Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

150.0K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

STERLING WONGCHOY (14) drops in weight today as he rises in grade, but that makes him an attractive commodity. Down 9kgs today, the inside draw means he can find the front. Has hit his straps in recent events and can return to winning ways. POSITIVE SMILE (4) got back to winning ways here last start over this trip, scoring by 1.3L. He may get a long way back in the run from an outside barrier, but that's his usual racing pattern. Is expected to be coming home with a wet sail. ALL'S WELL (3) draws better this time around after a disappointing performance most recently. Nothing really went right for him there and Guyon takes the ride now. Can land just off the speed from the good draw and make his presence felt. PROUD BOX (11) bounced back to some form last start when out tot this trip for the first time. Can build on that performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
14	Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on January 4 over 7f, 1.3 len behind The Concentration carrying 134lbs at $5.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Family Fortune carrying 134lbs at $4.80. Sure to be about the money again. 1st Pick 14 Sterling Wongchoy Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: D Whyte J: Karis Teetan T: D Whyte	102	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on January 4 over 7f, 1.3 len behind The Concentration carrying 134lbs at $5.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Family Fortune carrying 134lbs at $4.80. Sure to be about the money again.
4	Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track January 4 over 7f defeating Flow Water Flow carrying 123lbs at $5.60. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 7 over 7f, 1.5 len behind With A Smile with 123lbs at $18. Back in form and a bold showing is expected. 2nd Pick 4 Positive Smile Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: David A Hayes J: M Yeung T: David A Hayes	100	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track January 4 over 7f defeating Flow Water Flow carrying 123lbs at $5.60. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 7 over 7f, 1.5 len behind With A Smile with 123lbs at $18. Back in form and a bold showing is expected.
3	Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Happy Boss carrying 132lbs at $6.40. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on November 23 over 6f, neck behind Mabubu with 130lbs at $6.90. Capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 3 All's Well Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: C H Yip J: Maxime Guyon T: C H Yip	106	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on December 27 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Happy Boss carrying 132lbs at $6.40. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on November 23 over 6f, neck behind Mabubu with 130lbs at $6.90. Capable of sharp improvement.

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