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Hong Kong Racing Recap
Date: March 28, 2018
Track: Happy Valley
Track Bias: None
Races that have become Key Races after today’s results: 479
Notes for the day:
Race 1 (530): Rising Power (21) was 3 lengths slow from the gate which is not unusual with his running pattern as a deep closer (when he does close, which is not often). Cheers Conqueror (31) fought Rawiller for the first half of the race, Happy Century (21) who had been away from the races since last November made a run to the front on the backside and encaged the lone front runner Gobi Storm (28) who had enough by mid-stretch. Winner Golden Kid (39) had a perfect trip after being taken back soon after the break to the rail and found a hole at the top of the lane and out finished Happy Century who probably was a just short. Jolly Amber (24) closed in the stretch but was too far back and lost too much ground coming into the stretch in the 8 path. Vara Pearl (40) and Kwaichung Brothers (39) were wide throughout.
Race 2 (531): King Bountiful () took his usual running position in the back and unlike the last two races didn’t make a run in the stretch, wasn’t helped when Deleuze took him for popcorn and beer entering the stretch. Supreme Witness () became rank when he was outrun early on by Grand Harbour () who probably went too fast early on trying to get that position. Moreira’s ride Money Winner () had no excuses, what with the light weight and saving ground was just outrun by the winner Charity Wings (), nothing special went on in his trip, it was just his day to win. Sichuan Boss () was in tight in the stretch but don’t think he would have gotten up with clear running space.
Race 3 (532): Stand by runner My Honey (40) was bumped and pinched back at the start costing him at least a couple lengths, Travel Successor (47) and Forever Kindness (46) were forced wide in the short turn soon after the break and were unable to find any room near the rail and both went 4 wide in the turn for home. Nice Fandango (51) showed his usual early speed and then commenced to do his normal routine of giving it up in the stretch, he has one lifetime win and that’s on the dirt, I have no idea why Casper continues to keep him on the grass, especially with his running style and the way that track has been playing lately.? The second choice winner Hero Time (63) took full advantage of the draw, he saved ground and waited for the front running quitter and only had to outrun that one to the wire. The chalk Golden Glory (49) had no excuses other than being three wide, but was even at the top of the lane with the winner and had nothing for him. Split Of A Second (51) just wasn’t fast enough.
Race 4 (533): Breaking from the 10 gate Sanna wasn’t able to get Almababy (86) over and was forced five wide in the short turn after the start and was wide throughout, and dropping in class Fabulous One (103) was climbing down the entire backstretch. Winner California Whip (98) settled a few lengths off the front runner E-Super () who probably went a little too fast early on, California Whip pulled even with E-Super at the top of the lane and in a nice drive to the wire just had enough to get by. Magic Legend (100) and Jumbo Luck (82) were in good position entering the stretch but had no response for the leaders, Fortune Booth (87) tried down on the rail but was unable to get near him.
Race 5 (534): Sir Redalot (80) threw a fit in the gate and was scratched by the track vet. Prince Harmony (74) was able to grab an early lead and Wong was able to get him home, even though he drifted in at the 100 metre mark (costing Wong 2 race days) interfering Jumbo Happiness (75) just a bit who drifted down unto a tiring Alcari (63) with Moreira on and Amazing (76). Charity Glory (78) and Joyful Moments (70) were gaining late but ran out of ground, and Double Valentine (62) couldn’t muster the final energy he needed to get by Prince Harmony.
Race 6 (535): Pikachu (88) was a length slow at the start, and in the first turn Happilababy (87) was four wide and continued to race wide afterwards. After travelling three wide in the first turn Poon made a premature move on Packing Dragon (104) to the lead while Whyte on Romantic Touch (107) was setting a very quick pace, this was helping out the eventual winner Gold Mount (120) who was racing at the rear of the field saving ground in the turns. Sanna stayed on the fence waiting for a hole and ran thru it when it became available, unlike others who would have taken him to the middle of the track and finished mid-pack. Eagle Way (118) was beaten by on a head bob after coming into the stretch 4 wide.
Race 7 (536): Poon on Healthy Luck (70) went too fast early on and had enough by the 100 metre mark in the stretch. Sparkling Dragon (66) who had been away since December was bet down as the 2-1 favourite but was outrun by Poon early on, he looked to be in a good shape for the stretch drive but as soon as he got to the front he tired and was quickly passed by the winner Infinity Endeavor (82). He raced mid-pack 2 off, moved outward to the 6 path entering the stretch and outclassed the field to the wire. Storm Signal (73) had no excuses in getting passed in the stretch, sat right off the quitter while saving ground moved to the front but couldn’t match the winner. Bold Stitch (72) ran even with the winner, even after having to split him and the tiring Sparkling Dragon. The bad ride award goes to: Sanna, at the rear fans out Spring Win (63) to the 8 path entering the stretch for no apparent reason.
Race 8 (537): Second time Hong Kong starter Glorious Artist (71) leaped at the start then was pinched back costing him a couple lengths to the field. Yeung wasn’t able to get The Judge (61) to relax early on when Play Wise (71) grabbed the lead and then Yeung had to slightly steady him when Schofield grabbed the leader and slowed the front runner down (Play Wise was a quick pull up soon after the wire). At the 900 metre mark Rawiller moved winner Sharp Sailor (86) into a striking position but was stuck out three wide in the turn, as soon as he entered the stretch the race was over, he drew off to a very impressive win. He should show better next time in Class 2 than he did earlier in his career off his last two eforts. Victory Boys (80) made a move but was never going to catch the winner, and good on Prebble for not abusing him in a futile effort on catching him, save it for later. Har Har Heart (65) was taken by Moreira 4 wide in the turn for home without any cover, and Faithful Trinity (63) and our slow starter Glorious Artist were blocked in the stretch.
Horses to watch for next out list:
Race 7 (536) #10 Sparkling Dragon (66): After winning his first two races he was a little flat against Win Beauty Win (71) in the next, he was then placed on the shelf for 3 months. After the break he was bet down as the 2-1 favourite in his first try at the downtown course, unfortunately he wasn’t able to get the lead where he’s most comfortable. Raced a couple lengths off the leader 2 wide in the turn, moved to the four path for the run home but as soon as he grabbed the lead he started to tippy toe a little and was out run to the wire by Infinity Endeavour (82) who was on his game that night. Now that he has a race under him, he should improve off that effort.
Horses to avoid next out:
Race 5 (534) #8 Prince Harmony (74): Had a perfect trip and had a significant weight advantage against the second place finisher, now will pick up 6 pounds for his next out.
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