Sha Tin   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

LAI ON HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD      

Cheval Valiant should lead at a strong tempo. DANCING CLASSICS (1) was very impressive at this track and trip on debut, taking the lead and running away on score as the $2.50 favourite. He maps for a similar run out wide and the debut effort suggested he's probably better than the grade he's racing in today. Can win again. MOON ROCKET (3) just missed fresh before sitting closer last start and getting the job done. He held off a late challenge there and he offset the inside barrier last start. Can go on with the job without surprising. LAHORE (5) swaps the winkers for the blinkers today and looked good in a recent trial under Purton, who sticks with him now. The wide draw is a big tick for his chances. Recent figures stack up well and he can be right there at the finish. CHEVAL VALIANT (4) draws better today and with the 4kg claim, he'll take plenty of catching from out in front.
1 1 DANCING CLASSICS
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
KWOK FU SHING
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track May 18 over 1000m defeating Fun Elite carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Stick with him.
11
HUGH BOWMAN
BLACK, RED STAR, CHECKS SLEEVES, CHECKS CAP
2 1x0x0 AMAZING FUN
C H YIP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
MR & MRS ROGER NGAN
Having second run back today. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on May 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Dancing Classics carrying 59.5kg at $27. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on September 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mr Energia carrying 61kg at $5.10. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
12
JERRY CHAU
INDIGO,CHERRY SASH,WHITE SLEEVES,CHERRY ARMBANDS,CAP,WHITE PEAK
3 41 MOON ROCKET
DANNY SHUM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
VICTOR FONG YUEN TAK & LEONARD FONG LIK MAN
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 1000m, neck behind Parents' Love with 57.5kg at $20. Second-up won by a neck at this track May 10 over 1000m defeating Alsonso with 57.5kg at $4.70. Fitter and open to further improvement.
3
D LEUNG
INDIGO, TAN VEE, STARS SLEEVES, TAN CAP, INDIGO STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
4 74956 CHEVAL VALIANT
D WHYTE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
CHEVAL SYNDICATE
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 14 at this track on May 10 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Moon Rocket carrying 60kg at $6. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Super Strong Kid carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Certainly worth another chance.
9
BRITNEY WONG
YELLOW, SKY BLUE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, SKY BLUE STARS CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 53 LAHORE
JAMIE RICHARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SYED ASIM HUSSAIN
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 5th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 1000m, neck behind Parents' Love with 57.5kg at $47. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on May 10 over 1000m, neck behind Moon Rocket with 57.5kg at $10. Ready to open his account.
13
Z PURTON
TAN, INDIGO CHEVRONS, ORANGE STARS SLEEVES, RED CAP, WHITE PEAK
6 HAPPY ACTION
DAVID A HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
HAPPY PROJECT SYNDICATE
First starter by Deep Field out of Anyaas. At his most recent trial was out of the placings.
8
BEN THOMPSON
INDIGO, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, HOOPS SLEEVES, INDIGO CAP, WHITE STAR, PEAK
7 THE ALL ROUNDER
PIERRE NG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CHUNG CHUN WING
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Per Incanto out of I Got A Rock. Worth including.
4
E C W WONG
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPES, WHITE CAP, GOLD HOOPS
8 THE GOLDEN KNIGHT
K W LUI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
WILSON NGAN PING SHING, KATHERINE NGAN MEI SZE, KANVIN NGAN & WILKIE NGAN CHI WAI
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Impending out of Oratia. Purchased for NZD $ 170,000 (NZB 2023 Ready to Run Sale). Looks set for a bold showing.
5
LYLE HEWITSON
RED,YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT,GRAY SLEEVES,YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE,PINK CAP,YELLOW STARS
9 09090 SAL
C W CHANG
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
RICH STYLE SYNDICATE
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on May 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Little Paradise carrying 58.5kg at $183. Before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ahren carrying 60kg at $163. Unlikely to threaten.
1
M L YEUNG
YELLOW,WHITE HALVED,BROWN VEE,BROWN SLEEVES,YELLOW STRIPES,CAP,BROWN HOOPS
10 40 STRAIGHT TO GLORY
T P YUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CHAN TIM SHING & PANG WAI HAK
Lining up for just third start. At debut, made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on May 10 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Moon Rocket with 56.5kg at $22. Last start 11th of 14 at this track on May 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Matters Most carrying 58kg at $11. Must be considered as his best form stacks up nicely.
7
JAMES ORMAN
WHITE, ORANGE CHEVRONS, BLACK CHEVRON, WHITE, ORANGE CHEVRONS SLEEVES, BLACK CHEVRON, ORANGE CAP, BLACK STRIPE CAP
11 8395 MAJESTIC DELIGHT
DAVID EUSTACE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MATTHEW MA HING CHUEN
Last start 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 21 over 1000m, 3 len behind Lean Master carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Goko Win with 58.5kg at $9.10. Won't be far away.
2
LUKE FERRARIS
NAVY,YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES,NAVY CHEVRONS,YELLOW CAP,NAVY STAR ,WHITE PEAK
12 x9009 BLUE BARON
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MR & MRS MARK FONG CHUNG, MATTHEW FONG AND VICTORIA FONG
Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on May 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Voyage Boss carrying 55.5kg at $32. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dazzling Fit carrying 56.5kg at $63. Unlikely to threaten.
14
ALEX BADEL
SKY BLUE ,INDIGO STRIPES,SLEEVES,INDIGO CAP,SKY BLUE HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
13 00306 NOBLE DELUXE
JOHN SIZE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
VIVIAN TANG
At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on May 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dancing Classics carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Parents' Love carrying 56kg at $17. Worth following up.
6
ANDREA ATZENI
PURPLE, YELLOW SPOTS SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE CHEVRON, QUARTERS CAP
14 07294 BINGO BABE
Y S TSUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
CHARMAINE WONG KAM MEI & CHAN FU HO
Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on May 18 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Dancing Classics with 53.5kg at $26. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 14 at this track on April 13 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Parents' Love with 53.5kg at $27. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.
10
K TEETAN
GREEN,BLACK SEAMS,RED CAP,WHITE PEAK
15 CIRRUS SPEED
DAVID HALL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KENT LEUNG KIN KEUNG
First starter by Star Turn out of Holley Shiftwell. Was out of the placings at his most recent trial.

MEDIUM PURPLE, RED STAR, RED AND YELLOW ARMBAND, RED CAP, YELLOW STARS, WHITE PEAK
16 0x YOUNG STRIKER
W Y SO
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED
Returns to racing after only one start. Back after four-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 12th of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Master Phoenix with 59kg at $43. Wait until he shows something.

BLACK, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK