Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.6K

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Verdict

VIGOR ELLEEGANT (7) looks ideally placed to put in a big run here, mapping perfectly from barrier 3 and is returning off an encouraging trial. He has already won once from two attempts in Class 5 and gets Jerry Chau back aboard, making him the one to beat. ORIENTAL SURPRISE (11) remains a maiden but has been consistent around the placings and won a recent trial. Barrier 2 gives him every chance to finally break through fresh up. WINNING DIAMOND (10) could improve sharply under new trainer David Eustace after a better trial. He has also dropped in the ratings and has the ability to feature despite the wide gate. LEAN MASTER (2) resumes after a short break and has since won a trial on the Sha Tin AW. He should be competitive with any improvement. LAKESHORE HERO (1) has a strong fresh record, winning first-up last season, while Purton stays aboard after riding him into second at his final run. He deserves plenty of respect on an each-way basis.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Sha Tin July 4 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Noble Fans carrying 133lbs at $20. Previously first up, fifth of 11 at this track September 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Bienvenue carrying 121lbs at $25. Excellent chance. 1st Pick 7 Vigor Elleegant Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Manfred Man J: Jerry Chau T: Manfred Man	62	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Sha Tin July 4 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Noble Fans carrying 133lbs at $20. Previously first up, fifth of 11 at this track September 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Bienvenue carrying 121lbs at $25. Excellent chance.
11	Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1m, a nose behind Frantanck with 120lbs at $6.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 40 September 7 over 6f, 1.0 len behind You'remyeverything carrying 133lbs at $10. Winning hope. 2nd Pick 11 Oriental Surprise Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: David A Hayes J: Harry Bentley T: David A Hayes	110	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1m, a nose behind Frantanck with 120lbs at $6.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 40 September 7 over 6f, 1.0 len behind You'remyeverything carrying 133lbs at $10. Winning hope.
10	Resumes. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 6f, 4 len behind Circuit Victory carrying 127lbs at $11. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Sha Tin November 9 over 5f, 7 len behind Sight Hermoso carrying 123lbs at $14. Sure to be ready to run well. 3rd Pick 10 Winning Diamond Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: David Eustace J: Andrea Atzeni T: David Eustace	48	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 6f, 4 len behind Circuit Victory carrying 127lbs at $11. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Sha Tin November 9 over 5f, 7 len behind Sight Hermoso carrying 123lbs at $14. Sure to be ready to run well.

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