Sha Tin   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

HOLLY HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Solid pace with Lucky Symphony finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. NEW FUTURE FOLKS (4) settled in the second half of the field last start and finished strongly, missing out by 0.3L in a bold performance. This looks to shape similarly and the form out of that race has been franked. Building nicely this time in work and can go one better this time around. LUCKY SYMPHONY (12) comes here off a break and his trials leading in have been very good. Atzeni has been on board for his last two trials and remains in the saddle today. Up in grade today, but he rates highly and can take catching with no weight on his back. LOYAL BRIGHT (6) jumped favourite in his HK debut at Happy Valley on the back of some strong trials leading in. Getting back onto the more spacious Sha Tin circuit looks a key to his chances and he has the speed to roll across from out wide. Can make his presence felt. AURORA PATCH (9) is racing in top order and has to be included on his recent efforts.
1 841x6 CELESTIAL HERO
D WHYTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
DR DAVID CHAIN CHI WOO, BERNARD CHAIN SIAO CHIANG & CHRISTOPHER CHAIN SIAO LIANG
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 3 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Blue Illusion carrying 61kg at $9. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on June 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 60kg at $12. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
2
HUGH BOWMAN
PERU , PURPLE STAR, PERU SLEEVES, MAROON CHEVRONS, PURPLE CAP, MAROON HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
2 584x7 LIFELINE EXPRESS
JOHN SIZE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
DR EDDY & NELLIE FONG
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Circuit Grand Slam carrying 59.5kg at $7.40. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 14 at this track on November 17 2024 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Young Superstar with 52.5kg at $16. Fitter and can do a lot better.
6
B AVDULLA
RED,YELLOW STRIPES SLEEVES,YELLOW STRIPES CAP,WHITE PEAK, WHITE COLLAR
3 25149 AKASHVANI
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PREM FATHECHAND MELWANI
Last start 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Triumphant More with 60kg at $7. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 26 over 1200m, neck behind King Miles carrying 60kg at $1.80. Strong contender on his best form.
8
Z PURTON
INDIGO, YELLOW DOUBLE VEE, SKY BLUE VEE, INDIGO SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CHEVRONS, YELLOW TWO CHEVRONS, INDIGO CAP, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
4 9x372 NEW FUTURE FOLKS
C W CHANG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SO WING KEUNG
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1200m, neck behind Matters Most with 59kg at $7.30. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Top Dragon with 58.5kg at $16. Key runner.
9
JAMES MCDONALD
YELLOW, BROWN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 0x428 SUNNY DA BEST
W Y SO
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
MATTHEW WONG LEUNG PAK
Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Invincible Ibis with 56.5kg at $20. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Circuit Grand Slam with 56kg at $4.70. Might find this a bit too tough.
10
C Y HO
INDIGO, LIGHT BLUE QUARTERS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, INDIGO CAP, WHITE PEAK
6 x11x5 LOYAL BRIGHT
F C LOR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
CHOI YU SO FONG
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 12 at Happy Valley on November 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Romantic Son carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba 3yo Bm62 April 17 over 1300m defeating Brooklyn Daisy with 58kg at $1.30. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
12
D LEUNG
PURPLE, WHITE VEE, SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS, LT BLUE CAP, WHITE PEAK
7 1x GALACTIC VOYAGE
K W LUI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
MR & MRS LAM NGAI
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Ascot Mdn February 12 over 1200m defeating Fayola Baby with 57kg at $1.30. Can kick off with a win.
4
JERRY CHAU
RED, PURPLE DOUBLE VEE, LILAC VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC AND PURPLE ARMBAND, PURPLE CAP, LILAC SPOTS
8 1x000 IGOR STRAVINSKY
A S CRUZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MR & MRS CYRUS LI KIN WAI
Last start 12th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sky Joy with 55kg at $32. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Top Dragon with 56kg at $101. Looking elsewhere.
5
HOLLIE DOYLE
RED,WHITE SIX STARS,RED SLEEVES,WHITE DIABLO ,ORANGE CAP, LIGHT PINK QUARTERS,WHITE PEAK
9 x2122 AURORA PATCH
MANFRED MAN
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
ANGELA YEUNG KIT MING
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Victory Sky with 55kg at $11. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Happy Valley on November 2 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Brave Star with 53kg at $3.90. Key runner.
11
MATTHEW CHADWICK
DENIM, YELLOW CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STARS SLEEVES, DENIM CAP, WHITE STAR CAP, WHITE PEAK
10 12x0 ETERNAL RICHNESS
PIERRE NG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
NG YING KIT & KENNY NG CHUN PANG
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1200m, 12 len behind Circuit Grand Slam with 54kg at $16. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 5 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Shapin Power with 59kg at $5.50. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best.
3
M F POON
GOLD, RED STAR, PURPLE SLEEVES, GOLD CHECKS CAP
11 x7090 SUPER LEGENDS
DANNY SHUM
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
LAI TAT MING
Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Regal Gem with 55.5kg at $85. The race before that 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on October 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Miles with 55kg at $22. Needs to improve sharply.
1
ANGUS CHUNG
WHITE,INDIGO HALVED,LIGHT BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK
12 2173x LUCKY SYMPHONY
JAMIE RICHARDS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
LUCKY OWNERS SYNDICATE
Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track July 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Ka Ying Resilience with 61kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track February 16 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Magnifique carrying 56.5kg at $16. Looks a key runner.
7
ANDREA ATZENI
PURPLE, ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , PURPLE SLEEVES, ORANGE HALVES , RED CAP, ORANGE SPOTS, WHITE PEAK , COLLAR
13 90558 WONDER KIT
Y S TSUI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
IAN CHAN YAU NAM & CYRUS CHAN SING KIT
At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on November 30 over 1000m, 5 len behind Colourful King with 52kg at $67. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Super Joy N Fun with 59kg at $15. Tested again.

YELLOW, GREEN CHECK, BROWN CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 34x8x SUPER INFINITY
MARK NEWNHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
ELIZABETH LEE HO LING
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on October 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Miles with 56kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign 4th of 12 at this track on March 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Invincible Shield with 55.5kg at $16. Can run a bold race.

PURPLE,LIGHT PINK VEE,LIGHT PINK CHEVRONS SLEEVES,PURPLE CAP,LIGHT PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK