Sha Tin   12 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G

BOWRING PLATE 1000m

Track: GOOD      

Tricky map to assess with all runners on debut but suspect they will roll along. The first Griffin race of the season and it's a tricky one to assess. PERFECT ONE (2) may be the standout on trial form, finishing second in a 1000m turf heat at Conghua in March. His trial earlier this month on the All Weather was just fair, though he's shown enough for Purton to hop on board. That's a big push for his chances. SECRET INGREDIENT (5) improved nicely in his latest heat down the Sha Tin straight where he was hard ridden to finish third under Bentley. The English hoop remains in the saddle for his race debut today and he can make his presence felt. TALENTS CHAMPION (6) hit the line alongside Secret Ingredient in his last trial under Keith Yeung and that looks a good guide to this race. Draws the inside of the small field and he can be in the finish. GLORIOUS HERO (4) is next best.
1 KA YING GRATEFUL
W K MO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LEUNG SHEK KONG
Gelding by Toronado on debut. Trialled on March 27 at Conghua over 1000m and finished sixth. Others make more appeal.
2
D LEUNG
LT BLUE, ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPES, YELLOW CAP, ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
2 PERFECT ONE
C H YIP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CHAN WAI HANG
Gelding by Toronado on debut. Ran 3rd in a Conghua AW trial over 1050m on April 2. Has shown enough for Purton to hop on board without partnering him at the trials, and that's worth noting.
4
Z PURTON
WHITE, RED HEART, PURPLE SLEEVES, CAP, RED HEARTS, WHITE PEAK
3 SILVERY KNIGHT
D WHYTE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SURPLUS HORSE RACING SYNDICATE
Gelding by Toronado on debut. Finished ninth in a Conghua trial over 1000m on March 16. Outside chance.
3
LYLE HEWITSON
INDIGO, LT PINK VEE, LT BLUE SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBAND, LT PINK CAP, MAROON SPOTS, WHITE PEAK
4 GLORIOUS HERO
DAVID A HAYES
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
FRIENDS OF THE SAINT SYNDICATE
First starter by Rulership out of Pratolina. Not out of this.
5
K TEETAN
LT PINK, RED CROSS, SLEEVES, LT PINK HALVED, LT PINK CAP, RED HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
5 SECRET INGREDIENT
DAVID A HAYES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
SZE-TO KA MING & MAN YU
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Capitalist out of Mulhimah. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at his most recent. Can feature in the finish on debut if he runs up to his latest outing
6
HARRY BENTLEY
GOLD, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES, WHITE PEAK
6 TALENTS CHAMPION
DAVID A HAYES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
TALENTOGETHER SYNDICATE
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Portland Sky out of Missy Longstocking. Hit the line alongside Secret Ingredient in his last trial and he can put his best foot forward.
1
M L YEUNG
MEDIUM PURPLE, RED HEARTS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES, WHITE CAP, RED HEARTS, WHITE PEAK