Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

8.2f

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

399.5K

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Verdict

HELENE FEELING (2) jumped the equal fav in the G3 January Cup here last start and wasn't disgraced when closing strongly. He was a good winner in this grade prior and this looks to set up similarly. Back to the 1 m looks a good move and he can bounce back to winning ways. HUGE WAVE (3) beat home Helene Feeling last start but was edged out by that same horse two back at this track and trip. That form looks the line to follow for this race, though he does meet Helene Feeling worse at the weights today for that run two back. Can't have one without bringing the other along for the ride. SILVERY BREEZE (8) profiles nicely for a race of this calibre after getting well back and hitting the line hard here last start. He drops 18lbs for the rise in grade today and he shouldn't be too far off the leader in this field. Can get over the top of them with no weight on his back. NEW FOREST (5) is back onto the turf today but creates plenty of interest with his two recent victories.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Speed Dragon carrying 125lbs at $5.30. The start before that favourite, won by a nose at this track December 23 over 1 m defeating Huge Wave with 134lbs at $7.10. Big chance to bounce straight back. 1st Pick 2 Helene Feeling Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: Danny Shum J: Hugh Bowman T: Danny Shum	197	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Speed Dragon carrying 125lbs at $5.30. The start before that favourite, won by a nose at this track December 23 over 1 m defeating Huge Wave with 134lbs at $7.10. Big chance to bounce straight back.
3	Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Speed Dragon with 117lbs at $5.30. The race before that came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1 m, nose behind Helene Feeling with 125lbs at $4.50. Great chance to score. 2nd Pick 3 Huge Wave Jockey: Alex Badel Trainer: K H Ting J: Alex Badel T: K H Ting	135	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Speed Dragon with 117lbs at $5.30. The race before that came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1 m, nose behind Helene Feeling with 125lbs at $4.50. Great chance to score.
8	Recent form sound. Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Max Que carrying 132lbs at $4.60. The race before that won by a neck at this track December 10 over 1 m defeating Flying Fortress with 131lbs at $3.90. Going very well and is expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 8 Silvery Breeze Jockey: Karis Teetan Trainer: David Eustace J: Karis Teetan T: David Eustace	83	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1 m, 1.3 len behind Max Que carrying 132lbs at $4.60. The race before that won by a neck at this track December 10 over 1 m defeating Flying Fortress with 131lbs at $3.90. Going very well and is expected to be in the finish.

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