Sha Tin 08 Feb 2026
GOING: G
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THE CENTENARY VASE (HANDICAP) 1800m Track: GOOD |
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Just a modest tempo anticipated. The feature of the day here and NUMBERS (7) creates plenty of interest. He's been impressive in his two HK starts after being runner-up in the QLD Derby. His latest trial was very strong and he has a great profile for a race like this. Can put himself at the pointy end of the HK Derby market. ENCOUNTERED (4) disappointed two back but bounced back to form last start in the January Cup. Getting back to Sha Tin should suit him much better and that form has worked out well. Draw is sticky but he's good enough. BEAUTY JOY (2) will find this easier than what he's been racing in and he usually puts his best foot forward in these sort of events. Bowman riding is a positive sign and if he get some luck off the inside then he'll go close. SPEED DRAGON (5) won the January Cup last start and has to be included on the back of that effort.
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| 1 | x4478 |
STRAIGHT ARRON
DAVID A HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG KAREN LO KI YAN At the latest run second last of 9 at this track in the G1 Stewards' Cup on January 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $114. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup on December 14 over 2000m, 8 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $31. Comes into this in ordinary form. Outside chance. |
4 DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE |
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| 2 | 97886 |
BEAUTY JOY
A S CRUZ 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG ELEANOR KWOK LAW KWAI CHUN & PATRICK KWOK HO CHUEN Last start 6th of 9 at this track in the G1 Stewards' Cup on January 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $125. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Happy Valley in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Speed Dragon carrying 61kg at $25. Can feature in what looks a suitable race. |
1 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 3 | x0767 |
CHANCHENG GLORY
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG CHANCHENG RACING SYNDICATE Most recently 7th of 12 at Happy Valley in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Speed Dragon carrying 59.5kg at $17. The start before that second last of 7 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup on December 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Romantic Warrior with 57kg at $47. The booking of Purton intrigues and he can improve. |
5 Z PURTON |
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| 4 | 23194 |
ENCOUNTERED
B CRAWFORD 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG VINCENT WONG YIN SHUN At the latest run 4th of 12 at Happy Valley in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Speed Dragon carrying 56kg at $9.10. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track in the G2 Jockey Club Mile on November 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Galaxy Patch with 56kg at $38. Not far away last start. Better suited here and another forward showing is expected. |
7 K TEETAN |
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| 5 | x1641 |
SPEED DRAGON
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG PETER CHU KA LOK Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Happy Valley G3 January Cup January 14 over 1800m defeating Huge Wave carrying 53kg at $6.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Helene Feeling with 60.5kg at $9.70. Too good in similar grade last start and won't be far away. |
3 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 6 | 00690 |
ENSUED
JOHN SIZE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG ADA WONG YIN MAN Last start 10th of 12 at Happy Valley in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Speed Dragon carrying 56kg at $30. Before that 9th of 11 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase on December 14 over 2400m, 9 len behind Sosie carrying 57kg at $48. Looking to others. |
6 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 7 | 32x31 |
NUMBERS
F C LOR 4YO B/BR GELDING 52.0KG 23/24 FRANKIE LOR FU CHUEN TRAINER SYNDICATE Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 43 days. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on December 10 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Helene Feeling with 55.5kg at $14. Second-up won by 1.0 len at this track December 27 over 2000m defeating Winning Wing with 54kg at $6. Back in trip here but profiles brilliantly for a race of this calibre. |
2 D LEUNG |
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