Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

362.0K

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Verdict

MEGASTAR HEART (8) is the one to beat after two decisive C3 wins at this track, both by two lengths, and he was an odds-on favourite when beating Pi Legend last start. The rise to C2 is the obvious new test, but he has weight relief, a strong 6f profile and two wins from three starts at this track and distance. TURQUOISE VELOCITY (5) brings the proven higher-level form, having won at Happy Valley last start as favourite after a close second at this venue, and his overall consistency makes him the main danger. SOLID STATE (13) returns after six weeks off a nose defeat as a well-supported favourite and has not missed a place in three starts at this track. SON PAK FU (6) was only beaten a length and a half behind Turquoise Velocity last start, finished off well, and is capable of improving third-up with a lighter impost.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Has returned in excellent order, winning twice at this track in Class 3 company and beating Pi Legend by two lengths last start as an odds-on favourite. The step to Class 2 is the new challenge, but he drops from 130lbs to 119lbs and has already won two from three at this track and distance. Class rise is there, but he looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 8 Megastar Heart Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Luke Ferraris T: Caspar Fownes	107	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Has returned in excellent order, winning twice at this track in Class 3 company and beating Pi Legend by two lengths last start as an odds-on favourite. The step to Class 2 is the new challenge, but he drops from 130lbs to 119lbs and has already won two from three at this track and distance. Class rise is there, but he looks the one to beat.
5	Comes off a strong Happy Valley win, scoring by just over a length from Romantic Son as favourite after travelling close and taking over inside the final 1f. He had run second at this track start prior, beaten just under a length by Ka Ying Attack, so the form line is reliable. Consistent profile gives him a strong winning case. 2nd Pick 5 Turquoise Velocity Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: K W Lui J: Karis Teetan T: K W Lui	105	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Comes off a strong Happy Valley win, scoring by just over a length from Romantic Son as favourite after travelling close and taking over inside the final 1f. He had run second at this track start prior, beaten just under a length by Ka Ying Attack, so the form line is reliable. Consistent profile gives him a strong winning case.
13	Returns after six weeks following a nose second at this track in Class 3 company, where he was a well-supported favourite and had to switch for clear running in the straight. He had also been runner-up here over 5f start prior as an odds-on favourite, so the consistency is clear. Weight relief and a perfect track placing record make him a major player. 3rd Pick 13 Solid State Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: F C Lor J: Alex Badel T: F C Lor	94	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Returns after six weeks following a nose second at this track in Class 3 company, where he was a well-supported favourite and had to switch for clear running in the straight. He had also been runner-up here over 5f start prior as an odds-on favourite, so the consistency is clear. Weight relief and a perfect track placing record make him a major player.

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