Sha Tin   26 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G

FWD INSURANCE ICBC (ASIA) HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Genuine pace headed by Absolute Heart who should kick up along the paint. HAPPY PROMISE (9) is on debut today for the David Hayes barn on the back of some nice trials at Conghua recently. McDonald hops on board now in a good push for the gelding's chances and he maps to get every possible from the barrier. Can make an impact on debut. ABSOLUTE HEART (1) jumped a $25 chance on debut here 35 days ago and was too speedy, running them into the ground to win comfortably. This shapes favourably again from an inside barrier and he's trialled strongly since. Can repeat the dose today. SOLID CAR (6) resumes from a 71-day break today with Ethan Brown in the irons. His latest trial as very good at Conghua and he has a number of figures that stack up in this field. Can put his best foot forward from a good barrier. APEX GLORY (7) is another debutant in this race today and he's shown some class at the trials. Not to be discounted.
1 1 ABSOLUTE HEART
W K MO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MR & MRS ALAN HU
At debut, won won by 1.3 len at this track March 22 over 1200m defeating Prestige Hall with 57.5kg at $25. Promising type who will be hard to hold out again with the aid of an inside barrier.
1
D LEUNG
LIME, YELLOW STARS, WHITE SLEEBES, LIME STRIPE SLEEVES, LIME CAP, YELLOW STRIPE CAP,WHITE PEAK
2 16 MR INCREDIBLE
B CRAWFORD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
ALLEN SHI LOP TAK
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.3 len at this track March 15 over 1200m defeating Come Fast Fay Fay with 58.5kg at $5. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Thousand Spirit with 61kg at $3. Useful type and worth another chance.
2
K TEETAN
GOLD, AQUA DIAMOND BAND, AQUA SLEEVES, GOLD ARMBANDS, STRIPES CAP, WHITE PEAK
3 97356 HAYDAY
P F YIU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
PAUL LAU YIU SING
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Happy Valley on March 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Motor carrying 61kg at $8.20. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on February 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Papaya Brose carrying 61kg at $15. Among the chances.
11
NICHOLA YUEN
RED, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK STARS SLEEVES, RED CAP, LIGHT PINK HOOPS CAP, WHITE PEAK
4 40650 GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY
JAMIE RICHARDS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
JASON CHOW WANG YUEN
Last start 12th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thousand Spirit with 60.5kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Gold Patch with 61kg at $20. Needs to do more.
10
M L YEUNG
RED , YELLOW STARS , LIGHT BLUE AND YELLOW STARS SLEEVES , LIGHT BLUE CAP , WHITE PEAK
5 4060x OLDTOWN
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
LEUNG SHEK ON
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at this track February 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Aeroinvincible carrying 59.5kg at $56. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track October 12 over 1200m defeating Jubilant Star carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Not keen on his chances.
7
JAMES ORMAN
GOLD, GOLD SLEEVES, BROWN HALVED,WHITE ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP,WHITE HOOP, WHITE HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
6 x338x SOLID CAR
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ADAM BIN HASSAN
Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at this track February 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Run Run Smart with 59.5kg at $2.90. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track December 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Emblazon carrying 60.5kg at $6.80. Looks ready to run well following a couple of recent trials.
3
ETHAN BROWN
WHITE, RED, PINE GREEN RAYS, PINE GREEN SLEEVES, RED DIABLO, RED CAP, PINE GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
7 APEX GLORY
MANFRED MAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS CHEUNG KWOK WING
Gelding by Zousain making his first appearance. Trialled on April 10 at Conghua over 1200m and finished fourth. Won't be far away on debut.
6
JERRY CHAU
RED, YELLOW STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, WHITE CAP, RED CHECKS
8 0 CLASSIC TRIPLE
W Y SO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
LI FUNG LOK
At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at this track on March 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Run Run Sunrise with 57.5kg at $14. Needs to do more.
14
ANDREA ATZENI
GREEN, GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, PURPLE HOOPS CAP
9 HAPPY PROMISE
DAVID A HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
HUANG KAI WEN
First start. By leading sire Zoustar out of Atlantic Emerald. Gets a big push with the booking of McDonald and he can make an immediate statement.
5
JAMES MCDONALD
GOLD, PURPLE SLEEVES , GOLD HALVED, GOLD CAP, PURPLE STARS , WHITE PEAK
10 0x JACKSON HABIT
K H TING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
CONSTANCE CHENG CHIH HUA
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on February 11 over 1000m, 11 len behind Bunta Baby with 58.5kg at $29. Needs to improve sharply.
9
HUGH BOWMAN
BLACK,GREEN HOOPS,ORANGE SLEEVES,CAP,WHITE PEAK
11 MASSIVE REWARD
DANNY SHUM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
CHAN KAM HUNG
First starter by Toronado out of Reward For Glory purchased for AUD $ 270,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Worth watching for any market moves.
4
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, BLUE VEE, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, LIGHT BLUE CAP, YELLOW CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
12 6 PRECISION MIND
Y S TSUI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
DR & MRS ALLAN CHAU KIT HO AND MR & MRS CHAU MAN KWOK
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at this track on April 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Zouper Fellow with 57.5kg at $30. Big run expected.
12
MATTHEW CHADWICK
SILVER, RED EPAULETTES, SLEEVES, SILVER STARS, SILVER CAP, RED STAR, WHITE PEAK
13 40441 BETTER AND BETTER
F C LOR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
SO KAI SING
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on 16/4/2026; Last start favourite; won by a head at this track March 29 over 1200m defeating Vigor Eye with 54.5kg at $4.90. Before that fourth of 14 at this track February 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Baby Sakura carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. Can repeat the dose without surprising.
8
ALEX BADEL
GREEN, YELLOW INVERTED TRIANGLE, ARMBAND, WHITE CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
14 0900 MAJESTIC LIFE
C H YIP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
VICTOR LEE CHI KIN
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Absolute Heart carrying 56kg at $119. Before that 11th of 14 at this track on March 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Conrad Patch carrying 56kg at $253. Likely to find this out of reach.
13
B AVDULLA
PURPLE, RED VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED HALVED, CAP, PURPLE STRIPES, WHITE PEAK
15 60545 QUARTZ LEGEND
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
STEVE HO
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Storming Dragon with 59kg at $3.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 18 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind World Hero with 59.5kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

WHITE, RED EPAULETTES, RED DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED DIAMONDS, WHITE PEAK
16 x0800 LUCKY DOCTOR
PIERRE NG
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
DR BOSCO CHAN, DR CHU WAI MING, DR KINGSLEY CHAN HAU NGAI & DR MICHAEL SUN MAN KIN
Most recently 10th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Do You Just carrying 54.5kg at $210. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Salon S with 54.5kg at $217. Likely to struggle again.

WHITE, LIGHT BLUE BRAIDS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK HALVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, LIGHT PINK HOOPS, WHITE PEAK