Sha Tin 14 Dec 2025
GOING: G
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THE LONGINES HONG KONG MILE 1600m Track: GOOD |
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A keen pace battle assured The Lion In Winter prominent, joined by Copartner Prance and Voyage Bubble from out wide. The G1 Hong Kong Mile now and VOYAGE BUBBLE (2) looks the one to beat coming back from a game performance behind Romantic Warrior last time out. Purton remains in the saddle today and he's had a quiet trial since to keep him up to the mark. Can roll across from out wide and be very tough to hold out. MY WISH (10) jumped the $1.40 fave in the lead-up here 21 days ago and stuck on well with the placegetters coming from well back in the field. This looks to shape beautifully from the barrier and that last start SP holds plenty of weight. Can bounce back to winning ways. EMBROIDERY (14) won the G1 Shuka Sho over 2000m last start and drops back to the mile today. That's not an issue however with her G1 Oka Sho win rating highly. Takes on the older horses today but has plenty of class an can't be discounted. GALAXY PATCH (5) won the lead-up and has to be included for J-Mac. THE LION IN WINTER (13) creates interest at a big price with some handy global formlines.
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SOUL RUSH
Y IKEE 7YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG TATSUE ISHIKAWA Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 14 at Tokyo in the G2 Fuji Stakes on October 18 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Gaia Force with 59.0kg at $7.20. Last start 6th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Mile Championship on November 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Jantar Mantar with 58.0kg at $5.20. Grand campaigner who can make his presence felt. |
11 CRISTIAN DEMURO |
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VOYAGE BUBBLE
P F YIU 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG SUNSHINE AND MOONLIGHT SYNDICATE Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind My Wish carrying 61kg at $6.70. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Romantic Warrior with 58kg at $3.20. Strong effort last start and he can defend his Mile crown. |
12 Z PURTON |
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DOCKLANDS
HARRY EUSTACE 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG O.T.I. RACING Most recently 9th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Mile Championship on November 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Jantar Mantar carrying 58.0kg at $120.20. The run before that 4th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on October 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Cicero's Gift carrying 60kg at $15. Disappointing in Japan but he can improve on that performance. |
8 TOM MARQUAND |
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BEAUTY JOY
A S CRUZ 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG ELEANOR KWOK LAW KWAI CHUN & PATRICK KWOK HO CHUEN At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Cup on November 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 56kg at $43. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Encountered carrying 61kg at $17. Can't have. |
4 B AVDULLA |
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GALAXY PATCH
PIERRE NG 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG YEUNG KIN MAN Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind My Wish carrying 55.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at this track G2 Jockey Club Mile November 23 over 1600m defeating Sunlight Power carrying 56kg at $6.30. Always shown class and with some luck can go back-to-back. |
5 JAMES MCDONALD |
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BEAUVATIER
YANN BARBEROT 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG PHILIPPE ALLAIRE, HARAS D'ETREHAM & LNJ FOXWOODS SC Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by 2.25 len Newmarket (Rowley) G2 Challenge Stakes October 10 over 1408m defeating Poet Master with 59.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Du Palais-Royal May 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Topgear with 59kg at $6.20. Others make greater appeal despite a good win last start. |
6 A POUCHIN |
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PRAY FOR MIR
W K MO 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CHRIS SO CHUN HUNG & ALEXANDER SO Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Hong Lok Golf carrying 61kg at $27. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Galaxy Patch carrying 56kg at $42. Emergency who is unlikely to get a run. |
9 ALEX BADEL |
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RED LION
JOHN SIZE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG THE HON RONALD ARCULLI GBM GBS JP & JOHANNA K J ARCULLI BBS Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind My Wish with 54kg at $56. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Galaxy Patch carrying 58kg at $31. Surprised with a win in the Champions Mile in April, though he has been very poor in his past couple. |
7 HUGH BOWMAN |
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SUNLIGHT POWER
P F YIU 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG NELSON WONG WAN KWONG Recent form sound. Last start came from the tail of the field 2nd of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Galaxy Patch with 56kg at $27. Before that 4th of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Encountered carrying 57kg at $12. Flew late in the lead up and has to be included. |
3 C SOUMILLON |
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MY WISH
MARK NEWNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ADA CHE XIAO HONG, SUKI TANG XIANFANG & RUBY HUI LIKE SEA Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Galaxy Patch carrying 56kg at $1.40. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) October 19 over 1600m defeating Copartner Prance with 52kg at $1.40. Stuck on well last start and this sets up beautifully for him. |
2 LUKE FERRARIS |
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COPARTNER PRANCE
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG COPARTNER SPIRIT SYNDICATE Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Galaxy Patch with 56kg at $32. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) on October 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind My Wish with 53kg at $37. Hard to have this tough line-up. |
1 MAXIME GUYON |
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PATCH OF THETA
K W LUI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG ANGELA YEUNG KIT MING Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 14 at this track in the G3 Celebration Cup on September 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind My Wish with 61kg at $16. Last start 5th of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Galaxy Patch with 56kg at $51. Needs to lift. |
13 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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THE LION IN WINTER
AIDAN O'BRIEN 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG MICHAEL TABOR, DERRICK SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup Mile on November 1 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Notable Speech with 56kg at $5.60. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on October 18 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Cicero's Gift with 58.5kg at $13. Creates some interest at big odds. |
14 RYAN MOORE |
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EMBROIDERY
KAZUTOMO MORI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SILK RACING CO LTD Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Kyoto G1 Shuka Sho October 19 over 2000m defeating Erika Express carrying 55.0kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Hanshin G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) April 13 over 1600m defeating Arma Veloce carrying 55.0kg at $5. Top win in the Shuka Sho and she can repeat the dose. |
10 C P LEMAIRE |
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HAPPY TOGETHER
F C LOR 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EXCELLENT RIDE SYNDICATE Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Galaxy Patch with 56kg at $15. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 9 over 1800m, nose behind Encountered carrying 58.5kg at $12. Around the mark latest but this is tougher. |
ALEX BADEL |
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