Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.8K

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Verdict

AMAZING AWARD (3) hasn't been far away in recent efforts, finishing 1.3L off the winner last time out. The wide draw is a query, but his last two efforts have been great and Teetan knows him well. If he can slot into the running line, he'll be hard to hold out. PRESTIGE RICKY (5) just missed two back before getting well back here last start to be 2.8L off the winner after being held up on straightening. It's been a while between drinks, though his past couple of efforts suggest he's not far off a drought breaking win. Can end his losing streak in this suitable race. SETANTA (11) was a touch disappointing last start at this track and trip and has been freshened since. He tends to perform best off a freshen and the booking of Atzeni is a positive sign that he's somewhere near his best. Can make his presence felt. ABSOLUTE AWAKENED (7) gets Purton on board now and looks an improver.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Allcash with 130lbs at $20. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Fantastic Fun with 130lbs at $22. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. 1st Pick 3 Amazing Award Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: David Eustace J: Karis Teetan T: David Eustace	97	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Allcash with 130lbs at $20. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Fantastic Fun with 130lbs at $22. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
5	Last start 5th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1 m, 2.75 len behind Fivefortwo carrying 130lbs at $5.60. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Allcash with 130lbs at $44. Terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 5 Prestige Ricky Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: P F Yiu J: Brenton Avdulla T: P F Yiu	79	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1 m, 2.75 len behind Fivefortwo carrying 130lbs at $5.60. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Allcash with 130lbs at $44. Terrific chance to return to form.
11	Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1 m, 2.5 len behind Turin Warrior with 122lbs at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1 m, 2 len behind Fantastic Fun carrying 123lbs at $13. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 3rd Pick 11 Setanta Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Andrea Atzeni T: Mark Newnham	118	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1 m, 2.5 len behind Turin Warrior with 122lbs at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1 m, 2 len behind Fantastic Fun carrying 123lbs at $13. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

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