Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

149.8K

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Verdict

LOVING VIBES (7) is knocking on the door in recent efforts, missing by 2.3L most recently at this track and trip. Guyon takes the ride now and he rates highly on his recent performances. Can be handy from the barrier and another forward showing is on the cards. GIANT BALLON (4) missed by 0.5L here two back before getting well back over this track and trip most recently and finishing 3.3L off the winner. Purton takes the ride this time and while he has drawn wide again, Purton may look to press on this time. Expecting him to go close this time around. JOLLY COMPANION (6) won well last start in a return to form last time out. Vincent Ho remains in the saddle and the inside draw should be ideal for him and it wouldn't surprise to see him repeat the dose. FATAL BLOW (1) can sit closer than he has done in recent efforts today and a forward showing is on the cards.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Flash Star with 123lbs at $9.60. Has the ability and expected to run well. 1st Pick 7 Loving Vibes Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: K W Lui J: Maxime Guyon T: K W Lui	146	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 7 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on December 17 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Flash Star with 123lbs at $9.60. Has the ability and expected to run well.
4	Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 3 len behind Lucky Planet with 128lbs at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Sugar Sugar with 126lbs at $18. Nicely placed and is ready for another bold showing. 2nd Pick 4 Giant Ballon Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: D Whyte J: Zac Purton T: D Whyte	128	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 3 len behind Lucky Planet with 128lbs at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Sugar Sugar with 126lbs at $18. Nicely placed and is ready for another bold showing.
6	Most recently won by a neck at this track January 7 over 6f defeating Superb Boy with 121lbs at $7.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 6 len behind Awesome Treasure with 122lbs at $4.20. Confidence back and rates highly again. 3rd Pick 6 Jolly Companion Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: Manfred Man J: Vincent Ho T: Manfred Man	116	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Most recently won by a neck at this track January 7 over 6f defeating Superb Boy with 121lbs at $7.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 6f, 6 len behind Awesome Treasure with 122lbs at $4.20. Confidence back and rates highly again.

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