Hong Kong Sha Tin - Race 9

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Restricted

Turf

GOOD

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R10

R11

Verdict

BUNDLE AWARD (4) is a very progressive ex-Australian gelding who was bought after winning his first 3 races in a row. He is heading the right way in his first couple of local starts and with James McDonald in the irons, he is the one to beat. ROMANTIC SON (9) has been racing well since arriving in Hong Kong and steps out to 7f for the first time which should suit him. Zac Purton sticks with him and so do we. SKY TRUST (3) has some issues with his breathing and needs to have his breathing right to be a threat. He was unsuited by leading last time out and will be ridden a lot more patiently this time. Stick with him on an each-way basis. NEW FOREST (10) is making his local debut after showing promise in Australia. His lead-up trial form has been good and he can start off his Hong Kong career on a positive note. PACKING POWER (1) was unlucky when chasing 4 wins in a row 9 weeks ago and should be ready to run a good race fresh up. A market watch is advised.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 7f, 3 len behind Johannes Brahms carrying 123lbs at $42. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 5 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Packing 1st Pick 4 Bundle Award Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: John Size J: James Mcdonald T: John Size	142	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 7f, 3 len behind Johannes Brahms carrying 123lbs at $42. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 5 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Packing
9	Going well. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Dancing Code carrying 123lbs at $6.90. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Divano with 121lbs at $8.70 2nd Pick 9 Romantic Son Jockey: Zac Purton Trainer: David A Hayes J: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes	132	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Going well. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Dancing Code carrying 123lbs at $6.90. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Divano with 121lbs at $8.70
14	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on November 24 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Charming Legend with 117lbs at $16. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on Dece 3rd Pick 14 Ka Ying Superb Jockey: Matthew Chadwick Trainer: W K Mo J: Matthew Chadwick T: W K Mo	64	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on November 24 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Charming Legend with 117lbs at $16. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on Dece

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