Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.2K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

COPARTNER A I (5) sets the standard after two starts for two placings at this track, most recently beaten a neck by Kol when he stayed on strongly over 6f. He is still a maiden, but he's showing promising signs and with a touch of luck, he can get the job done. SPEEDY POWER (13) is the clear danger with Purton taking over after a first-up third, beaten just under a length by E Ho Ho when storming late. Drawn much better this time and he makes plenty of appeal down in the weights. GLORY PATCH (8) was sound on debut at big odds, making good late ground when fifth behind Let's Have Fun, and the 4lbs weight relief gives him scope to improve quickly. CAVAMAZING (3) must be respected after winning first-up from Ka Ying Radiance, with the winning rider staying aboard. Was big odds there, but it's a figure that commands respect in this field.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Has placed in both starts and was beaten only a neck by Kol at this track first-up, staying on well in a deep 14-horse field. His debut third behind Anode was also sound, beaten two lengths after working home evenly. Progressive 6f profile makes him the horse to beat. 1st Pick 5 Copartner A I Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: K W Lui J: Vincent Ho T: K W Lui	90	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Has placed in both starts and was beaten only a neck by Kol at this track first-up, staying on well in a deep 14-horse field. His debut third behind Anode was also sound, beaten two lengths after working home evenly. Progressive 6f profile makes him the horse to beat.
13	Resumed with a strong third at this track, beaten just under a length by E Ho Ho after settling rearward and being well found near the top of betting. His previous Happy Valley seventh was fair from long odds, and Zac Purton now takes the ride. The 6f record is the query, but he is a major chance. 2nd Pick 13 Speedy Power Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: James Cummings J: Zac Purton T: James Cummings	112	-	-	-	46%	6/5
Analysis Resumed with a strong third at this track, beaten just under a length by E Ho Ho after settling rearward and being well found near the top of betting. His previous Happy Valley seventh was fair from long odds, and Zac Purton now takes the ride. The 6f record is the query, but he is a major chance.
8	Made a sound debut at this track when fifth behind Let's Have Fun, beaten just under three lengths after settling back and making good late ground at big odds. He now gets 4lbs weight relief and should take natural improvement from that first race-day experience. Clear improver with a winning chance. 3rd Pick 8 Glory Patch Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: John Size J: Andrea Atzeni T: John Size	72	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Made a sound debut at this track when fifth behind Let's Have Fun, beaten just under three lengths after settling back and making good late ground at big odds. He now gets 4lbs weight relief and should take natural improvement from that first race-day experience. Clear improver with a winning chance.

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