Fast Network Is Hard To Beat

May 10 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

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RACE 1 (1,600M) 7 Family Fortune has been building toward a win since sliding into Class 5. After closing off nicely for third over 1,400m on turf two starts ago, he backed it up with another strong finish to second over the extended mile on the all-weather. In a race where many others need to show big improvement on recent form, he holds solid claims to break through.

10 Casa Legend was disappointing at Happy Valley, weakening into 10th after settling third in the run. But his best form has always come at Sha Tin and over this course and distance which boosts confidence for a rebound.

9 Chateau Le Peche won well last start, though that came over 2,000m, so the drop back in trip is a query. But, given his current form, he remains in the mix.

1 Accolade Start has been disappointing overall, unplaced from 17 local starts, but drops into Class 5 for the first time. At his last run, he settled at the rear before closing off well enough into seventh. This downgrade may be what he needs to show something.

RACE 2 (1,000M) 6 Lahore is one of many chances in this wide-open contest. There was plenty to like about his debut effort where the three-year-old finished just a neck away in fifth. He struck trouble at a few stages, blundering at the 400m and being hemmed up in traffic late so there was strong merit in the run. He has trialled impressively since and looks a horse to follow.

1 Alsonso comes out of the same race, finishing a head away in second behind Parents' Love. He had every chance in the run and showed that a breakthrough win in this grade is close.

11 Winning Diamond makes his debut and has trialled well on several occasions. He looks to have his share of ability and could simply be too sharp first-up.