Sha Tin   01 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

SPORTSMANSHIP 1200M HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

From the inside gate Bottomuptogether should be prominent along with Divano. Great race with some progressive types facing off. BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (4) has been superb over the short course in both runs to date and now steps out to 1200m for the first time. He trialled over this trip recently in fine style and the way he won last start suggests the extra trip is no issue. Should get every chance under Purton to remain undefeated. Worth noting that Purton sticks with him over DIVANO (5) who he rode to a 0.8L victory at this track and trip 36 days ago. Hugh Bowman takes over now, but the gelding has plenty of upside and he'll be prominent from the draw. Can continue his winning ways without surprising. SELF IMPROVEMENT (2) will need some luck from the outside draw but he is hard to knock on recent form, just missing last start on the All Weather track. He has performed well on the Turf prior so switching back to this surface is no issue. Can be about the finish. SOLID IMPACT (1) is racing well and warrants respect.
1 13136 SOLID IMPACT
DAVID HALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
ADAM BIN HASSAN
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on June 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lost Child with 61kg at $6.90. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on May 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Call Me Glorious carrying 60kg at $10. Nice draw and worth thought.
4
ALEX BADEL
WHITE, RED,EMERALD GREEN SASH, RED, EMERALD GREEN DIABLO SLEEVES,GREEN CAP,RED QUARTERS,WHITE PEAK
2 67812 SELF IMPROVEMENT
MANFRED MAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
WONG CHUNG YIN & WONG LAI NGOR
Useful gelding. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather on June 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Capital Delight with 55.5kg at $7.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Sha Tin All Weather May 29 over 1200m defeating Everyone's Victory with 61kg at $3.70. With a little improvement can take this out.
14
K TEETAN
YELLOW, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBAND,YELLOW CAP,GOLD POM POM,WHITE PEAK
3 87772 PRAWNS ELEVEN
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
TOAST TRUST SYNDICATE
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Young Superstar carrying 57.5kg at $10. Before that 7th of 14 at this track on May 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Call Me Glorious carrying 57.5kg at $21. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
5
HARRY BENTLEY
BLACK,GREEN HOOPS,GOLD SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS,GOLD CAP,GREEN CIRCLE,WHITE PEAK
4 11 BOTTOMUPTOGETHER
F C LOR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SO KAI SING
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on 18/06/2024; Last run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track May 26 over 1000m defeating Aurora Lady with 61kg at $2. Race before favourite; won by 1.5 len this track May 5 over 1000m defeating Multisuper with 57kg at $2.60. The inside gate is a real bonus.
1
Z PURTON
GREEN, GOLD INVERTED TRIANGLE, ARMBANDS, WHITE, GOLD CHECKS CAP
5 131 DIVANO
K W LUI
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
CHEN CHUN MAN
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on 21/06/2024; Last run favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 26 over 1200m defeating Master Mastermind carrying 61kg at $1.70. The run before third of 14 at this track April 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lucy In The Sky with 61kg at $3.10. Can get the job done again.
2
HUGH BOWMAN
WHITE, PURPLE CHEVRONS, PINK CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK & PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP,PURPLE STRIPE
6 15716 MUST GO
JOHN SIZE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
LEE LIT LUNG & VICKY TANG
Useful type. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather on June 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Capital Delight carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Sha Tin All Weather May 29 over 1200m defeating Regent Glory with 61kg at $6. Likely to play a big role.
7
B AVDULLA
MAUVE, SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, CAP, WHITE PEAK
7 1541x GOR MO TUEN
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
THE EASY RIDE SYNDICATE
Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.2 len Hawkesbury 4yo+ Bm64 November 23 over 1600m defeating Jack Duggan carrying 59kg at $4. Previously first up; third of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm58 August 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; a neck behind Just Jacky carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Has claims on best form.
6
LYLE HEWITSON
RED, PURPLE DIAMONDS, RED CAP, PURPLE HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
8 1265x PHANTOM CYCLONE
T P YUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
SHARON LI XUE YING
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Tauranga September 23 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Lupo Solitario with 57kg at $14.80. On debut second of 8 at Avondale June 3 2023 over 1200m, on heavy track; a long neck behind Geldof with 56.5kg at $15. May need the hitout.
8
BEN THOMPSON
 SUNGLOW, PURPLE DOUBLE VEE, LAVENDER VEE, SLEEVES, SUNGLOW ARMBANDS, CAP, LAVENDER SPOTS, WHITE PEAK
9 1x31x RIDING HIGH
A S CRUZ
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
RIDING HIGH SYNDICATE
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Gosford Cl1 December 7 over 1200m defeating Storm The Ramparts with 56kg at $3.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at Kembla Grange Cg&E Cl1 November 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Noble Attack carrying 56kg at $2.30. Capable of a big run.
9
ANGUS CHUNG
 INDIGO, YELLOW BRAIDS, SLEEVES, INDIGO QUARTERS, YELLOW CAP, INDIGO CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
10 11x ROMAN CROWN
PIERRE NG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
ALBERT HUNG CHAO HONG
Unbeaten in two starts. Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 0.8 len Wolverhampton January 20 over 1408m defeating Marmaduke Lemon with 59.5kg at $1.30. At his first start favourite; won by 1.75 len Wolverhampton November 21 over 1408m defeating Handsome Chap with 60.5kg at $4. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
11
ANDREA ATZENI
INDIGO, RED VEE, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, INDIGO STARS, CAP, WHITE PEAK
11 01x58 SUPER LOVE DRAGON
W Y SO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
YIP WING KUI, YIP LOO PIK LIN, YIP SHU BUN & ANTONIA LIU WING YAN
Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Ka Ying Victory carrying 55.5kg at $54. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Ka Ying Victory with 54.5kg at $40. Will need to lift.
12
LUKE FERRARIS
WHITE, GOLD QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DIABLO, WHITE CAP, BLACK CHECKS
12 55609 VIVA GRACIOUSNESS
A S CRUZ
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
ARNALDO HO YAU HENG
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Ka Ying Victory with 54.5kg at $35. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sky Heart carrying 55.5kg at $54. Looks tested again.
3
C Y HO
RED,NAVY HALVED,NAVY CAP,RED CIRCLE,WHITE PEAK,COLLAR
13 10x00 BEAUTY THUNDER
W K MO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
KWOK SIU MING
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at this track on May 19 over 1400m, 18 len behind Patch Of Theta with 54.5kg at $144. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 17 len behind Beauty Glory with 54.5kg at $124. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
13
D LEUNG
BLACK,WHITE CROSSED SASHES,PINK SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,BLACK CHECK
14 8944x EURO ROCKS
K W LUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
LI YIU KEUNG
Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather December 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Judy's Great carrying 61kg at $12. First up last campaign second in a small field at Sha Tin All Weather September 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Self Improvement carrying 55.5kg at $14. Top hope if back in good order.
10
M L YEUNG
PURPLE, WHITE CROSS, PINK HALVED CHECKED SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP, YELLOW STARS, WHITE PEAK
15 51436 IVY LEAGUE
D WHYTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
YU CHU LAM
Group 3 placegetter. Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on June 12 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Red Hare King with 59kg at $19. Before that 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on May 22 over 1650m, neck behind Romantic Laos with 56kg at $16. Others offer greater appeal.

LIGHT BLUE,NAVY BRAID,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY HALVED, WHITE CAP, NAVY HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
16 57075 GREAT STATE
W Y SO
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
CONNIE SIU KIM YING
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Call Me Glorious carrying 58kg at $33. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Young Superstar carrying 60kg at $104. Fully tested on his recent run.

BLACK, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE,CAP, WHITE STRIPES, PEAK