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All Weather Track
(All Races)
Race 1
#3 AMAZING TEENS has patchy form overall but conditions align perfectly for him here on the all weather track.With the inside draw to leave from he can position handy to the speed before ultimately settling leaders back with a circuit of the track to run.He'll be ready to strike under the guidance of Andrea Atzeni when they eventually swing for home and his best career efforts and output say's he'll win.
#5 BLISSFUL STAR is hovering around his career best rating due to the fact he's a very consistent animal.He's only won once, in a career of twenty five starts, but has nine minor placings to his name and a stack of fourths and fifths.A recent shift to the all weather surface has definitely brought about a change in his approach, so perhaps he can now go to a level higher than ever before.
#1 KIMBERLEY hasn't set the world on fire just yet but the drop in grade here is going to suit his prospects.He was a two time Gp 1 winner in Brazil before import to Hong Kong and he's shown a liking for this surface.
With Zac Purton aboard in a lead up trial and again aboard tonight, I'd expect a forward showing early on and a positive result at the end.
#8 RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE is in the twilight of his career but should be given genuine respect on what he's achieved.He's fourth up tonight following a nice effort this course and trip last start and he could well get the high speed he needs.He won two races last season and both were similar to this so I'd be quite nervous leaving him completely out.
#4 HARRY'S HERO is showing signs he's settling in to Hong Kong's frantic lifestyle with slightly better results.He's far from the finished product and needs to further improve but he can be considered for multiples.He's dropped significantly in the ratings since he arrived into town and with a good draw and jockey atop, I'd have him in.
Selections : 3,5,1,8,4
R2 - 2,1,6,7,5
R3 - 3,9,4,1,10
R4 - 3,2,8,10,1
Race 5
#8 REGENT GLORY finds himself in another winnable race from gate six and the blinkers are going on for the first time.He won here two runs back with a good hearty performance before chasing solidly to the post in defeat last start.With Zac Purton back aboard, plus the addition of the aforementioned head gear, I'd be very surprised if he weren't fully committed to the finish line.
#1 FLYING DRAGON has made all his money over this course and trip so when the dirt races are on his connections start licking there chops.Hugh Bowman has ridden him on one occasion previously and it it's fair to say it wasn't his greatest ride.With that in mind, he'll be very keen to square up and from the ideal draw in barrier five and be given every chance.
#4 COLOURFUL PRINCE did a stack of work on the lead last outing before eventually being hauled in final furlong.The winner ran a fast time on that occasion which further enhances his own performance on the clock.He'll more than likely get things a little easier this time around, so expect him to give a sight and be the one to catch.
#12 COOL BLUE is searching for a drop in class and if he gets it he'll be extremely hard to beat in the lowest grade.Nevertheless, he's not a runner I'd be overlooking to quickly in this event and there are multiple reason as to why.Good draw, familiar rider, light weight and a strong tempo to run at are all facets that shall suit his endeavour and style.
#10 ACA POWER is going to give away a big start so the wide draw is almost irrelevant to his chance.He loves the dirt and a strong tempo to run at and the weight relief, via the apprentice claim, is pure gold.It's never an easy task pulling back a sizeable margin on this surface, but he is definitely capable of bucking the trend.
Selections : 8,1,4,12,10
R6 - 4,2,6,7,8
R7 - 2,3,6,10,1
R8 - 10,12,4,2,7
