Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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R11

Verdict

SMART FAT CAT (8) has been impressive in defeat to begin his career, being the flashing light last start over this course and distance. While he tends to end up in sticky situations, he rates highly off his recent effort and he looks an improving commodity. Can get the job done this time. DO YOUR PART (3) jumped favourite in the same race as Smart Fat Cat last start and finished 3.5L off the winner, just ahead of Smart Fat Cat. He has the speed to push on from the wide alley and if he gets it all his own way up front, he'll prove tough to run down. WORLD HERO (9) won well two back and backed up that performance with a good effort here 29 days ago. Fresh works best for him and Badel can roll forward from the sticky gate. Has winning claims. ONLY U (14) disappointed last start without much luck, but he was in top order prior to that. Worth keeping onside.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 6f, 2 len behind Lucky My Way with 127lbs at $50. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track on June 22 over 7f, 4 len behind Fun Together carrying 126lbs at $11. Plenty of scope for improvement and is among the top chances. 1st Pick 8 Smart Fat Cat Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: W K Mo J: Derek Leung T: W K Mo	72	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 6f, 2 len behind Lucky My Way with 127lbs at $50. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track on June 22 over 7f, 4 len behind Fun Together carrying 126lbs at $11. Plenty of scope for improvement and is among the top chances.
3	Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track on June 22 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Fun Together with 130lbs at $2.10. Before that favourite, won by 2 len at this track May 25 over 7f defeating Ka Ying Glory carrying 123lbs at $4.30. Key runner in this line-up. 2nd Pick 3 Do Your Part Jockey: Luke Ferraris Trainer: K W Lui J: Luke Ferraris T: K W Lui	111	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track on June 22 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Fun Together with 130lbs at $2.10. Before that favourite, won by 2 len at this track May 25 over 7f defeating Ka Ying Glory carrying 123lbs at $4.30. Key runner in this line-up.
9	Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on June 14 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Harold Win carrying 125lbs at $11. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track May 18 over 7f defeating Sugar Ball with 119lbs at $7.20. Tough to beat on best form. 3rd Pick 9 World Hero Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: David A Hayes J: Alex Badel T: David A Hayes	113	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on June 14 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Harold Win carrying 125lbs at $11. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track May 18 over 7f defeating Sugar Ball with 119lbs at $7.20. Tough to beat on best form.

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