Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

LEADING DRAGON (4) gets the nod after a couple of leads point his way. He should be able to find the front without too much pressure and that is an advantage for his Happy Valley debut. Pierre Ng's stable has started the season well, which adds further confidence to his winning claims. ROBOT LUCKY STAR (1) looks the main danger after 2 solid efforts for the new yard late last season. He was beaten 3 lengths over 5f here last time but drops down in class, and rates highly. KING OBERON (8) is rarely far away and looks ready for his return. He should secure a favourable position and with a recent trial under his belt, he will be ready to rumble fresh up. FORERUNNER (2) was narrowly beaten over 6f here last time before his spell, and he can figure in the top 4 fresh up. COPARTNER FLEET (3) has improved with each recent outing, finishing fifth last time out beaten by 2 lengths. He looks better suited here and can be the value runner, capable of causing an upset.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Sha Tin July 4 over 6f, 3 len behind Lucrative Eight with 131lbs at $8.20. On debut fifth of 14 at Sha Tin January 25 over 5f, 4 len behind Gold Patch with 127lbs at $65. Can feature in the finish. 1st Pick 4 Leading Dragon Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Nichola Yuen T: Pierre Ng	108	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Sha Tin July 4 over 6f, 3 len behind Lucrative Eight with 131lbs at $8.20. On debut fifth of 14 at Sha Tin January 25 over 5f, 4 len behind Gold Patch with 127lbs at $65. Can feature in the finish.
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track July 8 over 5f, 3 len behind Dancing Classics carrying 117lbs at $3.20. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Sha Tin April 19 over 6f, 5 len behind Gold Patch carrying 119lbs at $5.60. Should give a great sight. 2nd Pick 1 Robot Lucky Star Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Zac Purton T: Mark Newnham	140	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track July 8 over 5f, 3 len behind Dancing Classics carrying 117lbs at $3.20. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Sha Tin April 19 over 6f, 5 len behind Gold Patch carrying 119lbs at $5.60. Should give a great sight.
8	First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track July 8 over 6f, 2.25 len behind The Perfect Match carrying 127lbs at $8.90. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track March 18 over 6f, 5 len behind Sky Cap with 133lbs at $28. Include in all combos. 3rd Pick 8 King Oberon Jockey: Lyle Hewitson Trainer: D Whyte J: Lyle Hewitson T: D Whyte	91	-	-	-	5%
Analysis First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track July 8 over 6f, 2.25 len behind The Perfect Match carrying 127lbs at $8.90. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track March 18 over 6f, 5 len behind Sky Cap with 133lbs at $28. Include in all combos.

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