J: Brenton Avdulla T: David A Hayes	102	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on June 21 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Rapid Phantom carrying 127lbs at $3.10. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on May 17 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Lahore carrying 126lbs at $4.30. Looks a key runner.

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