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Hong Kong Jockey Club at Sha Tin. June 2, 2019… 77th race meeting of the 2018-2019 year.
Weather report: 84 Degrees 80% of Thunderstorms Wind: WSW 10 to 15 mph.

Post time: 12.15am ET, 9.15pm PT. Rail: Course “B”, track listed: Good

Past Performance links:
https://racing.hkjc.com/racing/content/PDF/RaceCard/20190602_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 10 Solar Wai Wai (3-1) Draws a tough Class 3 field after and all out fight in his last and picks up 7 more pounds with the rate in the handicap ratings, don’t trust Rispoli to win two races in a row on him.

Horses coming out of key races running tonight (races where multiple winners have come back next time out and won):
Race 606 (Winners: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th)
Race 3 Fortune Buddy (145-1)

Race 611 (Winners: 1st, 10th & 14th)
Race 3 Big Fortune (6-1)

Race 663 (Winners: 1st & 5th, Second: 2nd)
Race 3 Le Panache (44-1)
Race 5 Gold Velvet (29-1)

Race 615 (Winners: 7th & 8th, Second: 2nd, 5th & 10th)
Race 10 Pakistan Friend (12-1)

Race 329 (Winners: 1st & 12th, Second: 7th)
Race 11 Limitless (12-1)

In the event of rain these horses have shown an appreciation for soft footing. (Good to Yielding or Yielding):
Race 4 Victory Machine (11-1)
Race 4 Silver Fig (4-5)

Trainer/Jockey/Horse winning combos running tonight:
Race 1 Dragon Warrior (5-1)
Race 2 Classic Unicorn (even)
Race 3 Buddies (7-5)
Race 4 Victory Machine (11-1)
Race 5 The Createth (5-2)
Race 6 Magic Success (12-1)
Race 7 Little Wise man (3-5)
Race 9 Simply Brilliant (9-2)
Race 9 Champion’s Way (7-5)
Race 11 Raging Storm (5-1)

Horses for courses running tonight:
Race 9 Champion’s Way (7-5)
Race 11 Refined Treasure (11-1)

Distance specialists running tonight:
Race 9 Simply Brilliant (9-2)
Race 11 Raging Storm (5-1)
Race 11 Team Spirit (11-1)

Class specialists running tonight:
None

Last race watch list horses running tonight:
Race 3 Buddies (7-5) In his first try on the dirt after 3 descent outs on the grass at Sha Tin was bet down to the 3-1 second choice and that was even after he drew the outside post with the very short run to the first turn. He broke well on his own and Purton allowed him to grab the lead entering the turn, half-way in the turn he was out by two and was placed on the rail heading into the backstretch. He carried that comfortable lead entering the stretch and like a seasoned vet he drew off without any urging and reached the wire under a strangle hold. Should be plenty in the tank after that gallop around, and hopefully he'll be kept on the dirt and an extra bonus if it comes up wet again.

Race 6 Joyful Heart (7-1) Had put in three straight clunkers after winning a straight 1 000 at Sha Tin at 15-1 in his debut, now had Teetan back in the saddle who rode him in his lone victory. He broke well enough and was placed in the back-half of the field heading down the backstretch, then entering the turn second time starter One Step Ahead who was racing on the rail drifted out slightly and caused Teetan to take up on him losing a few lengths to the field. Then after catching up to the field entering the stretch he was blocked while in the two path, then at the 300 mark Promise Kept drifted out giving Joyful Heart running room, but again ran into a road block at 150 metres when Chan hit Royal Chocolate on the right side and he drifted back into Joyful Heart's path slightly. Teetan wrapped up on him and let him gallop out to the wire losing by 2 1/2 lengths without being hit once in the stretch.

Race 7 Sonic Fighter (8-1) Was bet down as the 6-5 after finishing second to Beauty Energy who ran away from that field, and picked up leading rider Zac Purton who rarely rides for O'Sullivan but when he does it usually is on a runner ready to fire. He broke well and Purton placed him mid-pack but three wide, heading into the turn he lost a little ground to the field when So on Lasting Friendship moved over into his path forcing Sonic Fighter to take back slightly. Entering the stretch he was in the two path and instead of swinging out wide Zac took his chances trying to find running room closer to the rail, unfortunately that didn't work so at the 350 metre mark he swung to an opening on his outside but at the 200 metre mark Gallant Legacy who was starting to tire drifted inwards and forced Zac to grab Sonic Fighter losing all his momentum (it cost Domeyer two racing days). He re-broke after that while not being asked and finished well under the wire.

Race 11 Raging Storm (5-1) Had been away from the track since last December after winning his last two races, but was entered in a distance that doesn't suit him (most likely this was just a workout). Even with all that, the public made him the 5-2 second betting choice to Refined Treasure who is a 1 000 metre specialist. He settled in the second flight behind a wall of 5 trying to set the pace, at 250 metres to go Moreira had to slightly grab his head after being blocked with no exit sign around. Moreira hand rode him the rest of the trip, look for him back at his preferable 6 furlongs next time out.

Past watch list runners running tonight:
Race 2 Gunnar (11-1)
Race 7 Little Wise Man (3-5)

Key Plays:
Race 9 Simply Brilliant (9-2)
Race 11 Raging Storm (5-1)

Longshots:
Race 2 Gunnar (11-1)
Race 10 Ultimate Glory (12-1)