Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Synthetic

GOOD

149.4K

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Verdict

SHOTGUN (8) won comfortably two back before sitting on the speed again last time out when beaten 1.8L on the turf course over 7f. Different scenario here, though he rates highly on the back of that effort and he can find the front from an inside draw. Leading contender. SUPREME AGILITY (1) flew home over this course and distance last time out after sitting wide and with cover throughout. Likely to get back in the run again this time but should be fitter for the fresh effort. Goes well over this track and trip and can make an impression. CALIFORNIA STAR (4) disappointed last start when jumping favourite over 1 ?m after a few strong performances over this distance prior. Back to his preferred trip now and Purton remains in the saddle. Needs some luck from the draw but he can be flying late in the race. SHANGHAI STYLE (5) has to be included on the back of his latest effort.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 12 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Alabama Song with 125lbs at $2.20. The race before that favourite, won by 1.75 len at Sha Tin March 29 over 7f defeating Invictus Dragon with 119lbs at $2.70. Assisted by the rails draw so he is right in this. 1st Pick 8 Shotgun Jockey: James Orman Trainer: David Hall J: James Orman T: David Hall	92	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 12 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Alabama Song with 125lbs at $2.20. The race before that favourite, won by 1.75 len at Sha Tin March 29 over 7f defeating Invictus Dragon with 119lbs at $2.70. Assisted by the rails draw so he is right in this.
1	Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 14 at this track on April 1 over 1 m, 0.8 len behind Leslie with 133lbs at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Lucky Sam Gor carrying 131lbs at $13. Fitter and is a leading contender. 2nd Pick 1 Supreme Agility Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Jerry Chau T: Pierre Ng	117	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 14 at this track on April 1 over 1 m, 0.8 len behind Leslie with 133lbs at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Lucky Sam Gor carrying 131lbs at $13. Fitter and is a leading contender.
4	At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on April 1 over 1m, 6 len behind Happy Universe with 132lbs at $4.10. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1 m, 0.8 len behind Nezha carrying 130lbs at $6.10. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances. 3rd Pick 4 California Star Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: A S Cruz J: Zac Purton T: A S Cruz	126	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on April 1 over 1m, 6 len behind Happy Universe with 132lbs at $4.10. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1 m, 0.8 len behind Nezha carrying 130lbs at $6.10. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances.

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