March 19 / 9.20 Sha Tin

9.20 Sha Tin

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Luger Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf)

  • Prize money: £104712.46
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Luger Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

7/2 (Won)

Form: 55-114 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Progressive 4yo who was slowly away when defeated in his hat-trick bid last month; can make amends for that error and is one to be taken very seriously here; claims.
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1st

4

(13)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Supreme Lucky

9st 1lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: C S Shum

towards rear of midfield, headway into midfield 3 1/2f out, wide into straight, ridden inside 2f out, good headway over 1f out, driven to lead 150yds out, in command final 50yds, eased closing stages

7/2

4th

6

(11)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:10 Sha Tin

Supreme Lucky

8st 12lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: C S Shum

reared as stalls opened, missed break and lost about eight lengths, behind, very wide entering straight, ridden inside 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

9/2

1st

1

(4)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Supreme Lucky

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: C S Shum

in touch, tracked leaders 2 1/2f out, ridden inside 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, quite comfortably

9/4

2nd
6 (2)
Euro Rocks

20/1

Form: 0131-

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
2-4 when trained by Team Rogerson in New Zealand; showed good early gate speed in recent trials so a market check is advised on local debut; tongue-tie fitted.
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2nd

6

(2)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Euro Rocks

8st 12lb

J: C Y Ho

T: K W Lui

in touch in midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and chased leaders 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, took 2nd 50yds out, no chance with winner

20/1

12/1

Form: 00-074 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over 6f at Happy Valley on seasonal debut; lost his form towards the end of last year but back on track when a good fourth 11 days ago; back down to last winning mark.
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3rd

2

(8)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Beauty Glory

9st 4lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

led, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed 150yds out, kept on

12/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Happy Valley

Beauty Glory

9st 5lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: A S Cruz

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

20/1

7th

7

(8)

8th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Happy Valley

Beauty Glory

8st 12lb

J: K C Leung

T: A S Cruz

tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and kept on same pace from over 1f out

25/1

11/2

Form: 2-3221 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer who has gained two deserved victories over C&D this season; 6lb hike for latest success demands a step forward but dangerous to dismiss in current form.
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4th

8

(10)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Brave Dreams

8st 11lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: A S Cruz

held up towards rear, switched wide entering straight, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

11/2

1st

3

(1)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Brave Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Zac Purton

T: A S Cruz

tracked leaders, ridden and pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, quite comfortably

4/1

2nd

2

(8)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Brave Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Zac Purton

T: A S Cruz

towards rear of midfield, ridden over 2f out, kept on well from 1 1/2f out, took 2nd 100yds out, no impression on winner

3/1

4/1

Form: 111-32

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start to his Hong Kong career in January and proved that was no fluke when finishing runner-up over C&D last month; high on the shortlist with Zac Purton retaining the ride.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(12)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Magniac

8st 13lb

J: Zac Purton

T: Jamie Richards

chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final 100yds

4/1

2nd

8

(12)

19th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:10 Sha Tin

Magniac

8st 9lb

J: Zac Purton

T: Jamie Richards

led, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, driven final 150yds, no extra and headed 50yds out

11/4

3rd

7

(1)

21st Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:00 Sha Tin

Magniac

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jamie Richards

Trained by Trevor Andrews when based in Australia, scoring in his last three starts; market check advised on today's official Hong Kong debut.

16/1

Form: 6-3006 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins over the minimum trip at Happy Valley last season; back to form when returning to that trip three weeks ago; makes his first start at Sha Tin this term; blinkers removed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(11)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Harmony N Blessed

9st 2lb

J: Blake Shinn

T: David A Hayes

midfield, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on at same pace final furlong

16/1

6th

6

(7)

1st Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Harmony N Blessed

9st 0lb

J: L Hewitson

T: David A Hayes

Won twice over C&D last season and a very creditable third from stall 12 over C&D in January; well below that form on both 6f starts last month but can do better now dropped back in trip.

16/1

10th

3

(5)

15th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Happy Valley

Harmony N Blessed

9st 5lb

J: K C Leung

T: David A Hayes

raced keenly, led, ridden inside 2f out, headed 150yds, soon weakened

16/1

25/1

Form: 42817- CD

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
2-7 after gaining a 7f victory here on September's seasonal debut; not seen since finishing midfield in October so may just need this run after a short break to blow away any cobwebs.
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7th

9

(3)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Eternal Bloom

8st 11lb

J: Damian Lane

T: P F Yiu

midfield, ridden and headway from 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on at same pace final furlong

25/1

8th
14 (1)
Savvy Chic

16/1

Form: 012-85 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Class 4 event in November, his second start; modest in two outings since moving up into this grade; remains lightly raced so further progress is certainly not out of the question.
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8th

14

(1)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Savvy Chic

8st 8lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: F C Lor

in touch, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, weakened final 100yds

16/1

5th

11

(7)

15th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Happy Valley

Savvy Chic

8st 7lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: F C Lor

towards rear of midfield, outpaced inside 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish

14/1

8th

11

(1)

11th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Happy Valley

Savvy Chic

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: F C Lor

with leader, ridden inside 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

11/2

10/1

Form: 73-040 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran well from a double-digit stall over today's trip at Happy Valley last month; never in position when well beaten in his latest start; capable of bouncing back.
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9th

1

(6)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Bundle Of Charm

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: J Size

midfield, ridden and effort 1 1/2f out, no extra final 150yds

10/1

11th

3

(12)

8th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Bundle Of Charm

9st 1lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: J Size

towards rear of midfield, ridden inside 2f out, wide into straight and lost place, no impression from 1 1/2f out

8/1

4th

6

(10)

1st Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Happy Valley

Bundle Of Charm

9st 0lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: J Size

Ran big race when close third at Sha Tin in December and has claims if judged on that performance but finished down the field there last month and is not drawn well here.

10/1

10th
12 (7)
Ennea Fortune

13/2

Form: 28/5-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed he has the ability to strike in this grade when runner-up over C&D on only his second local start last season; finished fourth when returning from a long break on last month's reappearance; no surprise if he was to feature.
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10th

12

(7)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Ennea Fortune

8st 10lb

J: L Hewitson

T: C H Yip

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

13/2

4th

11

(12)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

07:00 Sha Tin

Ennea Fortune

8st 7lb

J: L Hewitson

T: C H Yip

held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

66/1

11th
7 (9)
G Liner

25/1

Form: 0/33-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Useful performer in Ireland when trained by Joseph O'Brien but was well beaten on last month's low-key Hong Kong debut; looks a longer-term prospect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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11th

7

(9)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

G Liner

8st 12lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

started slowly, towards rear, ridden and kept on from 1 1/2f out, never dangerous

25/1

14th

9

(4)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

07:00 Sha Tin

G Liner

8st 9lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: T P Yung

midfield, outpaced halfway, weakened over 1f out

66/1

14/1

Form: 1/0- BF

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
6f winner in Australia but spent the best part of a year off the track before finishing last on his Hong Kong debut here in November; had attracted plenty of market support ahead of that race so likely has ability but can only be watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(14)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Wonderful Unicorn

8st 10lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: D J Hall

always in rear

14/1

13

(13)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Wonderful Unicorn

8st 10lb

J: Ruan Maia

T: D J Hall

A 6f winner in Australia but spent the best part of a year off the track before finishing last on his Hong Kong debut here in November (5f); had attracted plenty of market support ahead of that race so likely has ability but can only be watched for now.

14th

12

(12)

12th Nov 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

07:00 Sha Tin

Wonderful Unicorn

8st 8lb

J: Zac Purton

T: D J Hall

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon struggling and beaten

4/1

13th
11 (5)
Chrysos

25/1

Form: 60444-

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made all in a novice event when trained by Kevin Ryan; may just find today's trip on the sharp side; possibly best watched on local debut.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(5)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Chrysos

8st 10lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: C Fownes

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

4th

5

(5)

30th Jul 2022

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

16:00 Doncaster

Chrysos

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Ryan

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in last and in touch with leaders, headway and going okay when not clear run 1f out, switched left pushed along and kept on inside final 110yds, not recover

9/2

16/1

Form: 3211-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
2-4 when trained by Kacy Fogden in Australia; plenty of speed in pedigree so today's sharp 6f shouldn't be inadequate; market check advised.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(4)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Fortune Warrior

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: P C Ng

tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened from 1 1/2f out, eased final furlong

16/1

9th

10

(2)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

07:00 Sha Tin

Fortune Warrior

8st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: P C Ng

towards rear, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on from 1 1/2f out, never dangerous

25/1

Form: 97-094 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Was struggling to get involved this season but got back on track when finishing fourth over the minimum trip here 8 days ago; 3lb below his last winning mark so no shock if he was to play a role.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(14)

22nd Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Happy Valley

Like That

8st 6lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: F C Lor

Returned to form and ran well from the front when fourth over 5f at Sha Tin 11 days ago; also suited by this C&D and remains on a good mark; player if able to build on that recent effort.

15

(15)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Like That

8st 9lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: F C Lor

Was struggling to get involved this season but got back on track when finishing fourth over the minimum trip here 8 days ago; 3lb below his last winning mark so no shock if he was to play a role.

4th

6

(5)

11th Mar 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

06:00 Sha Tin

Like That

8st 9lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: F C Lor

led, ridden and headed 2f out, remained prominent, driven final furlong, no extra closing stages

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 049-83 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on a good fourth in November but got back in the mix when making the frame over 1m1f at Happy Valley last month; significantly down in trip today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

(16)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:20 Sha Tin

Prime Minister

9st 9lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: P F Yiu

Failed to build on a good fourth in November but got back in the mix when making the frame over 1m1f at Happy Valley last month; significantly down in trip today.

3rd

2

(2)

1st Feb 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:15 Happy Valley

Prime Minister

9st 5lb

J: K C Leung

T: P F Yiu

Seemingly back in good form when fourth over C&D in November but didn't fire on last couple of outings and now has it all to prove again.

25/1

15

(15)

15th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Prime Minister

8st 7lb

J: Angus Chung

T: P F Yiu

Seemingly back in good form when fourth at Happy Valley (1m1f) in November but didn't fire on last couple of outings and now has it all to prove again.