Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

238.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

SIGHT HERMOSO (7) is a lightly raced gelding on the way up, finishing 2.8L off the winner last time out when the equal favourite. He wasn't beaten far there and his prior performances were very impressive. Can continue his way through the grades. TOGETHER WE VALUE (5) is on debut in Hong Kong after starting his career with Ciaron Maher. Purton has been on board for his last two trials and remains in the saddle for his debut. Ticks a few boxes and can make a successful start to his new career. ALPHA STRIKE (3) hasn't run out the 6f journey in recent events after winning well over this track and trip first-up. Back to the scene of the crime now and he's sure to be prominent from an outside barrier. Can bounce back to his best. GLOWING PRAISES (4) can fire a shot in his Hong Kong debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on January 18 over 5f, 2.75 len behind City Gold Banner with 123lbs at $3.60. The run before that favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track January 4 over 5f defeating Lahore with 134lbs at $4.80. One of the major players. 1st Pick 7 Sight Hermoso Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: John Size J: Brenton Avdulla T: John Size	141	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on January 18 over 5f, 2.75 len behind City Gold Banner with 123lbs at $3.60. The run before that favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track January 4 over 5f defeating Lahore with 134lbs at $4.80. One of the major players.
5	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 March 22 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Elouyou carrying 129lbs at $14. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 February 10 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Chinqui with 130lbs at $5. Should give a great sight. 2nd Pick 5 Together We Value Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: C H Yip J: Zac Purton T: C H Yip	129	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 March 22 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Elouyou carrying 129lbs at $14. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 February 10 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Chinqui with 130lbs at $5. Should give a great sight.
3	At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on January 11 over 6f, 5 len behind Young Emperor carrying 127lbs at $31. The race before that didn't do much in the run home, ran last of 12 at this track on November 30 over 6f, 12 len behind Matters Most carrying 129lbs at $5.40. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 3 Alpha Strike Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Vincent Ho T: Caspar Fownes	110	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on January 11 over 6f, 5 len behind Young Emperor carrying 127lbs at $31. The race before that didn't do much in the run home, ran last of 12 at this track on November 30 over 6f, 12 len behind Matters Most carrying 129lbs at $5.40. Terrific chance to return to form.

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