Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

150.3K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

MADE FOR LIFE (11) looks a nice prospect on debut for the Newnham stable, winning his trial two back before a strong performance last time out. The draw should give Avdulla options and if he can run up to what he's shown at the trials, a successful debut is on the cards. ALL'S WELL (4) turned in a strong effort fresh and didn't have much luck at all last time out when racing at Happy Valley most recently. Back to Sha Tin now should suit him much better and the booking of Bowman is a good push for his chances. Maps well and can get the job done this time. MABUBU (10) is another debutant, this time from the Chris So barn and he draws the inside for Vincent Ho. He's shown some ability at the trials, with Ho being on board a number of times. Can make an impression on debut. JUBILANT STAR (6) is better than he showed last time out and can bounce back to form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Four-year-old gelding making debut by Pierata out of Nova Rocha. Purchased for AUD $ 21,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). Makes debut on home track, 1st Pick 11 Made For Life Jockey: Brenton Avdulla Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Brenton Avdulla T: Mark Newnham	62	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Four-year-old gelding making debut by Pierata out of Nova Rocha. Purchased for AUD $ 21,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). Makes debut on home track,
4	Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track on October 12 over 6f, 2 len behind Jubilant Winner with 134lbs at $10. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Happy Valley on November 2 over 6f, 6 len behind Dan Attack with 131lbs at $3.90. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders. 2nd Pick 4 All's Well Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: C H Yip J: Hugh Bowman T: C H Yip	139	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track on October 12 over 6f, 2 len behind Jubilant Winner with 134lbs at $10. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Happy Valley on November 2 over 6f, 6 len behind Dan Attack with 131lbs at $3.90. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders.
10	Four-year-old gelding making debut by Zousain out of Furiosa. Well held in recent trials but can measure up. 3rd Pick 10 Mabubu Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: W Y So J: Vincent Ho T: W Y So	46	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Four-year-old gelding making debut by Zousain out of Furiosa. Well held in recent trials but can measure up.

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