Hong Kong Happy Valley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

363.6K

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Verdict

ALL OUT FOR SIX (12) comes in with some high ratings in South African where he is G2 placed. His trials since arriving have been strong around some handy types, including Classic Mile winner Little Paradise and Derby second-fav Sagacious Life. Maps beautifully for Atzeni and he can make an immediate impact. REGAL GEM (8) got back before hitting the line nicely here last time out, beaten 1L. He drops in weight from that effort and while he's likely to get back in the run, he can come home with a wet sail. Has no weight on his back and makes plenty of appeal. STORM RIDER (2) made it back-to-back wins last start when scoring by 1L and beating a few of the rivals he faces again today. Up 2lbs, but maps to get the run of the race again and can bring up the hat-trick. BRAVE STAR (6) was strong last start and this looks to set up much better for him. Can make his presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Kenilworth in the G3 April 21 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Tenango with 120lbs at $2.80. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Kenilworth in the G3 November 2 2024 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Great Plains with 132lbs at $4.50. Expecting a bright start to the prep. 1st Pick 12 All Out For Six Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Trainer: Mark Newnham J: Andrea Atzeni T: Mark Newnham	64	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Kenilworth in the G3 April 21 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Tenango with 120lbs at $2.80. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Kenilworth in the G3 November 2 2024 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Great Plains with 132lbs at $4.50. Expecting a bright start to the prep.
8	Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Storm Rider with 119lbs at $5.40. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1 m, 2.5 len behind Helene Feeling with 120lbs at $3.70. Nice effort last time. Likely to feature. 2nd Pick 8 Regal Gem Jockey: Derek Leung Trainer: F C Lor J: Derek Leung T: F C Lor	83	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Storm Rider with 119lbs at $5.40. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1 m, 2.5 len behind Helene Feeling with 120lbs at $3.70. Nice effort last time. Likely to feature.
2	Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track January 14 over 6f defeating Regal Gem carrying 132lbs at $4.20. Before that won by a nose at Sha Tin G3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup January 1 over 7f defeating Dancing Code carrying 115lbs at $9.70. Rates highly and should go well. 3rd Pick 2 Storm Rider Jockey: Hugh Bowman Trainer: David A Hayes J: Hugh Bowman T: David A Hayes	142	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track January 14 over 6f defeating Regal Gem carrying 132lbs at $4.20. Before that won by a nose at Sha Tin G3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup January 1 over 7f defeating Dancing Code carrying 115lbs at $9.70. Rates highly and should go well.

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