Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 9

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

397.9K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

INFINITE RESOLVE (10) gets top billing after two solid runs this campaign, finishing third beaten half a length and then fourth behind Sky Jewellery after having to wait for clear running at the top of the straight. He is race-fit and looks ready to convert that consistency. ROMANTIC THOR (5) resumes as the main danger, with his Happy Valley seventh before the break better than it reads after he had no clear running, while his prior C1 placing at this track reads wiell. Trialling nicely and can return with a bang. DEFINITIVE (7) brings the winning form, having beaten Talents Ambition by just over two lengths at Sha Tin Aw, and his record at this distance is a genuine asset. REGAL GEM (11) has been running well at odds, staying on for fifth behind Sky Jewellery after a previous third at this track, and profiles as a capable threat if he lifts slightly second-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Has produced two strong runs at this track this campaign, first closing hard for third behind Sing Dragon when beaten half a length, then finishing fourth to Sky Jewellery after having to wait for a run at the top of the straight. Brings the best winning case. 1st Pick 10 Infinite Resolve Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Andrea Atzeni T: Mark Newnham	92	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Has produced two strong runs at this track this campaign, first closing hard for third behind Sing Dragon when beaten half a length, then finishing fourth to Sky Jewellery after having to wait for a run at the top of the straight. Brings the best winning case.
5	Returns from a four-month break with strong back-form for this grade, having run third in Class 1 company at this track two starts ago, beaten just over a length by Beauty Joy. His final run before the spell at Happy Valley was below that level, but he had no clear running early in the straight. If ready fresh, he is a major winning chance. 2nd Pick 5 Romantic Thor Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: Danny Shum J: Matthew Poon T: Danny Shum	81	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Returns from a four-month break with strong back-form for this grade, having run third in Class 1 company at this track two starts ago, beaten just over a length by Beauty Joy. His final run before the spell at Happy Valley was below that level, but he had no clear running early in the straight. If ready fresh, he is a major winning chance.
7	Arrives third-up off a sharp win at Sha Tin Aw, beating Talents Ambition by just over two lengths after settling handy. That followed a seventh at Happy Valley in Class 3 company where he was bumped early and still made some progress. Strong chance to hold that form. 3rd Pick 7 Definitive Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: David Eustace J: Karis Teetan T: David Eustace	86	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Arrives third-up off a sharp win at Sha Tin Aw, beating Talents Ambition by just over two lengths after settling handy. That followed a seventh at Happy Valley in Class 3 company where he was bumped early and still made some progress. Strong chance to hold that form.

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