Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

149.1K

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Verdict

WOLF COMING (3) is the one to beat on the strength of his narrow second to Kol two runs ago, when he did not get clear until late and still charged through the line. His eighth behind Gutsy Bravo last start reads better than the position, with only two and a half lengths covering him. Can bounce back to his best. GIANT LEAP (4) is the immediate threat after missing by a head at this track last time at generous odds, and his earlier fourth to Live Wire gives him a solid platform. Can make his presence felt. LOVING VIBES (12) has to rebound from a beaten-favourite ninth at Happy Valley, but his 6f place record and light weight keep him right in the race. MEGA CAPTAIN (2) was beaten two lengths as favourite first-up, yet his prior win over Pejibaye at this track and distance gives him a genuine winning profile.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Was closer than eighth looks last start at Sha Tin, beaten two and a half lengths by Gutsy Bravo after being unable to obtain a clear run in the straight. Two back he was beaten a neck by Kol after having to wait until the 1 ¼f before building through the line. Third-up and proven at 6f, he is the one to beat. 1st Pick 3 Wolf Coming Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Danny Shum J: Jerry Chau T: Danny Shum	112	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Was closer than eighth looks last start at Sha Tin, beaten two and a half lengths by Gutsy Bravo after being unable to obtain a clear run in the straight. Two back he was beaten a neck by Kol after having to wait until the 1 ¼f before building through the line. Third-up and proven at 6f, he is the one to beat.
4	Went very close at this track last start, running second to Armour War Eagle and beaten a head after working home evenly at generous odds. He had also been sound when fourth to Live Wire at Happy Valley, beaten just under three lengths after tracking the leader and sticking to task. Clear winning threat. 2nd Pick 4 Giant Leap Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: P F Yiu J: Nichola Yuen T: P F Yiu	123	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Went very close at this track last start, running second to Armour War Eagle and beaten a head after working home evenly at generous odds. He had also been sound when fourth to Live Wire at Happy Valley, beaten just under three lengths after tracking the leader and sticking to task. Clear winning threat.
12	Was disappointing as a well-supported favourite when ninth at Happy Valley last start, beaten just under five lengths by New Power after presenting to challenge near the turn. His earlier fourth to Bright Day was more solid, beaten just under two lengths, and he has repeatedly placed at 6f. 3rd Pick 12 Loving Vibes Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Lyle Hewitson T: Mark Newnham	103	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Was disappointing as a well-supported favourite when ninth at Happy Valley last start, beaten just under five lengths by New Power after presenting to challenge near the turn. His earlier fourth to Bright Day was more solid, beaten just under two lengths, and he has repeatedly placed at 6f.

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