Sa Po Handicap (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf)

1st

1 (2)

Cheval Valiant

J: Angus Chung

T: Douglas Whyte

8/1 (Won)

Form: 39-333 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Front-runner who has made the frame in all but one start this season; creeping up the weights now but is respected nonetheless.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 9 (2)	26th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	08:40 Sha Tin Cheval Valiant 8st 9lb J: Angus Chung T: Douglas Whyte	led at fast pace, soon clear, ridden final furlong, driven final 100yds, headed and no extra close home	8/1
1st 1 (2)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Cheval Valiant 9st 9lb J: Angus Chung T: Douglas Whyte	made all, soon clear, six lengths clear at halfway, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, comfortably	8/1
3rd 1 (4)	15th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	11:45 Happy Valley Cheval Valiant 9st 9lb J: Harry Bentley T: Douglas Whyte	led, ridden inside 2f out, driven final furlong, headed 75yds out, soon no extra, just held 3rd	5/1

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2nd

9

(2)

26th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 9lb

led at fast pace, soon clear, ridden final furlong, driven final 100yds, headed and no extra close home

8/1

1st

1

(2)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 9lb

made all, soon clear, six lengths clear at halfway, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, comfortably

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

15th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 9lb

led, ridden inside 2f out, driven final furlong, headed 75yds out, soon no extra, just held 3rd

5/1

2nd

14 (14)

Speedy Fortune

J: V Borges

T: J Size

20/1

Form: 80-807

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict

Yet to land a significant blow in six career starts; likely to do better in time but possibly best watched until dropping down in grade.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 14 (14)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Speedy Fortune 8st 7lb J: V Borges T: J Size	midfield, ridden inside 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, took 2nd 75yds out, no chance with winner	20/1
7th 14 (13)	19th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	06:30 Sha Tin Speedy Fortune 8st 7lb J: V Borges T: J Size	towards rear of midfield, ridden inside 2f out, not clear run 1f out, switched inside final furlong and kept on, not going pace to threaten, not clear run closing stages	33/1
11th 10 (10)	5th Feb 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	07:00 Sha Tin Speedy Fortune 8st 10lb J: Luke Currie T: J Size	in touch in midfield, tracked leaders racing keenly 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong	50/1

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2nd

14

(14)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 7lb

midfield, ridden inside 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, took 2nd 75yds out, no chance with winner

20/1

7th

14

(13)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 7lb

towards rear of midfield, ridden inside 2f out, not clear run 1f out, switched inside final furlong and kept on, not going pace to threaten, not clear run closing stages

33/1

11th

10

(10)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 10lb

in touch in midfield, tracked leaders racing keenly 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong

50/1

3rd

6 (5)

Equilibrium Turbo

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Richard Gibson

5/1

Form: 6899-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Yet to break through in Hong Kong but took a big step forward when dropping back to today's minimum trip last month; likely has more to offer and is certainly one for the shortlist.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 6 (5)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Equilibrium Turbo 9st 3lb J: Hugh Bowman T: Richard Gibson	started slowly, towards rear, ridden and stayed on well from 1 1/2f out, no chance with winner	5/1
2nd 8 (14)	19th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	06:30 Sha Tin Equilibrium Turbo 8st 13lb J: L Hewitson T: Richard Gibson	held up towards rear, smooth headway from 2f out, switched away from nearside rail over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish	25/1
9th 4 (1)	28th Dec 2022 Good 1m 0f 55y	12:45 Happy Valley Equilibrium Turbo 9st 3lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Richard Gibson	0-9 in Hong Kong; now 9lb lower than when placed over 6f here in February but hasn't fired this season; moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.	16/1

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3rd

6

(5)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 3lb

started slowly, towards rear, ridden and stayed on well from 1 1/2f out, no chance with winner

5/1

2nd

8

(14)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 13lb

held up towards rear, smooth headway from 2f out, switched away from nearside rail over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

25/1

9th

4

(1)

28th Dec 2022

Good

1m 0f 55y

12:45 Happy Valley

Equilibrium Turbo

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Gibson

0-9 in Hong Kong; now 9lb lower than when placed over 6f here in February but hasn't fired this season; moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

16/1

4th

9 (1)

Speedy Smartie

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Out of a five-time winner; placed in a couple of recent trials and evidently has ability; market check advised.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 8 (3)	26th Mar 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	05:45 Sha Tin Speedy Smartie 9st 1lb J: Zac Purton T: T P Yung	led, ridden when narrowly headed inside 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on well and regained narrowly lead close home, ridden out	2/1
4th 9 (1)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Speedy Smartie 9st 3lb J: Jerry Chau T: T P Yung	towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to threaten	33/1

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1st

8

(3)

26th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 1lb

led, ridden when narrowly headed inside 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on well and regained narrowly lead close home, ridden out

2/1

4th

9

(1)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 3lb

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to threaten

33/1

OUR TIP

5th

8 (13)

Hong Kong Hall

J: Zac Purton

T: D J Hall

11/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

NZD$80,000 yearling; made quite an impression when making all in a dominant display on his sole overseas trial; one to be taken seriously on debut; tongue-tie fitted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 7 (7)	26th Mar 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	04:45 Sha Tin Hong Kong Hall 9st 1lb J: Zac Purton T: D J Hall	led, pressed from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 75yds out, soon held, kept on	2/1
5th 8 (13)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Hong Kong Hall 9st 3lb J: Zac Purton T: D J Hall	in touch, chased clear leader 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost three places final 75yds	11/4

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2nd

7

(7)

26th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 1lb

led, pressed from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 75yds out, soon held, kept on

2/1

5th

8

(13)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 3lb

in touch, chased clear leader 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost three places final 75yds

11/4

6th

3 (9)

Forte

J: Karis Teetan

T: David A Hayes

6/1

Form: 4327-6 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Yet to strike since scoring over C&D on debut; made the frame numerous times off higher marks last season and far from disgraced in both starts this term; capable of making his presence felt.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 3 (9)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Forte 9st 8lb J: Karis Teetan T: David A Hayes	awkward leaving stalls, towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous	6/1
2 (7)	8th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	12:45 Happy Valley Forte 9st 6lb J: Hugh Bowman T: David A Hayes
16 (16)	29th Jan 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Forte 9st 5lb J: H N Jack Wong T: David A Hayes	Just a respectable sixth over C&D eight days ago but has become very well handicapped on some of last season's form and can't be ruled out.

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6th

3

(9)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 8lb

awkward leaving stalls, towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

6/1

2

(7)

8th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 6lb

16

(16)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 5lb

Just a respectable sixth over C&D eight days ago but has become very well handicapped on some of last season's form and can't be ruled out.

7th

2 (8)

Sparkling Knight

J: Alexis Badel

T: C H Yip

10/1

Form: 050-40 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

C&D winner on his sole run last season; struggled in better company on his first four starts this term but back to form when fourth on his penultimate outing; latest effort was disappointing.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 4 (12)	22nd Mar 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	11:15 Happy Valley Sparkling Knight 9st 5lb J: Alexis Badel T: C H Yip	5f winner on his sole run last season; returned to form when dropping back down into this grade on New Year's Day but has been safely held in latest two starts; needs to get back on track.	25/1
7th 2 (8)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Sparkling Knight 9st 9lb J: Alexis Badel T: C H Yip	midfield, ridden and no impression from 2 1/2f out	10/1
10th 1 (2)	29th Jan 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Sparkling Knight 9st 7lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: C H Yip	reared as stalls opened and missed break by about 6 lengths, behind, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on from 1 1/2f out, never in contention	6/1

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11th

4

(12)

22nd Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 5lb

5f winner on his sole run last season; returned to form when dropping back down into this grade on New Year's Day but has been safely held in latest two starts; needs to get back on track.

25/1

7th

2

(8)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 9lb

midfield, ridden and no impression from 2 1/2f out

10/1

10th

1

(2)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Sparkling Knight

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: C H Yip

reared as stalls opened and missed break by about 6 lengths, behind, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on from 1 1/2f out, never in contention

6/1

8th

10 (7)

Dashing Triumph

J: H T Mo

T: L Ho

20/1

Form: 090-98 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

Perfect start to his career when winning a C&D novice event in June but yet to make his mark since tackling handicap company; remains best watched for now.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 10 (7)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Dashing Triumph 9st 1lb J: H T Mo T: L Ho	held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous	20/1
8th 6 (9)	19th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	06:30 Sha Tin Dashing Triumph 9st 1lb J: H T Mo T: L Ho	held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous	50/1
9th 5 (5)	21st Jan 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:20 Sha Tin Dashing Triumph 9st 4lb J: H T Mo T: L Ho	towards rear, outpaced 2 1/2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous	33/1

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8th

10

(7)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 1lb

held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

20/1

8th

6

(9)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 1lb

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

50/1

9th

5

(5)

21st Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 4lb

towards rear, outpaced 2 1/2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous

33/1

9th

13 (4)

Jazz Steed

J: K H Alfred Chan

T: C Fownes

16/1

Form: 85-800 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict

Stayed on well for a ready Class 5 win over C&D in November but has found things tougher since returning to this grade; hard to make a strong case for at present.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 13 (4)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Jazz Steed 8st 7lb J: K H Alfred Chan T: C Fownes	held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous	16/1
11th 9 (11)	22nd Feb 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	13:45 Happy Valley Jazz Steed 8st 7lb J: Matthew Chadwick T: C Fownes	Stayed on for ready Class 5 win over C&D in November but has found things tougher since returned to this higher grade and looks vulnerable from stall 11 today.	25/1
10th 10 (1)	11th Jan 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	11:45 Happy Valley Jazz Steed 8st 7lb J: C Y Ho T: C Fownes	towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong	14/1

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9th

13

(4)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 7lb

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

16/1

11th

9

(11)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 7lb

Stayed on for ready Class 5 win over C&D in November but has found things tougher since returned to this higher grade and looks vulnerable from stall 11 today.

25/1

10th

10

(1)

11th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 7lb

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong

14/1

10th

11 (12)

Circuit Seven

J: C Y Ho

T: A S Cruz

14/1

Form: 4-0475 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict

Happy Valley regular who has scored twice there over this distance; in-and-out form this season means he is now 8lb below his last winning mark; enters calculations from a handicapping perspective.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 11 (12)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Circuit Seven 8st 11lb J: C Y Ho T: A S Cruz	in touch, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out	14/1
5th 11 (10)	19th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	06:30 Sha Tin Circuit Seven 8st 11lb J: C Y Ho T: A S Cruz	in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not able to challenge	12/1
7th 9 (9)	8th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	12:45 Happy Valley Circuit Seven 8st 13lb J: Antoine Hamelin T: A S Cruz	in touch in outside, outpaced 2 1/2f out, wide entering straight, driven and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong	8/1

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10th

11

(12)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 11lb

in touch, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out

14/1

5th

11

(10)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 11lb

in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not able to challenge

12/1

7th

9

(9)

8th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 13lb

in touch in outside, outpaced 2 1/2f out, wide entering straight, driven and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

11th

12 (3)

Goodluck Goodluck

J: Matthew Poon

T: W Y So

20/1

Form: 566-06 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Regressive 8yo; yet to get seriously involved in six starts this season and is now 18lb below his last winning mark; remains vulnerable to younger rivals; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 10 (2)	26th Mar 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	05:45 Sha Tin Goodluck Goodluck 8st 6lb J: Harry Bentley T: W Y So	in touch, ridden inside 2f out, driven and kept on at same pace final furlong	20/1
11th 12 (3)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Goodluck Goodluck 8st 10lb J: Matthew Poon T: W Y So	in touch in midfield, outpaced 2 1/2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out	20/1
6th 11 (5)	8th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	12:45 Happy Valley Goodluck Goodluck 8st 9lb J: L J Ferraris T: W Y So	towards rear of midfield, hampered and lost place after 2 1/2f, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous	25/1

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5th

10

(2)

26th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 6lb

in touch, ridden inside 2f out, driven and kept on at same pace final furlong

20/1

11th

12

(3)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 10lb

in touch in midfield, outpaced 2 1/2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out

20/1

6th

11

(5)

8th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

8st 9lb

towards rear of midfield, hampered and lost place after 2 1/2f, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

12th

4 (10)

Innoconstruction

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: K W Lui

11/2

Form: 224 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

Almost caused upset when narrowly beaten on debut and has proved that was no fluke in two subsequent starts; every chance of an early career breakthrough but Zac Purton jumps ship today; first-time blinkers fitted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 4 (10)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Innoconstruction 9st 7lb J: Matthew Chadwick T: K W Lui	chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out	11/2
4th 3 (7)	19th Feb 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	06:30 Sha Tin Innoconstruction 9st 5lb J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	tracked leaders, ridden and prominent 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, headed 100yds out, no extra closing stages	Evs
2nd 4 (7)	29th Jan 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Innoconstruction 9st 2lb J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	bumped soon after start and dropped towards rear, good headway from over 2f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, every chance 50yds out, not pace of winner closing stages	7/4

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12th

4

(10)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 7lb

chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out

11/2

4th

3

(7)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 5lb

tracked leaders, ridden and prominent 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, headed 100yds out, no extra closing stages

Evs

2nd

4

(7)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 2lb

bumped soon after start and dropped towards rear, good headway from over 2f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, every chance 50yds out, not pace of winner closing stages

7/4

13th

5 (11)

Cosmo Navigator

J: Harry Bentley

T: P C Ng

25/1

Form: —

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Shaped with promise in local trials but was ultimately safely held on January's debut; should have learned plenty from that experience and may fare better this time around.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 5 (11)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Cosmo Navigator 9st 3lb J: Harry Bentley T: P C Ng	midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out	25/1
11th 4 (4)	24th Jan 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	06:00 Sha Tin Cosmo Navigator 9st 1lb J: Jerry Chau T: P C Ng	tracked leaders, ridden 2 1/2f out, driven and lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong	20/1

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13th

5

(11)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 3lb

midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out

25/1

11th

4

(4)

24th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 1lb

tracked leaders, ridden 2 1/2f out, driven and lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

14th

7 (6)

Happy Hunk

J: K C Leung

T: K L Man

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Previously trained by Fraser Auret when based in New Zealand; has shown very little ability in recent trials so probably best watched on today's debut; first-time blinkers and tongue-tie fitted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 7 (6)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Happy Hunk 9st 3lb J: K C Leung T: K L Man	reared as stalls opened and started very slowly, always outpaced and behind	33/1

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14th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 3lb

reared as stalls opened and started very slowly, always outpaced and behind

33/1

15 (15)

Brilliant Life

J: V Borges

T: C H Yip

Form: 88-260

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Posted a personal best in Hong Kong when runner-up over 6f here in January but has failed to build on that in two outings since; needs to get back on track.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15 (15)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Brilliant Life 9st 2lb J: V Borges T: C H Yip	Posted a personal best in Hong Kong when runner-up over 6f here in January but has failed to build on that in two outings since; needs to get back on track.
10th 4 (8)	15th Feb 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	13:45 Happy Valley Brilliant Life 9st 3lb J: Harry Bentley T: C H Yip	midfield, in touch after 2 1/2f, ridden inside 2f out, driven final furlong, weakened tamely final 125yds	12/1
6th 4 (6)	24th Jan 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	04:30 Sha Tin Brilliant Life 9st 2lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: C H Yip	in touch in midfield, took closer order over 2f out, ridden 2f out, driven and pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, weakened final 125yds	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Starting price

15

(15)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 2lb

Posted a personal best in Hong Kong when runner-up over 6f here in January but has failed to build on that in two outings since; needs to get back on track.

10th

4

(8)

15th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 3lb

midfield, in touch after 2 1/2f, ridden inside 2f out, driven final furlong, weakened tamely final 125yds

12/1

6th

4

(6)

24th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

04:30 Sha Tin

Brilliant Life

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: C H Yip

in touch in midfield, took closer order over 2f out, ridden 2f out, driven and pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, weakened final 125yds

4/1

16 (16)

Racing Fighter

J: V Borges

T: C H Yip

Form: 77-203 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

Bounced back from a lesser effort when making the frame at Happy Valley three weeks ago; lurks on a dangerous mark and certainly warrants plenty of respect at this level.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 3 (11)	15th Mar 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	14:15 Happy Valley Racing Fighter 9st 6lb J: Hugh Bowman T: C H Yip	slightly slow into stride, in rear, asked to improve between rivals just under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, some progress inside final furlong but never involved	16/1
16 (16)	11th Mar 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y	07:35 Sha Tin Racing Fighter 9st 7lb J: V Borges T: C H Yip	Bounced back from a lesser effort when making the frame at Happy Valley three weeks ago; lurks on a dangerous mark and certainly warrants plenty of respect at this level.
3rd 4 (12)	22nd Feb 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	13:45 Happy Valley Racing Fighter 9st 5lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: C H Yip	Made pleasing seasonal debut when second over C&D last month but finished last here three weeks ago and is drawn on the outside today.	25/1

Place /
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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

3

(11)

15th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 6lb

slightly slow into stride, in rear, asked to improve between rivals just under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, some progress inside final furlong but never involved

16/1

16

(16)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 7lb

Bounced back from a lesser effort when making the frame at Happy Valley three weeks ago; lurks on a dangerous mark and certainly warrants plenty of respect at this level.

3rd

4

(12)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Racing Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: C H Yip

Made pleasing seasonal debut when second over C&D last month but finished last here three weeks ago and is drawn on the outside today.