Sha Tin   01 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

RACING GOES ON 1000M HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD      

Many of these step out for the first time so a frantic pace is likely early on over this sharp journey. The opener looks prime for a debutant to take the chocolates. AMAZING FUN (5) has been performing well at the trials, catching the eye of Zac Purton who will have his first sit on the gelding today. A wide draw suits down the straight course and he looks set to put his best foot forward on debut. DRAGON AIR FORCE (7) scored an All Weather trial win recently in impressive fashion, backing up his win over this course and distance in a trial prior. Karis Teetan had been on board for a couple trials and he takes the reins on raceday. Sure to make his presence felt. LOVING VIBES (8) has been trialling around some smart horses in readiness for his debut and the Lui/Ho combination is often successful. Respect the fact that Ho has been booked to do the job and he's expected to be right there when the whips are cracking. CHEVAL VALIANT (2) can take up the running and prove hard to catch from out in front.
1 80142 METRO WARRIOR
DAVID A HAYES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
METRO EXPRESS SYNDICATE
Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Glory Elite with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on May 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Bottomuptogether carrying 61kg at $18. Going well. Leading chance.
4
D LEUNG
RED AND GREY STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND GREY CHECKED CAP, WHITE PEAK
2 99304 CHEVAL VALIANT
D WHYTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
CHEVAL SYNDICATE
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Fast Network with 60.5kg at $10. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on May 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bottomuptogether carrying 57.5kg at $6.80. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
7
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, SKY BLUE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, SKY BLUE STARS CAP, WHITE PEAK
3 70248 FORTUNE WARRIOR
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
THE ALL HAPPY SYNDICATE
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on June 12 over 1000m, 5 len behind Red Elegance with 60.5kg at $5.20. Before that 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 15 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Camino carrying 60.5kg at $5.30. Deserves another chance.
3
M F POON
GREEN,BROWN CHEVRONS, BLACK CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVE,BROWN CHEVRONS, BLACK CHEVRON, BROWN CAP, WHITE HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
4 80800 SUPERSONIC
MARK NEWNHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
WINE CIRCLE SYNDICATE
Most recently 12th of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1000m, 9 len behind Fast Network carrying 60kg at $65. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1200m, 15 len behind Hayday carrying 61kg at $114. Others look better placed.
6
BEN THOMPSON
WHITE,ORANGE CHECKS,WHITE HALVED,CAP,ORANGE STRIPE
5 AMAZING FUN
C H YIP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MR & MRS ROGER NGAN
Gelding by Tivaci on debut. Finished fifth in a Conghua trial over 1200m on June 14. A bright start to his career is anticipated.
9
Z PURTON
INDIGO,CHERRY SASH,WHITE SLEEVES,CHERRY ARMBANDS,CAP,WHITE PEAK
6 5 COLOURFUL WINNER
W Y SO
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
GIGI WONG FOOK CHI
Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Fast Network carrying 57.5kg at $41. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
5
M L YEUNG
INDIGO, BRONZE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, CAP, INDIGO STRIPE
7 DRAGON AIR FORCE
P F YIU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
AU KAI KWONG & MICHELLE JESSICA AU
P F Yiu trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Easy trial winner. Has the profile for a good debut.
10
K TEETAN
YELLOW, BLACK DOUBLE VEE, PALE GREEN VEE, BLACK SLEEVES, PALE GREEN HOOPS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
8 LOVING VIBES
K W LUI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
CHOW KA YEE
Gelding by Zoustar on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Conghua trial over 1000m on June 3. Respect if any market activity.
13
C Y HO
WHITE, LAVENDER DOUBLE VEE, ONYX VEE, ONYX SLEEVES, LAVENDER HOOPS, WHITE CAP, LAVENDER STRIPE
9 PERFECT GENERAL
CASPAR FOWNES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MR & MRS RINGO NG YIU KWOK AND QUENTIN NG KWAN WAI
Gelding by Zoustar facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in his trials leading into this. Was runner-up in a trial at Conghua on June 14 over 1000m. Respect if there is any positive market activity.
2
ANDREA ATZENI
ORANGE, DENIM STAR, CHECKS ON SLEEVES, SPOTS ON CAP, WHITE PEAK
10 SUPER TREASURE
C W CHANG
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
MARTIN YUNG PING FAI & KWOK YI CHIT
Colt by Calyx making his first appearance. Finished sixth in a Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on June 13. Prefer to see.
1
H T MO
 DARK CYAN, MAGENTA SPOTS, YELLOW SLEEVES, MAGENTA SPOTS, CAP, YELLOW CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
11 VIGOR ELLEEGANT
MANFRED MAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
JAMES LING CHI FAI
First starter by Deep Field out of Feeling Positive. Not done enough to assess positively. Prefer others.
12
JERRY CHAU
 INCHWORM, DARK GREEN STRIPES, INCHWORM SLEEVES, DARK GREEN SPOTS, SILVER CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 5649x LESS IS MORE
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
XAVIER ZEE HO SUM
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track March 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lifeline Express with 57kg at $10. On debut fifth of 12 at this track January 13 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Super Commander with 57.5kg at $24. Likely to run well.
11
HUGH BOWMAN
YELLOW, GREEN BRAIDS , ORANGE SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, ORANGE CAP, WHITE STAR , PEAK COLLAR
13 17638 SUPER AXIOM
Y S TSUI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
TONY LAU YIU TONG, THOMAS LAU SUM FAI & LAU YI FAI
Last start 8th of 14 at this track on June 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Fast Network carrying 51.5kg at $4.30. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 14 at this track on May 26 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Bottomuptogether with 53.5kg at $19. Can repay backers this time.
14
ANGUS CHUNG
PINK, TAN CHEVRONS, GREEN CHEVRON, PINK, TAN CHEVRONS SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, PINK CAP,WHITE PEAK, COLLAR
14 0008x MERCHANT PRINCE
JAMIE RICHARDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
LUCKY FOREVER SYNDICATE
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Happy Valley February 7 over 1650m, 5 len behind Lovero with 54kg at $88. First up last campaign second last of 13 at this track October 22 over 1000m, 12 len behind Invincible Sage carrying 54.5kg at $235. Hard to have.
8
ALEX BADEL
YELLOW, GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, YELLOW, ORANGE STRIPES CAP, WHITE PEAK
15 LIFE OF STONE
T P YUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
WONG KOK WAI
Gelding by Deep Field making his first appearance. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd in a Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on June 11. Might need some time.

BLACK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
16 0 SPICY KNUCKLES
W K MO
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
ALEX NG SIU TING & ZOE YAM YEE LAM
At debut, ran last of 12 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Captain Win carrying 56.5kg at $19. Might need more time based on that poor debut.

PURPLE, RED CHECKS, ARMBANDS, CHECKS ON CAP, WHITE PEAK