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THE FWD CHAMPIONS MILE 1600m Track: GOOD True |
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Solid pace likely with Jantar Mantar prominent along with Copartner Prance crossing from an outside gate. Time for the Champions Mile now and JANTAR MANTAR (1) looks the one to beat. his last three runs have been superb since a disappointing run here in December. Coming back here is the query following that run, but this looks a race well within his grasp if he can hold his form. MY WISH (5) flew home to just miss in The Chaiman's Trophy last start when beaten in a photo finish. That showed he was back to form and he can put his best foot forward again today. LUCKY SWEYNESSE (4) returned to winning ways when holding off My Wish last start in The Chairman's Trophy. This looks to shape similarly from a good barrier and he'll be in this race for a very long way. VOYAGE BUBBLE (2) is a class animal on his day - but just how well is he going? Only fair in The Chairman's Trophy but he's clearly a leading chance if he can return to his best.
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JANTAR MANTAR
TOMOKAZU TAKANO 5YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG SHADAI RACE HORSE CO LTD Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 1.75 len Kyoto G1 Mile Championship November 23 over 1600m defeating Gaia Force carrying 58.0kg at $1.80. Previously first up; second of 14 at Tokyo in the G2 Fuji Stakes October 18 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Gaia Force carrying 59.0kg at $1.90. Comes here fresh but his recent form makes him the one to beat. |
6 YUGA KAWADA |
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| 2 | 21353 |
VOYAGE BUBBLE
P F YIU 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG SUNSHINE AND MOONLIGHT SYNDICATE Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 58kg at $9.30. The run before that second last in a small field at this track in the G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup on March 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $7.80. Making headway. Has some queries on how well he's going at the moment but his best is good enough. |
12 JERRY CHAU |
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DOCKLANDS
HARRY EUSTACE 6YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG O.T.I. RACING Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Doncaster LR Doncaster Mile Stakes March 28 over 1609m defeating Volterra carrying 58kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Epsom Downs in the G3 Diomed Stks on June 7 over 1712m, 0.8 len behind Persica with 61kg at $4. Has failed here a couple of times in the past but his recent effort stacks up. |
1 M J ZAHRA |
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LUCKY SWEYNESSE
MANFRED MAN 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG CHENG MING LEUNG, CHENG YU TUNG, CHENG MEI MEI & CHENG YU WAI Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track G2 Chairman's Trophy April 6 over 1600m defeating My Wish with 56kg at $3.90. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $46. Back to winning ways last start and he'll be in this for a very long way. |
4 D LEUNG |
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MY WISH
MARK NEWNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ADA CHE XIAO HONG, SUKI TANG XIANFANG & RUBY HUI LIKE SEA Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, nose behind Lucky Sweynesse carrying 56kg at $3.10. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track in the G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup on March 1 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $13. Just missed in a photo last start and can turn the tables. |
10 HUGH BOWMAN |
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RED LION
JOHN SIZE 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG THE HON RONALD ARCULLI GBM GBS JP & JOHANNA K J ARCULLI BBS Last start ran last of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 58kg at $19. The start before that second last of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $149. Caused an upset in this race last year and it'd be a surprise if he was able to repeat the dose this year. |
8 ANDREA ATZENI |
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GALAXY PATCH
PIERRE NG 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG YEUNG KIN MAN Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lucky Sweynesse carrying 56kg at $10. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $175. Has been racing well. Watch for him flying late in the race. |
13 K TEETAN |
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STRAUSS
RYO TAKEI 5YO B/BR HORSE 57.0KG CARROT FARM CO LTD Resuming. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 1.0 len at Abu Dhabi LR February 7 over 1600m defeating Dark Trooper with 57kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign 6th of 15 at Randwick Russell Balding on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 57.5kg at $26. Strong win in the UAE coming in but this looks tougher again. |
7 JOAO MOREIRA |
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CAP FERRAT
K W LUI 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG KAREN LO KI YAN Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 56kg at $34. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse November 9 over 1800m. Sound on resumption the other day and now reunites with Williams. |
14 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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INVINCIBLE IBIS
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG IBIS SYNDICATE Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Hong Kong Derby March 22 over 2000m defeating Numbers with 57kg at $5.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 1 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Stormy Grove carrying 57kg at $10. Comes back to the mile after winning the HK Derby and he creates plenty of interest. |
5 JAMES MCDONALD |
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SUNLIGHT POWER
P F YIU 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG NELSON WONG WAN KWONG Last start 8th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 56kg at $19. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $185. Not here. |
3 ETHAN BROWN |
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CHANCHENG GLORY
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CHANCHENG RACING SYNDICATE At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 56kg at $28. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track in the G3 Centenary Vase on February 8 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Numbers carrying 60kg at $6.20. Prefer to see in something easier. |
9 HARRY BENTLEY |
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COPARTNER PRANCE
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG COPARTNER SPIRIT SYNDICATE Resuming. Finished off last preparation couldn't go on with it; 6th of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $216. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at this track Rating 80+ on September 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 53kg at $81. Likely to find this out of reach. |
11 JAMES ORMAN |
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LITTLE PARADISE
K H TING 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG KO KAM PIU Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 22 over 2000m, 5 len behind Invincible Ibis with 57kg at $3.80. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 1 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Stormy Grove carrying 57kg at $2.50. Bolted in to win the Classic Mile and can't be left out of calculations. |
2 Z PURTON |
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PATCH OF THETA
K W LUI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG ANGELA YEUNG KIT MING Last start 10th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 56kg at $50. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Fast Network with 61kg at $16. Emergency who is better suited in somethign easier. |
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STORMY GROVE
F C LOR 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG LILY CHAN LI LEI & MARC CHAN Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 22 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Invincible Ibis carrying 57kg at $6.50. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup March 1 over 1800m defeating Invincible Ibis with 57kg at $22. Worth thought. |
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