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Hong Kong Jockey Club at Sha Tin. September 1, 2019… 1ST race meeting of the 2019-2020 year.
Weather report: 87 Degrees 80% of Thunderstorms Wind: ENE 15 to 25 mph.

Post time: 1am ET, 10pm PT. Rail: Course “B”, track listed: Good

Past Performance links:
https://racing.hkjc.com/racing/content/PDF/RaceCard/20190901_starter_all.pdf
http://www.hkjc.com/english/formguide/1.html SpeedPRO
http://www.drf.com/hk
http://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/racecard
http://www.hkracing.com/interactive/ Pace Ratings

Live Video Feed:
http://www.drf.com/drf/live_video/hong_kong/392221

Vulnerable favourite on the card:
Race 3 Regency Legend (3-5) Has been away from the races since last January while on the Vet’s List with left hind issues. Was all out to get up in his last against lesser and now draws a legit Class 1 runners, will be a nice one if they can get the soreness issues taken cared of but at 3-5 and the jump in class I will try and beat him.

Horses coming out of key races running tonight (races where multiple winners have come back next time out and won):
Race *351 (Winners: 1st & 10th, Second: 2nd, 5th & 8th)
Race 6 Eptiwins (17-1)

Race *742 (Winners: 4th & 5th, Second: 6th)
Race 6 Ka Ying Master (9-2)

In the event of rain these horses have shown an appreciation for soft footing. (Good to Yielding or Yielding):
Race 3 Styling City (3-1)

Trainer/Jockey/Horse winning combos running tonight:
Race 7 Golden Sixty (4-1)
Race 8 King Opie (5-1)
Race 8 Playa Del Puente (6-1)
Race 9 Winning Method (even)

Horses for courses running tonight:
Race 3 Regency Legend (3-5)
Race 7 Golden Sixty (4-1)
Race 9 Multimillion (9-1)

Distance specialists running tonight:
None

Class specialists running tonight:
Race 9 Multimillion (9-1)

Last race watch list horses running tonight:
Race 3 Seasons Bloom (9-1) After drawing in with the best miler in the world Beauty Generation in three of his last four races, he now takes a needed drop in class going 9 furlongs. After breaking a length slow to the field the South African van Niekerk had him placed mid-field racing on the rail next to eventual winner and betting choice Rise High, then at the 400 mark at the top of the stretch van Niekerk started looking for his exit door but unfortunately he was herded in behind the tiring Simply Brilliant, while the winner was making his money move. He was hand ridden for the majority of the stretch after given a couple crosses and a couple love taps with less than 50 metres to the line.

Race 5 Sunshine Warrior (9-2) Had just missed by a half-length after a big close late in his previous race going 7 furlongs while breaking from the 14 post. Now he was adding another 200 metres and the crowd liked his chances making him 3-1 going to post, but as soon as the gates opened he was caught leaning back costing him at least three lengths to the entire field, he then started fighting Teetan for possession of the bit for the next 400 metres. Heading into the turn he was forced four wide without any cover, heading into the stretch he had managed to get within 3 to 4 lengths of the leaders but by then the damage was done and Teetan just rode him out to the wire.

Race 6 Dancing Fighter (8-5) After winning his debut going 5 furlongs at Sha Tin in December he finally made his return and was bet down as the even money favourite while breaking from the three gate which is actually on the outside in the straight there. At the start he was caught off just slightly unprepared and spotted the field about a half-length, after 300 metres he found himself racing near the first time starter front runner Oversubscribed who eventually tired late in the race. With 400 to go Purton let him have a little reins and he quickly took control of the lead, then with 150 left he was engaged by Super Junior. Zac gave him a whack on his left side and at the moment he brought the crop back up to the reins it fell out of his hands and had to hand ride in for the last 100 metres, it most likely cost him the top spot to Super Junior. He was rewarded only 2 handicap points which will allow him to return at Class 4 for one more try.

Past watch list runners running tonight:
Race 3 Styling City (3-1)
Race 8 King Opie (5-1)

Key Plays:
Race 5 Sunshine Warrior (9-2)
Race 6 Dancing Fighter (8-5)

Longshot:
Race 3 Seasons Bloom (9-1)