Sha Tin   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

THE POK OI CUP (HANDICAP) 1200m

Track: GOOD      

A solid tempo anticipated with Ka Ying Resilience and Ruby Sailing up front with Copartner Fleet not far away. PEJIBAYE (1) bolted in fresh before a 0.8L defeat last start when going to Happy Valley over this trip. His recent trial was very good on the All Weather when leading throughout and J-Mac replaces the apprentice hoop today. Can get across, set the tempo and be tough to run down. MALPENSA (6) is on debut for Chris So with Zac Purton in the saddle, having partnered the gelding though his five trials since arriving in Honkers. His latest trial was very impressive and if he can bring that form to the races, he can make a statement. EMBLAZON (4) finished behind Pejibaye in his last start over this course and distance 62 days ago and hasn't been sighted publicly since. Should land in a handy position from the draw and looks open to plenty of improvement again. Can give himself every chance. GREAT SPIRIT (9) can sit much closer this time around from a better gate and rates a winning chance on his recent efforts.
1 52x12 PEJIBAYE
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
HENRY CHUANG YUEHENG
Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track October 19 over 1200m defeating Emblazon with 54.5kg at $4.40. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind King Oberon with 59kg at $3.80. Rates highly. Shapes as a key runner.
11
JAMES MCDONALD
GREEN,ORANGE CHEVRONS,ORANGE SLEEVES,GREEN CHECK,GREEN CAP,ORANGE STRIPES ,WHITE PEAK
2 5976x SOLID CAR
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
ADAM BIN HASSAN
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at this track July 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Beauty Bolt with 53.5kg at $44. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track January 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Packing Angel with 56kg at $70. Definite top-three contender.
3
M F POON
WHITE, RED, PINE GREEN RAYS, PINE GREEN SLEEVES, RED DIABLO, RED CAP, PINE GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
3 x5900 COPARTNER FLEET
K W LUI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
KELVIN LAU SIK SUEN
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mabubu carrying 61kg at $18. The run before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Regal Gem with 54.5kg at $28. Others preferred.
9
MAXIME GUYON
DENIM, GREEN CROSS,WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM AND GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND,WHITE CAP, GREEN STRIPE
4 69x12 EMBLAZON
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MILITARY KING'S SYNDICATE
Third-up today. Resumes off a 62 day letup. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track September 21 over 1200m defeating Bright Day carrying 56kg at $5.70. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Pejibaye carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. Can improve. Going very well and is a top chance again.
5
JERRY CHAU
RED, WHITE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP, RED STAR, WHITE PEAK
5 CALL ME SUCCESS
DAVID EUSTACE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
PHILIP LIU CHUN HANG
Gelding by I Am Invincible making his first appearance. Trialled on December 4 at Sha Tin AW over 1200m and finished fourth. Facing a stiff test.
6
ANDREA ATZENI
LILAC, MEDIUM PURPLE DIAMOND SASH, LILAC SLEEVES, MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBAND, MEDIUM PURPLE CAP, WHITE PEAK
6 MALPENSA
W Y SO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
24/25 CHRIS SO WAI YIN TRAINER SYNDICATE
Gelding by Nicconi on debut. Won a Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on December 9. Strong chance to break through. Any market support will add to the confidence.
1
Z PURTON
LILAC, PURPLE DIAMOND, CHEVRONS SLEEVES, WHITE PEAK
7 TORVEIN
JAMIE RICHARDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ALAN KIANG PING FAI & JOYCE LEE
First starter by Toronado out of Princess Vein. Prefer to see under race conditions.
12
LUKE FERRARIS
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, GIOLD SPOTS
8 1x4x6 KA YING RESILIENCE
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
LEUNG SHEK KONG
Second-up today. Last run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on December 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Notthesillyone with 57kg at $4.30. At only start last preparation 4th of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Groovy Feeling carrying 58kg at $4.10. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
2
K TEETAN
LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPE, YELLOW CAP, ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
9 7x842 GREAT SPIRIT
C H YIP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
LOK YUET KWAN
Recent form sound. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Szeryng with 56kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on October 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Aurora Patch carrying 58kg at $34. Made headway last time. Can do one better.
4
HOLLIE DOYLE
LILAC, YELLOW SIX STARS, GRAY SLEEVES, WHITE CHEVRON, LILAC CAP, YELLOW ZIG ZAG CHEVRONS, WHITE PEAK
10 9000x HAPPY SHOOTER
DANNY SHUM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
23/24 DANNY SHUM CHAP SHING TRAINER SYNDICATE
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Happy Valley April 2 over 1200m. On debut ran last of 14 at this track December 15 2024 over 1000m, 10 len behind Grand Nova carrying 57.5kg at $9.30. Others are preferred.
7
LYLE HEWITSON
RED , LIGHT BLUE CAP , RED SPOTS , WHITE PEAK
11 05809 ABSOLUTE HONOUR
A S CRUZ
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MR & MRS ALAN HU
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on December 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Embrace Aberdeen with 55kg at $74. Before that second last of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Fit For Beauty with 57kg at $43. Safely held again.
10
ANGUS CHUNG
LIME GREEN, YELLOW STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, LIME GREEN STRIPE SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CAP, YELLOW STRIPE CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 10710 RUBY SAILING
MANFRED MAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
MR & MRS MICHAEL CHAN SE PING
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Goldentronicmighty carrying 51.5kg at $9.40. The start before that won by a nose at this track October 4 over 1200m defeating Rezeki with 50kg at $9.70. Worth following up.
8
M L YEUNG
PINK,YELLOW BRACES,YELLOW STARS SLEEVES,CAP,PINK STAR ,WHITE PEAK
13 9x005 ONE MAN SHOW
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
24/25 FRANKIE LOR FU CHUEN TRAINER SYNDICATE
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Mabubu with 61kg at $15. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Top Dragon with 54kg at $46. Can't see him featuring in the finish.

NAVY, WHITE STRIPE, RED, NAVY HALVED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, NAVY CAP, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
14 1x900 BIGTIME GENERATION
P F YIU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
GOLDEN ERA SYNDICATE
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Matters Most with 55kg at $104. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Circuit Grand Slam carrying 54kg at $21. This looks a tough assignment.

GOLD, RED STAR, BROWN SLEEVES, RED HALVED, TEAL ARMBAND, GOLD CAP, BROWN STRIPE, WHITE PEAK