Patch Of Theta To Bounce Back

April 13 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

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RACE 1 (1,000M) 6 The All Out has been given a solid foundation with five barrier trials leading into his debut in this Griffin race. He draws ideally for the straight course, where the Jamie Richards-trained youngster looks the one to beat, especially with Zac Purton taking the ride.

5 Hyannis Star has had just the one trial but did enough to suggest he is in the mix.

4 Babieca has shown promise in two trials, the latest a quiet effort where he found the line well to indicate he will be running on late.

1 Motor has been well educated with a string of trials and could be the surprise packet at a price in this small field of six unraced runners.

RACE 2 (1,000M) 1 Northern Beaches is coming off an encouraging first-up effort in Class 3. Drew the wrong part of the straight but closed off strongly to fourth behind La Forza.

3 Thriving Brothers has trialled well under Purton since a stable switch, and with Purton sticking, he cannot be overlooked. Close to a breakthrough win, even if 1,000m might be a touch sharp.

11 Ka Ying Resilience had excuses last time when he knuckled badly at the start. Has trialled impressively since.

4 Parents' Love has drawn awkwardly for the straight course but possesses early speed to get across. He will give his usual sight.

RACE 3 (1,200M) 6 Sky Prophet stuck on well for fourth last time in a fast-run race over 1,200m on the all-weather - it was a game effort. He receives a jockey upgrade with Hugh Bowman back in the saddle, and in a wide-open Class 5, he looks a genuine contender now, well entrenched in the cellar grade.

1 Commanding Missile holds a solid record in this class and was a dominant winner four runs ago, scoring by over two lengths. Barrier 1 gives him every chance to replicate that performance.