Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

261.5K

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Verdict

VIOLET STAR (5) looks ready to take another step forward after breaking through late last campaign. He then drew awkwardly and still battled on strongly into fifth over this course and distance at his most recent run. He is perfectly drawn in the ace, and will be ready to rumble fresh. DO YOUR PART (4) resumes after finishing a close fourth over 7f at Sha Tin and looks capable of making an immediate impact. FORTUNATE SON (10) was below his best when finishing out of the money over 1 ?m here last time, but his stronger form makes him one to watch closely at some top 4 value. SAMARKAND (8) has been given a couple of trials to prepare for his return and having Zac Purton take the ride catches the eye. Keep him safe. GENERAL REDWOOD (12) gets in nicely at the weights and remains relatively unexposed, with 2 wins from 7 starts. He has scope to improve further and can make his presence felt. Include in all combos in an even contest.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	1 Definitive Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: David Eustace J: Luke Ferraris T: David Eustace	77	-	-	-	5%
2	2 Solid Win Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: P F Yiu J: Jerry Chau T: P F Yiu	75	-	-	-	15%
3	3 China Win Jockey: M Yeung Trainer: David A Hayes J: M Yeung T: David A Hayes	78	-	-	-	13%
4	2nd Pick 4 Do Your Part Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: K W Lui J: Brenton Avdulla T: K W Lui	71	-	-	-	25%
5	1st Pick 5 Violet Star Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: D Whyte J: Karis Teetan T: D Whyte	69	-	-	-	23%
6	6 Another Zonda Jockey: Britney Wong Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Britney Wong T: Y S Tsui	69	-	-	-	6%
7	7 Keefy Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: F C Lor J: Matthew Poon T: F C Lor	88	-	-	-	4%
8	8 Samarkand Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Zac Purton T: Jamie Richards	95	-	-	-	10%
9	9 Windlord Jockey: Matthew Chadwick Trainer: A S Cruz J: Matthew Chadwick T: A S Cruz	86	-	-	-	9%
10	3rd Pick 10 Fortunate Son Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: W K Mo J: Vincent Ho T: W K Mo	70	-	-	-	12%
11	11 Dreaming Together Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: B Crawford J: Lyle Hewitson T: B Crawford	51	-	-	-	3%
12	12 General Redwood Jockey: Angus Chung Trainer: Danny Shum J: Angus Chung T: Danny Shum	82	-	-	-	8%

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