Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD

682.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

KA YING ATTACK (7) flew over the top to score in a C2 last start, landing the knockout blow by a head. He'd trialled well going in and he continues to raise the bar with racing. Down in the weights now and with his upside, he makes plenty of appeal. AERIS NOVA (8) got right back on resumption and never really got into the race. This presents as a better opportunity for him however with a better barrier and no weight on his back. Can sit closer and show what he's capable of. COLOURFUL KING (2) is some niggle at 6f, though he did win The National Day Cup with ease as the race favourite. Different set up here but he won't be far away. COPARTNER PRANCE (3) has been taking on stronger races for a while now and he's racing well without winning. Drawn nicely with a nice trial under his belt and he can get the job done.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Comes off a strong Class 2 win at this track, where he still had plenty to do at the top of the straight before beating Turquoise Velocity by just under a length. That followed another Class 2 win here over 7f, and his three wins plus three placings from seven at this track and distance read very well. Proven at this track and distance and the one to beat. 1st Pick 7 Ka Ying Attack Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: David Hall J: Matthew Poon T: David Hall	107	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Comes off a strong Class 2 win at this track, where he still had plenty to do at the top of the straight before beating Turquoise Velocity by just under a length. That followed another Class 2 win here over 7f, and his three wins plus three placings from seven at this track and distance read very well. Proven at this track and distance and the one to beat.
8	Had more merit than ninth suggests first-up in Class 2 company at this track, beaten just over three lengths by Victor The Winner after being bumped and making only minor ground late. His earlier sixth in the G3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup, beaten two and a half lengths by Storm Rider, reads well for this. Clear danger with better luck. 2nd Pick 8 Aeris Nova Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: W K Mo J: Derek Leung T: W K Mo	69	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Had more merit than ninth suggests first-up in Class 2 company at this track, beaten just over three lengths by Victor The Winner after being bumped and making only minor ground late. His earlier sixth in the G3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup, beaten two and a half lengths by Storm Rider, reads well for this. Clear danger with better luck.
2	Made it two straight when winning the G3 National Day Cup at this track, settling midfield and closing off strongly as favourite to beat Magic Control by just over a length. He had also beaten the same runner the start prior and his overall record of seven wins and nine places from 22 starts is hard to knock. Has the class to feature, though others hold stronger winning claims. 3rd Pick 2 Colourful King Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: David Eustace J: Jerry Chau T: David Eustace	131	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Made it two straight when winning the G3 National Day Cup at this track, settling midfield and closing off strongly as favourite to beat Magic Control by just over a length. He had also beaten the same runner the start prior and his overall record of seven wins and nine places from 22 starts is hard to knock. Has the class to feature, though others hold stronger winning claims.

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