Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.8K

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Verdict

YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (7) missed by 1.3L here two back in a strong showing before a 2.3L defeat most recently 27 days ago. Now he gets Purton in the saddle and he gets the blinkers on for the first time. Can sit handy from the inside barrier and return to winning ways. WINNING NOW (6) didn't have the best of luck on debut at Sha Tin before a strong effort here most recently, only beaten 3L. Chau remains in the saddle today and the inside draw should see him handy in the run. Nice trial recently and he can make his presence felt. FATAL BLOW (2) missed narrowly last start at this track and trip when getting across from the wide draw. He'll need to show that early speed again from out wide, but he stuck on well there and turned in a strong figure. Live chance based on that latest effort. CALIFORNIA BLITZ (3) got the job done last start to continue his strong run of form. Can be in this for a long way once again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Meowth with 125lbs at $5.80. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 5 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Run Run Smart carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. 1st Pick 7 Yee Cheong Spirit Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Danny Shum J: Zac Purton T: Danny Shum	149	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Meowth with 125lbs at $5.80. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 5 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Run Run Smart carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
6	Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 26 over 6f, 5 len behind Goldentronicmighty carrying 126lbs at $104. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 6f, 3 len behind Win Method carrying 126lbs at $4. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open his account. 2nd Pick 6 Winning Now Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: F C Lor J: Jerry Chau T: F C Lor	50	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 26 over 6f, 5 len behind Goldentronicmighty carrying 126lbs at $104. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 6f, 3 len behind Win Method carrying 126lbs at $4. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open his account.
2	Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, neck behind Everstar carrying 134lbs at $7.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 6f, 7 len behind Super Joy N Fun with 117lbs at $4.60. Will be hard to beat. 3rd Pick 2 Fatal Blow Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Luke Ferraris T: Mark Newnham	135	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, neck behind Everstar carrying 134lbs at $7.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 6f, 7 len behind Super Joy N Fun with 117lbs at $4.60. Will be hard to beat.

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