Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.4K

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Verdict

MIGHTY STEED (1) has his hoof firmly on the till after a couple of excellent recent efforts in similar races to this. Did some work to sit outside the leader then tried hard but was edged out at the latest appearance a fortnight ago. Great chance to go one better. MEGA MASTERMIND (3) led for the judge but found one better when attempting back-to-back wins over the Sha Tin mile last time out. Progressive three-year-old who will probably lead and is going to be very tough to reel in. DASHING MAURISON (10) stepped up to 1 ?m last start and opened his account with an emphatic win at this circuit. Back in trip and up in grade but he is starting to put things together and should run another big race. ACE POWER (7) has been finding the line well without threatening in recent runs, all at 6f. Ready to make his mark with what looks a suitable step up in trip. LAKESHORE HERO (12) did his best work at the end of 6f on the all-weather at Sha Tin last Wednesday. In contention.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1 m, nose behind Another Zonda with 134lbs at $9.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1 m, 0.8 len behind Golden Brilliant with 134lbs at $3.90. Recent efforts suggest another win is imminent. 1st Pick 1 Mighty Steed Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: K W Lui J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	175	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1 m, nose behind Another Zonda with 134lbs at $9.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1 m, 0.8 len behind Golden Brilliant with 134lbs at $3.90. Recent efforts suggest another win is imminent.
3	Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on April 19 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Absolute Honour with 130lbs at $5.70. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Sha Tin March 22 over 1m defeating Circuit Marshal carrying 125lbs at $7.30. Racing in great heart and looks sure to prove tough to beat. 2nd Pick 3 Mega Mastermind Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Brenton Avdulla T: Jamie Richards	115	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on April 19 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Absolute Honour with 130lbs at $5.70. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Sha Tin March 22 over 1m defeating Circuit Marshal carrying 125lbs at $7.30. Racing in great heart and looks sure to prove tough to beat.
10	Last start won by 2.5 len at this track April 29 over 1m defeating Splendid Force carrying 134lbs at $5.40. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 12 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Bling Bling Genius carrying 128lbs at $10. Back in form last time and another bold showing is likely. 3rd Pick 10 Dashing Maurison Jockey: Harry Bentley Trainer: David A Hayes J: Harry Bentley T: David A Hayes	99	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start won by 2.5 len at this track April 29 over 1m defeating Splendid Force carrying 134lbs at $5.40. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 12 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Bling Bling Genius carrying 128lbs at $10. Back in form last time and another bold showing is likely.

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