Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

WET SLOW

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Verdict

GOOD CHAP (4) couldn't bring up the hat-trick last time out when beaten 3.3L in a disappointing performance as favourite here. He's since had a quiet trial under Atzeni where he moved well. Will need a touch of luck from the barrier, but if he can find a spot then he can bounce back to winning ways. FUN N FUN TOGETHER (3) comes through the same race and trial as Good Chap where he beat him home on both occasions. Purton now hops on board, replacing the apprentice hoop and he's won 2/5 when on board. Can roll across and be tough to catch. NATURAL HIGH (2) sat handy and got the job done as a $18 chance last time out and should get every chance again from an inside barrier. Maps beautifully and can repeat the dose without surprising. MAPOGO (8) gets weight off today with Wong's claim and his latest trial on this surface was superb. Expecting sharp improvement.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 3 len behind Igor Stravinsky carrying 131lbs at $3. The race before that favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track March 8 over 6f defeating Conrad The Great with 125lbs at $2.60. Big chance to bounce straight back. 1st Pick 4 Good Chap Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: David Hall J: Andrea Atzeni T: David Hall	111	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 3 len behind Igor Stravinsky carrying 131lbs at $3. The race before that favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track March 8 over 6f defeating Conrad The Great with 125lbs at $2.60. Big chance to bounce straight back.
3	Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Igor Stravinsky with 122lbs at $8.50. The run before that faded in the straight 8th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 4 len behind Good Chap with 134lbs at $3.90. Big chance to find winning form. 2nd Pick 3 Fun N Fun Together Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: F C Lor J: Zac Purton T: F C Lor	148	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Igor Stravinsky with 122lbs at $8.50. The run before that faded in the straight 8th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 4 len behind Good Chap with 134lbs at $3.90. Big chance to find winning form.
2	Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track April 1 over 6f defeating Juicy Dragon with 125lbs at $18. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Good Chap carrying 128lbs at $18. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. 3rd Pick 2 Natural High Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: C H Yip J: Jerry Chau T: C H Yip	82	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track April 1 over 6f defeating Juicy Dragon with 125lbs at $18. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Good Chap carrying 128lbs at $18. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.

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