Sha Tin   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

THE KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB CENTENARY CUP (HANDICAP) 1200m

Track: GOOD     Out 9 Metres  

Expecting Awesome Treasure to bounce to the lead from a low draw. KING MILES (3) went back from the draw lasts tart and proved too good, running over the top to score impressively. While he does rise in weight, the form out of his last start has been good and he draws a better gate for Bowman this time. Can continue to work his way through the grades. ALP'S AFFECTION (7) makes his debut today and has impressed at the trials coming in. Connections have sourced Lyle Hewitson for his debut after not partnering the gelding in any trials. Looks to have some ability and can be in the finish on debut. Fellow newcomer OMAKASE (8) bolted in on the All Weather surface recently and Karis Teetan takes the ride for his debut. He's a half-brother to three-time G1 winner Explosive Jack. Just has to run up to his trials to be going close. AWESOME TREASURE (6) has been knocking on the door his past few and has to be included from a handy draw.
1 98600 PINS PRINCE
JOHN SIZE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Brothers Syndicate
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Solid Impact carrying 54.5kg at $66. Before that 11th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind James Tak carrying 54kg at $87. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
B AVDULLA
GOLD, WHITE BRAID, GOLD,WHITE HALVED SLEEVES, BLUE CUFFS, HOOPS CAP, WHITE PEAK
2 8667x STORM LEGEND
CASPAR FOWNES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Boniface Ho Ka Kui
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at this track January 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gorgeous Win carrying 53kg at $85. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at this track October 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Blue Marlin carrying 57kg at $39. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
3
E C W WONG
WHITE, RED EPAULETTES, ARMBAND, STRIPED CAP
3 441 KING MILES
K W LUI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
BERNIE YIM MEI FUNG & YIM MAN HAY
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 14 over 1200m defeating Lucy In The Sky with 57.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Phoenix Light with 57.5kg at $3.40. Another win cannot be ruled out.
5
HUGH BOWMAN
RED, WHITE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, RED CAP, LIGHT PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
4 0x960 ROBOT MASTER
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
THOMAS LUK HIN FAI
Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunny Da Best carrying 60kg at $67. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hasten Delight with 54.5kg at $140. Prefer to watch at this stage.
9
HARRY BENTLEY
YELLOW,RED AND BLUE DOUBLE VEE,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE HALVED,RED ARMBANDS,YELLOW CAP,RED STRIPES,WHITE PEAK
5 08923 SUPER HIGHWAY
F C LOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Johnny Shum Pui Kay, Yeung Lin Kar, Sam Yeung Wai Shing & Yeung Lei Sha
Racing well. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lo Pan Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $10. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Sea Sapphire with 56kg at $19. Watch for him dropping on these late.
11
ANGUS CHUNG
RED, GREEN DIAMOND SASH, GREEN DIAMOND STRIPE ON RED SLVS, GREEN STARS CAP.,WHITE PEAK
6 x4222 AWESOME TREASURE
DAVID A HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Leung Woon Man
Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, neck behind Lo Pan Spirit with 57.5kg at $12. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Phoenix Light carrying 57kg at $35. In the finish last time and should go well again.
2
M L YEUNG
LIGHT BLUE , YELLOW SPOTS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE CAP, YELLOW SPOTS , WHITE PEAK
7 ALP'S AFFECTION
JAMIE RICHARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
PHILIP CHU YIN KAM & ALEX CHU KIU MING
Gelding by Vancouver facing the starter for the first time. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won trial at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on April 30. A bold run looks on the cards.
7
LYLE HEWITSON
RED, INDIGO SPOTS SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW CIRCLE, WHITE PEAK
8 OMAKASE
Y S TSUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MR & MRS CHENG CHAK YIN
Four-year-old gelding making debut by Time Test out of Extra Explosive. Can measure up without surprising.
8
K TEETAN
RED, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
9 9x760 STRATHBARRY
T P YUNG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
MR & MRS IAIN BRUCE
At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunny Da Best carrying 54.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Divano carrying 56kg at $24. Can do a lot better than that last run.
12
Z PURTON
PURPLE,SILVER CROSS LORRAINE,CHERVONS SLEEVES,PURPLE CAP,SILVER STAR,WHITE PEAK
10 09540 CRAZY TREASURE
MARK NEWNHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
LUN KWOK WAI, ALAN LUN YUE HANG & NG KAM KWAN
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on 22/04/2024; Last start 12th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Phoenix Light with 55kg at $18. The run before fourth of 12 at this track March 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sea Sapphire carrying 55.5kg at $21. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
ALEX BADEL
INDIGO,RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED AND WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,RED STARS
11 05317 SMART LEADER
W Y SO
9YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Ming Shui Sum & Ming Yiu Tim
Most recently 7th of 11 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Valiant Elegance carrying 53.5kg at $9.60. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track March 31 over 1200m defeating Commanding Missile with 60.5kg at $6.50. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
6
KEAGAN DE MELO
SILVER, MAROON STRIPES, GOLD CAP , WHITE PEAK
12 00601 URBAN TRIUMPH
W K MO
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
TANG KUN PING
Last start won by a neck at this track April 14 over 1200m defeating Gangnam Star with 59.5kg at $52. Before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Master Of All carrying 60.5kg at $66. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
1
MATTHEW CHADWICK
WHITE , NAVY HALVED, PINK STAR, NAVY AND SILVER STRIPES SLEEVES, BROWN CAP, SILVER SPOTS, WHITE PEAK
13 7000 MISTER FOX
DAVID HALL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Waratah Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P G Fudge)
Most recently 10th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Beauty Destiny carrying 57.5kg at $185. Before that ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on March 6 over 1200m, 15 len behind Happy Soul carrying 56.5kg at $60. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.

BROWN,ORANGE HALVED,WHITE BAND,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE ARMBANDS,BROWN CAP,ORANGE HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
14 SOLID WIN
P F YIU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CHAMPION SOUTH SYNDICATE
Gelding by Starspangledbanner making his first appearance. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on April 26. Might need some time.

GRAY, LAVENDER HALVED, LIGHT BLUE VEE, LAVENDER SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, GRAY CAP, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK