Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

GROUPER (6) is drawn out again today, but only just missed here last week in a strong performance. Purton remains in the saddle on the quick turnaround and the rating he produced last time stacks right up in this field. Can go one better this time around. RUN RUN SUNRISE (1) has been left with too much to do in recent efforts down the Sha Tin straight and looks better suited getting out to 6f now. Leung hops on board now and he's guided the gelding to victory previously. Still has plenty of upside and he can raise the bar now. RIDING HIGH (12) disappointed here most recently but has trialled well since that effort. He was in good form prior and the inside draw is a big tick for his chances. Should get every chance to get the job done. A TIME FOR US (4) wasn't beaten far last time out and has to be included on the back of that performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on June 27 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Ka Ying Resilience with 128lbs at $7.70. The run before that with blinkers first time, 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on June 10 over 5f, 3 len behind Grand Nova with 123lbs at $25. Right in the mix again. 1st Pick 6 Grouper Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Danny Shum J: Zac Purton T: Danny Shum	170	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on June 27 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Ka Ying Resilience with 128lbs at $7.70. The run before that with blinkers first time, 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on June 10 over 5f, 3 len behind Grand Nova with 123lbs at $25. Right in the mix again.
1	At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on June 7 over 5f, 4 len behind Love Together carrying 120lbs at $11. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on May 17 over 5f, 8 len behind Lahore carrying 125lbs at $6.30. Made headway last time. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 1 Run Run Sunrise Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: F C Lor J: Derek Leung T: F C Lor	106	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on June 7 over 5f, 4 len behind Love Together carrying 120lbs at $11. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on May 17 over 5f, 8 len behind Lahore carrying 125lbs at $6.30. Made headway last time. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
12	Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at this track on May 24 over 6f, 7 len behind Conrad Patch carrying 111lbs at $4. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 3 over 6f, 3 len behind Incredible Moment with 121lbs at $4.40. Draws well and is a strong winning chance. 3rd Pick 12 Riding High Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: D Whyte J: Lyle Hewitson T: D Whyte	99	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at this track on May 24 over 6f, 7 len behind Conrad Patch carrying 111lbs at $4. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 3 over 6f, 3 len behind Incredible Moment with 121lbs at $4.40. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.

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