Sha Tin   27 Sep 2026
 
GOING: G

THE CELEBRATION CUP (HANDICAP) 1400m

Track: STANDARD      

Soleil Fighter and Copartner Prance possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. LITTLE PARADISE (6) looks very well placed at the weights and brings a perfect first-up record into this. Zac Purton will have decisions to make with not much noted pace in the race, but with the right trek into the race, he can have the last say. INVINCIBLE IBIS (3) is also nicely placed at the weights and has been building his fitness through his trials. He may want further, but he will be hitting the line strongly late. Each way. GALAXY PATCH (1) has to shoulder 61kg which is not easy, and his first run for Brett Crawford last season was a very encouraging second by a head. If the gaps come his way, then he can figure in the finish again. COPARTNER PRANCE (5) showed plenty of speed when runner-up in the G3 Chief Executive's Cup first-up and he could give them plenty to chase again. SOLEIL FIGHTER (9) was only 3 lengths away from the winner over 1400m last time and is well placed to run into the money this time, so stick with him.
1 4472x GALAXY PATCH
B CRAWFORD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
YEUNG KIN MAN
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track in the G3 Premier Cup June 21 over 1400m, a neck behind Little Paradise with 61kg at $20. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at this track in the G2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) October 19 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind My Wish carrying 55.5kg at $10. keen on his chances this time.
8
K TEETAN
YELLOW, DENIM DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM CHEVRON, DENIM CAP, WHITE STARS , WHITE PEAK
2 2226x HELIOS EXPRESS
JOHN SIZE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
ANDY YUNG MING TAI
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize April 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $135. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at this track in the G2 Premier Bowl October 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tomodachi Kokoroe with 61kg at $8.20. Follow up.
4
ANDREA ATZENI
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE DIAMONDS, ARMBANDS, STRIPE CAP, WHITE PEAK
3 6214x INVINCIBLE IBIS
MARK NEWNHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
IBIS SYNDICATE
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile April 26 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind My Wish with 57kg at $9.80. Previously first up; third of 14 at this track September 7 2025 over 1200m, 2 len behind Spicy Standard carrying 60kg at $2.20. Each way claims.
1
LUKE FERRARIS
INDIGO ,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES,PEAK
4 50x0x PATCH OF THETA
K W LUI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
ANGELA YEUNG KIT MING
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 10 in the G3 Premier Cup at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Little Paradise carrying 59.5kg at $23. When resuming last campaign 6th of 14 in the G3 Celebration Cup at this track on September 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind My Wish carrying 61kg at $16. Looks tested in this field.
9
C Y HO
INDIGO, YELLOW CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STARS, INDIGO CAP, WHITE STAR , WHITE PEAK
5 938x2 COPARTNER PRANCE
K W LUI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
COPARTNER SPIRIT SYNDICATE
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 52kg at $107. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy at this track on May 31 over 1600m, nose behind Light Years Charm carrying 61kg at $16. One of the contenders.
6
M L YEUNG
INDIGO, GREEN CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN HALVED CHECKED, INDIGO, GREEN CHECKS CAP, WHITE PEAK
6 8901x LITTLE PARADISE
K H TING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
KO KAM PIU
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by neck this track G3 Premier Cup June 21 over 1400m defeating Galaxy Patch carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track September 28 over 1200m defeating Star Rise with 56.5kg at $1.30. Likely to be hard to beat again.
5
Z PURTON
LILAC,ORANGE STAR, LILAC SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, LILAC CAP,ORANGE ZIGZAG CHEVRON ,WHITE PEAK
7 1138x STORMY GROVE
F C LOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
LILY CHAN LI LEI & MARC CHAN
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track May 3 over 1600m, soft track; 22 len behind Sky Jewellery with 61kg at $9.20. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at this track October 26 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Alpha Strike carrying 56.5kg at $34. This is an ideal race to kick off. Certainly worth following up.
3
JERRY CHAU
LILAC, SUNGLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS,WHITE CAP, PURPLE STAR
8 58325 LUCKY WITH YOU
F C LOR
9YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
VINCENT LEUNG MAN HIM
Last start ran second last in a small field in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 52.5kg at $235. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Happy Valley on July 15 over 1200m, nose behind Crimson Flash with 61kg at $13. Worth including.
2
M F POON
INDIGO, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, INDIGO CAP, WHITE STARS, PEAK
9 27147 SOLEIL FIGHTER
DAVID A HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
SZE-TO KIN SUN
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sing Dragon with 56.5kg at $14. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Beauty Joy with 52kg at $5.40. Terrific chance to return to winning form.
7
HARRY BENTLEY
YELLOW, RED STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN HALVED, YELLOW ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE PEAK