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

  • Prize money: £104712.46
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Designs On Rome Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

3rd
14 (3)
Unpresuming

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.
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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

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.
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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.

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.
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No / Draw
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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

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.
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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

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.
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No / Draw
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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

8th
11 (5)
Beato

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

9th
4 (12)
Gallant Waking

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.
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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

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.

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.
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No / Draw
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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

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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

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

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

OUR TIP

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