Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 9

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

262.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

ENDUED (9) looks to be building toward another win, finishing 2.3L off the winner his past couple over this course and distance. He's likely to get back from the draw, though there appears to be good speed engaged and he's sure to be flying late in the race. FAMILY JEWEL (2) resumes today over a track and trip where he is unbeaten. He's spent a while off the scene, though he'll be fitter for three trials coming into this, with Bowman on board for his past couple. He too is likely to get back from the barrier, but he'll be hard to hold out if he's up to the mark fresh. THE RED HARE (6) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.3 lengths adrift in second over 1m at this track. Tough to stop again. SHAMUS STORM (14) produced another moderate effort last start when 2.25 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1m at this track at the second run back from a spell. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Stormy Grove carrying 123lbs at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Lucky Sam Gor with 119lbs at $5.30. Further improvement expected. 1st Pick 9 Endued Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: John Size J: Andrea Atzeni T: John Size	114	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Stormy Grove carrying 123lbs at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Lucky Sam Gor with 119lbs at $5.30. Further improvement expected.
2	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track June 28 over 1 ¼m, 1.5 len behind Gentlemen Legacy with 125lbs at $7.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track April 27 over 1m defeating Huge Wave carrying 125lbs at $3. Could prove too smart for these. 2nd Pick 2 Family Jewel Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Hugh Bowman T: Caspar Fownes	99	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track June 28 over 1 ¼m, 1.5 len behind Gentlemen Legacy with 125lbs at $7.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track April 27 over 1m defeating Huge Wave carrying 125lbs at $3. Could prove too smart for these.
6	Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on February 22 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Power Of Vitam carrying 126lbs at $9.50. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 3 len behind Lucky Sam Gor with 121lbs at $7.30. Well placed and looks tough to stop again. 3rd Pick 6 The Red Hare Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: F C Lor J: Zac Purton T: F C Lor	135	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on February 22 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Power Of Vitam carrying 126lbs at $9.50. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 3 len behind Lucky Sam Gor with 121lbs at $7.30. Well placed and looks tough to stop again.

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