Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

AURIO (7) is racing in good order, finishing 1.8L off the winner at Sha Tin most recently. Purton remains in the saddle today and he drops 2lbs today. Maps for a beautiful run in transit and this shapes favourably for him. Can get back to winning ways. FLYING WROTE (9) got the job done two back before a 0.3L last time out when a $3.50 chance. The wide draw this time around is a niggle, but he does possess some early speed. Can go one better. STORMING DRAGON (11) flew home from the back last start as the $2.90 favourite and that form has already been franked. Likely to get back from the draw again today but he rates highly on that recent effort and he can put his best foot forward. SOVEREIGN FUND (4) is better than he showed last time out and can return to form with Bowman hopping in the saddle.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Pakistan Legacy carrying 127lbs at $2.20. Before that 4th of 13 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Riding Together carrying 126lbs at $3.30. Well placed and gets his chance to break through. 1st Pick 7 Aurio Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Manfred Man J: Zac Purton T: Manfred Man	122	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Pakistan Legacy carrying 127lbs at $2.20. Before that 4th of 13 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Riding Together carrying 126lbs at $3.30. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.
9	Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 6f, neck behind Symbol Of Strength with 121lbs at $3.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track February 11 over 6f defeating Meowth with 131lbs at $2.30. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 9 Flying Wrote Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: A S Cruz J: Jerry Chau T: A S Cruz	108	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 6f, neck behind Symbol Of Strength with 121lbs at $3.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track February 11 over 6f defeating Meowth with 131lbs at $2.30. Expected to feature.
11	Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 121lbs at $2.90. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Outgate with 119lbs at $13. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected. 3rd Pick 11 Storming Dragon Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Karis Teetan T: Jamie Richards	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 121lbs at $2.90. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Outgate with 119lbs at $13. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected.

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