Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

CALL ME SPARKLE (2) gets top billing after resuming with a close second over 6f at this track, beaten just under a length while well found in betting. The step up to 7f looks ideal and while he may get back in the run, he looks poised to go one better with the fresh effort under his belt.. CALIFORNIA WAVES (5) has been building through the campaign, beaten half a length two back by Lady's Love before another narrow third as favourite. Drawn out again today, but that won't hurt with his racing style and a forward showing is on the cards again with the blinkers going back on. BEAUTY AWARD (4) resumes after a five-month break, but his final run last campaign was a genuine 7f placing at this track and he remains lightly raced with upside. Has trialled well coming in and can play a role. LADY'S LOVE (1) arrives off a track-and-distance win and retains Zac Purton. Looks a progressive type however and can win again without surprising.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Resumed with a strong second over 6f at this track, settling midfield and closing to be beaten just under a length by Mighty Profit while near the top of betting. The wide barrier is the obvious complication, but he has placed at 7f and owns a sound record at this venue. Wide draw is a query, but he is the one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Call Me Sparkle Jockey: James Orman Trainer: K W Lui J: James Orman T: K W Lui	118	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Resumed with a strong second over 6f at this track, settling midfield and closing to be beaten just under a length by Mighty Profit while near the top of betting. The wide barrier is the obvious complication, but he has placed at 7f and owns a sound record at this venue. Wide draw is a query, but he is the one to beat.
5	Has been edging closer, finishing third at this track last start when favourite and beaten just under a length by Star Satyr after working into contention at the 1 ½f. He had run on strongly when fourth to Lady's Love two back, beaten only half a length. Yet to win at this track and distance, but the current form is hard to ignore. 2nd Pick 5 California Waves Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: W K Mo J: Brenton Avdulla T: W K Mo	103	-	-	-	5%	23/1
Analysis Has been edging closer, finishing third at this track last start when favourite and beaten just under a length by Star Satyr after working into contention at the 1 ½f. He had run on strongly when fourth to Lady's Love two back, beaten only half a length. Yet to win at this track and distance, but the current form is hard to ignore.
4	Returns from a five-month break after finishing his first campaign with a strong second at this track, quickening up from midfield and running home well before finding Nyx Gluck too strong by just over a length. His debut sixth behind Packing King had also contained merit from a slow start. Lightly raced and clearly in the mix. 3rd Pick 4 Beauty Award Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: John Size J: Andrea Atzeni T: John Size	62	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Returns from a five-month break after finishing his first campaign with a strong second at this track, quickening up from midfield and running home well before finding Nyx Gluck too strong by just over a length. His debut sixth behind Packing King had also contained merit from a slow start. Lightly raced and clearly in the mix.

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