Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.6K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

DRACO (10) earns top billing after winning at this track and distance two starts ago, then closing off nicely as a well-supported favourite when fifth behind Vigor Elleegant. He has a useful record over this course and trip and looks well placed third-up to turn that recent defeat around. VIGOR ELLEEGANT (5) scored by two lengths here last start and beating Draco in the process. Drawn wider now and rises in weight, but he's trialled well since and the margin there wa substantial. No reason why he can't win again. SUPREME WINNER (13) took a sharp step forward when second at this venue, beaten just over a length. Needs a touch of luck but he's down in the weights and racing well. ONLY U (12) returned with a solid fourth on the All Weather, has Purton aboard and an inside draw. There's plenty to like about him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Won well at this track and distance two starts ago, beating Fortune Kingo by a length as favourite, then closed off nicely when fifth behind Vigor Elleegant, beaten three lengths as a well-supported favourite. That recent defeat is not terminal, with his track-distance record and third-up profile still reading strongly. Strong profile and the one to beat. 1st Pick 10 Draco Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: W K Mo J: Derek Leung T: W K Mo	127	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Won well at this track and distance two starts ago, beating Fortune Kingo by a length as favourite, then closed off nicely when fifth behind Vigor Elleegant, beaten three lengths as a well-supported favourite. That recent defeat is not terminal, with his track-distance record and third-up profile still reading strongly. Strong profile and the one to beat.
5	Broke through strongly at this track last start, beating Aquaman by two lengths after settling midfield, and that win also gave him the recent edge over Draco. He was only fair first-up at Happy Valley, but the move back to this venue clearly suited. Wide draw is a query, but the winning case is strong. 2nd Pick 5 Vigor Elleegant Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Manfred Man J: Jerry Chau T: Manfred Man	96	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Broke through strongly at this track last start, beating Aquaman by two lengths after settling midfield, and that win also gave him the recent edge over Draco. He was only fair first-up at Happy Valley, but the move back to this venue clearly suited. Wide draw is a query, but the winning case is strong.
13	Lifted second-up when second at this track, beaten just over a length after chasing the leaders into the straight. That was a clear step forward from his ninth first-up, where he made only minor ground and was unwanted in the market. Still chasing a track-distance win, but right in this. 3rd Pick 13 Supreme Winner Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: D Whyte J: Alex Badel T: D Whyte	88	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Lifted second-up when second at this track, beaten just over a length after chasing the leaders into the straight. That was a clear step forward from his ninth first-up, where he made only minor ground and was unwanted in the market. Still chasing a track-distance win, but right in this.

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