March 19 / 6.30 Sha Tin

6.30 Sha Tin

Good

Fay Fay Handicap (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf)

  • Prize money: £65559.11
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Fay Fay Handicap (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

1st
4 (9)
Lucky Gold

8/1 (Won)

Form: 34-474

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-15; generally competitive this season and posted a respectable effort when fourth over an inadequate 6f three weeks ago; should be seen to better effect over today's trip.
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1st

4

(9)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Lucky Gold

9st 2lb

J: C Y Ho

T: K W Lui

in touch, prominent over 2f out, ridden to lead inside 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, ridden out

8/1

4th

2

(5)

1st Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

11:45 Happy Valley

Lucky Gold

9st 4lb

J: C Y Ho

T: K W Lui

midfield, ridden inside 2f out, kept on final furlong not going pace to threaten

25/1

7th

7

(14)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

08:35 Sha Tin

Lucky Gold

9st 6lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: K W Lui

in touch, pressed leaders 2 1/2f out, ridden and challenged 2f out, remained prominent until no extra final 100yds

14/1

11/2

Form: 223-42

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In the frame on all five career starts, most recently when a close second over C&D in January; needs to be taken very seriously once again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

(5)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Golden Bull

9st 6lb

J: James McDonald

T: C S Shum

midfield, took closer order over 2f out, short of room when ridden 2f out, not clear run inside 2f out, driven and chased leader 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, no impression on winner

11/2

16

(16)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Golden Bull

9st 6lb

J: Reserve

T: C S Shum

In the frame all five starts, most recently when very close second over C&D five weeks ago; will need to be taken very seriously if he gets a run today.

2nd

5

(12)

21st Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:50 Sha Tin

Golden Bull

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: C S Shum

towards rear of midfield, wide into straight, ridden 2f out, good headway from inside 2f out, led 150yds out, kept on well, headed last stride

8/1

6/1

Form: 536-43

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Local record stands at 0-19 but he has been hinting at a breakthrough victory this season; went close when making his stable debut over C&D last month so he looks sure to make another bold bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(12)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

War Weapon

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: P C Ng

held up in rear, ridden and switched to wide outside 2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

3rd

8

(10)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

War Weapon

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: P C Ng

held up in rear, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on strongly from over 1f out, nearest finish

10/1

4th

5

(10)

15th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

War Weapon

9st 4lb

J: L Hewitson

T: W Y So

held up towards rear, wide into straight, ridden 2f out, stayed on from 1 1/2f out, hung right inside final furlong, not going pace to challenge

7/1

20/1

Form: 30000- C

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Placed three times in better company at the start of last year but his form nosedived towards the end of last season; hard to fancy on today's belated return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

(7)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

War Of Courage

9st 2lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: K L Man

midfield, took closer over 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders inside 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on at same pace final furlong

20/1

14/1

Form: 966-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced in his first four career starts but yet to really trouble the judge; step up in trip may spark more improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(10)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Vantastic Choice

8st 9lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: C H Yip

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

14/1

10th

9

(4)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:15 Happy Valley

Vantastic Choice

8st 11lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: C H Yip

Has only had three outings to this point and was far from disgraced when finishing in mid-division over C&D on the most recent occasion; 2lb lower from a good draw now so could take another step forward assuming all is well after the best part of two months off.

12/1

6th

8

(6)

28th Dec 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Vantastic Choice

8st 13lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: C H Yip

Significant positives can be drawn from his first two runs (both at Sha Tin) but, nevertheless, he's probably one for a bit further down the line.

16/1

20/1

Form: 3-1750 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Gained his third career success when scoring over C&D in a Class 5 event on New Year's day; yet to make a serious impact since stepping up into this grade; career best needed.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(13)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Jiangxi Stamina

8st 8lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: W Y So

midfield on outside, ridden over 2f out, headway inside 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, kept on at same pace final furlong

20/1

11th

7

(12)

22nd Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Happy Valley

Jiangxi Stamina

8st 9lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: W Y So

Not disgraced on either start in this grade since last month's 7f Class 5 win in January and can cope with today's drop back in trip, but he faces a tough assignment from stall 12.

33/1

5th

12

(12)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

08:40 Sha Tin

Jiangxi Stamina

8st 9lb

J: L Hewitson

T: W Y So

started slowly, towards rear of midfield, not clear run and lost place over 2f out, ridden inside 2f out, stayed on well final 100yds, nearest finish

14/1

12/1

Form: 37-460

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Was starting to get the hang of things this season but took a backward step when well beaten on the dirt last month; capable of being in the mix if leaving that run behind.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(4)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Packing Monkeyking

8st 5lb

J: M L Yeung

T: L Ho

held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on from 1 1/2f out, not going pace to threaten

12/1

13th

9

(1)

26th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

05:00 Sha Tin

Packing Monkeyking

8st 10lb

J: K C Leung

T: L Ho

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

10/1

6th

10

(11)

1st Feb 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

11:45 Happy Valley

Packing Monkeyking

8st 9lb

J: K C Leung

T: L Ho

0-5; it remains early days and he has shown promise this season, notably when finishing fourth over C&D last month; more needed to get involved today.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0-80

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a trio of races over 6/7f and his weak finishing efforts do not inspire confidence; needs to find a huge amount of improvement in first-time blinkers to figure at the business end here.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(14)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Choicerus

8st 11lb

J: L Hewitson

T: Douglas Whyte

started slowly, towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

14

(14)

8th Mar 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

11:45 Happy Valley

Choicerus

8st 12lb

J: Ruan Maia

T: Douglas Whyte

Soundly beaten in a trio of races over 6/7f and his weak finishing efforts do not inspire confidence for this longer trip; needs to find a huge amount of improvement in first-time blinkers to figure at the business end here.

13th

12

(4)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

08:35 Sha Tin

Choicerus

8st 13lb

J: Luke Currie

T: Douglas Whyte

midfield on outside, wide into straight and lost place, ridden 2f out, soon struggling

33/1

10th
8 (11)
M Unicorn

14/1

Form: 787

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Made quite an encouraging debut when midfield over 6f in January but yet to build on that run in two starts since; remains lightly raced raced so open to progress.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(11)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

M Unicorn

8st 11lb

J: Blake Shinn

T: C Fownes

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, wide into straight, weakened final furlong

14/1

7th

12

(14)

5th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

05:30 Sha Tin

M Unicorn

8st 13lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: C Fownes

started slowly, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run and slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

16/1

8th

6

(2)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

M Unicorn

9st 1lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: C Fownes

midfield, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong

25/1

13/2

Form: 00121- CD

Last run: 112 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Seemingly lost his way at the end of last season but is 2-3 this term, gaining both wins over C&D; today's move up in grade demands more from him but remains hard to ignore in current form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(1)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Chiu Chow Brother

8st 6lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: T P Yung

prominent, led after 2f, ridden 2f out, headed inside 2f out, weakened over 1f out

13/2

8

(7)

28th Dec 2022

Good

1m 0f 55y

12:45 Happy Valley

Chiu Chow Brother

8st 8lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

Seemed badly to have lost his way at the end of last season but is 2-3 this term, gaining both wins over 7f at Sha Tin; today's move up in grade demands more from him but he looks well worth another crack at 1m.

4/1

1st

3

(5)

27th Nov 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

05:15 Sha Tin

Chiu Chow Brother

9st 7lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

disputed lead until outright leader after 2f, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, pressed closing stages, driven out

7/2

Form: 8-00

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on debut but has been well beaten in two starts since; can only be watched at present; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(3)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Courier Marvel

8st 10lb

J: Luke Currie

T: Jamie Richards

midfield, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out

20/1

14th

7

(2)

19th Feb 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

07:00 Sha Tin

Courier Marvel

8st 13lb

J: Angus Chung

T: Jamie Richards

midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside 2f out

66/1

13th

7

(7)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

08:40 Sha Tin

Courier Marvel

9st 1lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: Jamie Richards

always in rear

33/1

14th
10 (8)
Baebae Tsoi

16/1

Form: 0130-0 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when making all over C&D on seasonal debut; ran well in his subsequent start but has been heavily beaten in his previous two outings; step forward needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(8)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Baebae Tsoi

8st 9lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: F C Lor

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

16/1

15

(15)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Baebae Tsoi

8st 9lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: F C Lor

12-race maiden; kept on well for fourth over C&D in January but well beaten over 1m since; others have much more persuasive profiles.

14th

12

(12)

15th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Baebae Tsoi

8st 10lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: F C Lor

led, headed over 2f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened

16/1

9/2

Form: 83-032 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Banging firmly on the door for his new stable this season, being beaten a neck in his previous two starts; looks only a matter of time before he adds to his debut success; contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

15:10 Newbury

Good News

10st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lydia Richards

Has won five of his last seven starts; losing a shoe was perhaps no help the last time (3m2f) but it could be this 11yo is high in the weights now.

20/1

4th

3

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

12:32 Fontwell

Good News

11st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Has won five of his last six starts, the only defeat coming over an inadequate 2m4f at Plumpton two outings ago; showed he can win on soft with a brave display at Kempton latest and obvious contender again, off 4lb higher.

5/1

1st

7

21st Nov 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:50 Kempton

Good News

11st 7lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Better than ever this year, gaining four straight wins over 3m1f/3m2f at sharp tracks (good/good to soft); unsuited by drop back to 2m4f three weeks ago when bidding for the five-timer; remains of interest.

10/1

Form: 3-00

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; outran 99-1 odds when making the frame over 5f here in December but has been safely held in two subsequent starts; remains early days but needs to get back on track.; cheekpieces removed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

26th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ffos Las

Oriental Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

in touch with leaders on outer, shaken up 3f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened quickly

9/1

11th

3

(11)

26th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Goodwood

Oriental Spirit

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Stuart Kittow

towards rear of midfield, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 853-55

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
0-11 but in consistent form this season; capable of being the mix if getting a run today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(15)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Gallant Hero

8st 3lb

J: M L Yeung

T: D J Hall

0-11 but in consistent form this season; capable of being the mix if getting a run today.

5th

11

(10)

15th Feb 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

13:15 Happy Valley

Gallant Hero

8st 5lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: D J Hall

held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, not going pace to threaten

10/1

5th

13

(8)

21st Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:50 Sha Tin

Gallant Hero

8st 5lb

J: H T Mo

T: D J Hall

started slowly, towards rear, ridden inside 2f out, stayed on from 1 1/2f out, not going pace to challenge

12/1

Form: 09-000

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Yet to show anything more than minor promise after five runs and probably needs a drop in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

(16)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Smart Beauty

8st 4lb

J: M L Yeung

T: A S Cruz

Yet to show anything more than minor promise after five runs and probably needs a drop in grade.

13th

14

(1)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Smart Beauty

8st 9lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

towards rear of midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out

100/1

13th

12

(14)

5th Feb 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

05:30 Sha Tin

Smart Beauty

8st 13lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: A S Cruz

always towards rear

20/1