THE HONG KONG CLASSIC MILE 1600m Track: GOOD |
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Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Glory Elite and My Wish. The feature of the day now and the first leg of the prestigious 4YO Series. PACKING HERMOD (1) looks the top seed after giving his rivals weight and a head start most recently and running them to within 1.5L. He looks perfectly placed under the conditions and Purton is 3/3 when partnering. The one to beat. JOHANNES BRAHMS (6) looks a horse who will love the mile trip for the first time. He closed off strongly last time out and that looks a key form race for this. Barzalona comes over to ride and he can play a major role. RUBYLOT (2) beat home Hermod and Johannes last time out but draws out this time, as well as rises in weight. He's an improving galloper though and he is versatile. Hard to knock on recent form and should get his chance. FAST NETWORK (5) enjoyed the mile for the first time last start and draws to get every chance. CAP FERRAT (7) was impressive in his HK debut and has been kept fresh for this. Can go close with a favourable barrier.
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1 | x1214 |
PACKING HERMOD
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ROLETTA LEE MAN CHING Racing well. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rubylot with 59kg at $7. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track December 8 over 1400m defeating Rubylot carrying 53.5kg at $1.80. Gets Purton back in the saddle and is the one to beat. |
6 Z PURTON |
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2 | x1721 |
RUBYLOT
DAVID A HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG HK FOOTBALL CLUB HORSE RACING SYNDICATE Racing well. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track January 12 over 1400m defeating Young Champion with 56kg at $6.60. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1400m, neck behind Packing Hermod with 52.5kg at $8.20. Continues to raise the bar and should be in the finish. |
10 B AVDULLA |
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3 | 30118 |
DIVANO
K W LUI 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG CHEN CHUN MAN At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rubylot carrying 56kg at $12. The start before that won by a head at this track December 22 over 1200m defeating Lifeline Express with 61kg at $2.40. Disappointed last start and he'll need to improve on that performance. |
14 B SHINN |
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4 | 40306 |
CALL ME GLORIOUS
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG PHILIP LIU CHUN HANG At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Sha Tin All Weather on January 5 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Sword Point with 52.5kg at $5.60. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Raging Blizzard carrying 56kg at $27. Others make greater appeal. |
5 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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5 | 31443 |
FAST NETWORK
C H YIP 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG NG HUNG YAU Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Dragon Joy carrying 61kg at $6.40. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Raging Blizzard carrying 53kg at $7.60. Rates well in this field and he can put his best foot forward. |
1 C SOUMILLON |
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6 | x3413 |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
PIERRE NG 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG YAU KWOK FAI Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Rubylot with 54.5kg at $9.10. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track December 22 over 1400m defeating Beauty Crescent with 59.5kg at $2.80. Well placed. Should love the mile and looks a major player. |
9 M BARZALONA |
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7 | 736x2 |
CAP FERRAT
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG KAREN LO KI YAN Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after nine months 2nd of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, neck behind Mickley with 61kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns on March 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Southport Tycoon carrying 57kg at $26. Bold in his HK debut and kept fresh for this. |
3 C Y HO |
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8 | 21805 |
GLORY ELITE
K H TING 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG GLORY SYNDICATE At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Rubylot with 54.5kg at $38. The race before that 11th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Raging Blizzard carrying 54.5kg at $23. Prefer in somethign easier. |
11 HARRY BENTLEY |
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9 | 41064 |
MICKLEY
JOHN SIZE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EDMOND SIU KIM PING Last start 4th of 14 at this track on January 19 over 2000m, 3 len behind Noisy Boy with 57.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Dragon Joy with 61kg at $5.90. Looks well placed dropping back to the mile. |
13 HUGH BOWMAN |
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10 | 15645 |
LUCY IN THE SKY
Y S TSUI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ATHY NGAI SZE YIN Last start 5th of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 2 len behind Embraces carrying 61kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Johannes Brahms carrying 61kg at $4.50. Looking elsewhere. |
12 K TEETAN |
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11 | 13113 |
MY WISH
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ADA CHE XIAO HONG, SUKI TANG XIANFANG & RUBY HUI LIKE SEA Racing well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Huge Wave with 58.5kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track December 1 over 1400m defeating Steps Ahead carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Form reads well and he's right in the mix. |
8 LUKE FERRARIS |
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12 | 20470 |
TOP GUN
F C LOR 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG LI XITING At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Dragon Joy carrying 60kg at $27. Before that 7th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on December 18 over 1650m, 3 len behind Young Brilliant carrying 60kg at $12. Looking to others. |
7 JAMIE MELHAM |
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13 | 35132 |
TALENTS AMBITION
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG TALENTOGETHER SYNDICATE At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on January 26 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Perfect Team carrying 61kg at $5.30. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on December 18 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Young Brilliant with 58kg at $2.50. On the quick turnaround but happy to risk. |
2 M F POON |
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14 | 31132 |
MARKWIN
W K MO 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG HAPPY LIFE SYNDICATE Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, nose behind Dragon Joy carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, head behind Tourbillon Prince carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Racing in good order and should get his chance. |
4 D LEUNG |
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15 | 22172 |
SKY TRUST
CASPAR FOWNES 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG BRYAN KWAN HON MING, JESSICA KWAN MUN HANG, JEFFREY KWAN CHUN MING & DORA KWAN MAN TING At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, neck behind Bundle Award with 58.5kg at $5.30. The race before that faded in the straight 7th of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Mickley carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Not here. |
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16 | 1x931 |
BUNDLE AWARD
JOHN SIZE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MR & MRS COLIN LO CHOR CHEONG Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track January 19 over 1400m defeating Sky Trust carrying 56kg at $2.90. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 5 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Packing Angel with 56kg at $16. Looks tested this tough line-up. |
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