Sha Tin   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

INCH ARRAN HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Tourbillon Prince leading the way. SUPERB KID (3) sat worse than midfield and put his rivals to the sword over this course and distance 35 days ago, winning by 2L. He does rise in weight for that effort, but Purton remains in the saddle. May need some luck from the draw, but he's a progressive type who can win again. SUPER GOLDI (9) settled near last and got over the top late in the race on April 7, winning by a neck. He's likely to get back from the draw again, but he drops 5.5kg for the rise in grade today. Sure to be finishing off strongly once again. GOLDEN ARTIE (4) only just missed when on the 7-day back up last time out and rates highly off that effort. The outside draw is a big niggle, but if he can run up to his recent efforts he won't be far away. MAGNIFICENT NINE (8) is ticking along nicely and can make his presence felt.
1 x578x CHING
C W CHANG
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Keith Ng Ting Kit
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather December 23 over 1650m, 7 len behind Adefill carrying 60kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track November 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Happy Together with 58kg at $5.50. Bold performance expected.
8
LYLE HEWITSON
PURPLE, SHOCKING PINK HEARTS, SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, SHOCKING PINK CAP, PURPLE SPOTS , WHITE PEAK
2 99000 ELLIPTICAL
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
S P Hedge, B J Lindsay, Mrs J E A Lindsay, R I Chapman, No one cares (Mgr: L Hunter), M J Symons, G Timmins, Dr T P Brennan, Mr Pony Racing (Mgr: J L Bourke), Lacey Underall, C L Marks, Ms K P Pavelic, P J Liston, N J Bearman, R Smykowsky, M G Donegan, R J Berens, J A Devy, Mac Bros & B T Corcoran
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 24 over 2000m, 15 len behind Massive Sovereign with 57kg at $239. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 3 over 1800m, 6 len behind Helios Express carrying 57kg at $89. Will be doing best work late.
2
M L YEUNG
TAN, PURPLE CHEVRONS, ORANGE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP, YELLOW STARS CAP,WHITE PEAK
3 61241 SUPERB KID
K W LUI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
MR & MRS MAK YIU HAY
Going well. Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating Beauty Missile carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 3 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Blue Marlin carrying 56kg at $5.20. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
1
Z PURTON
PURPLE, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, PINK CAP, PURPLE STARS, WHITE PEAK
4 53402 GOLDEN ARTIE
P F YIU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K M D Chong & L Y H Chan
At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, neck behind Beauty Fit with 60kg at $19. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Frantanck with 60.5kg at $24. Knocking on the door.
14
BEN THOMPSON
WHITE,PURPLE CHECKS, GREY SLVS, RED ARMBANDS, PURPLE CAP, RED HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
5 82848 TOURBILLON PRINCE
T P YUNG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S M Moloney & M A Epis
Group 2 placegetter. Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1650m, 6 len behind M Unicorn with 55.5kg at $11. Before that 4th of 11 at Happy Valley on March 27 over 1650m, 4 len behind Show Respect with 58.5kg at $9. No threat last time out but this suits.
12
HUGH BOWMAN
RED,LIME HALVED,GREEN VEE,WHITE SLEEVES, RED & LIME ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,LIME STAR, WHITE PEAK
6 06906 GRATEFUL HEART
W Y SO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Charley Chan Wing Chin & Sunny Cheung Chi Cheong
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Eighty Light Years carrying 58kg at $52. The race before that second last of 12 at Happy Valley on March 20 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Samarkand carrying 58kg at $33. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
5
KEAGAN DE MELO
INDIGO, YELLOW VEE, GRAY SLEEVES, ORANGE HEARTS, GRAY CAP, ORANGE HEART, WHITE PEAK
7 011x9 KING GLORIOSO
D WHYTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS PATRICK FUNG PAK TUNG AND OPHELIA FUNG WING SEI
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Harmony N Blessed with 56kg at $29. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 31 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ceerseven with 59.5kg at $9.50. Needs more time.
4
ANDREA ATZENI
RED, YELLOW STAR, STARS CAP
8 24236 MAGNIFICENT NINE
JOHN SIZE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
22/23 JOHN SIZE TRAINER SYNDICATE
Last start 6th of 14 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sky Heart carrying 56kg at $3.70. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Patch Of Theta carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
7
B AVDULLA
TEAL, WHITE EPAULETTES, TEAL CAP, WHITE SPOTS WHITE PEAK
9 13751 SUPER GOLDI
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MARCES LEE TZE BUN
Most recently won by a neck at this track April 7 over 1400m defeating Smiling Collector with 61kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Champion Instinct carrying 61kg at $7.40. Big chance again.
10
D LEUNG
LIGHT PINK,LIGHT BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK STARS,LIGHT BLUE CAP,PINK DIAMOND,WHITE PEAK
10 1x WAH MAY WAI WAI
A S CRUZ
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG
MR & MRS LAU YING WAH
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by 0.5 len at Leopardstown July 27 over 1609m on a rain affected track defeating Chief Little Rock carrying 60.5kg at $4. Expect he will go well.
6
ANGUS CHUNG
RED, YELLOW STAR, SILVER, RED HALVED SLEEVES, SILVER CAP, RED DISC CAP
11 20589 ARMOUR WAR EAGLE
K H TING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
JOHNNY SHIH JAR YI
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Beauty Fit with 56.5kg at $23. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Outgate carrying 56.5kg at $18. Others have better prospects.
11
LUKE FERRARIS
ORANGE, YELLOW BRAID, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, ORANGE QUARTERS , WHITE COLLAR, PEAK
12 02x00 BRIGHT INHERITANCE
C H YIP
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
23/24 DENNIS C H YIP TRAINER SYNDICATE
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 12th of 14 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Outgate with 55.5kg at $119. Second run from a spell eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Holy Lake carrying 56kg at $88. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
13
MATTHEW CHADWICK
DENIM, BROWN HEART, SLEEVES, WHITE HEARTS SLEEVES, CAP, BROWN STARS,WHITE PEAK
13 21x00 SATIRICAL FAN
DANNY SHUM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
T W Wong, S S S Yang & C K Ho
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 27 len behind Superb Kid carrying 55.5kg at $69. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 14 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sky Heart with 55kg at $217. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
9
M F POON
YELLOW, PINK DIAMOND , YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 21x98 SEA AIR LEGEND
Y S TSUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
RICH STYLE SYNDICATE
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hasten Delight with 55.5kg at $61. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Solid Impact with 55kg at $164. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
H T MO
YELLOW, WHITE HALVED, BROWN VEE, YELLOW SLEEVES, BROWN STRIPE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, BROWN CIRCLE CAP,WHITE PEAK
15 x8070 LEEDOX
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
Jml Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: L Petagna)
Last start second last of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Beauty Fit carrying 55.5kg at $99. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Superb Kid with 56kg at $187. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

WHITE, RED DIAGONAL STRIPES, ORANGE , WHITE, ORANGE RAYS, STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED HOOPS
16 21220 LOVERO
A S CRUZ
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ching Lung Chen
Useful type. At the latest run second last of 12 at Happy Valley on April 10 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Ivy League carrying 54kg at $9.90. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on March 20 over 1650m, head behind Samarkand with 54kg at $3.40. Can improve on recent efforts.

INDIGO, YELLOW STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, INDIGO HALVED CHECKED, INDIGO CAP, WHITE PEAK