Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

238.6K

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R10

R11

Verdict

SZERYNG (6) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 6f at this track after having a rocky run from a wide gate. He is much better off with his gate this time, and maps to be the one to beat. AURORA PATCH (4) is putting together some solid results since joining the Manfred Man stable. He finished second at Sha Tin All Weather two starts back, then landed the prize by 1.5 lengths last time out over 6f at this track. Go again. ALPHA STRIKE (5) was comfortably accounted for when racing too keenly and finishing well back last start over 6f at this track. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Likely improver with each-way prospects. CELESTIAL HERO (1) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a spell, then again missed the frame last start over 6f at this track, finishing closer in sixth place. Stick with him to boost any top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, neck behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 126lbs at $2.10. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Sky Joy with 122lbs at $2. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 6 Szeryng Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: John Size J: Zac Purton T: John Size	162	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on December 27 over 6f, neck behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 126lbs at $2.10. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Sky Joy with 122lbs at $2. Expected to feature.
4	Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track December 20 over 6f defeating Igor Stravinsky with 119lbs at $3.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 30 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Victory Sky with 121lbs at $11. Confidence high and is a leading player again. 2nd Pick 4 Aurora Patch Jockey: Matthew Chadwick Trainer: Manfred Man J: Matthew Chadwick T: Manfred Man	108	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track December 20 over 6f defeating Igor Stravinsky with 119lbs at $3.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 30 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Victory Sky with 121lbs at $11. Confidence high and is a leading player again.
5	Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track October 26 over 5f defeating Sparkling Fellow carrying 123lbs at $2.80. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track on November 30 over 6f, 12 len behind Matters Most carrying 129lbs at $5.40. Nicely placed and should be in the finish. 3rd Pick 5 Alpha Strike Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Vincent Ho T: Caspar Fownes	80	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track October 26 over 5f defeating Sparkling Fellow carrying 123lbs at $2.80. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track on November 30 over 6f, 12 len behind Matters Most carrying 129lbs at $5.40. Nicely placed and should be in the finish.

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