SHA TIN AW   15 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G

JUNCTION HANDICAP 1650m

Track: STANDARD      

Solid tempo with Thriving Brothers leading from Telecom Fighters and Thunder Blaze. TALENTS AMBITION (1) returns to his preferred track and trip today as he drops back to Class 3 for the first time in a while. This looks a big like a targeted assault and his recent trial was very strong. Likely to get back in the run but can storm home own the outside. ROMANTIC THOR (7) missed by 1L at this track and trip last start and has had a quiet trial since that effort. He drops in weight today, but Purton remains in the saddle and he should be in this for a very long way. SKY VINO (5) flew home to win here two back as the $2.60 favourite before tackling the turf last time out. Back to this track and trip is ideal and Avdulla hops on board now. Needs some luck from the draw, but can storm home from the back of the pack once again. DRAGON AIR FORCE (2) is racing in strong form recently and Bowman sticks with him here. Can feature.
1 70537 TALENTS AMBITION
MARK NEWNHAM
5YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
TALENTOGETHER SYNDICATE
Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind Stunning Peach carrying 54.5kg at $60. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1650m, 2 len behind New Forest carrying 56kg at $3.30. Can bounce back to winning ways with the drop in class.
10
ANDREA ATZENI
LILAC, RED HEARTS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, WHITE CAP, RED HEARTS
2 52512 DRAGON AIR FORCE
P F YIU
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
AU KAI KWONG & MICHELLE JESSICA AU
Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Sky Vino with 60.5kg at $6.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track January 21 over 1650m defeating Sky Vino carrying 59kg at $4.10. Can figure in the outcome again.
9
HUGH BOWMAN
YELLOW, BLACK DOUBLE VEE, PALE GREEN VEE, BLACK SLEEVES, PALE GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
3 00463 TELECOM FIGHTERS
Y S TSUI
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
TELECOM BROTHERS SYNDICATE
Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on February 25 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Solid Win carrying 58.5kg at $37. The race before that 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 11 over 1650m, 3 len behind Mister Dapper carrying 61kg at $15. Has top three prospects again.
6
ANGUS CHUNG
INDIGO : GOLD V, WHITE & RED CHECKED SLVS, GOLD STARS ON INDIGO CAP, WHITE PEAK
4 88275 DEFINITIVE
DAVID EUSTACE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS KIRK WONG KING WAI
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1650m, 2 len behind Sky Vino with 58.5kg at $8.60. Before that 7th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Dragon Air Force carrying 60kg at $25. Expect he will make amends.
7
DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE
WHITE,RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,RED STRIPE
5 90217 SKY VINO
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
BRYAN KWAN HON MING
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Gentlemen Legacy carrying 54.5kg at $29. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track February 14 over 1650m defeating Dragon Air Force with 52kg at $2.60. Terrific chance to find winning form.
12
B AVDULLA
YELLOW,GREEN BRAID,YELLOW SLEEVES,GREEN HALVED,WHITE PEAK
6 13700 SUPER JOY N FUN
C W CHANG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
JOHNNY WONG CHUN NAM, NANCY WONG, MAIZIE WONG & WONG CHI POH
Most recently ran last of 13 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Riding Together carrying 56.5kg at $144. The run before that second last of 12 at Happy Valley on January 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Greater Bae with 57kg at $29. Safely held again.
5
JERRY CHAU
YELLOW,SILVER ZIGZAG CHEVRON,YELLOW SLEEVES,SILVER ARMBANDS,CAP,WHITE PEAK
7 60963 ROMANTIC THOR
DANNY SHUM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
PETER LAU PAK FAI & SUKI TANG XIANFANG
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1650m, 1.0 len behind Sky Vino carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on January 28 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind China Win carrying 56.5kg at $16. Making headway. Key runner.
2
Z PURTON
TEAL,WHITE INVERTED TRIANGLE,WHITE PEAK
8 41x57 THUNDER BLAZE
DAVID HALL
4YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG
NEZHA BEAT THE DRAGON KING SYNDICATE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Blazing Wind with 58.5kg at $42. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Sky Vino with 56kg at $14. Fitter but needs to do more.
3
M F POON
GOLD, RED STRIPES, CHEVRONS SLEEVES, WHITE CHEVRON, BLACK, RED HOOPS CAP, WHITE PEAK
9 14383 THRIVING BROTHERS
C H YIP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
YEUNG CHUN WANG, YEUNG HO WANG & YEUNG CHUNG WANG
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hot Delight carrying 55kg at $20. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Super Express with 54kg at $10. This is well within his grasp.
8
MATTHEW CHADWICK
RED,GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT,RED SLEEVES,BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS,RED CAP,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE PEAK
10 47860 STURDY RUBY
MANFRED MAN
6YO  GREY  GELDING 52.0KG
ADAM CHAN YAM MAN, BRIAN WONG CHI FAI & ALFRED CHAN YAM LUNG
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start got back early 10th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Sky Vino carrying 53.5kg at $73. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1650m, 3 len behind Dragon Air Force carrying 56kg at $51. Will need to do a lot more.
1
M L YEUNG
PINK, YELLOW SIX STARS, SLVS, PINK STARS, CAP, YELLOW STARS,WHITE PEAK
11 13630 ALLCASH
DANNY SHUM
5YO  GR/RO  GELDING 52.0KG
HARMONY RACING SYNDICATE
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 4 over 1650m, 5 len behind Corleone carrying 53kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1650m, 2 len behind Dragon Air Force carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Can atone.
4
LYLE HEWITSON
TAN,INDIGO DIAMONDS,WHITE SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK DIAMOND STRIPE,TAN CAP,INDIGO STRIPES,,WHITE PEAK
12 x00x6 OSI HONOUR
B CRAWFORD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
MR & MRS PHILIP NG YUK WING AND MICHAEL NG MUN KIT
Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Sky Vino with 51.5kg at $98. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on June 25 over 1650m, 41 len behind Another Zonda carrying 56kg at $141. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
11
K TEETAN
SILVER,RED CROSSED SASH,SILVER CAP,RED STAR,WHITE PEAK