SHA TIN AW   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

GAME SPIRIT HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Strong tempo early from Hong Kong Hall booting up on the rail, joined by Smart City spearing over. VICTORY MOMENTS (2) stuck on well enough over this course and distance last time out after not having the best of luck on straightening. Drawn much better this time with Purton remaining in the saddle and this looks an easier race on paper. Can bounce back in a big way. SKY FOREVER (10) was well beaten in that same event and hasn't been at his best the past couple. With a bigger field and more pace engaged this time it looks to suit him a lot better. Likely to get back in the run but can be launching late in the race. CAPITAL DELIGHT (3) was a long way off them at Happy Valley when finishing midfield, but he boasts a strong record on this course and distance. Can sit just off them from the draw and if the pace is on, he can be flashing home at the finish. MAGNIAC (1) gets the blinkers on first time and is likely to be prominent in the run. Worth including.
1 14046 MAGNIAC
JAMIE RICHARDS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
EWO SYNDICATE
Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sing Dragon with 55.5kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bundle Of Charm carrying 52kg at $4.60. Winning chance.
10
ANDREA ATZENI
NAVY, WHITE CROSS SASHES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP, WHITE PEAK
2 71224 VICTORY MOMENTS
F C LOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S Man
Useful type. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sing Dragon with 57.5kg at $2.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sing Dragon carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Low draw and expected to go well.
2
Z PURTON
SILVER, INDIGO DIAMOND BAND, GOLD CHECKS SLEEVES, SILVER, INDIGO QUARTERS CAP,WHITE PEAK
3 130x5 CAPITAL DELIGHT
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
PETER LAW KIN SANG
Second-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Happy Valley on April 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Superb Capitalist with 61kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on October 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Never Too Soon with 57.5kg at $7.70. Strong winning chance.
6
C Y HO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND, RED HOOPS SLEEVES, CAP,WHITE PEAK
4 9477x SUPER WIN DRAGON
W Y SO
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Yip Shu Bun & Antonia Liu Wing Yan
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track December 3 over 1650m, 8 len behind Yellowfin with 60kg at $8.20. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Sha Tin October 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lucky With You with 54kg at $146. A big run will not surprise.
3
KEAGAN DE MELO
GREY AND PINK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVE, RED CHEVRONS,YELLOW CAP,RED CHECK , WHITE PEAK
5 09090 ALL IS GOOD
K W LUI
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Chung Chun Wing
Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1400m, 12 len behind Superb Kid with 56kg at $20. The start before that ran last of 9 at Happy Valley on February 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Raging Blizzard carrying 57kg at $54. Preferred in something easier.
7
H T MO
LIME, YELLOW, MAUVE STRIPED SLEEVES, HOOPED CAP , WHITE PEAK
6 40712 MONTA FRUTTA
A S CRUZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
H K Cheung
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, nose behind Sing Dragon carrying 50kg at $9.50. Before that won by a nose at this track April 3 over 1200m defeating Solid Shalaa carrying 59kg at $10. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
12
ANGUS CHUNG
YELLOW, BLACK CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBAND, CHECKED CAP, WHITE PEAK
7 09039 CAMPIONE
A S CRUZ
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Wong Leung Sau Hing & Eddie Wong Ming Chak
Group 3 winner. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Sing Dragon carrying 53.5kg at $25. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sing Dragon carrying 53.5kg at $27. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
M F POON
BLACK, SILVER ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK CHEVRON ON SILVER SLVS, SILVER STRIPE ON BLACK CAP, WHITE PEAK
8 71083 HONG KONG HALL
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MR & MRS CHEW FOOK AUN AND ALEXANDER CHEW WEI KHEN
Useful type. Last start led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Sing Dragon with 52.5kg at $56. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Happy Valley on March 13 over 1200m, 15 len behind Happy Fat Cat with 54kg at $13. Nice draw and worth thought.
1
K TEETAN
YELLOW,GOLD SLEEVES,WHITE CHECK,CAP,GOLD QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
9 11x7 NEBRASKAN
JOHN SIZE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
TFI Diamond (Mgr: Miss S Williams) & Mrs L Fung
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sports Legend carrying 54kg at $24. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Scone Ctry Bm58 November 13 over 1000m defeating Whispering Cate with 58kg at $1.30. Worth consideration.
5
B AVDULLA
PURPLE,BLACK SLEEVES,PURPLE ARMBANDS,BLACK CAP,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
10 81584 SKY FOREVER
MANFRED MAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Wong Chung Yin & Wong Lai Ngor
Resumes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sing Dragon carrying 55kg at $19. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sing Dragon with 55kg at $13. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
9
ALEX BADEL
YELLOW, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVE, GREEN CHEVRON, PURPLE CAP, YELLOW CIRCLE, WHITE PEAK
11 840x0 SMART CITY
P F YIU
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
A List Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Y Lee) & H W Tang
Second-up. First-up after eight months 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sky Heart with 54.5kg at $91. Previously second-up scored a big 6 len win at Gatton Mdn May 12 over 1400m defeating My Dog Diesel carrying 58.5kg at $2. Unlikely to threaten.
11
A HAMELIN
LIGHT PINK, WHITE AND PURPLE STRIPE, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, PURPLE CHEVRONS SLEEVES, SILVER CHEVRON, SILVER CAP, PURPLE STRIPE
12 77867 SELF IMPROVEMENT
MANFRED MAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
WONG CHUNG YIN & WONG LAI NGOR
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sing Dragon carrying 54kg at $9.20. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sing Dragon carrying 55kg at $7.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
8
HARRY BENTLEY
YELLOW, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBAND,YELLOW CAP,GOLD POM POM,WHITE PEAK
13 06708 LUCKY ARCHANGEL
F C LOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Steven Leung Man Hung
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Happy Valley on April 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kaholo Angel carrying 55.5kg at $38. Before that second last of 12 at Happy Valley on March 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Harmony N Blessed carrying 56.5kg at $33. Prefer others.

PURPLE : GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED HALVES, RED CAP, PURPLE STAR, WHITE PEAK
14 111x TOY SOLTERO
C W CHANG
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
CHOAPA
Multiple Group 2 winner. Unbeaten three for three. Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 2 len Valparaiso Sporting Club G2 Copa de Plata Italo Traverso P. June 28 over 1600m defeating Mis Mejores Amigos with 57.5kg at $2.30. At his first start favourite; to post a big 3 len win. Valparaiso Sporting Club G2 El Estreno Nicanor Senoret May 1 2023 over 1300m slow track defeating Sputnik with 57kg at $4. Solid top-three proposition.

ORANGE, BLACK EPAULETTES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, ORANGE CAP, WHITE CIRCLE CAP