Sha Tin   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

THE PREMIER PLATE (HANDICAP) 1800m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Chancheng Glory to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. GALAXY PATCH (2) was just too good in The Lion Rock Trophy, when being out-sprinted at the top of the straight but still managing to mow the leader down and score. The wide draw makes things tricky, but there looks to be more pace engaged this time which should suit. Quality animal who can win again despite the rise in weight. CHANCHENG GLORY (8) is favoured in the weight swing after being run down by Galaxy Patch right on the post. Unsure if he'll be able to lead and dictate as he did last start, but he was good over this trip in the 4YO series and he's right at the bottom of the weights. Live hope once more. NIMBLE NIMBUS (4) couldn't sustain the gallop in the QEII Cup last time out and looked well placed in this event. He boasts a strong record over this trip and the wide draw won't matter as he'll get back anyway. Can make his presence felt. BEAUTY JOY (1) will appreciate more tempo this time around and Bowman going on board is a big tick.
1 67173 BEAUTY JOY
A S CRUZ
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
ELEANOR KWOK LAW KWAI CHUN & PATRICK KWOK HO CHUEN
Group 2 winner. Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on June 2 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Galaxy Patch with 61kg at $9.80. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Beauty Eternal with 57kg at $23. Closed off well once he got going last start. Can be right in the mix again.
5
HUGH BOWMAN
BLACK, WHITE VEE, PINK SLEEVES, ROSE, WHITE CAP, PINK DISC CAP
2 52251 GALAXY PATCH
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
YEUNG KIN MAN
Group 1 placegetter. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track G3 Lion Rock Trophy June 2 over 1600m defeating Chancheng Glory with 55.5kg at $2.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Beauty Eternal with 57kg at $5.90. Was set a task last start and was still too good for his rivals. Rises in weight but oozes class.
10
C Y HO
YELLOW, DENIM DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM CHEVRON, DENIM CAP, WHITE STARS , WHITE PEAK
3 72154 HAPPY TOGETHER
F C LOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
EXCELLENT RIDE SYNDICATE
Group 3 winner. Resumes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $74. Before that 5th of 13 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Beauty Joy with 56kg at $10. Ticking along nicely but would need to lift on recent efforts.
4
ALEX BADEL
PURPLE, MAIZE VEE, RED SLEEVES, INDIGO CHEVRONS, RED CAP, INDIGO ZIG ZAG CHEVRONS , WHITE PEAK
4 41349 NIMBLE NIMBUS
P F YIU
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
JASON CHAN KAM KWAN
Group 1 placegetter. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 28 over 2000m, 17 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $52. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 7 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Beauty Joy carrying 56kg at $13. No match in the G1 last start but he looks well placed in this.
11
ANDREA ATZENI
BLACK,GOLD DOUBLE VEE,RED VEE,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND,BLACK CAP,GOLD HOOPS , WHITE PEAK
5 53622 FIVE G PATCH
A S CRUZ
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
LAM WAI YING
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Useful gelding. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup on May 26 over 2400m, 2 len behind Rebel's Romance carrying 57kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup on May 5 over 2400m, neck behind La City Blanche carrying 53.5kg at $3.90. Pushed a good one in the G1 last start and has to be included.
9
B AVDULLA
YELLOW, BLUE CHEVRONS, BLUE STARS ON WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS ON BLUE CAP. WHITE PEAK
6 60013 LA CITY BLANCHE
A S CRUZ
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
CHEF'S TABLE SYNDICATE
Group 1 winner. Useful type. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track in the G1 Champions & Chater Cup on May 26 over 2400m, 3 len behind Rebel's Romance carrying 57kg at $16. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup May 5 over 2400m defeating Five G Patch with 52kg at $22. In good form of late but may be looking for further.
7
MATTHEW CHADWICK
YELLOW, INDIGO DIAMOND, WHITE SLEEVES,INDIGO CHECKS,INDIGO CAP,YELLOW ZIG ZAG CHEVRONS ,WHITE PEAK
7 00980 SWORD POINT
F C LOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
LI CHI PONG
Group 1 placegetter. Resumes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 28 over 2000m, 37 len behind Romantic Warrior with 57kg at $118. The race before that 8th of 13 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Beauty Joy with 56kg at $38. Needs to turn his form right around and that doesn't appear likely.
8
D LEUNG
YELLOW, LIME STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES, LAVENDER ARM BANDS, ORANGE CAP , YELLOW HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
8 62612 CHANCHENG GLORY
K W LUI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
CHANCHENG RACING SYNDICATE
Group 3 placegetter. Recent form sound. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on June 2 over 1600m, nose behind Galaxy Patch carrying 52.5kg at $2.70. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track May 11 over 1600m defeating Outgate with 54kg at $3.70. Had it all his own way last start and was only nabbed late. Gets things in his favour this time.
6
HARRY BENTLEY
LIGHT PINK, RED CADRE, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, RED SPOTS SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK CAP,RED STARS,WHITE PEAK
9 10405 ALL FOR ST PAUL'S
F C LOR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
ST PAUL'S BOYS SYNDICATE
Last start ran last in a small field at Sha Tin All Weather on May 29 over 1650m, 4 len behind Adefill carrying 59kg at $15. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, 10 len behind C P Brave with 59kg at $40. Needs to raise the bar.
2
ANGUS CHUNG
SKY BLUE, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE CAP, NAVY QUARTERS
10 3621x C P BRAVE
P F YIU
7YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
MR & MRS LEUNG LUN, PAUL LEUNG YUK HUNG AND THE HON LEUNG KENNETH YUK WAI
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len this track April 20 over 1800m defeating Natural Storm with 55.5kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Happy Valley October 18 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Outgate with 56.5kg at $10. Worked through the grades nicely this term and isn't without a hope.
1
M F POON
WHITE, BLUE SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVE, RED STRIPE, WHITE CAP, BLUE SPOTS, WHITE PEAK
11 51066 THE BEST PEACH
A S CRUZ
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
HARRY TSANG CHEUNG HIN
Group 3 placegetter. Useful type. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Chancheng Glory with 57kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind C P Brave carrying 58.5kg at $7.40. Was just edged out in this race last year and has strong claims once agaain.
3
K TEETAN
LIGHT PINK, RED HEART, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, ORANGE STARS