Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

Plenty of chances in a deep form race. VIGOR EYE (6) stalked the pace then went home a little too well in a comparable race to this three weeks ago, his maiden win after six attempts. That was the first time Purton had the mount and he stays on. Will race handy and can keep the momentum going. YOUNG ARROW (1) enjoyed the step back to Class 4 company when beaten just 0.3 lengths by Vigor Eye here at this trip last time out. Enjoys a 2.5kgs weight swing this evening which might make the difference. WINNING NOW (12) set a strong tempo and was only caught on the line when fresh from a one-month let-up recently at this track and trip. Draws in a lot closer and looks a great chance to break through at start eight. SMART FIGHTER (5) has been freshened up since leading all the way to win a comparable race here five weeks ago. Loves the 6f at Happy Valley so must be considered. LEADING AGILITY (11) might be ready to peak after two runs back from a spell.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track April 22 over 6f defeating Captain Link carrying 126lbs at $2.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on March 29 over 6f, head behind Better And Better with 127lbs at $9.50. Going well now and is a key runner again. 1st Pick 6 Vigor Eye Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David A Hayes J: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes	140	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track April 22 over 6f defeating Captain Link carrying 126lbs at $2.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on March 29 over 6f, head behind Better And Better with 127lbs at $9.50. Going well now and is a key runner again.
1	Last start made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 6f, neck behind Vigor Eye carrying 134lbs at $8.30. Before that 7th of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 1 over 6f, 4 len behind Victory Sky carrying 115lbs at $37. Went close last time. Appreciated the drop in grade last start and should run well again. 2nd Pick 1 Young Arrow Jockey: Ethan Brown Trainer: D Whyte J: Ethan Brown T: D Whyte	118	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Last start made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 6f, neck behind Vigor Eye carrying 134lbs at $8.30. Before that 7th of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 1 over 6f, 4 len behind Victory Sky carrying 115lbs at $37. Went close last time. Appreciated the drop in grade last start and should run well again.
12	Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 6f, nose behind Find My Love carrying 117lbs at $4.60. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 29 over 7f, 3 len behind King Dance carrying 120lbs at $9.60. Back in form and is expected to feature. 3rd Pick 12 Winning Now Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: F C Lor J: Karis Teetan T: F C Lor	55	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 6f, nose behind Find My Love carrying 117lbs at $4.60. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 29 over 7f, 3 len behind King Dance carrying 120lbs at $9.60. Back in form and is expected to feature.

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