Draws gate 1 to box-seat behind what profiles as a very fast speed, conserving energy to launch late. Carries just 53.5kg and is clearly suited at Class 5. Despite a modest jockey strike-rate and a maiden profile, his recent mile performance and map give him the best winning setup here.
Hong Kong · Wednesday 1 July 2026
Sha Tin tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 11 races at Sha Tin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Racing Goes On Hcp (C5)
Profiles well for a pressure mile: light weight, recent competitive Sha Tin 1600m efforts, and a running style that benefits from the predicted strong tempo. Teetan’s engagement is a positive and he should be closing on the long run home. Win strike is modest and he’s yet to score at the trip, but this setup offers one of his better opportunities to convert.
Reliable Class 5 conveyance who arrives off a solid second at the Valley and now gets Purton from a neat draw. He can take a trail off the leaders rather than engage in the early burn, which is key given the projected hot pace. The winless record is the obvious knock and his last Sha Tin mile run was plain from a wide alley, but with a softer run he’s a strong place chance.
Well exposed but still owns one of the better Sha Tin mile records in this field and gets a shape that can overcook the leaders. Worth a small each-way speck as an overlay in a low-confidence Class 5.
- 1st3FrantanckNichola Yuen$8.20
- 2nd10Oriental SurpriseZac Purton$6.90
- 3rd7General SmartAndrea Atzeni$17.00
- 4th11Perfecto MomentsKeith Yeung$3.30
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Frantanck | 3 | Nichola Yuen | P C Ng | 55kg | $8.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Oriental Surprise | 6 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 54kg | $6.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | General Smart | 14 | Andrea Atzeni | C S Shum | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Perfecto Moments | 1 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 53.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 9 | Happydearhappydeer | 4 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Gold Tack | 11 | Matthew L Chadwick | D J Hall | 52kg | $46.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Zetta Force | 2 | Ethan Brown | C H Yip | 56.5kg | $30.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Lucky Blessing | 12 | Luke Ferraris | W K Mo | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Red Brick Warrior | 10 | Brenton Avdulla | D Eustace | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Harry's Hero | 9 | Karis Teetan | P F Yiu | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Superb Guy | 7 | James Orman | K W Lui | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Ping Hai Comet | 5 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 60kg | $32.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Casa Legend | 13 | Matthew Poon | C W Chang | 52kg | $47.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Gale Saga | 8 | Jerry Chau | K L Man | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 15 | Draco | 15 | W K Mo | 56.5kg | |||
| 16 | Kasa Papa | 16 | A S Cruz | 57.5kg |
World-Class Leadership Hcp (C5)
From gate 3 he should land top-3 by the 400m, the key Sha Tin advantage.
He’s up 3.5kg which is the main test, but his recent conditioning and map give him a strong chance to go back-to-back.
Respect the setup and rider form, but safer as a place-focused play.
Back to his best trip with a big weight drop and enough early speed to be within striking range despite gate 12. He’s a dual Sha Tin 1400m winner and profiles to improve returning from 1650m.
- 1st2Top To SkyEthan Brown$7.20
- 2nd13Speedy TridentKaris Teetan$4.50
- 3rd4He Was MeAndrea Atzeni$6.80
- 4th8Prince AlexHugh Bowman$80.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Top To Sky | 5 | Ethan Brown | C H Yip | 60.5kg | $7.20 |
| 2nd | 13 | Speedy Trident | 2 | Karis Teetan | Y S Tsui | 56kg | $4.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | He Was Me | 3 | Andrea Atzeni | A S Cruz | 59.5kg | $6.80 |
| 4th | 8 | Prince Alex | 14 | Hugh Bowman | D Whyte | 58.5kg | $80.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Mazing Grace | 4 | Richard Kingscote | C W Chang | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Fortune Kingo | 11 | Dylan Mo | K H Ting | 60kg | $55.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Bingo Babe | 1 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 52.5kg | $22.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Double Show | 8 | Luke Ferraris | Brett Crawford | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Manythanks Forever | 12 | Nichola Yuen | W Y So | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Fight Time | 13 | James Orman | D J Hall | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Jolly Jumper | 10 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 57.5kg | $4.50 |
| 12th | 1 | Brave Win | 6 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 61kg | $37.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Tai Victory | 7 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 57kg | $89.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Wave Garden | 9 | Derek Leung | C S Shum | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 15 | Mega Force | 15 | P C Ng | 57kg | |||
| 16 | Robot Knight | 16 | K L Man | 61kg |
The Friends Of Hong Kong Association Cup (C4)
Arrives rock-hard fit off a win and narrow seconds at 1400m with solid times. Drops 6.5kg moving to Class 4 and draws ideally to control or sit handy in a projected moderate tempo, a profile that wins often at Sha Tin. Inside-to-middle draw suits, and he should be top-three at the 400m where this track rewards. Class rise and rider change are the only queries.
Purton’s booking is a strong intent signal.
Back to his best trip and track with a superb 1400m profile. Low gate and natural pace should have him top-three turning, which is golden at Sha Tin. The negatives are real—61kg, a poor mile run, and a short freshen—but the set-up (map + rail) offsets some risk.
Veteran with an honest Sha Tin 1400m record of multiple placings who can settle on speed from a wide draw. Back to turf and a moderate tempo can help him stick on.
- 1st2King Of FightersKaris Teetan$8.80
- 2nd11Trendy RushBrenton Avdulla$89.00
- 3rd14Winning MachineE C W Wong$4.00
- 4th7Good Luck BabeNichola Yuen$6.70
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | King Of Fighters | 8 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 60.5kg | $8.80 |
| 2nd | 11 | Trendy Rush | 6 | Brenton Avdulla | J W Richards | 55.5kg | $89.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Winning Machine | 5 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Good Luck Babe | 9 | Nichola Yuen | A S Cruz | 52.5kg | $6.70 |
| 5th | 13 | Flying Sniper | 10 | Zac Purton | D J Hall | 55kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 1 | Gallant Epoch | 1 | Ethan Brown | K W Lui | 61kg | $7.60 |
| 7th | 8 | Luck Is Back | 12 | Britney Wong | P C Ng | 53kg | $88.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Ariel | 11 | Richard Kingscote | D A Hayes | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Joy Together | 3 | Jerry Chau | C W Chang | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Circuit Century | 14 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 55kg | $34.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Apex Glory | 13 | Derek Leung | K L Man | 57kg | $52.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Brilliant Winner | 7 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 57kg | $129.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Call Me Success | 4 | Luke Ferraris | D Eustace | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Rising From East | 2 | Keith Yeung | C H Yip | 58kg | $110.00 |
| 15 | M M Concord | 15 | W K Mo | 61kg | |||
| 16 | Fortune Star | 16 | Mark Newnham | 56kg |
Uncompromising Integrity 1000m Hcp (C4)
With a genuine tempo forecast, he can stalk and finish. Second-up improvement is likely, and he’s already proven on Good at today’s track and trip.
Purton from a soft draw should keep him in the first few, which is optimal at 1000m. Slight knocks are his Good-track winless record and the inside draw on the straight, but his overall profile still makes him a key winning chance and a safe top‑three.
Debutant with two sharp trial wins suggests he’s well forward for a fast 1000m. Teetan’s current form is a plus and the expected strong tempo should allow him to blend in behind the speed and launch late. While race-day pressure is new and stable debut stats are unclear, his trial evidence and rider engagement point to a competitive first-up showing.
Drawn toward the grandstand side, he can be on-speed and give a sight.
- 1st2LahoreZac Purton$4.30
- 2nd3Beauty ThunderJerry Chau$22.00
- 3rd7Golden AceEthan Brown$25.00
- 4th5Dragon Sky ForceMatthew L Chadwick$28.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lahore | 2 | Zac Purton | J W Richards | 58kg | $4.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Beauty Thunder | 7 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 56.5kg | $22.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Golden Ace | 14 | Ethan Brown | C Fownes | 56.5kg | $25.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Dragon Sky Force | 6 | Matthew L Chadwick | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $28.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Supreme Voyager | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | C H Yip | 54.5kg | $33.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Juicy Dragon | 4 | Hugh Bowman | K L Man | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Parrot Blessing | 1 | Dylan Mo | W Y So | 56.5kg | $145.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Double Alpha | 12 | Matthew Poon | C S Shum | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Good Power | 3 | Richard Kingscote | C W Chang | 56.5kg | $111.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Better And Better | 11 | Alexis Badel | F C Lor | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 11th | 6 | Flowing Riches | 13 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 12th | 12 | Synergy In Action | 8 | Angus Chung | P C Ng | 55.5kg | $24.00 |
| 13th | 10 | King Zoom | 9 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 56.5kg | $62.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Handsome Hero | 10 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 56.5kg | |
| 15 | Ka Ying Glory | 15 | D A Hayes | 54.5kg | |||
| 16 | Zouper Fellow | 16 | D J Hall | 55.5kg |
The Hong Kong Reunification Cup (C2)
Maps to control or sit just behind a moderate speed from gate 3 and has an elite Sha Tin 1400m record with 53kg. Forgive the HV 1200m miss and the wide‑draw run at 1400m. Strong horse–rider combo and proven turn‑of‑foot when in the first three by the 400m.
He’s in consistent Class 2 form and gets a light weight with Teetan in form. Lack of a 1400m win tempers confidence for the top slot, but he’s a strong place/win chance.
Genuine Class 2 horse dropping from Open grade with an ideal barrier to stalk the speed. Strong 1400m profile at Sha Tin and tactical speed to be top‑three at the 400m.
Forgive late‑prep defeats at higher levels; he resumes where he’s most effective: Sha Tin 1400m. First‑up profile is strong, the draw is workable, and he owns the class to spike if the tempo is genuine enough.
- 1st9Ka Ying AttackMatthew Poon$3.10
- 2nd7Beauty BoltAngus Chung$12.00
- 3rd8Regal GemAlexis Badel$18.00
- 4th10Public AttentionKaris Teetan$4.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Ka Ying Attack | 10 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 52kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Beauty Bolt | 9 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Regal Gem | 4 | Alexis Badel | F C Lor | 52.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Public Attention | 5 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 52kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Invincible Shield | 1 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Storm Rider | 8 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Emblazon | 3 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Gorgeous Win | 7 | Nichola Yuen | C S Shum | 50.5kg | $54.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Top Dragon | 2 | Andrea Atzeni | W Y So | 54kg | $4.10 |
| 10th | 1 | Packing Hermod | 6 | Ethan Brown | K W Lui | 61kg | $22.00 |
Serving The Community Hcp (C4)
Won at this track/trip three starts back from barrier 1 and has since had two forgive runs from wider alleys. Back to barrier 2 and mapped to be on-speed in a race lacking genuine leaders, he profiles ideally for Sha Tin’s 1200m where being top three at the 400m is decisive. The weight rise is a query, but the map and proven course/distance form give him the highest winning chance.
Purton’s booking and prior trials suggest he’ll handle the extra trip and land close enough in a moderate tempo.
Insufficient public form, but the Size/Bowman combination and barrier 1 are powerful signals at Sha Tin 1200m. He should secure a soft run just behind the pace, aligning with the track’s strong on-speed bias.
He produced a strong on-pace second at this track/trip two starts ago in slick time and now meets a race with few authentic leaders. If he crosses to control or sit outside the lead, he’s capable of giving a big sight.
- 1st10Silver SpursE C W Wong$11.00
- 2nd6Storm MirrorZac Purton$3.20
- 3rd7Stunning BundleHugh Bowman$4.90
- 4th8Green Field PearlEthan Brown$141.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Silver Spurs | 10 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Storm Mirror | 8 | Zac Purton | P C Ng | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Stunning Bundle | 1 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 58kg | $4.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Green Field Pearl | 9 | Ethan Brown | K W Lui | 57kg | $141.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Swagger Bro | 7 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Incanto Star | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | D J Hall | 52.5kg | $7.70 |
| 7th | 1 | Positive Smile | 4 | Keith Yeung | D A Hayes | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Incredible Moment | 2 | Richard Kingscote | Mark Newnham | 58.5kg | $5.10 |
| 9th | 9 | High Rise Victory | 3 | Vincent Ho | C H Yip | 57kg | $119.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Bullish Nova | 11 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Steadfast Fort | 6 | James Orman | W Y So | 58kg | $50.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Glory B | 12 | Lyle Hewitson | D Whyte | 60kg | $99.00 |
| 13 | Run Run Sunrise | 13 | F C Lor | 61kg | |||
| 14 | Romantic Laos | 14 | W K Mo | 57.5kg |
The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup (C3)
Genuine form pick. With 53.5kg and a midfield draw, he should land in the right spot near the first three by the 400m, which is a proven winning profile at Sha Tin. The tempo will be hot, but his recent closing strength and consistency make him the most likely winner.
From barrier 5 he can park behind the expected hot speed and get every chance to surge late. Forgive the latest run on the Dead surface; back to Good and to his pet trip, he profiles as the main danger if the race collapses up front.
The wide draw can be an asset down the straight and he’s fit on a quick turnaround. The concern is a very fast tempo, but if he can control his effort and be top-three at the 400m, he’s in the mix for a placing.
Forgive the first HK run at 1200m. This is a proven Euro sprinting profile returning to the 1000m he’s best suited to, second up with a strong trainer–jockey combo. Worth an each-way ticket at overs.
- 1st6Straight To GloryDerek Leung$11.00
- 2nd12Lucky CandyAlexis Badel$4.00
- 3rd2Fast ResponderNichola Yuen$8.40
- 4th5Metro PowerKaris Teetan$3.40
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Straight To Glory | 11 | Derek Leung | C W Chang | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Lucky Candy | 7 | Alexis Badel | W K Mo | 53.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Fast Responder | 5 | Nichola Yuen | D Whyte | 55.5kg | $8.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Metro Power | 12 | Karis Teetan | D A Hayes | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 9 | Dragon Four Seas | 10 | E C W Wong | J W Richards | 54.5kg | $156.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Parents' Love | 8 | Britney Wong | A S Cruz | 50.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | We Are Hero | 6 | Jerry Chau | K L Man | 60kg | $28.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Together We Value | 14 | Brenton Avdulla | C H Yip | 56kg | $7.30 |
| 9th | 13 | Master Of All | 4 | Keith Yeung | W Y So | 53.5kg | $158.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Mickley | 3 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Cala Dei Mori | 1 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 56.5kg | $46.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Dancing Classics | 2 | Vincent Ho | C Fownes | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Red Elegance | 13 | Matthew L Chadwick | D Whyte | 55.5kg | $58.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Watch Legend | 9 | Dylan Mo | Y S Tsui | 54kg | $153.00 |
| 15 | Solid State | 15 | F C Lor | 55kg | |||
| 16 | Greater Bae | 16 | D Eustace | 58kg |
Continuous Development Hcp (C4)
With 56 kg he receives weight from Nyx Gluck and profiles to be top-three at the 400m, the key Sha Tin edge. The weight rise and relatively light overall record are minor reservations, but the map and progression make him the most likely winner.
He draws the rail to land just behind the speed and use the Sha Tin straight. Two recent 1400m efforts, including a strong second, stack up for this class, and the Chau/Eustace partnership has been effective. The knock is a lack of a win at the track/trip and an occasional tendency to level out late, but this map gives him every chance.
Purton is a plus and he has the speed to be prominent. However, barrier 12 and 61 kg are meaningful negatives in a race lacking pressure, as crossing without burning petrol is tricky. He remains a top‑three chance on class and consistency, but a tougher map than better‑drawn rivals keeps him to a place recommendation.
Lightly raced and open to sharp improvement stepping to 1400m. From the John Size yard with Atzeni aboard, he draws ideally to secure cover and build momentum—well suited to Sha Tin’s long straight. Shamus Award progeny typically appreciate this trip, suggesting a better sustained finish than on debut over 1200m.
- 1st3Nyx GluckZac Purton$3.00
- 2nd4Beauty AwardAndrea Atzeni$9.00
- 3rd7StrathpefferLyle Hewitson$25.00
- 4th12Cheerful WongchoyAngus Chung$69.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Nyx Gluck | 12 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Beauty Award | 4 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Strathpeffer | 9 | Lyle Hewitson | D Whyte | 58.5kg | $25.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Cheerful Wongchoy | 11 | Angus Chung | P C Ng | 54kg | $69.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Honorary | 2 | Alexis Badel | W K Mo | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 2 | Call Me Sparkle | 14 | Ethan Brown | K W Lui | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Power Patch | 7 | Vincent Ho | K L Man | 55kg | $37.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Prestige Come | 10 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 58.5kg | $144.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Francis Meynell | 1 | Jerry Chau | D Eustace | 57kg | $7.30 |
| 10th | 11 | Tactical Command | 6 | Richard Kingscote | Mark Newnham | 56kg | $70.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Circuit Fiery | 13 | Hugh Bowman | W Y So | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Aca Fast | 8 | James Orman | D J Hall | 57.5kg | $24.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Big Big World | 3 | Derek Leung | K H Ting | 58.5kg | $74.00 |
| 14th | 14 | Awesome Treasure | 5 | Matthew L Chadwick | J W Richards | 53kg | $98.00 |
| 15 | Stormy Knight | 15 | D A Hayes | 54.5kg | |||
| 16 | Amo Ergo Sum | 16 | Brett Crawford | 55kg |
Riding High Together Hcp (C4)
His Good-track and 1600m credentials stack up, and he consistently produces solid late work. While he rises in weight and a fast tempo can test those near the speed, gate 6 should allow a stalking run to be top three by the 400m, which is a key edge at Sha Tin.
From barrier 7 Bowman can slot midfield and unleash late off a forecast fast tempo.
Maps perfectly from the inside draw to save ground behind a strong speed. He’s been around the mark at the mile in recent Good-track runs and gets Purton plus a handy weight. While he’s yet to win at 1600m and can be a perennial place-getter, the set-up is right to run to his level again and fill a placing if he sees daylight at the right time.
A lightly raced improver who ran a close second at this trip last time and shapes to appreciate a strong mile. The wide alley requires a bit of luck to slot midfield with cover, but the expected fast tempo should bring him into play late.
- 1st8Jolly BrilliantHugh Bowman$3.30
- 2nd11Lucky BalerionMatthew Poon$7.10
- 3rd12Amazing DuckZac Purton$3.50
- 4th10Flying BoomDerek Leung$22.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Jolly Brilliant | 7 | Hugh Bowman | P F Yiu | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Lucky Balerion | 12 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 57kg | $7.10 |
| 3rd | 12 | Amazing Duck | 1 | Zac Purton | K H Ting | 54kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Flying Boom | 11 | Derek Leung | C W Chang | 57kg | $22.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Best World | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | D A Hayes | 57kg | $40.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Ka Ying Superb | 13 | Matthew L Chadwick | W K Mo | 60kg | $47.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Ninja Derby | 9 | Lyle Hewitson | Brett Crawford | 53.5kg | $49.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Family Fortune | 3 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 54kg | $37.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mega Mastermind | 14 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Ace | 6 | Jerry Chau | Mark Newnham | 58kg | $8.40 |
| 11th | 1 | Jumbo Steps | 4 | Vincent Ho | P C Ng | 61kg | $40.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Beauty Viva | 10 | Andrea Atzeni | A S Cruz | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Chill Partners | 2 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 60.5kg | $45.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Prestige Hall | 8 | Ethan Brown | D J Hall | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 15 | Grand Turbo | 15 | C S Shum | 54.5kg | |||
| 16 | Derrynblue | 16 | C H Yip | 52.5kg |
Sportsmanship Hcp (C3)
From barrier 3 he should land close to the speed in a moderate-run race, aligning with Sha Tin’s on-pace bias at the 400m. Top weight is a test, and rider is light-on for recent wins, but the map, class, and distance suitability make him the most likely winner.
He’s effective on Good and owns a sharp 1600m time carrying big weight previously. First-up fitness is the only query, and a moderate tempo could make positioning vital, but his profile screams top-three chance if he’s within striking distance turning in.
Honest and well-exposed Class 3 miler who already posted a sharp 1600m win at Sha Tin this season. His last two runs read well, and the Purton engagement is a major plus for navigating a wide gate. If he finds cover and can creep into the race before the turn, he has the talent and tactical speed to be top three in a moderate-run affair.
Forgive his first-up 1400m miss; he’s better suited at a mile and has previously won over 1600m at Sha Tin. Barrier 2 should allow him to park close in a race without obvious pressure, which suits the track pattern. Second-up stats are positive and the map is ideal.
- 1st3Lucky Sam GorHugh Bowman$8.00
- 2nd2Amazing PartnersVincent Ho$5.60
- 3rd13HymnbookKaris Teetan$12.00
- 4th1Sky VinoNichola Yuen$22.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Lucky Sam Gor | 1 | Hugh Bowman | Mark Newnham | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Amazing Partners | 3 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 58.5kg | $5.60 |
| 3rd | 13 | Hymnbook | 10 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Sky Vino | 13 | Nichola Yuen | C Fownes | 56.5kg | $22.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Flow Water Flow | 6 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 56.5kg | $5.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Embraces | 11 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Power Of Vitam | 12 | Zac Purton | D J Hall | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 5 | Yuen Long Elite | 2 | Keith Yeung | K L Man | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Shanwah | 9 | Richard Kingscote | D Whyte | 56kg | $122.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Another World | 14 | Britney Wong | C H Yip | 50kg | $110.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Trinity Treasure | 8 | Lyle Hewitson | D Eustace | 53kg | $53.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Seward | 7 | Matthew Poon | P C Ng | 54.5kg | $45.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Outgate | 4 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 53kg | $32.00 |
| 14th | 10 | Goldfield | 5 | E C W Wong | C S Shum | 54kg | $128.00 |
| 15 | Fortune Boy | 15 | D A Hayes | 56.5kg | |||
| 16 | Complete Unknown | 16 | W K Mo | 54kg |
Better Future Hcp (C3)
From gate 1 he can trail the expected frenetic speed and present off the rail in the long straight. He stays at the right trip, carries 56.5kg, and profiles to peak third run in Hong Kong.
Highly progressive 3yo who keeps running time and closing off well. From barrier 3 he should secure a stalking position two to three pairs back, which is ideal given the predicted very fast pace.
Forgive the 1000m return; his best work is at Sha Tin 1200m where he’s posted sharp times and close placings. From barrier 9 he can slide midfield with cover and be produced late into a predicted high-pressure race shape that suits his finish. Atzeni’s current form helps.
Worth an each-way ticket as a value overlay relative to his established C3 ability.
- 1st7MotorKaris Teetan$11.00
- 2nd4Super Strong KidAndrea Atzeni$16.00
- 3rd3Effortless WinJerry Chau$3.80
- 4th10Quantum CloudLyle Hewitson$80.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Motor | 5 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Super Strong Kid | 9 | Andrea Atzeni | K L Man | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Effortless Win | 1 | Jerry Chau | F C Lor | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Quantum Cloud | 11 | Lyle Hewitson | Brett Crawford | 54kg | $80.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Invincible Steed | 10 | Vincent Ho | Y S Tsui | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Szeryng | 12 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Mr Desira | 8 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Tactical Ace | 4 | Dylan Mo | W Y So | 52.5kg | $165.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Lady's Choice | 7 | Derek Leung | C W Chang | 61kg | $9.80 |
| 10th | 6 | Matters Most | 2 | Nichola Yuen | C S Shum | 51.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Kansas | 6 | Keith Yeung | D A Hayes | 52.5kg | $141.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Tycoon Resources | 3 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 13 | Northern Fire Ball | 13 | C H Yip | 56kg | |||
| 14 | All Out For Six | 14 | Mark Newnham | 58.5kg |
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