Sha Tin   04 May 2025
 
GOING: G

GASCOIGNE HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

A solid tempo anticipated with Anode and Super Fortune ahead of Ka Ying Attack and King Of Dubai. CROSSBORDERPEGASUS (2) should have won his last start after travelling wide throughout and then only going down by a nose. He has been back to the trials twice since then and had won both of his starts here before that last start defeat. Zac Purton keeps the ride from those trials, and he should bounce straight back into winning form here. KA YING ATTACK (6) ended his last prep with a brace of wins and has returned in good shape off the back of 3 trials. He only faded late, fresh up 3 weeks ago over 1400m and won't mind the drop down to 1200m. He has a good draw and is the main threat to the top pick. ANODE (1) is a promising colt who is making his local debut after showing a lot of promise in Sydney last spring. His 3 tune-up trials have only been fair, but come race day, Danny Shum knows how to get them up and running. Watch closely. LUCKY TWIN STARS (7) won on debut at Newcastle and was immediately bought out to join a Hong Kong stable. Include in all combinations.
1 2813x ANODE
DANNY SHUM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
EDMOND SIU KIM PING
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Call-Pres October 26 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Prost carrying 57kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Run To Rose September 14 over 1200m, a nose behind Traffic Warden carrying 55kg at $17. Can make an immediate impact.
1
HUGH BOWMAN
RED, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS,CAP,WHITE PEAK
2 112 CROSSBORDERPEGASUS
JOHN SIZE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
WU HAIBO
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on 24/04/2025; Last run 2nd of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, nose behind Aeris Nova with 56kg at $1.40. Race before favourite; won by 0.5 len this track March 15 over 1200m defeating Lucky Symphony with 60kg at $1.30. Shapes as a key runner.
10
Z PURTON
GOLD, WHITE BRAID,GOLD SLEEVES,BROWN AND WHITE HALVED CHECKED,BROWN CAP,ORANGE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
3 16389 SUPER FORTUNE
A S CRUZ
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ALLEN YAM KAM KWONG
Last start did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Must Go with 57kg at $39. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind La Forza carrying 57kg at $9.70. This is no easier and he may struggle again.
5
ANGUS CHUNG
YELLOW GREEN,DEEP PINK , PURPLE BRAID , WHITE PEAK
4 143x8 ALL ROUND WINNER
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
CLEMENT CHAN KAM WING, MAGGIE HO SZE NGA, LEUNG KWAN TONG & SIMON LI KOON SING
Second run back. First-up after nine months eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Moduleconstruction carrying 56kg at $71. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Sibelius carrying 57.5kg at $3. Looks tested on the first up effort.
6
LYLE HEWITSON
TEAL,GOLD BRAID,SILVER SLEEVES,TEAL CAP,GOLD STARS,WHITE PEAK
5 87510 ANOTHER ZONDA
Y S TSUI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
MAK LAM FUNG KING
Useful gelding. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Everyone's Star carrying 56kg at $25. The race before that won by a nose at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Harold Win carrying 61kg at $16. Has been racing well. Can do much better this time.
9
JERRY CHAU
GOLD,PURPLE STAR,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DOUBLE ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE STAR,WHITE PEAK
6 411x7 KA YING ATTACK
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
WONG CHOI HA
Second-up. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hong Lok Golf with 55kg at $22. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track November 9 over 1200m defeating Juneau Pride with 58kg at $12. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
3
M F POON
LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW HOOPS SLEEVES, ORANGE ARMBANDS, CUFFS, RED CAP, YELLOW CIRCLE CAP, WHITE PEAK
7 1x LUCKY TWIN STARS
K W LUI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
MAN SAU KEUNG & WONG HO
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when settled well back; won by 1.2 len at Newcastle 2yo Hcp June 29 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Manos carrying 57kg at $6.50. Among the leading chances.
7
K TEETAN
WHITE, RED STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CHEVRONS SLEEVES, YELLOW TWO CHEVRONS , WHITE CAP, RED QUARTERS,
8 4x8x0 KING OF DUBAI
MARK NEWNHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
23/24 MARK NEWNHAM TRAINER SYNDICATE
Having second run back today. Last outing 10th of 13 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Geneva with 55.5kg at $63. At only start last preparation 8th of 13 at this track on October 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lady's Choice carrying 56kg at $8. Prepared to risk.
2
HARRY BENTLEY
INDIGO, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, INDIGO STAR, WHITE PEAK
9 47150 BALLISTIC WIN
T P YUNG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
BALLISTIC RACING SYNDICATE
Last start 10th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hong Lok Golf carrying 54kg at $18. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 23 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Lady's Choice with 53kg at $4.30. Nicely placed and cannot be underestimated.
4
ANDREA ATZENI
INDIGO, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, WHITE COLLAR, CAP, INDIGO WHITE QUARTERS
10 2x000 SPEEDY TRIDENT
Y S TSUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
CHILL RACING SYNDICATE
Last start second last of 14 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hong Lok Golf with 54.5kg at $138. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lady's Choice carrying 54.5kg at $233. Looks safely held.
8
H T MO
LIGHT PINK, ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,ORANGE SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES,LIGHT PINK CAP ,ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK