Sha Tin   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

THRIVING YOUTH 1400M HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD      

Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. WITH A SMILE (8) missed out by 1.5L over 1200m last time out when favourite, but the rise in trip looks to suit. Zac Purton remains in the saddle and while the draw is sticky, he does possess some early speed. Can shed the maiden tag. LESLIE (7) ended up a long way back last start but finished 1.8L off the winner when closing off strongly. He may be able to sit a touch closer off the inside barrier and if he can get the breaks, he'll be right in the finish once again. ZETTA FORCE (11) was beaten 1.3L over this track and trip most recently and he looks to be trending the right way. He needs a touch of luck from the wide draw, but he has the figures to be there in the finish. MAX QUE (10) is better than he showed last time out and is a winning hope if he can run up to his figures from two back.
1 x05x0 ACROSS DA UNIVERSE
PIERRE NG
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
ATHY NGAI SZE YIN
Second run back. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Another World with 53.5kg at $24. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track on October 13 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Lucy In The Sky carrying 52kg at $67. Fitter but must improve sharply.
8
E C W WONG
INDIGO, WHITE EPAULETTES, SLEEVES, INDIGO ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, WHITE PEAK
2 1x000 C YEAH
K H TING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
HONG KONG YOUNG OWNER RACING SYNDICATE
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Armour War Eagle with 54.5kg at $185. The run before that ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 1650m, 16 len behind Soleil Fighter carrying 54kg at $123. Tested from a wide gate.
13
D LEUNG
BLACK,BROWN STRIPE,BLACK SLEEVES,BROWN HOOPS,WHITE CAP,BLACK STRIPE
3 18288 CIRCUIT DUFFY
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
CHEUNG KA SHING & JASON CHEUNG CHO YEE
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Crossborderpegasus with 60kg at $46. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fortune Whiskey carrying 61kg at $16. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
M F POON
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, LT GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, LT GREEN CIRCLE, WHITE PEAK
4 0090x SECOND TO NONE
K W LUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MR & MRS RAYMUND CHAO PAK KI
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at this track January 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Forerunner with 61kg at $18. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at this track September 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pray For Mir carrying 55.5kg at $14. May need the run.
11
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, ORANGE DOUBLE ARMBANDS , YELLOW CAP, ORANGE QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
5 56487 POSITIVE SMILE
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
LEE LIT LUNG
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Happy Valley on March 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Infinity carrying 53.5kg at $35. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ballistic Win carrying 61kg at $81. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
5
M L YEUNG
MAROON, SILVER BRAIDS, BLACK CAP,WHITE PEAK
6 0000x HE WAS ME
A S CRUZ
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
AA84 SYNDICATE
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track February 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gallant Epoch carrying 61kg at $127. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at this track November 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Savvy Brilliant carrying 52.5kg at $123. Hasn't shown enough.
4
ANGUS CHUNG
CHERRY, PURPLE SIX STARS, WISTERIA SLEEVES, PURPLE HALVED, CHERRY ARMBANDS,CAP, PURPLE STARS,WHITE PEAK
7 07604 LESLIE
C W CHANG
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
APPLE OF MY EYES SYNDICATE
At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sky Deep with 58.5kg at $21. The run before that 12th of 14 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Carryon Smiling with 55kg at $25. Working up to a win. Worth following.
1
K TEETAN
LIGHT PINK, PURPLE V, LIGHT PINK STARS ON GREY SLVS AND LIGHT PINK STARS CAP,WHITE PEAK
8 643 WITH A SMILE
W Y SO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
JEANNE NG MIEN YI
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Little Paradise with 58.5kg at $2.60. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 23 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Crossborderpegasus carrying 57.5kg at $10. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
12
Z PURTON
PURPLE,RED STAR,SLEEVES,ORANGE ARMBANDS,CAP,WHITE PEAK
9 ACE
JAMIE RICHARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
JOHNNY SHIH JAR YI
Gelding by Tivaci making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on April 1. Expecting a bright intro to racing.
2
JAMES ORMAN
ORANGE, GOLD BRAID, SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP, GOLD QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
10 06720 MAX QUE
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
RICKY NG YU CHIU & TO NGO FUNG
At the latest run got back early 11th of 14 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind South Star carrying 58kg at $12. The start before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 14 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, neck behind Carryon Smiling with 56.5kg at $10. Low draw and expected to go well.
3
LUKE FERRARIS
ORANGE,PINK VEE,CAP,ORANGE CHECKS,WHITE PEAK
11 5792 ZETTA FORCE
T P YUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
PROJECT SMART SYNDICATE
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Super Express with 55kg at $17. The run before that got back early 9th of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Brilliant Express carrying 56kg at $22. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
9
JERRY CHAU
RED,YELLOW STAR,SKY BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,RED CAP,SKY BLUE HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
12 0x097 DRALA
P F YIU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
FRANK LYN YEE CHON & IVY LAI
At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Super Express carrying 54.5kg at $199. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mount Everest with 53kg at $218. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
7
ANDREA ATZENI
INDIGO, LILAC STRIPES, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, INDIGO, LILAC QUARTERS CAP, WHITE PEAK
13 65070 CIRCUIT MIGHTY
MANFRED MAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
HENRY CHEUNG KUN TONG
Last start 11th of 14 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sky Deep with 54kg at $29. The race before that 7th of 14 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Magnificent Nine with 54.5kg at $6.90. Prefer to see.
14
BRITNEY WONG
GREEN : PINK V, WHITE SLVS, PINK & WHITE HOOPED CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 36100 GLUCK RACER
W K MO
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
LAU KWAI CHING
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1800m, 5 len behind Gold Master carrying 53.5kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on February 23 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mister Dapper with 53.5kg at $17. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
A HAMELIN
LIGHT PINK : BLACK V, BLACK CHEVRON ON LIGHT PINK SLVS, MAGENTA CAP, WHITE PEAK
15 SANDMAN
DAVID EUSTACE
3YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
JOYFUL SYNDICATE
First starter by Reliable Man out of Positively Perfect. Looks like he might need more time.

GREEN, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, PURPLE SLEEVES, YELLOW CHEVRON SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP, YELLOW STARS, WHITE PEAK
16 04065 NEVER TOO SOON
DAVID HALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
KENNETH CHUNG KIN SHU
Most recently 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Power Koepp carrying 61kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sky Jewellery with 56.5kg at $22. Looks safely held on recent runs.

VIOLET, EMERALD GREEN SASH, VIOLET SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARMBANDS, WHITE PEAK