Sha Tin   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

SPRUCE HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD      

Riding Together can take up the running. SKY JOY (1) was too good here last start when scoring by 0.5L to continue his way through the grades. He's since trialled quietly to keep him up to the mark and he showed he had good early speed from the wide draw last start. Needs some luck again, but he looks a horse destined for better races. DO YOUR PART (7) sat on the speed and couldn't be caught last start when winning by 1L at this track and trip. Can take up the running again from the inside barrier and he drops in weight today with the rise in grade. Racing in top order and can play a leading role once again. MASTER OF ALL (2) is hard to knock on his recent form, going under in a photo finish most recently. The wide draw is a query, but he loves this track and trip and he rates highly on his recent form. THE RED HARE (14) has trialled well since his latest effort behind a smart one and can't be discounted down in the weights.
1 11x21 SKY JOY
P F YIU
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
SKYMARK SYNDICATE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Patch Of Stars carrying 54.5kg at $8.20. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track November 23 over 1200m defeating Public Attention carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Impressed last start. Finds a nice race and should be right there at the business end.
14
JERRY CHAU
BLACK,RED HOOPS,CAP,BLACK DISC,WHITE PEAK
2 2x122 MASTER OF ALL
W Y SO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KENDRICK WONG CHUN KIT
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, nose behind Riding Together with 58kg at $7.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, neck behind Sky Heart carrying 56kg at $12. Will take plenty of beating.
11
C Y HO
NAVY, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, NAVY AND SKY BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, SILVER CAP, NAVY HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
3 38x59 CHEAHA
A S CRUZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MIKE CHEUNG SHUN CHING
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 5 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Regal Gem carrying 58.5kg at $53. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Romantic Son carrying 59.5kg at $7.60. Likely improver who should be in the mix.
4
ANGUS CHUNG
RED,BLACK CHEVRONS,GREEN TWO CHEVRONS,RED SLEEVES, BLACK CHEVRONS, GREEN TWO CHEVRONS, SILVER CAP,WHITE PEAK
4 14x01 RIDING TOGETHER
DAVID EUSTACE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SYNDICATE
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, 18 len behind Gracious Express with 54kg at $5.70. Second run from a spell won by a nose at this track November 23 over 1400m defeating Master Of All with 55kg at $22. In the mix.
3
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, DOUBLE ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW STAR CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 0x7x3 SILO
JAMIE RICHARDS
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
TOAST SPORTS TRUST SYNDICATE
Racing second-up today. Last run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Romantic Son with 58kg at $8.90. At only start last preparation eased back early on 7th of 13 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Brilliant Express with 60kg at $19. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
9
JAMES MCDONALD
BLACK & GREEN HOOPS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, BLACK SPOTS,WHITE PEAK
6 0x125 KEMPES
DAVID HALL
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS COLIN LO CHOR CHEONG
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 15 over 1650m, 3 len behind Loch Tay carrying 57kg at $7.80. The race before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Super Joy N Fun carrying 55kg at $4.60. Strong contender on best form.
6
ANDREA ATZENI
GREEN,LIGHT PINK STRIPE,LIGHT PINK STRIPE SLEEVES,CAP,WHITE PEAK
7 23231 DO YOUR PART
K W LUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
CHAN CHI KONG
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track November 23 over 1400m defeating Nezha carrying 61kg at $3.20. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Goldentronicmighty with 58.5kg at $2.20. Leading player again.
1
HUGH BOWMAN
YELLOW, LIGHT PINK VEE, SLEEVES, YELLOW CHEVRON, CAP, LIGHT PINK CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
8 0x590 CALIFORNIA WAVES
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
CHLOE LIANG SHUN YIN
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 12th of 14 at this track on November 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Beauty Bolt carrying 55.5kg at $32. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on October 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fortune Boy carrying 54.5kg at $44. Form okay but prepared to risk.
5
B AVDULLA
ORANGE , TEAL HALVED,ORANGE SLEEVES,YELLOW STARS, TEAL CAP,ORANGE STAR,WHITE PEAK
9 8x770 GOLDEN EMPIRE
B CRAWFORD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
LAW YUNG KOON
Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sky Joy carrying 55.5kg at $109.
13
K TEETAN
GOLD, SILVER CHECKED, GOLD HALVED, SILVER SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, GOLD CAP, RED DISC, WHITE PEAK
10 31x00 COLOURFUL GAN
D WHYTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
GAN WEE SEAN, GARY GAN CHENG CHUAH & GAVIN GAN CHENG HOOI
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Thriving Brothers carrying 55kg at $52. Last start ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 26 over 1650m, 7 len behind The Boom Box carrying 56kg at $71. Capable on best but hard to consider here on two poor runs back from a break.
2
MAXIME GUYON
PURPLE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE, LILAC CHECKS CAP, WHITE PEAK
11 4550x STELLAR SWIFT
DAVID A HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MARC CHAN & LILY CHAN LI LEI
First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track July 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Beauty Bolt carrying 55.5kg at $22. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track September 22 2024 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Sugar Ball with 61kg at $15. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
10
HARRY BENTLEY
MAUVE,GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES,PURPLE STARS,WHITE CAP,PURPLE STAR
12 x0x07 WOLF COMING
DANNY SHUM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
ADRIAN LEE TING HONG
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Patch Of Stars with 55kg at $133. Second-up 7th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sky Joy carrying 54kg at $32. Can't entertain on that form.
8
D LEUNG
RED, LIGHT BLUE STARS, STARS SLEEVES , WHITE PEAK
13 51977 MONARCH COUNTY
CASPAR FOWNES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
MR & MRS HAMEN FAN SHI HOO, ALEX FAN CHEN YEN AND CHRISTINA FAN CHEN MUN
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on 09/12/2025; Last start 7th of 13 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Invincible Ibis with 53.5kg at $49. Race before seventh of 12 at Happy Valley October 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Regal Gem with 54.5kg at $3.30. Prepared to overlook.
7
MATTHEW CHADWICK
GOLD, PURPLE SPOTS SASH , RED SLEEVES , GOLD HALVED , RED CAP , GOLD DISC ,WHITE PEAK
14 7x553 THE RED HARE
F C LOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
LO YU SAI, JASMINE LO SIU YU, LI NING & MICHAEL LI
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Invincible Ibis carrying 53.5kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sky Heart carrying 53kg at $10. Making headway. Likely to feature.
12
HOLLIE DOYLE
RED, LIGHT GREEN HALVED, WHITE BAND,WHITE SLEEVES,LIGHT GREEN ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,RED STARS
15 x0689 GUMMY GUMMY
C W CHANG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ALAN KIANG PING FAI & JOYCE LEE
Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Little Paradise with 57kg at $59. The start before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Brave Star with 56kg at $14. Unlikely to feature.

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS , LIGHT BLUE CAP ,GOLD SPOTS, WHITE PEAK
16 4x38x BEAUTY ALLIANCE
JOHN SIZE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
BEAUTY SYNDICATE
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Happy Valley July 9 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Jumbo Legend carrying 57kg at $8.70. First up last campaign third of 14 at this track June 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Rising From Ashes with 61kg at $15. See how he returns.

BLACK, LIGHT PINK HEART, SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, LIGHT PINK STARS, WHITE PEAK