Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 8

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Unknown

Turf

GOOD

1670.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

VOYAGE BUBBLE (1) was perfectly ridden by James McDonald when scoring in the Hong Kong Mile at G1 level 6 weeks ago and since then he has had a further 2 trials to help keep his fitness up to the mark. He is probably the best in the land over this trip for now and can win again. GALAXY PATCH (5) had no luck at all off a wide draw in the same race as the top pick and cops a much kinder draw in the smaller field here. Blake Shinn picks up the ride and they are even a chance of turning the tables. Stick with him. PATCH OF THETA (8) has always been a progressive type and he has really stepped up in his last couple of starts, winning 18 days ago at G3 level over 7f. He has the pole position and can upset the top 2 picks with the right run. BEAUTY ETERNAL (3) finished a brave fourth after leading up the Hong Kong Mile last time out. His fitness will be at its peak now and the smaller field will suit him. Zac Purton will give him every chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile December 8 over 1m defeating Soul Rush carrying 126lbs at $2.60. The start before 1st Pick 1 Voyage Bubble Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: P F Yiu J: James Mcdonald T: P F Yiu	226	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile December 8 over 1m defeating Soul Rush carrying 126lbs at $2.60. The start before
3	Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile on December 8 over 1m, 2 len behind Voyage Bubble carrying 126lbs at $19. The run before tha 2nd Pick 3 Beauty Eternal Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: John Size J: Zac Purton T: John Size	155	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile on December 8 over 1m, 2 len behind Voyage Bubble carrying 126lbs at $19. The run before tha
6	Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile on December 8 over 1m, 2 len behind Voyage Bubble carrying 126lbs at $13. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey 3rd Pick 6 Chancheng Glory Jockey: Vincent Ho Trainer: K W Lui J: Vincent Ho T: K W Lui	110	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile on December 8 over 1m, 2 len behind Voyage Bubble carrying 126lbs at $13. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey

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