Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

LAHORE (2) settled midfield over this course and distance last start and was far too good, running away to win by 2.5L. Will need a touch of luck from the barrier draw, but Purton sticks with him and if he can run up to his latest effort, he can repeat the dose. DOUBLE ALPHA (4) was strong on debut, sitting just off the speed and only finishing 0.5L off the winner. He'll be better for that effort and drawing out wide again here is a big tick for his chances. Appears the main danger with natural improvement likely. HANDSOME HERO (9) has been impressive at the trials coming into this after starting his career with John Sargent in Australia. He trialled around some handy types before going to HK and his past couple outings have been strong. Drawn nicely for the straight course and can make his presence felt. BETTER AND BETTER (13) is building nicely and jumped the $2.50 favourite over further last time out. Back to 5f now and can feature in the finish again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track May 17 over 5f defeating Bustling City with 122lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at this track on October 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Ruby Sailing carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Sure to go well again. Back in great shape and a bold showing is expected. 1st Pick 2 Lahore Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Jamie Richards J: Zac Purton T: Jamie Richards	148	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track May 17 over 5f defeating Bustling City with 122lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at this track on October 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Ruby Sailing carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Sure to go well again. Back in great shape and a bold showing is expected.
4	At debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Ka Ying Lightning with 127lbs at $9.50. 2nd Pick 4 Double Alpha Jockey: Matthew Poon Trainer: Danny Shum J: Matthew Poon T: Danny Shum	108	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Ka Ying Lightning with 127lbs at $9.50.
9	Gelding by Graff on debut. Won a Conghua trial over 5f on June 8. Expected to measure up. 3rd Pick 9 Handsome Hero Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: B Crawford J: Karis Teetan T: B Crawford	42	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Gelding by Graff on debut. Won a Conghua trial over 5f on June 8. Expected to measure up.

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