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24-05-2025
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May 25 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) 1 Quick Money remains the one to beat after a strong debut second to The All Out, then going one better with a soft win second-up. The rise to 1,200m now looks ideal. 8 Babieca has performed well in both starts to date, finishing third on debut to The All Out before running a close second to Quick Money. He is still racing greenly, so there is plenty of improvement to come. Zac Purton to ride. 4 Light Years Glory debuts from the inside draw and looks well prepared off several pass-mark trials - he can give a good showing. 10 Hyannis Star was well beaten into fourth on debut, 6¾ lengths off The All Out, but has trialled well since and can take a step forward second-up. Race 2 (1,200m) 7 Invincible Ibis is a newcomer who has trialled well enough ahead of his debut to suggest he is in with a chance. Drawn ideally in barrier 2 while key rivals have drawn wide. 10 Goldentronicmighty shed his maiden tag in style last start with an easy two-length course-and-distance win. With the low draw in what looks a moderate race, he can go back-to-back. 3 Call Me Gorgeous has his shot at Class 4 and can make his mark despite barrier 11. His first run in the grade was a passable fourth and he can build on that. 2 Awesome Treasure resumes off a freshen-up and drops in a grade where he boasts a strong record. He should race prominently and give a solid sight under the seven-pound apprentice claim. Race 3 (1,200m) 10 Loveisintheair finally gets to the bigger track at Sha Tin where his chances of breaking through for a first win are boosted. 9 Honest Witness is now third-up, and both his fourth-place finishes have been sound. He has since trialled impressively, winning his heat, and maps to race on speed where he gets every chance. 1 Giddy Up returned to Class 4 two starts ago with a close-up second and was sent out favourite last time where he ran sixth. He is drawn ideally in barrier 3 to settle closer and bounce back at a better price. 6 Copartner Fleet debuts from a horror draw in barrier 12, but his trials have been sharp with Purton aboard. He is one to watch for a promising effort that will pave the way to better things. Race 4 (1,400m) 1 Packing Hermod is hard to oppose even at the top of Class 2 with a heavy impost. The five-time winner from nine starts was last seen bouncing back in a big way with blinkers on for the first time. 2 Young Champion was less than a length off Packing Hermod two starts ago. He was only moderate last time when taken back early from a wide draw, but this looks a good race for him. 6 Dancing Code was forced to settle further back than usual, but hit the line strongly into sixth, beaten just 1½ lengths in an on-pace dominated race. He has yet to win in Class 2 but is worth another shot. 7 Mickley has a local record of one win and zero placings from 10 starts, but he enters off an encouraging fast-finishing fourth behind Hong Lok Golf. Keep safe. Race 5 (1,400m) 3 Super Love drew wide in his first 1,400m test last start, was taken back to find cover, and found the line well into sixth. He can settle closer in the run from barrier 3. 1 Meowth drops back into Class 4 where he is one-from-one. Jockey upgrade to Hugh Bowman and an inside gate help his cause. 6 Ka Ying Glory pulled up a roarer on debut when well beaten as an odds-on favourite, but his trials since have been excellent. 4 Monarch County can settle much closer from barrier 4 after being taken back too far last start, where he finished strongly into third. That effort followed his maiden win at his prior run, and he still looks to have more to offer. Race 6 (1,600m) 6 Mister Dapper was given an ill-judged ride last start when asked to lead, so his fifth-place finish was better than it reads. He draws well in barrier 4 and, with a more measured steer, can bounce back. 7 Wrote A New Page is a progressive three-year-old who put the writing on the wall last start with a strong second at his first attempt over this course and distance. He looks ready to break through. 5 Fortune Boy notched his first win at start six last time, defeating Wrote A New Page, and as another three-year-old still on the rise, he should have more to offer and is worth following up. 11 Special Hedge should roll forward from barrier 10. Since his second win five starts ago, he has remained in form with three placings all over this course and trip. Race 7 (1,400m) 3 Shamus Storm is set to get one of the runs of the race from barrier 2. That bodes well for his chances to finally score a maiden win after going close in all four starts. 4 Max Que enters this race off back-to-back runner-up finishes, and his latest second to Dazzling Fit reads well, especially given he suffered interference in the straight. He shapes as one of several strong hopes in the field. 1 Spirit Of Peace has shown plenty of ability in six starts, but was set an impossible task last time from barrier 12 where he was never really in contention. Better than that. 10 Galvanic is nearing peak fitness after two fair efforts this prep. He draws ideally in barrier 1, and having placed twice from six starts over this course and trip, he is a genuine contender at a price. Race 8 (2,400m) THE STANDARD CHARTERED CHAMPIONS & CHATER CUP (G1) 1 Voyage Bubble will bid to become just the second Hong Kong Triple Crown winner after wins in the Stewards' Cup and Hong Kong Gold Cup. He has stamina to prove at this trip, and gets the nod of approval from his good gate. 2 Dubai Honour is a two-time Group 1 winner over 2,400m, most recently taking out the Group 1 Tancred Stakes at Rosehill. He is proven at Sha Tin, having finished second in the Hong Kong Vase last December. Rain will help. 4 Ensued is capable of running a cheeky race. He was close-up in fourth in the Vase and looks well suited stepping back up to this trip. 10 Bundle Award was brilliant when winning the Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup last start, but that race was run more like a sprint in a small field. Race 9 (1,000m) 10 Justifying was disappointing last start after creating a big impression on debut with a sizzling all-the-way win. There were not any clear excuses on the day aside from perhaps immaturity and the sharp rise in the handicap second-up. He may be ridden cold this time to help him finish off better. 4 Celestial Hero has trialled up well on several occasions leading into his Hong Kong debut. He brings with him solid Australian form, clearly has some ability, and looks a horse to follow - though winning straight up is never easy. 13 Alsonso has been threatening to break through with back-to-back second-place finishes at this course and distance at the top of Class 4. Now back into Class 3 with a light weight, he looks well placed. 2 Stellar Express has his second run back in Class 3 and returns to this course and distance where his record is strong, after a solid third to Seasons Wit over the minimum trip at Happy Valley last time. Race 10 (2,000m) 8 Gold Master can vie for the run of the race from his low draw, which can prove vital in this highly competitive field. Last start, he jumped from barrier 10 and was solid holding second throughout, missing by only a nose. 1 Bravehearts will find this much easier than his last assignment and gets Purton in the saddle for the first time, which is a notable switch. Third-up now and not beaten far in either run this prep, he is well placed over this trip with strong course and distance stats. 6 Winning Wing broke through impressively two starts ago on his fifth local run after a string of luckless efforts, and held form well last time rising to 2,000m, finishing strongly into third. 7 Liveandletlive does not draw ideally, but he may still find the front with relative ease like last time when defeating both Gold Master and Winning Wing, and he must be considered again. Race 11 (1,400m) 11 Super Express is a talented three-year-old with a future. He now steps into Class 3, which presents more depth, but his trial win between runs suggests he is in fine fettle for the challenge. 7 South Star is another promising three-year-old on the rise, chasing a hat-trick of wins after an ultra-impressive performance on his first attempt in Class 3 last start - he is right in the mix again. 8 Top Dragon rebounded from a luckless run to win his maiden impressively last time. Looks set to continue progressing. 5 Silvery Breeze found the line strongly into fourth first-up after settling too far back. He will strip much fitter now, but barrier 14 may again force him to be ridden for luck. He has the closing speed to feature if things go his way.
New Paper
03-05-2025
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- New Paper
May 4 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
Race 1 (1,000m) 4 Quick Money was strong late into second behind odds-on favourite The All Out on debut, and he looks worth siding with as only a head separated them on the line. 1 The All Out looked to have the race won with ease as the $1.20 favourite but just held on late. He has again drawn the right part of the track, which always helps in these Griffin races. These youngsters are all open to plenty of improvement. 6 Babieca was third to The All Out and Quick Money on debut, racing greenly throughout, but his raw ability saw him finish close-up. Will come on for that experience. 8 Win Method has just the one trial leading into his debut. It was a pass mark, and while he will need time, he looks capable of being somewhere in the mix. Race 2 (1,200m) 2 Fairy Horse is still in search of a maiden win after 16 starts, but his form has been on the up this season, notching four placings from 10 outings. He now drops back into Class 5, and coming into a better gate this time, gives him his shot. 11 Speedy Smartie was trapped wide without cover last start and was entitled to weaken as he did. His prior third at this course and distance is a much better guide. 5 Flying Romantic settled too far back last time, though he was eye-catching late. His run prior was sound when he sat handy and stuck on well for second. 4 Circuit Victory resumes off a promising trial win, which brings him right into contention on his third attempt in Class 5. Race 3 (1,200m) 1 Call Me Gorgeous finished a close-up fourth after being held up for a portion of the home straight two starts back, and last time he drew wide in barrier 12 and was trapped without cover. 4 Better And Better makes his debut for the Frankie Lor stable and has shown enough in trials to suggest he can be competitive straight up. His two latest trials with Zac Purton up showed improvement. 7 Lucky Symphony recently ran second to Magnifique, who has since climbed the ratings, and to Crossborderpegasus, after being forced wide at the 700m and left without cover. On the up. 3 Dashing Dragon resumes for his second attempt in Class 4. While there is no form on paper just yet, his recent trials have shown improvement and he may be ready to bring that to race day. Race 4 (1,600m) 8 Pray For Mir was solid in his first Class 2 test, finishing a head away in third to Californiatotality over 1,800m. He has the option to lead this field if desired, and he is a tough horse to get past when conditions suit. Back to his winning distance enhances his prospects. 5 Hong Lok Golf has been a revelation for the Chris So yard this season, winning four from five, including his last two since stepping up to 1,400m. He is chasing a hat-trick here as he again enters new territory, Class 2 and the mile for the first time. 4 Steps Ahead has been a consistent standout four-year-old this season and comes through the same race as Pray For Mir, finishing second to Californiatotality. He will be up on the pace for a long while and is hard to leave out of the finish. 3 Mickley has been hard to catch, but with Purton in the saddle for the first time, he may be able to recapture some of his earlier form in a race of this nature. Race 5 (1,200m) 2 Crossborderpegasus was a good thing beaten last start after racing wide without cover throughout, but he fought strongly to miss by the barest of margins on the wire. He has trialled well twice since that second placing and looks set to bounce back in a big way. 3 Super Fortune profiles as the likely leader and may receive a soft-enough run on the pace to give a bold sight. 9 Ballistic Win can be forgiven for his last-start no-show over 1,400m. He raced too keenly back in the pack and lacked a finishing effort. His prior form holds up well in this grade, and the drop back in distance is in his favour. 6 Ka Ying Attack is a three-year-old on the rise who resumed off a four-month break making his Class 3 debut last start over 1,400m, where he faded late into seventh behind Hong Lok Golf. Second-up and back in trip, he looks primed to improve. Race 6 (1,600m) 7 Wrote A New Page has shown glimpses of ability in three starts so far. The rise to the mile for the first time could unlock further progression. 3 Etalon Or is ready to win when things fall into place. He has not had much luck from wide barriers. Once again he draws wide in gate 11 and will be ridden back, leaving him dependent on tempo and luck. 2 Gallant Epoch will press forward despite drawing out in barrier 12, and while no match for Top Dragon last start, it was a game effort and he remains competitive. 6 Carryon Smiling broke through at long odds two starts ago and backed it up with a better run than it reads into seventh last start, checked at the 200m when building momentum. Back up to the mile suits and he will run his usual honest race from there. Race 7 (1,400m) 6 Shamus Storm finished third to Mr Cool last start and had things go wrong, racing keenly early before copping interference at the 200m. Purton now takes the reins, and with a barrier advantage this time, he gets every chance to turn the tables. 3 Mr Cool ran on strongly into third on debut over an unsuitable 1,200m at Happy Valley, then took to this course and distance second-up and, despite drawing wide in barrier 11, won like a horse going places. Barrier 13 is a challenge, though. 5 Ka Ying Superb weakened to finish 11th last time after being used up early on the lead. He has improved since the class drop and looks ready to rebound with a more measured ride. 11 Autumn Delight should appreciate the step-up to 1,400m second-up after a sound fifth over 1,200m on the all-weather where he was beaten three lengths. Race 8 (2,400m) THE QUEEN MOTHER MEMORIAL CUP (G3) 6 Bravehearts boasts a strong second-up record with two wins from three tries and now rises to Group company for the first time in Hong Kong. He looks a knockout chance at the weights. 3 Winning Dragon is not without hope after several solid efforts over staying trips this season. He can be hard to catch but maps well in the small field and can give a sight. 4 Bundle Award has shown plenty of ability to suggest he has a bright future. Following a midfield finish in the Derby, he was strong from the back in an on-pace dominated Class 2 over 1,800m. The 2,400m trip is a query, but his class could carry him a long way. 5 Noisy Boy was disappointing in both the Classic Cup and the Derby, but prior to that, strung together wins over 2,200m and 2,000m. Has trialled well since. Race 9 (1,400m) 5 Dazzling Fit is a progressive three-year-old, third-up and ready to fire stepping up to 1,400m after two runs over 1,200m. Drawn wide on debut and catching the eye late into sixth, he moves into a mid-draw here and is hard to beat. 1 Spirit Of Peace knuckled badly and lost ground at the start last time, yet still stormed home from last into third for a massive effort under the circumstances. Barrier 12 does make things tricky, though. 11 Amazing Run has drawn horror gates which have not helped his chances. He lost ground at the start and was unable to be fully tested late. He shapes as a knockout chance at odds. 4 Max Que put the writing on the wall last time with a narrow second behind With A Smile, his second runner-up finish from six starts. He is improving with racing and remains in the mix. Race 10 (2,000m) 2 Family Jewel is very intriguing on the seven-day back-up after winning first-up over the mile with ease. At his only try over 2,000m four runs ago, he ran second to Bravehearts. So there are no queries about the trip. 7 Winning Wing finally broke through for a well-deserved first Hong Kong win over 1,800m last start after several encouraging efforts. He can be followed up on that win, especially from barrier 1. 9 Gold Master, on the other hand, draws out in barrier 10 but was a head away in second to Winning Wing in that race - his first attempt in Class 3 - and now meets him better at the weights. He, too, is a handy type with more to give and is firmly in the mix. 3 Enthralled steps back up to his winning trip, having won three runs back before two solid runs over 1,800m. With luck from barrier 11, he can bounce back. Race 11 (1,400m) 2 The Boom Box is looking to post a fourth career win after having a chequered run last start when beaten just under a length as the odds-on favourite, hampered at the 50m. He warrants another chance here. 1 Brilliant Express was the winner of that same race, ringing up his third career win in resounding fashion after racing wide without cover throughout. 9 Yuen Long Elite adopted different tactics last start by leading and was only nabbed late into second to Another World. He does not have to lead again, but being prominent will not disadvantage him. 7 Super Infinity is closing in on a Class 3 breakthrough after a third runner-up finish in the grade from six tries last time. He ran a close-up fourth at his first 1,400m test, beaten only half-a-length. Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
South China Morning Post
13-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
The All Out snares season's first Griffin race, while Dream Winner headlines huge exotics
The All Out (right) hangs on to beat Quick Money in the first Griffin race of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan He may not have won like you hope to see from a $1.2 chance, but The All Out still produced a performance that suggests he's got plenty more to give. Red-hot favourite for the first Griffin race of the season, the Racing For Charity Plate (1,000m), two-year-old The All Out controlled things from the front on the outside rail down the Sha Tin straight. After shrugging off pressure from Hyannis Star 300m out, The All Out looked poised for a comfortable victory under Zac Purton before Quick Money flashed late to get within a short head on the line. The third-placed Babieca was a whopping six and a half lengths off the quinella pair. 'I would have liked to see him win a little easier, but a win's a win. He's got more improvement to come – he's a big, strong horse and he'll improve with more racing,' said trainer Jamie Richards. The All Out was all out in the finish! 💪@JamieRichards3' 2YO wins on debut at Sha Tin with @zpurton over a fast-finishing Quick Money... #LoveRacing | #HKracing — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) April 13, 2025 'It didn't go exactly to plan, he got a bit softened up in front and the horse that ran second got an easy time of it and was going to be strong late after trialling well at Conghua earlier in the week. 'But The All Out's got more scope for improvement yet, so hopefully he can go on with the job.' Richards' victory in the first of 2025's Griffin races, which are run for southern hemisphere two-year-olds and northern hemisphere three-year-olds, took him to 13 wins for the campaign. Winner headlines exotics to Dream of While jockey Jerry Chau Chun-lok had to settle for second aboard Quick Money, he was right in the money aboard the Frankie Lor Fu-chuen-trained Dream Winner in the Class Three Nurturing Talent Handicap (1,000m). Not only did Dream Winner reward his supporters with victory at a massive $66.3, he also lead in a string of enormous exotics in Sha Tin's ninth event. The second placing of Manfred Man Ka-leung's Magic Hallow at win odds of $103 ensured the quinella paid an eye-watering $25,905 and the forecast a mind-boggling $49,241. Sparkling Fellow ran third at $22 to complete a $65,503 trio and a huge $739,695 tierce. While hot favourite Justifying filled fourth at $1.2, the quartet still came in at a massive $1,291,048. While Dream Winner's victory was his first in almost two years after he started his career with three straight successes, it continued a recent run of vastly improved form from Chau. After snapping a run of 74 rides without a victory aboard Chateau Le Peche last Sunday, Chau booted Northern Fire Ball to victory at Happy Valley during the week before cashing in again on Sunday. He sits on 15 winners after 62 of the season's 88 meetings. Jockey Club unveils RTTC refurbishments The Jockey Club unveiled its refurbished Racing Talent Training Centre (RTTC) training stable at Sha Tin on Friday, with the facility ushering in a 'new era of developing the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen'. The new training stable 'embodies a commitment to excellence and a future filled with promise for Hong Kong's world-class horse racing industry'. 'Ever since it opened in 2008, the RTTC stable has been fundamental to talent development at the club,' said Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. 'It represents our commitment to nurturing the very best talent and to achieving the highest standards of equine management and care – all of which are essential to our world-class racing. 'This commitment goes back to the establishment of the Apprentice Jockey School in 1972. 'World-class champion trainers Tony Cruz, Francis Lui [Kin-wai] and Ricky Yiu [Poon-fai] are all graduates from the school. 'Others, such as Matthew Chadwick, Vincent Ho [Chak-yiu], Derek Leung [Ka-chun] and Matthew Poon [Ming-fai], are currently pursuing highly successful careers in the saddle. 'No less essential is the daily care and management of racehorses. Recognising this, in 2005 the club established the Racing Development Board, which in 2022 was rebranded as the Racing Talent Training Centre. 'Over the past two decades, the RTTC has provided vocational and skills training to non-riding professionals. Many have gone on to enjoy highly successful careers as assistant trainers, head lads, stable assistants, farriers, and in many other roles. 'I sincerely hope every trainee who benefits from its outstanding facilities will go on to enjoy a fulfilling and successful career with the club. I hope they will join with us to take Hong Kong's world-class racing to even greater heights of excellence.' Upgrades have been completed on the stable facilities and the classroom, with new horse stalls installed and the wash-down bay redesigned to provide a comfortable environment for horses.
