Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 8

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD

687.1K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

ROMANTIC WARRIOR (1) hasn't raced since the Dubai Turf where he was knocked off narrowly as the $1.28 favourite under McDonald. He was given a good break following that effort and he looks to be back on song judging by his latest trials. Class horse of the race who can return with a bang. VOYAGE BUBBLE (2) was disappointing in the Sha Tin Trophy first-up at a mile and has been back to the trials since. He moved well there under Purton who hops in the saddle for today's assignment. Maps for a lovely run and can bounce back to his best form. STRAIGHT ARRON (4) missed by 2L over the mile of the Sha Tin Trophy last time out but will appreciate getting up in distance now. Blinkers goes on first time today and a strong performance is anticipated. BEAUTY JOY (3) can improve on what he did last time out and has the quality to knock a race like this off.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Meydan in the G1 Dubai Turf April 5 over 1m, a 0.0 lengths behind Soul Rush with 126lbs at $1.28. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. This track G2 Jockey Club Cup November 17 2024 over 1 ¼m defeating Ka Ying Generation carrying 128lbs at $1.10. Has trialled impressively in his return to work and is the one to beat. 1st Pick 1 Romantic Warrior Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Danny Shum J: James Mcdonald T: Danny Shum	142	-	-	-	72%	2/5
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Meydan in the G1 Dubai Turf April 5 over 1m, a 0.0 lengths behind Soul Rush with 126lbs at $1.28. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. This track G2 Jockey Club Cup November 17 2024 over 1 ¼m defeating Ka Ying Generation carrying 128lbs at $1.10. Has trialled impressively in his return to work and is the one to beat.
2	Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1m, 5.5 len behind My Wish carrying 134lbs at $6.70. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track G1 Champions & Chater Cup May 25 over 1 ½m defeating Rubylot carrying 126lbs at $1.80. Disappointed first-up can run a much-improved race this time. 2nd Pick 2 Voyage Bubble Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: P F Yiu J: Zac Purton T: P F Yiu	194	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1m, 5.5 len behind My Wish carrying 134lbs at $6.70. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track G1 Champions & Chater Cup May 25 over 1 ½m defeating Rubylot carrying 126lbs at $1.80. Disappointed first-up can run a much-improved race this time.
4	Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1m, 2 len behind My Wish carrying 117lbs at $80. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 17 2024 over 1m, 4 len behind Voyage Bubble carrying 123lbs at $45. Looks well placed out in trip 3rd Pick 4 Straight Arron Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: David A Hayes J: Vincent Ho T: David A Hayes	92	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1m, 2 len behind My Wish carrying 117lbs at $80. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 17 2024 over 1m, 4 len behind Voyage Bubble carrying 123lbs at $45. Looks well placed out in trip

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