Sha Tin 13 Jul 2025
GOING: G
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THE HONG KONG RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION TROPHY (HANDICAP) 1600m Track: GOOD |
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Keefy and Soleil Fighter to take up the running at a genuine tempo. Keen to see MASSIVE SOVEREIGN (6) back in action for the new stable, having switched to the Eustace barn since his last run in November. He's trialled sharply coming into this and Purton remains in the saddle for his return. He's won twice when first-up in the past and he looks ready to return to his best form. PATCH OF THETA (5) has had plenty of market support in recent races but just seems to find one better. Bowman hops back in the saddle and stepping up to the mile looks a big tick. He can put his best foot forward again. BEAUTY JOY (1) stormed home to win The Premier Plate last start at G3 level over 1800m. He rises in weight on the back of that win, but he was rather impressive and a repeat effort will see him hard to hold out again. HAPPY TOGETHER (4) was close over 1400m last start in The Premier Cup and has to be included stepping out to the mile again.
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| 1 | 55791 |
BEAUTY JOY
A S CRUZ 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG ELEANOR KWOK LAW KWAI CHUN & PATRICK KWOK HO CHUEN At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track G3 Premier Plate June 22 over 1800m defeating Cap Ferrat carrying 58.5kg at $12. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on May 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pray For Mir carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. One of the chances. |
3 D LEUNG |
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| 2 | 39826 |
CHANCHENG GLORY
K W LUI 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG CHANCHENG RACING SYNDICATE At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track in the G3 Premier Plate on June 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Beauty Joy with 60.5kg at $13. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on May 31 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Pray For Mir carrying 59.5kg at $20. Should give a good account. |
5 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 3 | 40038 |
BEAUTY ETERNAL
JOHN SIZE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG PATRICK KWOK HO CHUEN At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Premier Cup on June 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Copartner Prance carrying 60kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on May 31 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Pray For Mir carrying 59kg at $18. Impossible to entertain on recent form. |
10 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 4 | 54652 |
HAPPY TOGETHER
F C LOR 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG EXCELLENT RIDE SYNDICATE Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Premier Cup on June 22 over 1400m, head behind Copartner Prance carrying 58kg at $7.20. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on May 31 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Pray For Mir with 57.5kg at $14. Expected to be very competitive. |
8 ALEX BADEL |
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| 5 | 78234 |
PATCH OF THETA
K W LUI 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG ANGELA YEUNG KIT MING Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track in the G3 Premier Cup on June 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Copartner Prance carrying 58kg at $3.10. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Sha Tin Vase on May 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Helios Express carrying 52kg at $3.70. Up in trip and is worth some thought. |
7 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 6 | 86x6x |
MASSIVE SOVEREIGN
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CHAN KAM HUNG Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 14 at this track in the G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse on November 3 over 1800m, 3 len behind Ensued with 56kg at $2.40. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 3 len at this track March 3 2024 over 2000m defeating Simple Hedge carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expecting a bright start to the prep. |
9 Z PURTON |
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| 7 | 74153 |
BUNDLE AWARD
JOHN SIZE 4YO BROWN GELDING 52.0KG MR & MRS COLIN LO CHOR CHEONG Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track in the G3 Premier Plate on June 22 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Beauty Joy carrying 52kg at $4.30. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup on May 25 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Voyage Bubble carrying 57kg at $18. Working up to a win. Finds a nice race and is likely to run well. |
11 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 8 | 28335 |
YOUNG CHAMPION
JOHN SIZE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Light Years Charm carrying 60.5kg at $8.10. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Light Years Charm with 61kg at $17. Can improve and is a top-three contender. |
4 K TEETAN |
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| 9 | 32238 |
SOLEIL FIGHTER
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG SZE-TO KIN SUN At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Light Years Charm with 57kg at $13. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Happy Valley on June 11 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Hong Lok Golf with 57.5kg at $3.50. Prefer to see him back in form. |
1 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 10 | 37380 |
WINNING DRAGON
A S CRUZ 7YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG ALEXANDER YEUNG KWOK KAI, EDWARD YEUNG, KENNY CHENG TSIN KI & MICHAEL CHENG KA KIT At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 Premier Plate on June 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Beauty Joy with 52kg at $43. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup on May 25 over 2400m, 7 len behind Voyage Bubble with 57kg at $62. Needs to do more. |
2 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 11 | 83611 |
KEEFY
F C LOR 6YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG CHONG MIN ONN Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Happy Valley June 4 over 1650m defeating Highland Rahy with 61kg at $7.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Happy Valley May 7 over 1650m defeating Lucky Touch carrying 57kg at $19. In the mix again. |
6 M F POON |
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