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Best Bets: Heir apparently too good

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Best Bets: Heir apparently too good

THE HEIR - R10 (6)

Strong start to life in Hong Kong and ready to turn seconds into victories

Tipster: Mark Worwood

THE HEIR - R10 (6)

Only beaten by Group-class galloper Galaxy Patch since arriving from Australia

Tipster: Jack Dawling

FIGHTING MACHINE - R6 (10)

Should appreciate step up in trip for Ng and Purton

Tipster: Phillip Woo

FIGHTING MACHINE - R6 (10)

Ready to win following two promising performances

Tipster: Shannon (Vincent Wong)

SECOND TO NONE - R2 (6)

Good recent all-weather trial and debuts in weak event from barrier two

Tipster: Racing Post Online

NORDIC STAR - R5 (2)

Group placegetter on dirt overseas coming to grips with Hong Kong racing

Tipster: Tom Wood

ENSUED - R7 (10)

Held up at crucial stage of last-start contest and capable of bouncing back

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