Sha Tin 08 Feb 2026
GOING: G
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TAI HING HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Matters Most should find the front with Loyal Bright and Chill Buddy on his heels. LOYAL BRIGHT (2) was far too good from the front over this course and distance last time out, winning by 2L and making every post a winner. He's trialled strongly since and the draw doesn't hurt his chances. Can continue his rapid rise through the ranks. CHILL BUDDY (8) was only gunned down on the post when beaten in a photo finish after leading from a wide draw. Suspect similar tactics will be adopted from out wide and if he can run up to that effort, he'll be hard to reel in. PEGAS (7) got the job done last start and this looks to set up very nicely for him once again. Guyon sticks and while he rises in weight, he looks progressive enough. Can go on with the job. LIFELINE EXPRESS (6) wasn't far behind Pegas last time out and has to be included with that formline.
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| 1 | 1x663 |
CELESTIAL HERO
D WHYTE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG DR DAVID CHAIN CHI WOO, BERNARD CHAIN SIAO CHIANG & CHRISTOPHER CHAIN SIAO LIANG At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Young Emperor with 61kg at $27. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Aurora Patch carrying 60.5kg at $7.40. Worth including. |
3 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 2 | 1x531 |
LOYAL BRIGHT
F C LOR 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG CHOI YU SO FONG Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at this track January 4 over 1200m defeating Goldentronicmighty with 58kg at $2. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Aurora Patch with 56kg at $9.30. Sure to go close. |
6 D LEUNG |
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| 3 | x0601 |
YOUNG EMPEROR
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track January 11 over 1200m defeating Chill Buddy carrying 57kg at $68. The race before that second last of 12 at Happy Valley on December 17 over 1650m, 6 len behind A Americ Te Specso carrying 58kg at $8.80. Harder here so prefer others. |
7 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 4 | 14109 |
MATTERS MOST
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG ALEXANDER NG WIN YEW Last start sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Young Emperor with 57kg at $25. Before that led to the turn then faded 11th of 14 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rising Force carrying 56kg at $11. Not likely to threaten. |
5 E C W WONG |
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| 5 | 1x607 |
PAKISTAN LEGACY
W Y SO 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NAZIR BEGUM DIN & KAREEM DIN Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Young Emperor with 59.5kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Triumphant More with 60.5kg at $23. Tested again. |
8 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 6 | x7943 |
LIFELINE EXPRESS
JOHN SIZE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DR EDDY & NELLIE FONG Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Pegas carrying 59.5kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Loyal Bright carrying 60.5kg at $23. Has ability and is one of the major players. |
12 DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE |
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| 7 | x0641 |
PEGAS
Y S TSUI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG PRIZE HUNTER SYNDICATE Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track January 18 over 1200m defeating Aurio with 56kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rising Force carrying 54.5kg at $56. Worth including. |
2 MAXIME GUYON |
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| 8 | 5l432 |
CHILL BUDDY
P F YIU 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG TONY LO CHIN HO Recent form sound. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, nose behind Young Emperor carrying 55kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 27 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Magnifique with 56.5kg at $9.90. Expected to feature. |
10 K TEETAN |
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| 9 | 1x43 |
GALACTIC VOYAGE
K W LUI 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG MR & MRS LAM NGAI AND EMILY LAM HUEN Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Aurora Patch with 54.5kg at $14. Second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Loyal Bright with 56kg at $9.20. Looks one of the major contenders. |
9 JERRY CHAU |
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| 10 | 1x0 |
FLYING FORTUNE
W K MO 4YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG MICHAEL YUEN & ELLEN CHAN Third race start. Won on debut won by 0.6 len at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1200m in soft going defeating Dial Of Destiny carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Loyal Bright with 56kg at $78. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
11 M L YEUNG |
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| 11 | 31x6 |
MATZDEN
JAMIE RICHARDS 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG GREGORY RAYMOND TOMLINSON Second run back. First-up after nine months 6th of 12 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Young Emperor carrying 55kg at $32. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Just Like This carrying 58.5kg at $6. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
1 ALEX BADEL |
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| 12 | 41x00 |
ALWAYS AHEAD
MANFRED MAN 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG WONG CHUNG YIN & DR LUK CHE CHUNG Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sky Joy with 54kg at $66. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Happy Valley on January 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mighty Commander carrying 55kg at $58. Finds a few better today. Looking to others. |
4 M F POON |
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| 13 | 1x0x0 |
ORIGIN OF FORM
F C LOR 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG OR WING CHI Second-up today. Last outing 12th of 14 at this track on January 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Happy Index carrying 55.5kg at $194. At only start last preparation second last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Chateauneuf with 55kg at $25. Has won second up before but others are going much better. |
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