Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

MOTOR (3) looks a big winning chance after finishing his last campaign in superb fashion, winning 3 of his final 5 starts. He comes to hand quickly, and a recent trial placing suggests he is ready to fire fresh. TYCOON RESOURCES (4) is an obvious danger. He won his first 3 starts before things went wrong at Sha Tin, but he has plenty of scope, and a recent trial win indicates he has returned well. His behaviour pre-race is the only query for us. ACE CHAMPION (11) was building towards a breakthrough late last season and his final effort when finishing out of the money was better than it looked after being badly held up. His trials have been encouraging and he can give this a big shake. AURIO (1) resumes after 9 weeks and has previously performed well fresh, including a placing first-up over 6f. He has the ability to figure in the finish. HARMONY N BLESSED (2) arrives off a narrow win over 6f here 8 weeks ago. This 10YO gelding still has something to offer. Keep him safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Sha Tin July 1 over 6f defeating Super Strong Kid carrying 122lbs at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Sha Tin September 21 over 6f defeating Winning Champion carrying 127lbs at $3.50. Very keen on his prospects while fresh. 1st Pick 3 Motor Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: W K Mo J: Karis Teetan T: W K Mo	72	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Sha Tin July 1 over 6f defeating Super Strong Kid carrying 122lbs at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Sha Tin September 21 over 6f defeating Winning Champion carrying 127lbs at $3.50. Very keen on his prospects while fresh.
4	Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Sha Tin July 1 over 6f, 18 len behind Motor with 127lbs at $2.50. On debut favourite, won by 0.5 len this track April 8 over 5f defeating Beauty Show carrying 125lbs at $5.20. Makes plenty of appeal. 2nd Pick 4 Tycoon Resources Jockey: Angus Chung Trainer: A S Cruz J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	82	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Sha Tin July 1 over 6f, 18 len behind Motor with 127lbs at $2.50. On debut favourite, won by 0.5 len this track April 8 over 5f defeating Beauty Show carrying 125lbs at $5.20. Makes plenty of appeal.
11	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track June 24 over 6f, 3 len behind Jumbo Treasure with 122lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at this track February 4 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Candlelight Dinner carrying 119lbs at $46. Likely to run well. 3rd Pick 11 Ace Champion Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Vincent Ho T: Pierre Ng	45	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track June 24 over 6f, 3 len behind Jumbo Treasure with 122lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at this track February 4 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Candlelight Dinner carrying 119lbs at $46. Likely to run well.

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