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A strong gallop is likely with Winning Money taking up the running, closely attended by Grouper and Golden Friendship. YOUNG ARROW (6) was unlucky to miss a win last campaign, with poor draws and difficult runs repeatedly going against him. Zac Purton taking over is a big plus, and with a cleaner run, he looks ready to cash in first-up. LUCKY MCQUEEN (4) resumes off a last-start win and gets a perfect barrier to stalk the speed. His trial was encouraging and he will be ready to rumble fresh. WINNING MONEY (7) is likely to roll forward from a nice gate and could prove difficult to catch if he gets an uncontested lead. The pressure up front will determine his chances, but he is still a top 4 threat. GRATIFIDE (1) broke through impressively at his final run last season and may have more improvement in him. tricky draw is the concern, but he is one to follow this campaign. FORZA LEADER (11) charged home for third over 1200m last start and looks capable of running another bold race. He appeals as a value runner for the exotics. Watch for him late.
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GRATIFIDE
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG WONG LEUNG SAU HING & EDDIE WONG MING CHAK Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by nose this track July 15 over 1200m defeating Forza Leader carrying 59kg at $7.60. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track March 18 over 1650m, 3 len behind Win Beauty Viva with 54kg at $105. Capable of a bold showing. |
9 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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JUICY DRAGON
MANFRED MAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG 24/25 MAN KA LEUNG TRAINER SYNDICATE Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Lahore carrying 60.5kg at $17. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin October 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Invincible Ibis with 57.5kg at $91. Should launch this campaign in a positive way. |
12 BRITNEY WONG |
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ARMOUR WAR EAGLE
MARK NEWNHAM 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG JOHNNY SHIH JAR YI Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Gratifide with 61kg at $9.40. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Anode carrying 61kg at $17. Can run a bold race. |
8 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 4 | 4591x |
LUCKY MCQUEEN
W K MO 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG STEVEN LEUNG MAN HUNG Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation won by neck this track May 27 over 1200m defeating Lean Master with 57kg at $3.30. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Sha Tin September 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Same To You carrying 57.5kg at $6.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks the testing material. |
4 M F POON |
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| 5 | 7130x |
ELEGANT LIFE
CASPAR FOWNES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 23/24 CASPAR FOWNES TRAINER SYNDICATE (T1) Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ka Ying Resilience carrying 60kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin January 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Island Buddy carrying 53.5kg at $27. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. |
11 E C W WONG |
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YOUNG ARROW
D WHYTE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track July 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Leading Agility carrying 61kg at $29. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track October 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kyrus Dragon carrying 54.5kg at $19. Excellent chance. |
6 Z PURTON |
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WINNING MONEY
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG RACING SPIRIT SYNDICATE Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Starry Show with 59.5kg at $5.70. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Sha Tin November 9 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sight Hermoso carrying 55kg at $7.40. No surprise to see him back in a positive manner. |
3 LUKE FERRARIS |
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GROUPER
DANNY SHUM 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG DARYL NG WIN KONG Second run back. First-up after two months did the work up front then tired 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Spicy Standard with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Conrad Patch carrying 59kg at $3.90. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement. |
2 JERRY CHAU |
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STAR OF HEARTS
PIERRE NG 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TING PING SING, TING WING KEUNG & TING MEI WAN Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 12 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Superb Spirit carrying 57kg at $147. Needs to improve sharply. |
5 C Y HO |
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GENIUS BABY
B CRAWFORD 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG MR & MRS PANG WAI HAK, FRANKIE PANG KA YEUNG AND ANDY PANG KA WAI Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Starry Show with 57.5kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track September 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind King Lotus carrying 59.5kg at $9. Strong top three prospect. |
1 D LEUNG |
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FORZA LEADER
Y S TSUI 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG LOUISA TSE & TSE MING YEE Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Robot Lucky Star carrying 53.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, nose behind Gratifide carrying 53.5kg at $15. Capable on his day and is right in the mix. |
7 K TEETAN |
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| 12 | 2626x |
GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP
K H TING 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG JANET WONG HOI SHAN, JOHN YUEN SE KIT, WONG KAM CHUEN & RAYMOND CHOY WAI SHEK Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track July 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Leading Agility with 53kg at $19. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track September 17 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Silver Spurs carrying 61kg at $7.80. Will need this hitout. |
10 H T MO |
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BUCEPHALAS
W K MO 6YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG ALEXANDER SO First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Sha Tin July 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rising Phoenix carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Sha Tin Rating 60 November 15 over 1400m defeating The Golden Knight carrying 59.5kg at $8. Wait and see how he comes up. |
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| 14 | 202x5 |
RIDING HIGH
D WHYTE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG RIDING HIGH SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after two months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Light Years Glory with 55kg at $30. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Double Show with 60.5kg at $6.70. Looking to others on this occasion. |
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