Sha Tin 06 Apr 2026
GOING: G
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PLUNKETT'S HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD |
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Solid tempo with Gallant Epoch leading from California Bay and Lucky Man. LUCKY RANGER (2) showed plenty of talent despite a beaten favourite on debut, before putting it all together with a 1L win last start at this track and trip. He's been impressive at the trials since and this shapes similarly to his last start win. No reason why he can't go on with the job. ROBOT STAR (3) has been solid in defeat since his win three back, beaten 1.8L last time out as the $2.80 fav. Bowman hops on board today and coming back to the 1400m journey may hold the key. Watch for him late in the race. GALLANT EPOCH (1) is hard to knock on recent form. His racing pattern, combined with Yuen's claim is a big tick for his chances. Can be handy in the run and be in this for a long way. CALIFORNIA BAY (8) gets Purton back on board today and a forward showing is on the cards.
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| 1 | 02123 |
GALLANT EPOCH
K W LUI 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG DR & MRS SIMON SUEN SIU MAN AND CHLOE SUEN Form hard to fault. Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Aeroinvincible carrying 61kg at $8.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Turin Champions with 60.5kg at $4.10. Big chance to find winning form. |
5 NICHOLA YUEN |
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| 2 | 21 |
LUCKY RANGER
MARK NEWNHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG VINCENT LEUNG MAN HIM Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Majestic Valour with 57.5kg at $2. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track February 8 over 1400m defeating Aerovolanic carrying 58kg at $2. Sure to measure up here. |
8 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 3 | 48125 |
ROBOT STAR
MANFRED MAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG ANGIE LUK YAN KI Last start 5th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Mega Mastermind carrying 61kg at $2.80. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on February 1 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Blazing Wukong with 60.5kg at $6.70. Sure to measure up here. |
7 HUGH BOWMAN |
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CLEANSWEEPER
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TAI WOON SHING & CHAN KOON MAN Gelding by Shamus Award on debut. Finished eighth in a Conghua trial over 1200m on March 27. Tough assignment. |
9 D LEUNG |
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| 5 | 09940 |
FLYING KNIGHT
W K MO 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SHI KE MIN & FRANKIE FANG YUAN Last start 12th of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Devas Twelve with 58.5kg at $12. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind All Round Winner carrying 58.5kg at $18. Doubt he will threaten these. |
13 C Y HO |
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| 6 | 8 |
KING CANNON
DAVID EUSTACE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG ELEGANT FASHION SYNDICATE Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Somelovefromabove carrying 57.5kg at $82. Won't find this any easier so he is hard to recommend. |
10 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 7 | 00000 |
LET'S HAVE FUN
DAVID A HAYES 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG 24/25 DAVID HAYES TRAINER SYNDICATE (2) Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shotgun carrying 60kg at $115. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Devas Twelve carrying 60.5kg at $17. Hard to have. |
4 B AVDULLA |
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| 8 | 04325 |
CALIFORNIA BAY
A S CRUZ 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHESTER LIANG JUN YU Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Endeared carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 14 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, nose behind Chill Partners with 56.5kg at $2.90. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
6 Z PURTON |
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| 9 | 000x0 |
ILLUMINOUS
F C LOR 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG CHRISTINA Y C TING, CHEN WEN BIN, YAN MING & VICTOR KOONG HING YEUNG Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Yee Cheong Glory with 58kg at $23. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track on October 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Special Hedge carrying 59.5kg at $119. Prepared to take him on again today in this company. |
2 M F POON |
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| 10 | 0x416 |
GOR GOR
B CRAWFORD 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG APPLE OF MY EYES SYNDICATE Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Yee Cheong Glory with 56.5kg at $12. Before that won by a nose at this track February 14 over 1200m defeating Incredible Moment carrying 53.5kg at $15. Should be at his top now and is worth including. |
12 K TEETAN |
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| 11 | 690 |
I EXCELLE
PIERRE NG 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG TING WING KEUNG Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on 26/3/2026; Last outing sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Amazing Partners carrying 56.5kg at $34. Start before ninth of 14 at this track January 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cool Boy with 58kg at $28. Others preferred. |
3 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 12 | 8774 |
DUKE OF ORANGE
C H YIP 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG DBS 78 SYNDICATE Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Giant Ballon with 55kg at $7.40. The run before that 7th of 12 at Happy Valley on January 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Amazing Kid with 57kg at $37. Hard to beat on his best form. |
14 JERRY CHAU |
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| 13 | 97060 |
QUICK MONEY
C H YIP 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG LI YIU KEUNG Most recently second last of 14 at this track on March 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Ever Luck with 55kg at $26. Before that 6th of 11 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Juicy Dragon carrying 56kg at $71. Likely to struggle. |
11 ALEX BADEL |
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| 14 | 25008 |
LUCKY MAN
K H TING 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG MA HING MAN Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Happy Valley on February 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Master Resolute with 54.5kg at $7.10. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rezeki with 55.5kg at $14. Looking to others. |
1 HARRY BENTLEY |
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