Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.0K

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R10

R11

Verdict

ETALON OR (5) bumped into one last start when jumping the $2.10 favourite and never really looking a threat to the winner. He was a clear second however and he's been kept up to the mark with a recent trial. Ticks a few boxes and if he can run up to his latest performance, he can go one better. HAPPY UNIVERSE (11) was solid here last start when sitting close to the speed throughout the race. He kept on strongly in the straight, only being caught late in the race to just miss out on the placings. He drops 3lbs today however and his recent figures hold him in good stead. STAR BROSE (10) improved last start when out to this track and trip, stealing third from Happy Universe at the post. Purton remains in the saddle from an inside barrier and it wouldn't surprise to see him settle a touch closer this time. Commands respect. CALIFORNIA MOXIE (7) doesn't boast the best record here, though his recent form at Happy Valley has been great. Can bring that across to Sha Tin.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1m, 2 len behind Ping Hai Comet carrying 129lbs at $2.10. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 1m, 4 len behind Fortune Boy with 133lbs at $3.40. Nice effort last time. Looks one of the major contenders. 1st Pick 5 Etalon Or Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: P F Yiu J: Alex Badel T: P F Yiu	110	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1m, 2 len behind Ping Hai Comet carrying 129lbs at $2.10. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 1m, 4 len behind Fortune Boy with 133lbs at $3.40. Nice effort last time. Looks one of the major contenders.
11	Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on July 1 over 1m, 3 len behind Pearl Of Pang's with 123lbs at $6.90. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1m, 4 len behind Ping Hai Comet with 123lbs at $17. Hard to beat on his best form. 2nd Pick 11 Happy Universe Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: K H Ting J: Derek Leung T: K H Ting	68	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on July 1 over 1m, 3 len behind Pearl Of Pang's with 123lbs at $6.90. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1m, 4 len behind Ping Hai Comet with 123lbs at $17. Hard to beat on his best form.
10	Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on July 1 over 1m, 3 len behind Pearl Of Pang's with 125lbs at $7.10. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 7f, 4 len behind Truly Fluke with 125lbs at $8. Has upside and expected to run very well. 3rd Pick 10 Star Brose Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David A Hayes J: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes	107	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on July 1 over 1m, 3 len behind Pearl Of Pang's with 125lbs at $7.10. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 7f, 4 len behind Truly Fluke with 125lbs at $8. Has upside and expected to run very well.

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