Designs On Rome Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf)

1st

6 (8)

Mighty Stride

J: Hugh Bowman

T: P F Yiu

5/1 (Won)

Form: 11-22 C BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

2-4, finishing second in his two defeats; still has significant potential and looks a major player stepping up in trip.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 1 (5)	21st May 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	10:45 Sha Tin Mighty Stride 9st 9lb J: Brenton Avdulla T: P F Yiu	midfield on outside, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong	6/1
6th 4 (1)	7th May 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	10:45 Sha Tin Mighty Stride 9st 7lb J: Hugh Bowman T: P F Yiu	in touch in midfield, ridden and chased leaders inside 2f out, no extra final furlong	5/4
1st 6 (8)	19th Mar 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:55 Sha Tin Mighty Stride 9st 2lb J: Hugh Bowman T: P F Yiu	raced keenly, held up in midfield, pushed along and took closer order from 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and pressed leaders 1f out, led 100yds out, in command and eased closing stages	5/1

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Starting price

9th

1

(5)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 9lb

midfield on outside, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong

6/1

6th

4

(1)

7th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 7lb

in touch in midfield, ridden and chased leaders inside 2f out, no extra final furlong

5/4

1st

6

(8)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 2lb

raced keenly, held up in midfield, pushed along and took closer order from 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and pressed leaders 1f out, led 100yds out, in command and eased closing stages

5/1

2nd

13 (7)

Hyper Dragon Ball

J: L Hewitson

T: T P Yung

14/1

Form: 117-58

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Far from disgraced in his first three Hong Kong starts; denied a clear run when finishing fifth over 6f here on his penultimate outing; may have more to offer over this trip; tongue-tie fitted.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2 (4)	11th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:45 Sha Tin Hyper Dragon Ball 9st 1lb J: Jerry Chau T: T P Yung	C&D winner; inconsistent start to the new season and still 6lb above his last winning mark; every chance if on a going day but they've become tricky to predict; others preferred.	16/1
6th 3 (1)	22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:40 Sha Tin Hyper Dragon Ball 9st 4lb J: Jerry Chau T: T P Yung	midfield, ridden 2f out, not clear run and switched wide under 2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to challenge	12/1
11th 2 (12)	1st Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	10:50 Sha Tin Hyper Dragon Ball 9st 0lb J: Zac Purton T: T P Yung	always towards rear	5/2

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2

(4)

11th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 1lb

C&D winner; inconsistent start to the new season and still 6lb above his last winning mark; every chance if on a going day but they've become tricky to predict; others preferred.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

22nd Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 4lb

midfield, ridden 2f out, not clear run and switched wide under 2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to challenge

12/1

11th

2

(12)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 0lb

always towards rear

5/2

3rd

14 (3)

Unpresuming

J: Zac Purton

T: J Size

11/2

Form: 811 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Made it consecutive Class 4 victories when scoring over C&D last month; 6lb hike and step up in grade demands more but remains open to any amount of further progress for a powerful partnership; claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 1 (5)	3rd Jul 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	13:45 Sha Tin Unpresuming 9st 9lb J: Zac Purton T: J Size	tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, weakened tamely 1 1/2f out, eased final 150yds	7/2
2nd 1 (9)	10th Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	12:05 Sha Tin Unpresuming 9st 9lb J: Zac Purton T: J Size	with leader, ridden 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, headed 100yds out, soon held, kept on	5/1
11th 13 (4)	13th May 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	10:50 Sha Tin Unpresuming 8st 6lb J: Antoine Hamelin T: J Size	Low-mileage 4yo who won twice in Class 4 in January/February and has been placed in this higher grade since; each-way proposition once again.	12/1

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11th

1

(5)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 9lb

tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, weakened tamely 1 1/2f out, eased final 150yds

7/2

2nd

1

(9)

10th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 9lb

with leader, ridden 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, headed 100yds out, soon held, kept on

5/1

11th

13

(4)

13th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 6lb

Low-mileage 4yo who won twice in Class 4 in January/February and has been placed in this higher grade since; each-way proposition once again.

12/1

4th

1 (14)

Majestic Colour

J: Ryan Moore

T: F C Lor

16/1

Form: 3-0199 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Opened Hong Kong account at third attempt with eased-down C&D success in January but has been safely in a couple outings since, including last month's Classic Cup; drawn wide returning to handicap company; hood removed.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 1 (10)	1st Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y	14:15 Happy Valley Majestic Colour 9st 9lb J: K C Leung T: F C Lor	in touch, ridden and lost place under 2f out, soon beaten and eased	8/1
13 (13)	29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y	09:50 Happy Valley Majestic Colour 9st 8lb T: F C Lor	Made the frame on three consecutive 7f starts at Sha Tin in March-May and shaped as though in need of the outing over that C&D four weeks ago; unexposed over 1m in Hong Kong (Group 3 winner over this trip in Australia); could have a say if he gets a run.

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11th

1

(10)

1st Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

9st 9lb

in touch, ridden and lost place under 2f out, soon beaten and eased

8/1

13

(13)

29th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

09:50 Happy Valley

Majestic Colour

9st 8lb

T: F C Lor

Made the frame on three consecutive 7f starts at Sha Tin in March-May and shaped as though in need of the outing over that C&D four weeks ago; unexposed over 1m in Hong Kong (Group 3 winner over this trip in Australia); could have a say if he gets a run.

5th

2 (2)

Find My Love

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: K L Man

25/1

Form: 06-007 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Smart in Britain for John and Thady Gosden last year but yet to make a significant impact after five Hong Kong starts.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 3 (11)	26th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	08:40 Sha Tin Find My Love 9st 2lb J: M L Yeung T: K L Man	held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from 1 1/2f out, took 2nd 50yds	25/1
0 7 (7)	11th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	08:05 Sha Tin Find My Love 8st 4lb J: M L Yeung T: K L Man	towards rear of midfield, steadied and dropped towards rear 4 1/2f out, ridden over 2f out, keeping on steadily when badly hampered by faller and unseated rider 100yds out	8/1
11th 7 (13)	22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	10:50 Sha Tin Find My Love 8st 12lb J: M L Yeung T: K L Man	held up in rear, switched very wide entering straight, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous	4/1

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2nd

3

(11)

26th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 2lb

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from 1 1/2f out, took 2nd 50yds

25/1

0

7

(7)

11th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

8st 4lb

towards rear of midfield, steadied and dropped towards rear 4 1/2f out, ridden over 2f out, keeping on steadily when badly hampered by faller and unseated rider 100yds out

8/1

11th

7

(13)

22nd Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

8st 12lb

held up in rear, switched very wide entering straight, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

4/1

6th

5 (4)

Not Usual Star

J: Alexis Badel

T: W Y So

12/1

Form: 18-140 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Off the mark over 6f here in January, his second local start; safely held when stepping up to today's C&D last month but remains early days and can make amends here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 1 (12)	26th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y	06:15 Sha Tin Not Usual Star 9st 9lb J: L Hewitson T: W Y So	towards rear of midfield, ridden and no impression from under 2f out	10/1
15 (15)	11th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:45 Sha Tin Not Usual Star 9st 9lb T: W Y So	Dual winner during first Hong Kong season (including over C&D); ended that campaign in the doldrums but looked to have improved for his reappearance when a close fourth over 6f at Happy Valley at the end of last month and is one to consider.
4th 2 (5)	29th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	09:15 Happy Valley Not Usual Star 9st 7lb J: L J Ferraris T: W Y So	tracked leaders, forward move to lead over 4f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and headed 1f out, kept on final furlong	25/1

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7th

1

(12)

26th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

9st 9lb

towards rear of midfield, ridden and no impression from under 2f out

10/1

15

(15)

11th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Not Usual Star

9st 9lb

T: W Y So

Dual winner during first Hong Kong season (including over C&D); ended that campaign in the doldrums but looked to have improved for his reappearance when a close fourth over 6f at Happy Valley at the end of last month and is one to consider.

4th

2

(5)

29th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 7lb

tracked leaders, forward move to lead over 4f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and headed 1f out, kept on final furlong

25/1

7th

10 (13)

Copartner Ambition

J: Jerry Chau

T: C S Shum

20/1

Form: 708-40 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Ran quite well from the front when fourth over C&D in January but was well beaten under the same tactics on his latest start; 6lb below his last winning mark so would be no shock is he was involved.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 5 (8)	15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	14:15 Happy Valley Copartner Ambition 9st 1lb J: Andrea Atzeni T: C S Shum	in touch in midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, not clear run and snatched up entering final furlong, kept on well final 100yds, nearest finish	5/1
1st 10 (2)	18th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	15:50 Happy Valley Copartner Ambition 8st 5lb J: Andrea Atzeni T: C S Shum	in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on well from over 1f out, led 75yds out, pressed closing stages, just held on	6/1
1st 4 (4)	4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	15:15 Happy Valley Copartner Ambition 9st 7lb J: Zac Purton T: C S Shum	raced keenly, made all, ridden under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, ridden out	4/1

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5th

5

(8)

15th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 1lb

in touch in midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, not clear run and snatched up entering final furlong, kept on well final 100yds, nearest finish

5/1

1st

10

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 5lb

in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on well from over 1f out, led 75yds out, pressed closing stages, just held on

6/1

1st

4

(4)

4th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 7lb

raced keenly, made all, ridden under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, ridden out

4/1

8th

11 (5)

Beato

J: Karis Teetan

T: A S Cruz

20/1

Form: 11-

Last run: —

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

2-2 when based in Australia; should be suited by the trip so a market check is advised on local debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 2 (1)	26th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	07:40 Sha Tin Beato 9st 8lb J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	raced freely, towards rear of midfield, took closer order from 3f out, short of room 2f out, ridden under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, took 3rd 50yds out	7/1
2nd 3 (5)	5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	08:40 Sha Tin Beato 9st 6lb J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, short of room and involved in some scrimmaging from under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, snatched 2nd close home	7/1
5th 2 (5)	22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	08:40 Sha Tin Beato 9st 8lb J: Brenton Avdulla T: A S Cruz	midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, not going pace to challenge	11/2

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3rd

2

(1)

26th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 8lb

raced freely, towards rear of midfield, took closer order from 3f out, short of room 2f out, ridden under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, took 3rd 50yds out

7/1

2nd

3

(5)

5th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 6lb

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, short of room and involved in some scrimmaging from under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, snatched 2nd close home

7/1

5th

2

(5)

22nd Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 8lb

midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, not going pace to challenge

11/2

9th

4 (12)

Gallant Waking

J: C Y Ho

T: K W Lui

10/1

Form: 2-5028

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Dual 6f winner at Happy Valley at the start of the season; went close on his penultimate start and wasn't beaten all that far when finishing midfield three weeks ago; likely to play a role.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 1 (3)	1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	14:50 Happy Valley Gallant Waking 9st 7lb J: Zac Purton T: K W Lui	towards rear of midfield, switched wide entering straight, ridden under 2f out, good headway from 1 1/2f out, driven and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no extra final 50yds	9/2
3rd 3 (3)	11th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	15:50 Happy Valley Gallant Waking 9st 5lb J: C Y Ho T: K W Lui	towards rear of midfield, wide into straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish	16/1
9th 4 (12)	19th Mar 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:55 Sha Tin Gallant Waking 9st 4lb J: C Y Ho T: K W Lui	held up towards rear, wide into straight, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous	10/1

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7th

1

(3)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 7lb

towards rear of midfield, switched wide entering straight, ridden under 2f out, good headway from 1 1/2f out, driven and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no extra final 50yds

9/2

3rd

3

(3)

11th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 5lb

towards rear of midfield, wide into straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

16/1

9th

4

(12)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 4lb

held up towards rear, wide into straight, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

10th

12 (10)

Invincible Missile

J: K H Alfred Chan

T: C Fownes

16/1

Form: 088-69 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Dual extended mile winner at Happy Valley last season; yet to strike form this term but is now 6lb below his last winning mark; minor place claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 1 (2)	26th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	07:10 Sha Tin Invincible Missile 9st 8lb J: Ellis Wong T: C Fownes	held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, switched to inside rain and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish	8/1
7th 11 (11)	11th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	07:00 Sha Tin Invincible Missile 8st 9lb J: M L Yeung T: C Fownes	started slowly, in rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, wide into straight, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
15 (15)	5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:50 Sha Tin Invincible Missile 8st 5lb T: C Fownes	Won a shade cosily when dipping into Class 4 at Happy Valley (1m) in April but has struggled in this higher grade since.

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4th

1

(2)

26th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 8lb

held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, switched to inside rain and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish

8/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 9lb

started slowly, in rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, wide into straight, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous

15

(15)

5th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Invincible Missile

8st 5lb

T: C Fownes

Won a shade cosily when dipping into Class 4 at Happy Valley (1m) in April but has struggled in this higher grade since.

11th

9 (1)

Stunning Impact

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: P C Ng

10/1

Form: 3-5446 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Won consecutive C&D races in October/November and has remained in good form since; holds no secrets from the handicapper now so a career best is needed.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 9 (1)	19th Mar 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:55 Sha Tin Stunning Impact 8st 13lb J: Silvestre De Sousa T: P C Ng	midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and weakened final furlong	10/1
6th 6 (4)	26th Feb 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:50 Sha Tin Stunning Impact 9st 0lb J: Jamie Kah T: P C Ng	midfield, ridden 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not clear run final 75yds, nearest finish	8/1
4th 6 (8)	12th Feb 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y	08:05 Sha Tin Stunning Impact 9st 2lb J: C Y Ho T: P C Ng	held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest finish	10/1

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Starting price

11th

9

(1)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Stunning Impact

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: P C Ng

midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and weakened final furlong

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 0lb

midfield, ridden 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not clear run final 75yds, nearest finish

8/1

4th

6

(8)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

9st 2lb

held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest finish

10/1

12th

8 (11)

Tamra Blitz

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: Douglas Whyte

6/1

Form: 58-171 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

In top form this year, scoring in two of his three starts; 6lb rise demands another step forward but he still may have more to offer in Hong Kong; warrants plenty of respect.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 5 (3)	19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:50 Sha Tin Tamra Blitz 9st 6lb J: Antoine Hamelin T: Douglas Whyte	prominent, pushed along just under 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, led final 75yds	7/1
2nd 5 (3)	22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:40 Sha Tin Tamra Blitz 9st 4lb J: Hugh Bowman T: Douglas Whyte	tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on well final 100yds, took 2nd 50yds out	16/1

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1st

5

(3)

19th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 6lb

prominent, pushed along just under 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, led final 75yds

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 4lb

tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on well final 100yds, took 2nd 50yds out

16/1

13th

7 (9)

Naboo Legend

J: Blake Shinn

T: David A Hayes

7/1

Form: 98-384

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Outran 45-1 odds when making the frame here in January; again posted a good effort when a close fourth over C&D last month; no shock if he was to heavily feature.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 11 (3)	22nd Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	14:50 Happy Valley Naboo Legend 8st 9lb J: K C Leung T: David A Hayes	in touch in midfield, driven 3f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong	50/1
7th 6 (10)	1st Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	07:00 Sha Tin Naboo Legend 8st 13lb J: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes	chased leader, ridden under 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong	12/1
13th 4 (10)	25th Jun 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	13:10 Sha Tin Naboo Legend 9st 3lb J: Karis Teetan T: David A Hayes	midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened inside 2f out	33/1

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Starting price

12th

11

(3)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 9lb

in touch in midfield, driven 3f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong

50/1

7th

6

(10)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 13lb

chased leader, ridden under 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

12/1

13th

4

(10)

25th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 3lb

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

33/1

14th

3 (6)

Never Too Soon

J: James McDonald

T: D J Hall

13/2

Form: 40-083 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Mixed record this season but almost gained his second local victory when narrowly beaten over C&D last month; every chance if turning up in the same form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 3 (13)	3rd Dec 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y	09:45 Sha Tin Never Too Soon 9st 5lb J: K De Melo T: D J Hall	held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched wide entering straight, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous	5/1
1st 7 (9)	22nd Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	14:50 Happy Valley Never Too Soon 8st 12lb J: K De Melo T: D J Hall	held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, stayed on well from 1 1/2f out, driven final 50yds, led close home	6/1
1st 12 (2)	18th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	15:15 Happy Valley Never Too Soon 8st 7lb J: K De Melo T: D J Hall	towards rear of midfield, smooth headway from under 2f out, ridden and chase leaders over 1f out, driven to lead 100yds out, kept on well, pushed out	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

3

(13)

3rd Dec 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 5lb

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched wide entering straight, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

5/1

1st

7

(9)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 12lb

held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, stayed on well from 1 1/2f out, driven final 50yds, led close home

6/1

1st

12

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 7lb

towards rear of midfield, smooth headway from under 2f out, ridden and chase leaders over 1f out, driven to lead 100yds out, kept on well, pushed out

20/1

15 (15)

Ready To Win

J: Zac Purton

T: F C Lor

Form: 34-607 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

In decent nick towards the end of last year but disappointing in his previous two starts; switched back to turf.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 10 (11)	8th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y	14:15 Happy Valley Ready To Win 8st 8lb J: Matthew Chadwick T: F C Lor	tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong	8/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

10

(11)

8th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 8lb

tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong

8/1

OUR TIP

16 (16)

Master Hero

J: Zac Purton

T: A S Cruz

Form: 908-36 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Three wins over C&D but has failed to strike since 2021; 5lb below his last winning mark so may be an option soon.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 3 (8)	26th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	07:10 Sha Tin Master Hero 9st 2lb J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	in touch, tracked leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, gradually weakened final furlong	7/2
2nd 7 (3)	5th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	06:30 Sha Tin Master Hero 9st 2lb J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, pressed leaders closing stages, just held	7/1
2nd 5 (9)	22nd Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	07:30 Sha Tin Master Hero 9st 1lb J: Angus Chung T: A S Cruz	with leader, ridden and pressed leader 2f out, outpaced 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, no impression on winner	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

3

(8)

26th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

07:10 Sha Tin