Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

PERFECT GENERAL (10) was too good here fresh, jumping the favourite and winning by 1L in a strong return effort. He looks ready to go to the next level this season and Guyon hops on board now as he drops 15lbs for the rise in grade. Still has some upside and can go back-to-back. CHARMING BABE (4) missed in a tight finish here 27 days ago when only 0.8L off the winner in a blanket finish. His win here two back was very good and he showed he's up to this grade with his effort last start. Drops in weight off that effort and can bounce back to winning ways. SPORTS LEGEND (11) disappointed last time out on the All Weather but was better here two back. Blinkers go back on today and he can sit much closer today from the draw. Can be in the finish. KING MILES (2) is racing in top order and got the job done last time out. Can continue his strong run of form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Second run back. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at this track December 3 over 6f defeating Turin Champions carrying 132lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on February 19 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Tactical Command with 134lbs at $2.60. Leading contender. 1st Pick 10 Perfect General Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Maxime Guyon T: Caspar Fownes	147	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at this track December 3 over 6f defeating Turin Champions carrying 132lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on February 19 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Tactical Command with 134lbs at $2.60. Leading contender.
4	At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 0.8 len behind King Miles with 127lbs at $11. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at this track November 5 over 6f defeating Bits Superstar carrying 134lbs at $3.20. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. 2nd Pick 4 Charming Babe Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: P F Yiu J: Luke Ferraris T: P F Yiu	115	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 6f, 0.8 len behind King Miles with 127lbs at $11. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at this track November 5 over 6f defeating Bits Superstar carrying 134lbs at $3.20. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
11	At the latest run 7th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 30 over 6f, 6 len behind Victory Sky with 122lbs at $9. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 2 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Brave Star with 118lbs at $5.30. Should be at peak fitness now and is ready for another bold showing. 3rd Pick 11 Sports Legend Jockey: Angus Chung Trainer: David Eustace J: Angus Chung T: David Eustace	85	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 30 over 6f, 6 len behind Victory Sky with 122lbs at $9. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 2 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Brave Star with 118lbs at $5.30. Should be at peak fitness now and is ready for another bold showing.

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