Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD

536.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

NAUTICAL FORCE (5) was very impressive in his HK debut, running over the top to win by 0.5L. He was competitive out to this trip in the UK before coming here and the way he closed off last start suggests it won't be an issue. Looks a nice horse on the rise and looks the one to beat. GENTLEMEN LEGACY (3) comes through the same race where he too closed off well under Bowman to be 1.8L off the winner. He gets a weight swing in his favour and draws to hold a much closer position this time. There's plenty to like about him. JOY OF SPRING (4) is building nicely this season and steps out to this trip for the first time. He's been closing well in recent events and the step up in distance doesn't appear an issue. Can put his best foot forward. WINNING WING (2) should appreciate getting back out in distance today and was strong in the G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup two starts back. Ticks plenty of boxes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second-up. First-up after nine months was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.5 len at this track April 19 over 1m defeating Ka Ying Generation with 115lbs at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Roscommon 3yo Sw on May 12 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Arouet with 136lbs at $2.90. Sure to prove tough to beat in this sort of form. Couldn't have been more impressive in his HK debut and he can go on with the job. 1st Pick 5 Nautical Force Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: John Size J: Karis Teetan T: John Size	125	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Second-up. First-up after nine months was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.5 len at this track April 19 over 1m defeating Ka Ying Generation with 115lbs at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Roscommon 3yo Sw on May 12 over 1 5/16m, 2 len behind Arouet with 136lbs at $2.90. Sure to prove tough to beat in this sort of form. Couldn't have been more impressive in his HK debut and he can go on with the job.
3	Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Nautical Force with 125lbs at $7.80. The run before that won by a neck at this track March 1 over 1 ¼m defeating Fortune Boy with 134lbs at $11. Flew home last start and makes plenty of appeal out in trip now. 2nd Pick 3 Gentlemen Legacy Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: A S Cruz J: Hugh Bowman T: A S Cruz	119	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Nautical Force with 125lbs at $7.80. The run before that won by a neck at this track March 1 over 1 ¼m defeating Fortune Boy with 134lbs at $11. Flew home last start and makes plenty of appeal out in trip now.
4	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Max Que carrying 121lbs at $17. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Nautical Force with 120lbs at $6.60. Building nicely this time in work and can put his best foot forward. 3rd Pick 4 Joy Of Spring Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: E C W Wong T: Caspar Fownes	120	-	-	-	5%	19/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Max Que carrying 121lbs at $17. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Nautical Force with 120lbs at $6.60. Building nicely this time in work and can put his best foot forward.

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