Sha Tin   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: G

THE HONG KONG CLASSIC MILE 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Glory Elite and My Wish. The feature of the day now and the first leg of the prestigious 4YO Series. PACKING HERMOD (1) looks the top seed after giving his rivals weight and a head start most recently and running them to within 1.5L. He looks perfectly placed under the conditions and Purton is 3/3 when partnering. The one to beat. JOHANNES BRAHMS (6) looks a horse who will love the mile trip for the first time. He closed off strongly last time out and that looks a key form race for this. Barzalona comes over to ride and he can play a major role. RUBYLOT (2) beat home Hermod and Johannes last time out but draws out this time, as well as rises in weight. He's an improving galloper though and he is versatile. Hard to knock on recent form and should get his chance. FAST NETWORK (5) enjoyed the mile for the first time last start and draws to get every chance. CAP FERRAT (7) was impressive in his HK debut and has been kept fresh for this. Can go close with a favourable barrier.
1 x1214 PACKING HERMOD
K W LUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ROLETTA LEE MAN CHING
Racing well. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rubylot with 59kg at $7. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track December 8 over 1400m defeating Rubylot carrying 53.5kg at $1.80. Gets Purton back in the saddle and is the one to beat.
6
Z PURTON
WHITE,INDIGO HOOPS,ORANGE SLEEVES,INDIGO DOUBLE ARMBANDS,ORANGE CAP,INDIGO DISC,WHITE PEAK
2 x1721 RUBYLOT
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
HK FOOTBALL CLUB HORSE RACING SYNDICATE
Racing well. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track January 12 over 1400m defeating Young Champion with 56kg at $6.60. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1400m, neck behind Packing Hermod with 52.5kg at $8.20. Continues to raise the bar and should be in the finish.
10
B AVDULLA
WHITE,INDIGO VEE,INDIGO HOOPS SLEEVES,INDIGO HOOPS CAP
3 30118 DIVANO
K W LUI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
CHEN CHUN MAN
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rubylot carrying 56kg at $12. The start before that won by a head at this track December 22 over 1200m defeating Lifeline Express with 61kg at $2.40. Disappointed last start and he'll need to improve on that performance.
14
B SHINN
WHITE, PURPLE CHEVRONS, PINK CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK & PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP,PURPLE STRIPE
4 40306 CALL ME GLORIOUS
K W LUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
PHILIP LIU CHUN HANG
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Sha Tin All Weather on January 5 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Sword Point with 52.5kg at $5.60. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Raging Blizzard carrying 56kg at $27. Others make greater appeal.
5
MATTHEW CHADWICK
LILAC, MEDIUM PURPLE DIAMOND SASH, LILAC SLEEVES, MEDIUM PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBAND, MEDIUM PURPLE CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 31443 FAST NETWORK
C H YIP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
NG HUNG YAU
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Dragon Joy carrying 61kg at $6.40. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Raging Blizzard carrying 53kg at $7.60. Rates well in this field and he can put his best foot forward.
1
C SOUMILLON
INDIGO, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP, INDIGO SPOTS
6 x3413 JOHANNES BRAHMS
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
YAU KWOK FAI
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Rubylot with 54.5kg at $9.10. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track December 22 over 1400m defeating Beauty Crescent with 59.5kg at $2.80. Well placed. Should love the mile and looks a major player.
9
M BARZALONA
MAUVE, TAN STRIPE,MAUVE SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK STRIPE,MAUVE CAP,TAN HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
7 736x2 CAP FERRAT
K W LUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
KAREN LO KI YAN
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after nine months 2nd of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, neck behind Mickley with 61kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns on March 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Southport Tycoon carrying 57kg at $26. Bold in his HK debut and kept fresh for this.
3
C Y HO
ORANGE , PURPLE CHEVRONS , ORANGE SLEEVES , WHITE STARS , STARS CAP , PEAK
8 21805 GLORY ELITE
K H TING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
GLORY SYNDICATE
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Rubylot with 54.5kg at $38. The race before that 11th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Raging Blizzard carrying 54.5kg at $23. Prefer in somethign easier.
11
HARRY BENTLEY
GREEN,YELLOW DOUBLE VEE,RED VEE,ORANGE SLEEVES,CAP,RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
9 41064 MICKLEY
JOHN SIZE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
EDMOND SIU KIM PING
Last start 4th of 14 at this track on January 19 over 2000m, 3 len behind Noisy Boy with 57.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Dragon Joy with 61kg at $5.90. Looks well placed dropping back to the mile.
13
HUGH BOWMAN
BLACK, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE PEAK
10 15645 LUCY IN THE SKY
Y S TSUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ATHY NGAI SZE YIN
Last start 5th of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 2 len behind Embraces carrying 61kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Johannes Brahms carrying 61kg at $4.50. Looking elsewhere.
12
K TEETAN
INDIGO, WHITE EPAULETTES, WHITE SLEEVES, INDIGO ARMBAND, CAP, WHITE STAR, PEAK
11 13113 MY WISH
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ADA CHE XIAO HONG, SUKI TANG XIANFANG & RUBY HUI LIKE SEA
Racing well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Huge Wave with 58.5kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track December 1 over 1400m defeating Steps Ahead carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Form reads well and he's right in the mix.
8
LUKE FERRARIS
RED,YELLOW CADRE,SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK HALVED CHECKED STAR,LIGHT PINK CAP,WHITE PEAK
12 20470 TOP GUN
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LI XITING
At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Dragon Joy carrying 60kg at $27. Before that 7th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on December 18 over 1650m, 3 len behind Young Brilliant carrying 60kg at $12. Looking to others.
7
JAMIE MELHAM
RED,YELLOW SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,RED STARS
13 35132 TALENTS AMBITION
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
TALENTOGETHER SYNDICATE
At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on January 26 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Perfect Team carrying 61kg at $5.30. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on December 18 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Young Brilliant with 58kg at $2.50. On the quick turnaround but happy to risk.
2
M F POON
LILAC, RED HEARTS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, WHITE CAP, RED HEARTS
14 31132 MARKWIN
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
HAPPY LIFE SYNDICATE
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on January 12 over 1600m, nose behind Dragon Joy carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, head behind Tourbillon Prince carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Racing in good order and should get his chance.
4
D LEUNG
GREEN, RED HALVED, WHITE STAR, WHITE COLLAR, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR, WHITE PEAK
15 22172 SKY TRUST
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
BRYAN KWAN HON MING, JESSICA KWAN MUN HANG, JEFFREY KWAN CHUN MING & DORA KWAN MAN TING
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, neck behind Bundle Award with 58.5kg at $5.30. The race before that faded in the straight 7th of 14 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Mickley carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Not here.

YELLOW, GREEN BRAID, SLEEVES, YELLOW CHEVRON, GREEN CAP, YELLOW DIAMONDS ,WHITE PEAK
16 1x931 BUNDLE AWARD
JOHN SIZE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
MR & MRS COLIN LO CHOR CHEONG
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track January 19 over 1400m defeating Sky Trust carrying 56kg at $2.90. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 5 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Packing Angel with 56kg at $16. Looks tested this tough line-up.

GREEN, LIGHT PINK STRIPE, STRIPE SLEEVES,CAP,WHITE PEAK