Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

111.5K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

CIRCUIT MIGHTY (1) sat on the speed last start but couldn't fend off the winner when a beaten favourite here 43 days ago. He comes into this on the fresh side again and Purton remains in the saddle. Wide draw this time, but he's on the cusp and he can go one better this time around. APOLAR FIGHTER (5) drops in trip today after a strong run when flashing late here 8 days ago. That was over the mile, though he's drawn to sit closer this time and Orman is riding well. Been a while between drinks but he's knocking on the door and should get his chance. VERBIER (8) disappointed at his latest effort, but the stable has hit the refresh button on him as he's been back to the trials and returning over 7f. Wong's been on board for both trials and he remains in the saddle today. Should be close to the speed and should give a bold sight. SUPREME WINNER (11) is better than he's shown his past couple and now drops right back in trip. Can bounce back with the blinkers on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Lucky Man carrying 134lbs at $3.10. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 7f, 3 len behind Ka Ying Superb with 107lbs at $8.40. Right in the mix again. 1st Pick 1 Circuit Mighty Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Manfred Man J: Zac Purton T: Manfred Man	205	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Lucky Man carrying 134lbs at $3.10. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 7f, 3 len behind Ka Ying Superb with 107lbs at $8.40. Right in the mix again.
5	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track on July 5 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Celtic Times carrying 131lbs at $12. The start before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Smart Beauty with 131lbs at $20. Strong run latest and can find winning form this time. 2nd Pick 5 Apolar Fighter Jockey: James Orman Trainer: David Eustace J: James Orman T: David Eustace	98	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track on July 5 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Celtic Times carrying 131lbs at $12. The start before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Smart Beauty with 131lbs at $20. Strong run latest and can find winning form this time.
8	Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 21 over 1 m, 5 len behind Sterling Wongchoy with 130lbs at $3.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 23 over 1m, 4 len behind Leather Master carrying 130lbs at $3.30. Looks well placed here and should be tough to rein in. 3rd Pick 8 Verbier Jockey: E C W Wong Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: E C W Wong T: Caspar Fownes	77	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 21 over 1 m, 5 len behind Sterling Wongchoy with 130lbs at $3.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 23 over 1m, 4 len behind Leather Master carrying 130lbs at $3.30. Looks well placed here and should be tough to rein in.

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