Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

GOOD LUCK HAPPY (1) just missed fresh before a disappointing performance over this track and trip last time out. Zac Purton hops in the saddle for the first time today in a good push for his chances. Has options from the draw and if he can return to the form we saw on debut, he'll be hard to hold out. GREAT SPIRIT (2) came back to this track and trip last start and improved, just missing by 0.3L. He can sit a touch closer from the draw today for Atzeni who remains in the saddle. Can go a couple better without surprising this time around. REWARDING BUDDY (4) was only 1.5L off the winner last start at this track and trip as he looks for his maiden win. Can land midfield from the barrier for Leung and a forward showing is expected. GAMEPLAYER ELITE (9) bounced back to form last start and can be in the finish again if he can hold his form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Raced twice to date. At debut, ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, head behind California Blitz with 125lbs at $16. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Lucky Planet with 128lbs at $4.10. Can do much better this time. 1st Pick 1 Good Luck Happy Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: A S Cruz J: Zac Purton T: A S Cruz	172	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Raced twice to date. At debut, ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, head behind California Blitz with 125lbs at $16. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Lucky Planet with 128lbs at $4.10. Can do much better this time.
2	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, neck behind Winning Money with 126lbs at $8.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on December 20 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Emblazon carrying 123lbs at $10. Working up to a win. Expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 2 Great Spirit Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: C H Yip J: Andrea Atzeni T: C H Yip	118	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, neck behind Winning Money with 126lbs at $8.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on December 20 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Emblazon carrying 123lbs at $10. Working up to a win. Expected to be in the finish.
4	Last start 6th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Winning Money with 127lbs at $5.70. The race before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Awesome Treasure carrying 125lbs at $7.10. Better than that and is one of the major players. 3rd Pick 4 Rewarding Buddy Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: F C Lor J: Derek Leung T: F C Lor	93	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start 6th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Winning Money with 127lbs at $5.70. The race before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Awesome Treasure carrying 125lbs at $7.10. Better than that and is one of the major players.

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