Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

JEDI SPURS (2) looks the one to beat after jumpiung favourite ahead of a smart one fresh, despite finishing 2L away. The 7lbs claim helps offset the 132lbs impost and he still has a stack of upside. The tongue tie goes on now and if he can improve with the fresh run under his belt, he'll be hard to beat. ALMIGHTY WARRIOR (1) has to bounce back from a plain first-up run, but his earlier Griffin win over Jedi Spurs at this track reads strongly - although that was on a soggy track. Zac Purton goes on though and he ticks plenty of boxes. HAPPY PEGASUS (6) makes his debut from barrier 4 with Jerry Chau claiming, and the Hanseatic gelding profiles as the newcomer most likely to make an immediate impact. SAINT JOSE PATCH (8), a NZ$200,000 Ready to Run buy by Home Affairs, has a wider draw but gets a 3lbs claim and enough pedigree appeal to be respected on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Has placed at all three starts and resumed with a solid second over 5f at this track, beaten two lengths after leading as the well-supported favourite. He was also second to Almighty Warrior in a GRIFFIN here earlier this campaign, and the 7lbs claim is useful under 132lbs. Reliable track form makes him the one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Jedi Spurs Jockey: Nichola Yuen Trainer: David A Hayes J: Nichola Yuen T: David A Hayes	174	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Has placed at all three starts and resumed with a solid second over 5f at this track, beaten two lengths after leading as the well-supported favourite. He was also second to Almighty Warrior in a GRIFFIN here earlier this campaign, and the 7lbs claim is useful under 132lbs. Reliable track form makes him the one to beat.
1	Had no clear excuse when second last at this track first-up, fading late after settling prominently and finishing beaten just over eight lengths. The start prior was far stronger, winning a GRIFFIN here by just under four lengths from Jedi Spurs, and his record around 6f is sound. Strong rebound chance. 2nd Pick 1 Almighty Warrior Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: K W Lui J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	127	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Had no clear excuse when second last at this track first-up, fading late after settling prominently and finishing beaten just over eight lengths. The start prior was far stronger, winning a GRIFFIN here by just under four lengths from Jedi Spurs, and his record around 6f is sound. Strong rebound chance.
6	Debutant by Hanseatic from Split Lip who cost $80,000 and draws well enough in barrier 4. Jerry Chau rides with a 2lbs claim, while Danny Shum supplies the stable polish for a horse assessed among the key chances despite starting his career here. Profiles as a live first-starter. 3rd Pick 6 Happy Pegasus Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Danny Shum J: Jerry Chau T: Danny Shum	52	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Debutant by Hanseatic from Split Lip who cost $80,000 and draws well enough in barrier 4. Jerry Chau rides with a 2lbs claim, while Danny Shum supplies the stable polish for a horse assessed among the key chances despite starting his career here. Profiles as a live first-starter.

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