Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

ALL WEATHER

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Verdict

SUPER STRONG KID (5) dropped back to this trip last start and failed, though he did pull up with an issue there. He's since trialled well and he rates highly on the form he was in prior. Still looks a nice gelding on the way up and he can return with a bang. INVINCIBLE STEED (7) is on debut in Hong Kong after being trained by the Corstens & Larkin partnership in Australia. His last trial was very impressive over this course and distance and he showed some quality whilst racing in Australia. Can make an impression in his new surroundings. STRAIGHT TO GLORY (4) flew over the top to win as a $21 chance last start over this course and distance. The inside draw again this time should see him out of trouble and he's expected to be doing his best work late once again. LUCKY CANDY (12) just missed last start behind Straight To Glory and the outside draw is a big tick for the straight course. Will take catching.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track December 27 over 5f, 4 len behind Magnifique with 130lbs at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.8 len this track September 7 over 5f defeating Rising Phoenix with 134lbs at $1.40. Likely to run well. 1st Pick 5 Super Strong Kid Jockey: Jerry Chau Trainer: Manfred Man J: Jerry Chau T: Manfred Man	74	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track December 27 over 5f, 4 len behind Magnifique with 130lbs at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.8 len this track September 7 over 5f defeating Rising Phoenix with 134lbs at $1.40. Likely to run well.
7	Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation favourite, came from midfield and won by 4.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 15 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Land Bank with 126lbs at $1.55. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on February 21 2025 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Eternal Darkness with 127lbs at $6. Very hard to beat. 2nd Pick 7 Invincible Steed Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Y S Tsui J: Vincent Ho T: Y S Tsui	68	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation favourite, came from midfield and won by 4.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 15 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Land Bank with 126lbs at $1.55. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on February 21 2025 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Eternal Darkness with 127lbs at $6. Very hard to beat.
4	Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track May 9 over 5f defeating Lucky Candy with 122lbs at $21. Before that 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Do You Just with 121lbs at $5.50. Likely to feature. 3rd Pick 4 Straight To Glory Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: C W Chang J: Derek Leung T: C W Chang	85	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track May 9 over 5f defeating Lucky Candy with 122lbs at $21. Before that 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Do You Just with 121lbs at $5.50. Likely to feature.

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