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THE POK OI CUP (HANDICAP) 1200m Track: GOOD |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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