Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

150.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

MR COOL (2) had plenty of excuses when finishing out of the money last time out over 1 m at Sha Tin All Weather prior to a short break. He has won a trial since then, and Zac Purton keeps the faith from that run, so give him another chance. On top for us. FLOW WATER FLOW (4) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at Happy Valley over 6f, beaten by just under a length. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Big threat over the longer journey. NORTHERN FIRE BALL (3) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when ninth, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 6f at Happy Valley. Untried over this journey but will be peaking third up from a spell, and he is worth one more chance. MADE FOR LIFE (8) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to live up to market expectations. The blinkers are on for the first time, and a form reversal is on the cards. Stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 15 over 1 m, 6 len behind Supreme Agility with 134lbs at $5.10. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on October 26 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Bright Day with 134lbs at $3.10. Well placed and can improve enough to take this out. 1st Pick 2 Mr Cool Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: F C Lor J: Zac Purton T: F C Lor	128	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 15 over 1 m, 6 len behind Supreme Agility with 134lbs at $5.10. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on October 26 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Bright Day with 134lbs at $3.10. Well placed and can improve enough to take this out.
4	Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 26 over 6f, nose behind Somelovefromabove with 127lbs at $26. Last start 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 17 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Perfectday carrying 131lbs at $2.30. Leading prospect. 2nd Pick 4 Flow Water Flow Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: John Size J: Hugh Bowman T: John Size	168	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 26 over 6f, nose behind Somelovefromabove with 127lbs at $26. Last start 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 17 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Perfectday carrying 131lbs at $2.30. Leading prospect.
3	Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 26 over 6f, 4 len behind King Miles carrying 119lbs at $23. Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 17 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Flash Star with 134lbs at $6.50. Expected to feature in the finish. 3rd Pick 3 Northern Fire Ball Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: C H Yip J: Derek Leung T: C H Yip	95	-	-	-	4%	27/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 26 over 6f, 4 len behind King Miles carrying 119lbs at $23. Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 17 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Flash Star with 134lbs at $6.50. Expected to feature in the finish.

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