Sha Tin 03 May 2026
GOING: G
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THE QUEEN MOTHER MEMORIAL CUP (HANDICAP) 2400m Track: GOOD |
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Romantic Thor and Nautical Force to take it up. NAUTICAL FORCE (5) was very impressive in his HK debut, running over the top to win by 0.5L. He was competitive out to this trip in the UK before coming here and the way he closed off last start suggests it won't be an issue. Looks a nice horse on the rise and looks the one to beat. GENTLEMEN LEGACY (3) comes through the same race where he too closed off well under Bowman to be 1.8L off the winner. He gets a weight swing in his favour and draws to hold a much closer position this time. There's plenty to like about him. JOY OF SPRING (4) is building nicely this season and steps out to this trip for the first time. He's been closing well in recent events and the step up in distance doesn't appear an issue. Can put his best foot forward. WINNING WING (2) should appreciate getting back out in distance today and was strong in the G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup two starts back. Ticks plenty of boxes.
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| 1 | 91199 |
STUNNING PEACH
A S CRUZ 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG MAHOGANY SYNDICATE At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Nautical Force with 58.5kg at $13. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lucky Sweynesse carrying 56kg at $24. Won't be far away. |
3 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 2 | 25138 |
WINNING WING
K W LUI 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG JOHNNY YAU YING CHUEN At the latest run from last on the turn 8th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Nautical Force carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track in the G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup on March 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $23. He's better than he showed last time out and can return to his best form stepping up in distance. |
5 H T MO |
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| 3 | 33114 |
GENTLEMEN LEGACY
A S CRUZ 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG GENTLEMEN CLUB SYNDICATE Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Nautical Force with 56.5kg at $7.80. The run before that won by a neck at this track March 1 over 2000m defeating Fortune Boy with 61kg at $11. Flew home last start and makes plenty of appeal out in trip now. |
1 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 4 | 10x23 |
JOY OF SPRING
CASPAR FOWNES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MR & MRS EDWARD HUNG AND DORIS HUNG Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Max Que carrying 55kg at $17. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Nautical Force with 54.5kg at $6.60. Building nicely this time in work and can put his best foot forward. |
6 E C W WONG |
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| 5 | 421x1 |
NAUTICAL FORCE
JOHN SIZE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG SIU PAK KWAN Second-up. First-up after nine months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track April 19 over 1800m defeating Ka Ying Generation with 52kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Roscommon 3yo Sw on May 12 over 2112m, 2 len behind Arouet with 61.5kg at $2.90. Sure to prove tough to beat in this sort of form. Couldn't have been more impressive in his HK debut and he can go on with the job. |
7 K TEETAN |
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| 6 | 04247 |
FORTUNE BOY
DAVID A HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG RICKY WONG KIN CHAT & HELEN LEUNG YEE WAN Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 2000m, 3 len behind Aerodynamics carrying 58kg at $5.90. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Stunning Peach carrying 52kg at $4.30. Can return to his best form. |
4 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 7 | 96324 |
ROMANTIC THOR
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG PETER LAU PAK FAI & SUKI TANG XIANFANG Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 1 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Loch Tay with 54.5kg at $8.40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 15 over 1650m, nose behind Thunder Blaze with 54.5kg at $2.70. Hard to see him featuring under these conditions. |
2 M F POON |
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