Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.7K

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Verdict

STERLING WONGCHOY (4) hasn't been to this track and trip for a while but his last run was superb back in December. Her latest effort over 6f off a freshen was superb and sets her up nicely for this. Maps perfectly and can return to winning ways today. TELECOM POWER (3) is knocking on the door of another win, missing by 1.5L at this track and trip last time out. Chung was on board for his latest trial and he remains in the saddle today. Ticks enough boxes despite the wide draw and can go one better this time around. DRAGON SUNRISE (10) gets the blinkers on first time today and comes back from the 1 ?m journey. Purton hops on board for the first time today in a good push for his chances and if he can navigate the outside alley, she'll be right in the finish. WAH MAY WAI WAI (8) hasn't won for a while but his latest effort was strong and his recent trials have been super. Can feature.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 6f, 2 len behind Verbier with 133lbs at $8.70. Before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 7f, 3 len behind Positive Smile carrying 115lbs at $5.60. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well. 1st Pick 4 Sterling Wongchoy Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle Trainer: D Whyte J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle T: D Whyte	130	-	-	-	25%
Analysis At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 6f, 2 len behind Verbier with 133lbs at $8.70. Before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 7f, 3 len behind Positive Smile carrying 115lbs at $5.60. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well.
3	Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1 m, 1.5 len behind Run Run Timing with 134lbs at $5.90. The race before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1 m, 0.5 len behind Thunder Blink carrying 133lbs at $18. Nice effort last time. Major player. 2nd Pick 3 Telecom Power Jockey: Angus Chung Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Angus Chung T: Y S Tsui	102	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1 m, 1.5 len behind Run Run Timing with 134lbs at $5.90. The race before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1 m, 0.5 len behind Thunder Blink carrying 133lbs at $18. Nice effort last time. Major player.
10	Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Super Sicario carrying 120lbs at $10. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1 m, 1.5 len behind Run Run Timing with 122lbs at $10. Rates highly. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run. 3rd Pick 10 Dragon Sunrise Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: K W Lui J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	121	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Super Sicario carrying 120lbs at $10. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1 m, 1.5 len behind Run Run Timing with 122lbs at $10. Rates highly. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.

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