March 11 / 5.00 Sha Tin

5.00 Sha Tin

Good

Hau Wong Handicap (Class 5) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf)

  • Prize money: £49169.33
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Hau Wong Handicap (Class 5) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

1st
1 (2)
Speedstar

3/1 (Won)

Form: 00-203

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Looked suited by the step up in trip when placed from out of the weights in C&D Class 4 event last month and is sure to appreciate today's ease in grade; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Speedstar

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: D J Hall

midfield, ridden and took closer order over 2f out, driven and pressed leaders over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, led 50yds out, shade cosily

3/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Speedstar

8st 5lb

J: K H Alfred Chan

T: D J Hall

tracked leaders, ridden and kept on at same pace from over 2f out

25/1

10th

14

(3)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Speedstar

8st 4lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: D J Hall

midfield, ridden inside 3f out, no extra from 1 1/2f out

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 540-12 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Opened account over C&D in first-time visor in January and ran big race in defeat off his new mark here last month; must be considered in current mood.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Asian One

9st 8lb

J: Zac Purton

T: Jamie Richards

held up towards rear, good headway on wide outside from 3f out, ridden inside 2f out, driven to lead 150yds out, headed 50yds out, kept on

11/4

2nd

2

(14)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Asian One

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jamie Richards

held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, wide into straight, stayed on strongly from inside 2f out, led over 1f out, headed 100yds out, no extra final 50yds

11/2

1st

4

(11)

15th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:30 Sha Tin

Asian One

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jamie Richards

towards rear of midfield, wide into straight, ridden over 2f out, driven and good headway from inside 2f out, pressed leaders entering final furlong, led 100yds out, kept on well and gradually asserted, driven out

12/1

3rd
14 (1)
Travel Glory

25/1

Form: 44-779

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 20

Form & Verdict
Stayed on to make the frame on consecutive 6f starts at Happy Valley in November/December but not quite in the same form since the turn of the year and now 0-22.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(1)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Travel Glory

8st 3lb

J: H W Lai

T: Y S Tsui

midfield, ridden inside 3f out, not clear run and lost place over 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, nearest finish

25/1

9th

14

(9)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Travel Glory

8st 4lb

J: M L Yeung

T: Y S Tsui

dwelt at start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when not clear run inside final furlong, coasted final 150yds, never dangerous

16/1

7th

11

(1)

1st Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

10:45 Happy Valley

Travel Glory

8st 3lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: Y S Tsui

Long-term maiden who has never bettered his runner-up finish over 6f at Sha Tin on debut in January 2021; posted a couple of encouraging efforts before the turn of the year but has ground to make up with Alloy King based on latest running and the lack of a previous win is off-putting.

16/1

12/1

Form: 0-6096

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Placed only once from ten starts over sprint trips but shaped as though worth a crack at 7f when respectable sixth here (6f) last month and has each-way claims if he stays.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(7)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Young Horizon

9st 5lb

J: C Y Ho

T: David A Hayes

in touch, ridden 2f out, not clear run inside 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, not quite able to challenge

12/1

6th

3

(8)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Young Horizon

9st 6lb

J: C Y Ho

T: David A Hayes

midfield on outside, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to challenge

14/1

9th

3

(10)

1st Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

10:45 Happy Valley

Young Horizon

9st 8lb

J: K H Alfred Chan

T: David A Hayes

Still chasing a first win after eight attempts; sole placing came from an 11lb higher mark over this trip at Sha Tin in June of last year but form has gradually deteriorated since; folded tamely in a first-time hood (retained) latest and looks up against it despite dropping in grade.

33/1

20/1

Form: 607-60

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 29

Form & Verdict
Looked stretched when upped to 1m for latest start and today's drop back in trip is probably the right move but he's yet to be placed after ten runs and is not the obvious answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(10)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Tsuen Wan Glory

8st 12lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: K L Man

tracked leaders, prominent on outside 2 1/2f out, ridden to lead narrowly 1 1/2f out, driven over 1f out, headed 150yds out, no extra final 50yds

20/1

10th

6

(8)

18th Jan 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

11:15 Happy Valley

Tsuen Wan Glory

9st 1lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: K L Man

Yet to show anything more than minor promise after nine starts; has fared no better since dropping down into this grade; others preferred.

20/1

6th

9

(8)

1st Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Tsuen Wan Glory

9st 3lb

J: M L Yeung

T: K L Man

raced keenly, towards rear of midfield, steadied 4f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, keeping on when not clear run and slightly hampered 1f out, kept on again final 100yds, never dangerous

20/1

12/1

Form: 93-357

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 24

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2020 and patently not the force of old, but has been placed twice off higher marks over 6f this season and today's extra furlong will suit; not ruled out, despite his tough draw.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(14)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Heavenly Thought

8st 7lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: C H Yip

held up towards rear, ridden and kept on well from inside 2f out, driven final 100yds, nearest finish

12/1

15

(15)

5th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

05:00 Sha Tin

Heavenly Thought

8st 8lb

J: Reserve

T: C H Yip

On a long losing run but has been starting to suggest his turn may be near again; latest effort was modest but he remains on a dangerous mark and warrants respect.

7th

10

(6)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

10:45 Happy Valley

Heavenly Thought

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: C H Yip

On a long losing run but has been starting to suggest his turn may be near again; lurks on a very dangerous mark and certainly warrants respect.

13/2

7th
11 (4)
Sure Win Win

12/1

Form: 0634-0

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 27

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to make the frame on consecutive 1m starts at Happy Valley towards end of last year but ran poorly there in January and today's drop back to 7f may not be ideal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(4)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Sure Win Win

8st 10lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

held up towards rear, ridden and kept on well from inside 2f out, not going pace to threaten

12/1

12th

11

(12)

4th Jan 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

10:45 Happy Valley

Sure Win Win

8st 10lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

held up, always towards rear

9/2

4th

11

(1)

14th Dec 2022

Good

1m 0f 55y

11:15 Happy Valley

Sure Win Win

8st 13lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

midfield, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on from over 1f out, every chance 75yds out, no extra closing stages

11/2

9/2

Form: 39-420 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 33

Form & Verdict
Flopped badly when warm favourite here last month and needs to put that run behind him, but made the frame on consecutive outings in January (1m/7f) and remains on a good mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Beauty Nova

9st 2lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: J Size

midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, some headway over 1f out, no further impression final furlong

9/2

14th

7

(7)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Beauty Nova

9st 3lb

J: Zac Purton

T: J Size

midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened quickly and eased 1 1/2f out

9/2

2nd

7

(10)

15th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:30 Sha Tin

Beauty Nova

9st 1lb

J: Zac Purton

T: J Size

midfield, ridden and took closer order over 2f out, driven and led narrowly 1f out, headed 100yds out, kept on

3/1

12/1

Form: 18-486 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 27

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with narrow C&D win off 2lb lower but seemingly in the grip of the handicapper this term; drawn wide today; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

10:45 Happy Valley

One Step Ahead

8st 8lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: C W Chang

Ended last season with narrow C&D win off his current mark but seemingly in the grip of the handicapper this term; others make more appeal today; blinkers fitted for the first time in nearly a year.

14/1

9th

10

(12)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

One Step Ahead

8st 10lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: C W Chang

held up in rear, ridden 2f out, driven and good headway from 1 1/2f out, no further impression and persistently tried to bite rival final furlong

12/1

6th

11

(4)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

One Step Ahead

8st 13lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: C W Chang

held up towards rear, ridden and headway inside 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out and again over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, no extra final 100yds

14/1

10th
6 (3)
Mighty Star

50/1

Form: 000-08

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 35

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow when midfield over C&D last month and has now been unplaced all eight starts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Mighty Star

9st 4lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, not clear run and lost place 2f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never dangerous

50/1

8th

4

(13)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Mighty Star

9st 8lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: A S Cruz

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never dangerous

14/1

12th

12

(9)

21st Jan 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

06:50 Sha Tin

Mighty Star

8st 4lb

J: H T Mo

T: A S Cruz

prominent, dropped to 3rd and ridden 4f out, lost place 3f out, soon struggling, eased final furlong

66/1

11th
13 (9)
Pride Of Dragon

50/1

Form: 809-00

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 24

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who finished well down the field on last month's stable debut (6f); not easily recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(9)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Pride Of Dragon

8st 7lb

J: H T Mo

T: L Ho

led, headed after 1f, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

50/1

10th

9

(4)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

11:15 Happy Valley

Pride Of Dragon

8st 10lb

J: H T Mo

T: L Ho

Second over 7f at Sha Tin in January of last year is the sole bright spot among 13 winless starts; switches stable for the fourth time; visor removed.

25/1

10th

10

(7)

4th Jan 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

10:45 Happy Valley

Pride Of Dragon

8st 11lb

J: Ruan Maia

T: Jamie Richards

led, headed after 2 1/2f, with leader, chased clear leader 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

25/1

50/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 38

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all five starts, most recently when fitted with blinkers (retained) over C&D in January; drops in grade today but remains difficult to enthuse over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Smiling Moon

9st 7lb

J: M L Yeung

T: Jimmy Ting

led after 1f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

50/1

13th

14

(11)

21st Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:50 Sha Tin

Smiling Moon

8st 5lb

J: H N Jack Wong

T: Jimmy Ting

disputed lead, outright leader after 2 1/2f, headed halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened 2f out, eased over 1f out

66/1

11th

7

(11)

28th Dec 2022

Good

1m 0f 55y

12:45 Happy Valley

Smiling Moon

8st 10lb

J: H N Jack Wong

T: Jimmy Ting

A down-the-field outsider on first three starts (all over 6f); drawn wide today; needs the step up in trip to prompt huge improvement.

100/1

13th
4 (13)
Le Plus Vite

25/1

Form: 73-000

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Close third over 6f at Happy Valley in December but hasn't shown a great deal on his three starts for new stable this year and has wide draw today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(13)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Le Plus Vite

9st 6lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: P C Ng

started slowly, took keen hold, always in rear

25/1

16

(16)

5th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Le Plus Vite

9st 6lb

J: Reserve

T: P C Ng

Has failed to reproduce his best performance in three starts for new trainer, having missed out narrowly on final run for David Hayes when third after a three-way photo at Happy Valley (6f) in December.

11th

4

(8)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

11:15 Happy Valley

Le Plus Vite

9st 8lb

J: C Y Ho

T: P C Ng

Signed off for David Hayes with a narrow C&D defeat in December but has been disappointing in two starts for his new stable this year; capable of striking if bouncing back to form.

14/1

Form: 956-05

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 31

Form & Verdict
Gave pretty good account when fifth over 6f at Happy Valley last month and is also suited by this C&D but has poor 1-43 strike-rate in Hong Kong and is not drawn well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(11)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Take What You Need

9st 0lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: Douglas Whyte

in touch in midfield, ridden inside 3f out, driven and weakened inside 2f out

10/1

5th

8

(8)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

10:45 Happy Valley

Take What You Need

9st 2lb

J: L Hewitson

T: Douglas Whyte

C&D winner last season; modest in seven starts this term and is now 6lb below his last winning mark; latest effort was poor.

12/1

12th

6

(11)

15th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Take What You Need

9st 5lb

J: L Hewitson

T: Douglas Whyte

reared as stalls opened, towards rear of midfield, outpaced and no impression from 2 1/2f out

5/1

Form: 25-000 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, most recently on seasonal debut in September, but has been out of form in recent weeks and needs today's ease in grade to help him turn a corner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

(15)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Winwin Thirtythree

9st 8lb

J: H W Lai

T: P F Yiu

Three-time C&D winner, most recently on seasonal debut in September, but has been out of form in recent weeks and needs today's ease in grade to help him turn a corner.

13th

14

(12)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Winwin Thirtythree

8st 5lb

J: H T Mo

T: P F Yiu

always in rear

100/1

11th

14

(13)

24th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Winwin Thirtythree

8st 5lb

J: H T Mo

T: P F Yiu

held up in rear, wide into straight, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

14/1

16 (16)
Hunky Dory

Form: 009-57

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 29

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all eight runs; started off for Chris So with two fairly respectable efforts last month (7f/6f) but needs to find something extra today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

(16)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Hunky Dory

8st 12lb

J: H W Lai

T: W Y So

Unplaced all eight runs; started off for Chris So with two fairly respectable efforts last month (7f/6f) but needs to find something extra today.

7th

5

(3)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

11:15 Happy Valley

Hunky Dory

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: W Y So

Did show some improvement when finishing midfield on his recent stable debut; place contender if building on that run.

12/1

5th

8

(3)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Hunky Dory

9st 3lb

J: V Borges

T: W Y So

in touch, ridden and chased leaders over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong

16/1