Sha Tin 27 Sep 2026
GOING: G
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WOODPECKER HANDICAP 1400m Track: STANDARD |
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Even tempo with Lean Master probably taking it up from a low draw in the absence of a genuine leader. FOREVER FANCY (1) looks ready to break through after an encouraging first-up third over 1200m here 3 weeks ago after being held up at a vital stage in the run home, finishing on strongly late. A recent trial should have him forward enough, and from the pole position, he looks the one to beat. FORTUNE SUPERNOVA (3) did not have many favours fresh up after striking traffic in the straight. Zac Purton takes over and that is always a positive jockey change. He can bounce back sharply. DRACO (11) impressed when scoring by a length over this course and distance first-up and trainer Cody Mo has indicated there could be more improvement to come. Stick with him. SILVER UP (8) has been racing well despite repeatedly drawing awkwardly since joining the Brett Crawford yard. He has continued to slide down the ratings and looks very well placed in this. With the right run, he is capable of a top 3 finish at value.
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| 1 | 907x3 |
FOREVER FANCY
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG JAMES LAU CHI WING, LAU KAI TAI & MICHELLE LAU WING SHEUNG Second-up. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Good Fortune carrying 61kg at $9.30. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at Happy Valley on June 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Brownneedsfurther carrying 56kg at $124. Top hope. |
1 C Y HO |
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| 2 | 321x5 |
DOUBLE BINGO
P F YIU 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG CHARMAINE WONG KAM MEI & CHAN FU HO Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Draco with 55.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on April 15 over 1650m, nose behind Family Fortune with 57.5kg at $11. Plenty of improvement to come. |
12 NICHOLA YUEN |
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| 3 | x76x9 |
FORTUNE SUPERNOVA
DAVID HALL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MR & MRS WU CHAK MAN Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on September 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Team Happy carrying 60kg at $25. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lucrative Eight carrying 54kg at $35. Expect better with Zac Purton in the irons. |
6 Z PURTON |
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| 4 | x0788 |
STORMY KNIGHT
DAVID A HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MR & MRS JAMES TIEN PEI CHUN At the latest run 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on September 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Team Happy carrying 61kg at $18. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on July 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gratifide with 53.5kg at $54. Among the better chances in this line up. |
7 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 5 | 62868 |
LEAN MASTER
C H YIP 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CHENG WAN WAI, SHEENA CHENG TSZ YAN & SELINA CHENG TSZ CHING At the latest run led to the turn then faded 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on September 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind No Other Choice with 56kg at $7. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on July 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Starry Show with 50.5kg at $9.20. No surprise if he found some form in this suitable contest. |
3 BRITNEY WONG |
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| 6 | 0000x |
PRESTIGE SUPERIOR
C W CHANG 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG LI SI RONG First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Happy Valley July 15 over 1650m, 11 len behind Shamz carrying 54kg at $144. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Happy Valley Rating 80 December 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Sports Legend carrying 55kg at $99. Maybe later in the prep. |
2 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 7 | 6x5x5 |
SWAGGER BRO
JAMIE RICHARDS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG HAPPY BUNNY SYNDICATE Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on September 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind No Other Choice with 60.5kg at $13. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Silver Spurs carrying 53kg at $13. Rates highly and should improve. |
4 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 8 | 546x8 |
SILVER UP
B CRAWFORD 7YO GR/BR GELDING 57.0KG EDEN WONG CHI HONG & ANITA CHU SUK CHING Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Draco carrying 59.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Come Fast Fay Fay with 53kg at $25. Fitter and is expected to do much better. |
8 M L YEUNG |
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| 9 | 623x5 |
ALWAYS FLUKE
W Y SO 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG KEVIN SIN CHIN YAN Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on September 9 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Team Happy with 59kg at $8.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Run Run Smart carrying 52kg at $15. Nicely placed and expected to go well. |
10 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 10 | 0775x |
AQUAMAN
PIERRE NG 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG STEVE CHAN CHI FUNG & TERRY NG TING CHI Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track July 12 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Double Bingo carrying 59.5kg at $27. On debut 12th of 14 at this track November 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Packing Glory with 58kg at $26. Cannot recommend until he shows a bit more. |
11 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 11 | x49x1 |
DRACO
W K MO 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHENG H M ELAINE Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track on September 13 over 1400m defeating Fortune Kingo carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Double Bingo carrying 56kg at $4.10. Back in great shape and will be tough to beat. |
9 D LEUNG |
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| 12 | 395x6 |
VIGOR ELLEEGANT
MANFRED MAN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG JAMES LING CHI FAI Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on September 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind No Other Choice with 57.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on October 8 over 1650m, 20 len behind Mighty Steed with 55kg at $26. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
5 JERRY CHAU |
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| 13 | x578x |
BLUE BARON
Y S TSUI 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MR & MRS MARK FONG CHUNG, MATTHEW FONG AND VICTORIA FONG Resumes. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track July 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Noble Fans with 58.5kg at $5.10. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Happy Valley April 8 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Decision Link with 58.5kg at $10. Returns in a winnable race. |
14 H T MO |
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| 14 | 8847x |
PRINCE ALEX
D WHYTE 8YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG EDWIN CHEUNG HON KIT Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at this track July 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Double Bingo carrying 57.5kg at $27. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Happy Valley September 10 2025 over 1650m, 4 len behind To Infinity with 58.5kg at $15. This looks a stern test. |
13 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 15 | 40067 |
STAR SATYR
A S CRUZ 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG ADRIAN HASSAN Last start eased back early on with blinkers first time; 7th of 14 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Joyful Joy with 52kg at $52. The start before that 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on July 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Winning Champion with 54kg at $23. Needs to do more. Others rate better. |
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| 16 | 069x6 |
SEA DIAMOND
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HK GOLF CLUB RACING SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Rattan Galaxy carrying 61kg at $17. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at this track on February 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Smart Golf carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will struggle against these. |
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