MAN YIU HANDICAP 1650m Track: GOOD |
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Plenty of pace evident with Northern Beast leading the way from United Endeavors and Super Unicorn. SUPER UNICORN (7) resumed in good order over this course and distance a fortnight ago, just missing by 0.5L. The form out of that has already stacked up and he maps to get every chance for Purton again. Still has plenty of upside and looks set to shed the maiden tag. BEER PALACE (9) was a touch disappointing on Yielding ground first-up at Sha Tin and comes to this course and distance for just the third time. The blinkers go on again and while he will get back in the run, he's expected to be winding up strongly to the line. NORTHERN BEAST (1) was only fair first-up at Sha Tin, but he boasts a strong record over this track and trip. He'll be fitter for that run and Bowman hops in the saddle now. The wide draw is a niggle, but with sharp improvement expected, he'll be right in the finish. UNITED ENDEAVORS (12) is better than he showed at the end of last campaign where he pulled up lame. Won't be far away.
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1 | 811x0 |
NORTHERN BEAST
DAVID HALL 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG NGAI MAN, AMY WANG HONG & DORIS NGAI YAN TUNG Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Sha Tin on September 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Deal Completed with 60.5kg at $7.80. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Aestheticism carrying 58kg at $5.30. Expect a far better result this time. |
11 HUGH BOWMAN |
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2 | 49x26 |
FAIRY HORSE
CASPAR FOWNES 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG LAWRENCE MA TING HUNG Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Packing Power carrying 52.5kg at $35. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Colonel with 52.5kg at $19. Has ability and looks a top three chance. |
5 ALEX BADEL |
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3 | 5990x |
KIMBERLEY
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HEALTHY & HAPPY RACING SYNDICATE Group 1 winner. Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin June 23 over 1800m, 10 len behind Joy Of Spring with 60kg at $15. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Sha Tin October 22 over 1000m, 8 len behind Invincible Sage carrying 58.5kg at $194. Last start finished 12th over 1800m at Sha Tin, beaten 10 lengths. |
6 JERRY CHAU |
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4 | 0x |
CHARITY GAIN
DAVID EUSTACE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG NG WING SHUEN & NG WING YIN Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 14 at Sha Tin on May 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Winning Gold carrying 57.5kg at $94. Prefer to see. |
7 C Y HO |
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5 | 0x |
CONFRINGO
W K MO 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG CALVIN CHENG KA SING Resuming off four-and-a-half months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind King Miles with 57kg at $127. Resumes today and would rather give him this. |
4 D LEUNG |
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6 | 050x5 |
STRONGEST BOY
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG RICKY WONG KIN CHAT & HELEN LEUNG YEE WAN Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Sha Tin on September 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Team Happy carrying 56.5kg at $38. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 22 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Chancheng Glory with 54.5kg at $4. Well placed to play a major role. |
3 K TEETAN |
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7 | 373x2 |
SUPER UNICORN
F C LOR 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARCES LEE TZE BUN Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 11 at this track on September 25 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Rocket Spade with 56kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sunny Da Best carrying 56.5kg at $28. Further improvement in store. |
1 Z PURTON |
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8 | 416x8 |
TO INFINITY
JAMIE RICHARDS 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CHAN WING CHIU & YILDIZ CHOI YAT FAN Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Packing Power with 56.5kg at $55. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Gallant Hero with 54.5kg at $25. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
2 B AVDULLA |
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9 | 889x5 |
BEER PALACE
MARK NEWNHAM 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG MEARAS SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Master Mastermind with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tamra Blitz carrying 56kg at $259. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
12 LUKE FERRARIS |
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10 | 0x0 |
ON THE LASH
PIERRE NG 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG AMIGOS SYNDICATE Second-up. First start ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on April 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Full Credit carrying 53.5kg at $158. Returned from break ran last of 11 at this track on September 25 over 1650m, 17 len behind Rocket Spade with 56kg at $93. Fitter but hard to see him featuring. |
8 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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11 | 01x78 |
LITTLE FAIRY
P F YIU 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG KO PIU SYNDICATE Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1650m, 4 len behind Matsu Victor carrying 54kg at $9.10. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1800m, 3 len behind Forever Glorious carrying 56kg at $19. In the mix. |
10 M F POON |
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12 | 1410x |
UNITED ENDEAVORS
W Y SO 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG HAPPY PLUS SYNDICATE Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track April 17 over 1650m, 12 len behind Turin Warrior with 55kg at $12. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track October 11 over 1650m, 5 len behind Lean Hero carrying 52kg at $11. Expected to prove hard to beat. |
9 M L YEUNG |
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13 | x7x37 |
STERLING WONGCHOY
D WHYTE 5YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG LESTER C H KWOK Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Sha Tin on September 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind My Wish with 53.5kg at $100. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Sha Tin on September 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Devas Twelve with 53.5kg at $25. Prefer to see him back in form. |
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14 | 415x4 |
FLYING WROTE
A S CRUZ 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG SIMON TSANG HEUNG TUNG & SHIRLEY TSANG HUANG YANG Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Packing Power carrying 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Lean Master with 56kg at $9.40. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. |
ANGUS CHUNG |