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FWD INSURANCE CMB WING LUNG BANK HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD True |
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A strong gallop is likely with Salon S and Winning Ovation taking up the running, closely attended by Drombeg Banner and Six Pack. SALON S (11) looks a very impressive gelding, winning again by 1L at this track and trip as a $1.20 favourite in easier company. This is tougher, but he drops 9kg and he draws the inside. Should be up front from the outset and he can continue his run through the grades. WINNING OVATION (5) just missed out in a photo finish last start to end the winning streak. Now Purton hops on board from a good draw and he maps to stalk Salon S. Will be hard to fend off when the whips are cracking. MIGHTY MASTS (12) flew home to bolt in over this track and trip, scoring by 3.3L in a dominant victory. Teetan rides now, but he draws better and should sit a touch closer in the run. Can repeat the dose without surprising. EMBLAZON (8) never featured in the Derby but his form at this track and trip prior was superb. He was a winner in this grade prior to the Derby and he carries less weight here. Watch for him to bounce back.
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PACKING HERMOD
K W LUI 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG ROLETTA LEE MAN CHING Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup February 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $126. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track in the G3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup January 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Storm Rider with 60.5kg at $4.10. Don't underestimate. |
13 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 2 | 88394 |
LIGHT YEARS CHARM
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG ZHAO GUOMING & XIAO BING Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Winning Ovation carrying 61kg at $38. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fast Network with 57kg at $27. In a suitable race and is in the mix. |
11 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 3 | 17750 |
STORM RIDER
DAVID A HAYES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG CALVIN FRANCIS TIEN At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 8 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 56kg at $160. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Winning Ovation with 61kg at $62. Others read better. Doesn’t rate. |
5 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 4 | 80301 |
MUGEN
B CRAWFORD 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG INFINITUDE SYNDICATE Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track April 6 over 1400m defeating Winning Ovation carrying 57kg at $44. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Winning Ovation with 55kg at $33. In form but will need to improve further. |
7 JOAO MOREIRA |
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| 5 | 1x112 |
WINNING OVATION
A S CRUZ 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG EDDIE WONG MING CHAK Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, nose behind Mugen carrying 58kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Six Pack carrying 51.5kg at $2.40. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
2 Z PURTON |
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| 6 | 01078 |
KAHOLO ANGEL
CASPAR FOWNES 6YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG HO GARRICK SAI MAN & TAM WING YEE Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Happy Valley on March 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Crimson Flash with 57.5kg at $28. The start before that second last of 8 at Happy Valley on February 4 over 1650m, 4 len behind Awesome Fluke with 53.5kg at $13. Prepared to overlook. |
8 E C W WONG |
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| 7 | 12296 |
INFINITE RESOLVE
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG ABSOLUTE RETURN SYNDICATE Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Winning Ovation with 54.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 1 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Stormy Grove carrying 57kg at $19. Key runner who should run well. |
3 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 8 | 11110 |
EMBLAZON
W K MO 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG MILITARY KING'S SYNDICATE Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 22 over 2000m, 48 len behind Invincible Ibis carrying 57kg at $23. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track March 1 over 1400m defeating Juneau Pride with 54kg at $2.60. Rates highly in this field and can take this out. |
14 JERRY CHAU |
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| 9 | 12423 |
SIX PACK
D WHYTE 5YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG 23/24 DOUGLAS J WHYTE TRAINER SYNDICATE Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, nose behind Mugen with 56kg at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, neck behind Winning Ovation with 52kg at $4.30. Shapes as a strong top-three chance. |
1 ALEX BADEL |
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| 10 | 02405 |
DROMBEG BANNER
PIERRE NG 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG CLEMENT MA KANG CHING, JOSIAH MA POK MAN & DAVID MA YEUK LAI Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mugen carrying 53kg at $13. The run before that struggled in the run home; second last of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Winning Ovation carrying 55.5kg at $10. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
12 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 11 | 1111 |
SALON S
F C LOR 3YO BROWN GELDING 52.0KG 24/25 FRANKIE LOR FU CHUEN TRAINER SYNDICATE (2) Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market, favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track February 22 over 1400m defeating Ghorgan with 54kg at $1.60. Last time out favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track March 29 over 1400m defeating Uranus Star carrying 61kg at $1.20. He's gone through the grades at a rapid rate, but he doesn't looks like stopping. |
4 M F POON |
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| 12 | 26621 |
MIGHTY MASTS
W Y SO 4YO B/BR GELDING 52.0KG 24/25 CHRIS SO WAI YIN TRAINER SYNDICATE (2) Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track April 6 over 1400m defeating Fit For Beauty carrying 60kg at $5.50. The race before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, nose behind Fit For Beauty with 59.5kg at $6.70. Great chance to score. |
6 K TEETAN |
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| 13 | 53328 |
JUNEAU PRIDE
JOHN SIZE 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG JUNE WONG WAI MAN Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 22 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Invincible Ibis with 57kg at $39. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Emblazon with 54kg at $3.50. Can improve coming back to this trip. |
9 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 14 | 86701 |
WE ARE HERO
MANFRED MAN 8YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG YING KEE CLUB SYNDICATE Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at this track March 15 over 1000m defeating Glowing Praises with 58kg at $21. The race before that 12th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Turquoise Velocity with 59kg at $26. Needs to find lengths to test these. |
10 BRITNEY WONG |
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| 15 | 71806 |
AKASHVANI
DAVID A HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG PREM FATHECHAND MELWANI Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mugen carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 1 over 1800m, 5 len behind Stormy Grove with 57kg at $76. Not keen on his chances. |
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| 16 | 22370 |
BEAUTY BOLT
A S CRUZ 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG ELEANOR KWOK LAW KWAI CHUN & PATRICK KWOK HO CHUEN Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 22 over 2000m, 22 len behind Invincible Ibis carrying 57kg at $29. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 1 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Stormy Grove with 57kg at $8.60. Will need to improve sharply. |
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