Sha Tin 12 Oct 2025
GOING: G
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THE YAN CHAI TROPHY (HANDICAP) 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Good Fortune to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. ELEGANT LIFE (12) was well-supported first-up for the Caspar Fownes stable but had no luck at all in the home straight, held up on more than one occasion. He maps well from a handy barrier and deserves another chance to prove himself. OLDTOWN (6) only raced 3 times last season but showed hints of talent. His lead-up trial form has been impressive. Zac Purton picks up the ride, which is always a strong lead in itself. Hard to beat. JUBILANT STAR (4) makes his debut from the David Hall stable after having Zac Purton aboard for most trials. He won't lose anything with Hugh Bowman in the irons. He looks ready to rumble on debut. Keep an eye on the market moves. GOOD FORTUNE (5) resumes with blinkers on for the first time after two promising runs last season. He will improve naturally this season, and a recent trial placing will ensure that he can make his presence felt.
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| 1 | 199x |
VOYAGE BOSS
F C LOR 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG TOMMY CHING TSUN WAH, FUJISAWA TADAYOSHI, ZHANG YUN & CHING CHI FAI Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track July 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Raging Rapids with 61kg at $11. At his first start won by 0.8 len this track May 25 over 1200m defeating Copartner Fleet with 57.5kg at $13. Minor claims at best. |
9 D LEUNG |
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| 2 | 0600x |
WAVE GARDEN
K H TING 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG RITA LAU LAI SHEUNG Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at this track June 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rising From Ashes with 54.5kg at $39. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at this track March 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Invincible Shield carrying 56kg at $67. Can return with a bold run. |
7 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 3 | 2608x |
GIDDY UP
JAMIE RICHARDS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG LAU LEE KA Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at this track June 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fun Together carrying 60kg at $19. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Happy Valley March 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Colourful King with 51kg at $7.60. Should run well. |
5 ANDREA ATZENI |
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JUBILANT STAR
DAVID HALL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JANICE CHENG PO HEI, JAMIE CHENG PO KWAN, JEFFREY CHENG MAN CHEONG & JOYCE CHENG PO YIN Four-year-old gelding making debut by All Too Hard out of Palo Duro. No surprise to see him in the finish. |
1 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 5 | 47 |
GOOD FORTUNE
PIERRE NG 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG HAPPY UNITED FRONT SYNDICATE Since last run he has trialed at Conghua over 1200m on 29/09/2025; Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at this track on September 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jubilant Winner with 59.5kg at $10. Before that fourth of 14 at this track September 7 over 1200m, 2 len behind Spicy Standard with 58.5kg at $149. Shapes as a key runner. |
2 JERRY CHAU |
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| 6 | 0x48x |
OLDTOWN
W Y SO 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG LEUNG SHEK ON Resumes. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at this track June 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Riding Together carrying 57.5kg at $8.40. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at this track May 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Shamus Storm with 58kg at $39. Winning hope in a suitable contest. |
4 Z PURTON |
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| 7 | 50x |
INVICTUS DRAGON
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG LOUIS WONG PING CHEONG Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at this track June 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Szeryng carrying 57.5kg at $22. On debut fifth of 14 at this track May 18 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Dancing Classics with 57.5kg at $8.20. Will benefit greatly from this hitout. |
8 C Y HO |
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| 8 | 660x8 |
BUNTA BABY
MANFRED MAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHU TAK WING, CASEY CHU YIN LING & RONALD CHU TAK WAH Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 14 at this track on September 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Same To You carrying 58.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind New Power carrying 59.5kg at $23. Will need to improve sharply. |
10 BRITNEY WONG |
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| 9 | 004x2 |
VON BAER
DAVID A HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG CELESTIAL DRAGON SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after two months held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on September 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jubilant Winner carrying 56.5kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on January 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Beauty Destiny with 56kg at $85. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
12 E C W WONG |
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| 10 | 596x0 |
LUCKY MCQUEEN
W K MO 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG STEVEN LEUNG MAN HUNG Second run back. First-up after two months raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at this track on September 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Same To You carrying 57.5kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at this track on June 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lo Pan Spirit with 57.5kg at $8.50. Not keen on his chances. |
6 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 11 | 82x00 |
CLUB ACE
JOHN SIZE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG HK CLUB RACING SYNDICATE Third-up today. First-up second last of 14 at this track on September 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jubilant Winner with 56kg at $35. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track on October 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sunny Q with 55kg at $19. Outclassed. |
11 DAVID PROBERT |
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| 12 | 844x6 |
ELEGANT LIFE
CASPAR FOWNES 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 23/24 CASPAR FOWNES TRAINER SYNDICATE (T1) Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at this track on September 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Emblazon with 54.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on September 28 2024 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rubylot carrying 54kg at $26. Plenty of improvement to come. |
3 ALEX BADEL |
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| 13 | 8688x |
SAVVY WARRIOR
DAVID EUSTACE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG JULIAN HUI CHUN HANG Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at this track July 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Raging Rapids carrying 61kg at $22. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at this track April 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Geneva carrying 54.5kg at $49. Wait and see how he comes up. |
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| 14 | 860x3 |
TELECOM POWER
Y S TSUI 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG CHEUNG KING SHEK, BILLY CHEUNG KING SHAN, BOBBY CHEUNG KING CHUEN & SUNNY CHEUNG KING FUNG Second-up. First-up after two months came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on September 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mighty Commander carrying 54.5kg at $44. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Happy Valley on October 9 2024 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gallant Valour carrying 56.5kg at $65. Good return but looks safely held. |
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