Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 9

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD

1662.0K

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R10

R11

Verdict

The 4YO Classic Cup now and NUMBERS (2) makes plenty of appeal coming here off a strong G3 victory at this track and trip. He jumped an odds-on chance there and despite doing things wrong, he still won easily by 2L. Has the speed to roll across from out wide and he'll be very tough to run down. LITTLE PARADISE (1) exploded from the back of the pack to win the Classic Mile by 2L in fine style for Ho. Drawn a little better this time around and he should be able to take closer order. Seeing is believing and he can bring up his fourth win in-a-row. SAGACIOUS LIFE (3) was trending the right way but may have been looking for further in the 4YO Classic Mile. He was beaten 2.8L there, but looked a horse wanting more ground which he gets today. Can see him settling close to the speed and being right in the finish. BEAUTY BOLT (6) steps out to this trip for the first time today and can feature after a gutsy performance in the Classic Mile.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by 2 len at this track G3 Centenary Vase February 8 over 1m defeating Speed Dragon carrying 117lbs at $1.70. Before that favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track December 27 over 1 ¼m defeating Winning Wing with 119lbs at $6. Impressive G3 winner at this track and trip last start and he can extend his winning run. 1st Pick 2 Numbers Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: F C Lor J: Derek Leung T: F C Lor	188	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by 2 len at this track G3 Centenary Vase February 8 over 1m defeating Speed Dragon carrying 117lbs at $1.70. Before that favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track December 27 over 1 ¼m defeating Winning Wing with 119lbs at $6. Impressive G3 winner at this track and trip last start and he can extend his winning run.
1	Racing well recently. Most recently won by 2 len at this track Hong Kong Classic Mile February 1 over 1m defeating Infinite Resolve with 126lbs at $5.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track January 11 over 7f defeating Infinite Resolve with 122lbs at $2. Hard to ignore what he did in the Classic Cup and he can repeat the dose. 2nd Pick 1 Little Paradise Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: K H Ting J: Vincent Ho T: K H Ting	159	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently won by 2 len at this track Hong Kong Classic Mile February 1 over 1m defeating Infinite Resolve with 126lbs at $5.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track January 11 over 7f defeating Infinite Resolve with 122lbs at $2. Hard to ignore what he did in the Classic Cup and he can repeat the dose.
3	Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Mile on February 1 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Little Paradise with 126lbs at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.8 len at this track January 4 over 1m defeating Soleil Fighter carrying 130lbs at $3.50. Not far away last time. Stuck on well over the mile last time and looks better suited getting out in trip from a good draw now. 3rd Pick 3 Sagacious Life Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: Pierre Ng J: Zac Purton T: Pierre Ng	98	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Mile on February 1 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Little Paradise with 126lbs at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.8 len at this track January 4 over 1m defeating Soleil Fighter carrying 130lbs at $3.50. Not far away last time. Stuck on well over the mile last time and looks better suited getting out in trip from a good draw now.

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