Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

150.3K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

STAR FIGURE (7) just missed first-up before getting back last time out and never featuring when a $3.40 chance. McDonald sticks with him today and he comes onto the All Weather for the first time. Likely to get back in the run but he'll be strong late and his first-up effort says he can land the knockout blow. JOLLY COMPANION (10) has won a trial since his latest effort over this course and distance 38 days ago. Guyon replaces the apprentice hoop today and his best form has come under this scenario. Maps nicely and can feature in the finish once again. NOTTHESILLYONE (11) is racing in good order, leading throughout when back in C5 last start and holding on for a narrow win. Back up to C4 now, but he was racing well at this level prior, and at this track and trip. Can go back-to-back as he drops in weight. KA YING RESILIENCE (8) has impressed at the trials recently and looks set for a bold showing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on October 22 over 6f, neck behind King Oberon carrying 128lbs at $6.60. Last start 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 12 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Team Team Folks with 127lbs at $3.40. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. 1st Pick 7 Star Figure Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Jamie Richards J: James Mcdonald T: Jamie Richards	98	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on October 22 over 6f, neck behind King Oberon carrying 128lbs at $6.60. Last start 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 12 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Team Team Folks with 127lbs at $3.40. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
10	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Hinokami Kagura carrying 115lbs at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on October 15 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Dancing Classics with 122lbs at $4.70. Winning chance. 2nd Pick 10 Jolly Companion Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: Manfred Man J: Maxime Guyon T: Manfred Man	94	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Hinokami Kagura carrying 115lbs at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on October 15 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Dancing Classics with 122lbs at $4.70. Winning chance.
11	Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at this track October 30 over 6f defeating Cheer For South with 134lbs at $5.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on October 12 over 6f, 5 len behind Daily Trophy carrying 120lbs at $2.70. Will give a great sight again. 3rd Pick 11 Notthesillyone Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Luke Ferraris T: Mark Newnham	86	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at this track October 30 over 6f defeating Cheer For South with 134lbs at $5.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on October 12 over 6f, 5 len behind Daily Trophy carrying 120lbs at $2.70. Will give a great sight again.

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