Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

150.3K

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Verdict

ACE POWER (7) wound up strongly last time out to finish just over a length from the winner in third over 6f at this track. He has had a quiet trial since then and will have the services of Zac Purton from a superior gate this time. On top for us. SUPERB BOY (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6f at this track, finishing not far away in sixth. He has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MEGA BONUS (6) finished less than a length from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the corner over 6f at this track. Each way claims this time. FATAL BLOW (1) missed the placings two runs back then battled on well enough last start when finishing sixth over 6f at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest so include him in all combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 6f, 1.3 len behind California Blitz with 127lbs at $20. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 6f, 6 len behind Silver Spurs carrying 131lbs at $12. Can improve again. Major player. 1st Pick 7 Ace Power Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: D Whyte J: Zac Purton T: D Whyte	97	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 6f, 1.3 len behind California Blitz with 127lbs at $20. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 6f, 6 len behind Silver Spurs carrying 131lbs at $12. Can improve again. Major player.
4	Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 2 len behind Flash Star carrying 133lbs at $12. The run before that 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 30 over 5f, 3 len behind Packing Glory with 134lbs at $32. Rates highly and is right in the mix again. 2nd Pick 4 Superb Boy Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Maxime Guyon T: Y S Tsui	132	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 2 len behind Flash Star carrying 133lbs at $12. The run before that 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 30 over 5f, 3 len behind Packing Glory with 134lbs at $32. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.
6	Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Flash Star carrying 129lbs at $18. The start before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Meowth with 125lbs at $17. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 6 Mega Bonus Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: P F Yiu J: Derek Leung T: P F Yiu	109	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Flash Star carrying 129lbs at $18. The start before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Meowth with 125lbs at $17. Expected to feature.

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