Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

ALL WEATHER

149.3K

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Verdict

MASTER PAYMENT (2) has gone under narrowly in both runs to begin his career, missing by 0.8L over 5f on a wet deck last time. Out to 6f now looks a good move and Purton remaining in the saddle is a big tick. Can sit handy from the inside and go one better this time around. BETTER AND BETTER (4) missed by 0.3L at this track and trip 21 days ago to continue his strong run of recent form. He has options from the barrier and his recent figures look strong against his rivals in this field. Wouldn't surprise to see him return to winning ways. SKY DEEP (1) is first-up from a 441-day break, but he's trialled on three occasions coming into this, including around some handy types. Moreira's booking is a good push for his chances and it wouldn't surprise to see him back with a bang. VIGOR FLY (3) is on debut today and looks to have found a suitable race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Parents' Love with 127lbs at $16. Second-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Oneshot with 127lbs at $4.40. Sure to be in the finish. 1st Pick 2 Master Payment Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: C H Yip J: Zac Purton T: C H Yip	163	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Parents' Love with 127lbs at $16. Second-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on May 9 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Oneshot with 127lbs at $4.40. Sure to be in the finish.
4	Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 17 over 6f, neck behind Little Monster carrying 123lbs at $5.90. The race before that 2nd of 14 at this track on April 26 over 6f, 4 len behind Mr Incredible with 121lbs at $6.20. Leading prospect. 2nd Pick 4 Better And Better Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: F C Lor J: Alex Badel T: F C Lor	145	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 17 over 6f, neck behind Little Monster carrying 123lbs at $5.90. The race before that 2nd of 14 at this track on April 26 over 6f, 4 len behind Mr Incredible with 121lbs at $6.20. Leading prospect.
1	Resuming after a 15 months break. Not seen since winning by neck this track March 23 2025 over 7f defeating Harold Win with 128lbs at $7.30. On debut second last of 14 at this track November 9 2024 over 7f, 20 len behind Strathpeffer carrying 128lbs at $135. Should be right in the finish. 3rd Pick 1 Sky Deep Jockey: Joao Moreira Trainer: Caspar Fownes J: Joao Moreira T: Caspar Fownes	108	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resuming after a 15 months break. Not seen since winning by neck this track March 23 2025 over 7f defeating Harold Win with 128lbs at $7.30. On debut second last of 14 at this track November 9 2024 over 7f, 20 len behind Strathpeffer carrying 128lbs at $135. Should be right in the finish.

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