Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.8K

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Verdict

PODIUM (1) appreciated the step up in distance last start when the barnstorming winner of a similar race here three weeks ago. Goes up 4kgs which is considerable but in an even contest he looks tough to beat again from a favourable draw. DRAGON SUNRISE (11) is a 19-start maiden who has started favourite at his last two outings but failed to reward backers. Ran a terrific race two back in a comparable race to this. Can play a key role with a repeat of that performance. DOUBLE BINGO (7) raced handy and it took the judge to split him and Family Fortune here at this trip at his latest appearance. Very fit after two runs back from a spell and should be peaking now. ZETTA FORCE (6) returned from a four-month spell and finished third in the same race as Double Bingo here four weeks back. Will take a lot from that hit-out and should be competitive again. SMILING EMPEROR (10) returned to form last start and does save his best for the 1 m at Happy Valley.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.8 len at this track April 22 over 1 m defeating Soaring Bronco carrying 126lbs at $5. The race before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Decision Link carrying 126lbs at $24. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes. 1st Pick 1 Podium Jockey: Ethan Brown Trainer: David Eustace J: Ethan Brown T: David Eustace	119	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis At the latest run was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.8 len at this track April 22 over 1 m defeating Soaring Bronco carrying 126lbs at $5. The race before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Decision Link carrying 126lbs at $24. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
11	Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1 m, 4 len behind Family Fortune with 122lbs at $3.30. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1 m, neck behind Glorious Ryder carrying 120lbs at $3.50. Hard to beat on his best form. 2nd Pick 11 Dragon Sunrise Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: K W Lui J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	123	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1 m, 4 len behind Family Fortune with 122lbs at $3.30. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1 m, neck behind Glorious Ryder carrying 120lbs at $3.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
7	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 1 over 6f, 4 len behind Viva Chaleur carrying 117lbs at $8.90. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1 m, nose behind Family Fortune carrying 127lbs at $11. Fitter now and making headway. Will take plenty of beating. 3rd Pick 7 Double Bingo Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: P F Yiu J: Matthew Poon T: P F Yiu	95	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 1 over 6f, 4 len behind Viva Chaleur carrying 117lbs at $8.90. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1 m, nose behind Family Fortune carrying 127lbs at $11. Fitter now and making headway. Will take plenty of beating.

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