Feb 9 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
Race 1 (1,400m)
Race 1 (1,400m)
5 Joyful Life resumes with a trainer change to Dennis Yip. Has trialled well towards his return. His form before the break was promising since dropping to Class 5.
13 Regency Happy Star broke through for his maiden win two starts ago, followed by a solid second last time.
1 Lucky Man steps into Class 5 for the first time, after encouraging runs in Class 4. With Zac Purton taking the ride, he looks well placed to finish in the money.
2 Fight Time drops into the cellar grade. If he can recapture the form that saw him finish runner-up to Master Mastermind four starts ago, he can make his presence felt.
Race 2 (1,400m)
Race 2 (1,400m)
12 Meepmeep blundered at the start last time, losing ground before running on well. The step back up to 1,400m helps.
2 Master Trillion gets a jockey upgrade with Purton taking the ride and should benefit from a middle draw. He jumped from wide gates in his last three runs.
9 Gallant Epoch maps well for this after finishing third behind Another World two starts ago.
5 Glory Cloud resumes and signalled that a win was near in several runs earlier in the season, including a narrow loss to Triumphant More two starts ago.
Race 3 (1,000m)
Race 3 (1,000m)
14 Country Dancer is yet to win from 10 attempts, and Class 4 may prove a tough challenge, but his form has been trending upwards since breaking through in Class 5.
3 La Forza is a promising youngster returning from a lengthy spell since last May. His trials suggest he has come back in good order.
1 Enjoy Golf has found a niche over this course and distance, finishing runner-up in his last two starts.
10 Panda gets blinkers back on, the same gear he wore in his sole win at this course and distance. Watch.
Race 4 (1,400m)
Race 4 (1,400m)
6 Ocean Impact finds a suitable race on debut and has drawn ideally in barrier 1 to secure a soft run in transit. His trials have shown promise, and he is one to watch.
4 Good Luck Babe went too hard in front last time, fading late into fifth, but a more measured ride can see him improve.
9 Goldentronicmighty ran an encouraging third to The Boom Box two starts ago. Keep safe.
1 Fun Together has early speed and can give a bold sight from barrier 3, after being used up from wide draws in his last two starts since returning to Class 4.
Race 5 (1,200m)
Race 5 (1,200m)
3 Autumn Vibes has shown promise in barrier trials leading up to his debut. Barrier 3 ensures a soft run.
6 Raging Rapids can go close to breaking through second-up after an eye-catching debut.
2 Ka Ying Resilience is a likely pace-setter who has trialled well between runs since his last-start 12th in a fast-run race.
1 Great State drops into Class 4 for the first time, and some of his promising efforts earlier in Class 3 suggest he can measure up well in this grade.
Race 6 (1,200m)
Race 6 (1,200m)
4 Flash Current has drawn awkwardly, but he is an interesting runner second-up for Jimmy Ting. He had no luck on debut, finishing eighth. Deserves another chance.
2 Northern Fire Ball worked too hard early when chasing back-to-back wins last time, fading late into fifth. Will improve.
6 Sight Dreamer has shown glimpses of ability in his trials. Purton booking adds confidence.
10 My Flying Angel has been disappointing in Hong Kong so far but has slipped down the ratings. His initial placing last start suggests he could be trending in the right direction.
Race 7 (1,400m)
Race 7 (1,400m)
7 Light Years Charm has shown plenty of potential across his three Hong Kong starts. He was badly held up in the straight before finishing a close-up third last start.
12 Juneau Pride is a promising three-year-old on the rise for Size. He is poised for back-to-back wins as he moves up into Class 3 on a light weight.
2 Aeris Nova ran his best Hong Kong race two starts ago when third to Super Legends but had no luck last time. Can bounce back.
1 Beauty Crescent remains a long-standing maiden, having finished in the money 12 times from 20 starts. Due for a change of luck.
Race 8 (1,200m)
Race 8 (1,200m)
2 Raging Blizzard has emerged as a star sprinter this season and is chasing a hat-trick of wins. He is the one to beat on current form.
6 Gorgeous Win had to settle for second behind Raging Blizzard in two runs before franking that form with an eye-catching win last time. Barrier 2 is a plus.
5 Magic Control is expected to improve after fading to sixth behind Ka Ying Rising at Group 1 level last time in what was a fast-run race.
3 Copartner Prance returned to form with a strong third to Raging Blizzard last start and remains in contention. A good draw and Purton back in the plate is a bonus.
Race 9 (1,800m)
Race 9 (1,800m)
8 Silvery Breeze has been honest in three runs since his surprise debut victory at long odds.
4 Lo Rider stormed home late into seventh last time. He should relish the step-up in trip.
3 Californiatotality is a four-time winner and three-time placegetter from 15 starts. Hard to ignore.
14 Legend St Paul’s was held up for most of the straight last time in his first attempt at Class 3. Barrier 1 enhances his chances.
Race 10 (1,200m)
Race 10 (1,200m)
6 Triumphant More led all the way at this course and trip for two wins in three starts. Hard to topple.
4 Hong Lok Golf also rises to Class 3 after going two-for-two in Class 4. The form around him is strong.
5 Call Me Gorgeous closed off well for fifth behind The Boom Box last time despite a wide draw. Drawn in the middle this time.
3 Majestic Express is consistently in the mix and continues to build towards a second local win.
Race 11 (1,400m)
Race 11 (1,400m)
2 Sky Trust stormed home late for second last start. From pole position, he can go one better.
3 Masterofmyuniverse is a rising talent from the Size stable with two wins from four starts. The step-up to 1,400m looks ideal.
4 Storming Dragon steamed home for fifth after a quiet ride from a wide draw last start.
6 Equatorial improved first-up last start but had excuses late.
Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
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