March 19 / 9.55 Sha Tin

9.55 Sha Tin

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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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

6

(8)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Mighty Stride

9st 2lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: P F Yiu

midfield, momentarily impeded when beginning effort over 2f out, ridden and shifted left 1 1/2f out, stayed on and steadily closed on leader from 1f out, nearest finish but always held

6/4

2nd

6

(3)

8th Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Mighty Stride

9st 2lb

J: K C Leung

T: P F Yiu

in touch, not clear run from 2f out until switched and ridden inside final furlong, stayed on final 100yds, took 2nd close home, no chance with winner

6/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

(7)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Hyper Dragon Ball

8st 6lb

J: L Hewitson

T: T P Yung

chased leader, ridden 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed 100yds out, no extra and held closing stages

14/1

8th

11

(14)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Hyper Dragon Ball

8st 7lb

J: L Hewitson

T: T P Yung

started slowly, slowly into stride, in rear, switched towards outside and ridden under 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, nearest finish

14/1

5th

8

(4)

21st Jan 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:00 Sha Tin

Hyper Dragon Ball

8st 6lb

J: V Borges

T: T P Yung

Signed off in Australia with two 6f handicap wins last February/March but made just a mildly encouraging Hong Kong debut when seventh over 6f at Happy Valley last month.

25/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

(3)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Unpresuming

8st 8lb

J: Zac Purton

T: J Size

in touch, chased leaders going well 2f out, ridden over 1f out, pushed along and kept on final furlong, not able to challenge

11/2

1st

2

(13)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

07:35 Sha Tin

Unpresuming

9st 6lb

J: Zac Purton

T: J Size

chased leader, led going well 2f out, ridden inside 2f out, clear entering final furlong, kept on well, pressed closing stages, driven out

3/1

1st

9

(3)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

08:40 Sha Tin

Unpresuming

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: J Size

in touch, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed closing stages, just held on

6/1

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

4th

1

(14)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Majestic Colour

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: F C Lor

towards rear of midfield, ridden and good headway from 2f out, driven and no further impression final furlong

16/1

9th

12

(3)

26th Feb 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

09:15 Sha Tin

Majestic Colour

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: F C Lor

midfield, wide into straight and lost place, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

50/1

9th

1

(12)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Majestic Colour

9st 9lb

J: K C Leung

T: F C Lor

chased leader, ridden to lead inside 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Find My Love

9st 5lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: K L Man

tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, effort and every chance over 1f out, no extra final 125yds

25/1

7th

3

(14)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Find My Love

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: K L Man

held up towards rear, pushed along and kept on from 1 1/2f out, never dangerous

66/1

10th

4

(8)

29th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

07:00 Sha Tin

Find My Love

9st 5lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: K L Man

always towards rear

25/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Not Usual Star

9st 4lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: W Y So

towards rear of midfield, ridden and kept on well from 1 1/2f out, not clear run over 1f out, driven and kept on at same pace final 125yds

12/1

12th

1

(5)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Not Usual Star

9st 5lb

J: Angus Chung

T: W Y So

in touch in midfield, outpaced 2f out, keeping on when not clear run and lost place 150yds out, kept on again closing stages

11/2

4th

3

(11)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Not Usual Star

9st 6lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: W Y So

broke well and led early strides, soon restrained towards rear, crept closer from 3f out, ridden but plenty of work to do 2f out, stayed on well from just over 1f out, nearest finish, just denied third

12/1

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

7th

10

(13)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Copartner Ambition

8st 10lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: C S Shum

in touch in midfield on outside, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on again final 100yds

20/1

12th

6

(10)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Copartner Ambition

8st 13lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

took keen hold, with leader, led after 2f, headed 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

4th

3

(11)

8th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:10 Sha Tin

Copartner Ambition

9st 0lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

led, ridden inside 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final 150yds

14/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(5)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Beato

8st 8lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: A S Cruz

held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, never dangerous

20/1

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

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

8th

2

(9)

1st Mar 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Gallant Waking

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: K W Lui

Dual 6f winner in early part of this season and runner-up on two of four starts since upped to 1m; competes off career-high mark today but may yet have more improvement to come.

7/1

2nd

1

(8)

15th Feb 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Gallant Waking

9st 8lb

J: Zac Purton

T: K W Lui

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, short of room 1 1/2f out, headway from over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd close home, no threat to winner

8/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(10)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Invincible Missile

8st 8lb

J: K H Alfred Chan

T: C Fownes

started slowly, towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on when not clear run 100yds out, never dangerous

16/1

9th

7

(2)

5th Mar 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Invincible Missile

8st 12lb

J: V Borges

T: C Fownes

started slowly, recovered and raced in midfield, ridden and kept on at same pace from 3f out

12/1

6th

10

(14)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Invincible Missile

9st 0lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: C Fownes

very slowly into stride, a few lengths adrift in last, joined rear of main group but pushed along 3f out, headway into midfield 2f out, kept on near finish, did well in the circumstances

50/1

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

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

12th

8

(11)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Tamra Blitz

9st 1lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: Douglas Whyte

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 1 1/2f out, slightly hampered 100yds out

6/1

1st

9

(8)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Tamra Blitz

8st 10lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: Douglas Whyte

took keen hold in midfield, ridden and steady headway from inside 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, switched 150yds out, driven and stayed on strongly final 125yds, led close home, readily

14/1

7th

11

(4)

29th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Tamra Blitz

8st 10lb

J: L Hewitson

T: Douglas Whyte

midfield, ridden over 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

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

13th

7

(9)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Naboo Legend

9st 2lb

J: Blake Shinn

T: David A Hayes

led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened and eased final furlong

7/1

4th

4

(9)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Naboo Legend

9st 2lb

J: Blake Shinn

T: David A Hayes

chased leader, ridden and pressed leader 2f out, driven to lead 125yds out, kept on well, headed and dropped to 4th close home

16/1

8th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Naboo Legend

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David A Hayes

midfield on inner, angled off rail 2f out, switched back inside and ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression close to finish

8/1

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

14th

3

(6)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Never Too Soon

9st 5lb

J: James McDonald

T: D J Hall

always towards rear

13/2

3rd

2

(10)

26th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Never Too Soon

9st 4lb

J: James McDonald

T: D J Hall

held up towards rear, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden inside 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, driven closing stages, nearest finish

16/1

8th

6

(9)

8th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Happy Valley

Never Too Soon

8st 13lb

J: L Hewitson

T: D J Hall

held up towards rear, ridden inside 2f out, keeping on when not clear run over 1f out and again inside final furlong, coasted when not clear run final 50yds

33/1

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

15

(15)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Ready To Win

8st 7lb

J: Zac Purton

T: F C Lor

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

7th

7

(4)

26th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

05:30 Sha Tin

Ready To Win

8st 6lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: F C Lor

midfield, lost place over 2f out, not clear run and lost place over 2f out, ridden 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

14/1

11th

11

(2)

5th Feb 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Ready To Win

8st 13lb

J: K C Leung

T: F C Lor

slightly slowly away, nudged along to recover, raced towards rear of main pack, switched to outer and ridden turning for home, no impression closing stages

20/1

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

16

(16)

19th Mar 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:55 Sha Tin

Master Hero

8st 7lb

J: Zac Purton

T: A S Cruz

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

6th

11

(7)

12th Feb 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Master Hero

8st 9lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: A S Cruz

led in early stages, headed after 1f, led after 2f, ridden and headed inside 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

3rd

7

(6)

24th Jan 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:15 Sha Tin

Master Hero

8st 12lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: A S Cruz

tracked leaders, pressed leader 2 1/2f out, driven and outpaced from outpaced 2f out, kept on

33/1