Sha Tin   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S

ANSER HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Strong tempo from Island Buddy booting up to lead with Mabubu close at hand. SUPERB SPIRIT (3) missed as favourite on debut but got the job done last start when winning a $2.50 favourite on the soft track last time out. He's been back to the trials since and he's shown good ability all the way through. Maps beautifully for Purton and can go back-to-back. LUCRATIVE EIGHT (6) has been narrowly beaten in all runs to begin his career, finishing right behind Superb Spirit last time out. He's inching toward his maiden win and gets more in his favour this time around. Wouldn't surprise to see him turn the tables. LEAN FLYER (8) has shown plenty at the trials coming into his debut and he looks set for a bold effort on debut. Bentley has been with him all the way through and with a good map on offer, he can put his best foot forward. INCREDIBLE MOMENT (7) is better than he showed last start and can bounce back getting back onto a firmer deck.
1 14293 ISLAND BUDDY
B CRAWFORD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
NG KUN MAN
Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Superb Spirit carrying 60.5kg at $29. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Elite Golf with 60.5kg at $14. Key runner.
1
JERRY CHAU
INDIGO,ORANGE CHEVRONS, INDIGO CAP,ORANGE DISC,WHITE PEAK
2 00001 REAL GENTLEMAN
MANFRED MAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
WONG CHUNG YIN, WONG LAI NGOR & TRACY WONG CHUI
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track May 9 over 1200m defeating Grouper with 58.5kg at $158. The start before that second last of 14 at this track on March 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Better And Better with 60kg at $258. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
4
D LEUNG
YELLOW, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CAP, PURPLE CIRCLE CAP, WHITE PEAK
3 41 SUPERB SPIRIT
K W LUI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
MAK KAI CHUNG
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on 2/6/2026; Last outing favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 17 over 1200m defeating Lucrative Eight carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. The start before that; fourth of 14 at this track April 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Thousand Spirit with 58kg at $2.40. Fitter and open to further improvement.
2
Z PURTON
LT BLUE, GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GOLD SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, GOLD CAP, PURPLE CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
4 x80x4 MABUBU
W Y SO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
ASAP SYNDICATE
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at this track on May 17 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Lahore carrying 61kg at $14. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind All's Well with 61kg at $8.80. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
11
JAMES ORMAN
BROWN, ORANGE DIAMONDS, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, RED CAP, BLUE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
5 10x52 SIGHT DREAMER
JOHN SIZE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
DR & MRS TAM WING KUN
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Juicy Dragon with 59.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 24 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Conrad Patch with 60.5kg at $44. Sound top-three prospects again.
9
HUGH BOWMAN
BROWN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, CHEVRONS SLEEVES, CAP, BROWN HOOPS
6 322 LUCRATIVE EIGHT
P F YIU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
UNO EIGHT SYNDICATE
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Superb Spirit with 58.5kg at $4.80. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on April 26 over 1200m, neck behind Packing King carrying 57kg at $4.80. Will take plenty of beating.
7
K TEETAN
ORANGE, BROWN CHEVRONS, CHEVRON SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP, BROWN HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
7 24815 INCREDIBLE MOMENT
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KEEP-ONE-STEP-AHEAD SYNDICATE
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Superb Spirit carrying 58kg at $7. Before that won by 3 len at this track May 3 over 1200m defeating Riding High with 55kg at $3.80. Rates highly and expected to do much better.
10
RICHARD KINGSCOTE
BLACK,GREEN SPOTS,WHITE SLEEVES,GREEN CHEVRONS,WHITE CAP
8 LEAN FLYER
C H YIP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CHENG WAN WAI
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Dirty Work out of All My Loving. Shapes as a leading prospect.
3
HARRY BENTLEY
SILVER, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SILVER DIAMOND BAND, SILVER CAP, RED CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
9 STAR OF HEARTS
PIERRE NG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
TING PING SING, TING WING KEUNG & TING MEI WAN
First starter by Brave Smash out of Halmich. Well held in recent trials so others are preferred.
8
ANGUS CHUNG
RED, YELLOW HEART, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES, LT PINK CAP, RED STAR, WHITE PEAK
10 0500x FORTUNE SUPERNOVA
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MR & MRS WU CHAK MAN
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Happy Valley March 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind World Hero with 56kg at $32. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at this track December 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Cool Boy carrying 59.5kg at $61. Hard to have until that form turns around.
6
M F POON
YELLOW,RED STAR,PINK SLEEVES,PINK CAP,RED STAR,WHITE PEAK
11 0769x ABSOLUTE LUCKY
DANNY SHUM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
CONNIE FUNG HEI MAN
He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track February 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Almighty Lightning with 55.5kg at $85. On debut 11th of 14 at this track September 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Flowing Riches with 57.5kg at $25. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction.
5
NICHOLA YUEN
LIME, NAVY SIX STARS, CHECKED SLEEVES, LIME HALVED, RED CAP, YELLOW STARS CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 90067 LIGHTNING ACE
W K MO
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
YOO YOO SYNDICATE
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Happy Valley on May 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bright Day with 55.5kg at $47. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Northern Fire Ball carrying 56kg at $122. Prepared to risk on recent form.
12
MATTHEW CHADWICK
LIGHT PINK,GOLD HALVED,TEAL VEE, GOLD SLEEVES,TEAL CHEVRONS,GOLD CAP,TEAL STRIPE,WHITE PEAK
13 9x400 JUSTIFYING
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
LAU SAK HONG, JIMMY WONG KWOK KIN & DR DANIEL LEE TIN CHAK
Last start second last of 12 at Happy Valley on May 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bright Day with 57.5kg at $12. The run before that ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on April 29 over 1650m, 11 len behind Another Zonda with 57kg at $17. Happy to risk.

PURPLE,YELLOW CROSSED SASHES,,PURPLE SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK CHEVRON,PURPLE CAP,LIGHT PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
14 FOREVER LIFE
D WHYTE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
VICTOR LEE CHI KIN
First starter by Russian Revolution out of Once Epona Time purchased for AUD $ 100,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). Looks tested in this line-up.

PURPLE, RED VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE HALVED, RED CHECKS, PURPLE CAP, RED STRIPES, WHITE PEAK