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SHA TIN 5 January 2025
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Tai Mong Tsai Handicap (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Fair third in this grade last month; 2lb below last winning mark so dangerous to dismiss
-30900
Age: 7
Weight: 9-6
OR: 60
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 3/14 | Grand Nova (1L) | 31/1 | 60 | 65 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 tb | 12/12 | Horsepower (15L) | 55/1 | 62 | 20 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb1 | 9/14 | Alpha One (4L) | 104/1 | 64 | 60 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-9 t | 14/14 | Magic Control (13L) | 64/1 | 66 | 32 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 12/12 | Ima Single Man (17L) | 64/1 | 67 | 28 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 10/12 | Ka Ying Spirit (7¼L) | 34/1 | 67 | 57 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Made a perfect start to his career in November; 7lb hike looks manageable; claims
-1
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 59
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 1/14 | Ka Ying Resilience (½L) | 138/10 | 52 | 66 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Ended his time with Ricky Yiu in disappointing fashion; new yard needs to spark a revival
-00621
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 59
Days: 102
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 et | 11/12 | Colonel (6½L) | 76/10 | 60 | 54 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 7-7 | 10/14 | Magic Control (5½L) | 16/5 | 60 | 51 |
| 26 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 6/14 | Bottomuptogether (5L) | 32/5 | 60 | 57 |
| 5 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 tb | 2/14 | Bottomuptogether (1½L) | 41/10 | 59 | 69 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tb | 1/14 | Red Elegance (¾L) | 27/4 | 53 | 68 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 tb | 4/14 | Prosecco (1½L) | 15/1 | 54 | 62 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
Held in all three local starts; should at least find things easier in today's lower grade
-8881/
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 58
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 h | 8/12 | Atomic Force (5¾L) | 34/1 | 60 | 47 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 h1 | 8/11 | Healthy Healthy (6¼L) | 22/1 | 62 | 51 |
| 10 Jul 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 8-8 | 8/9 | Atomic Force (6L) | 18/1 | 63 | 54 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
His one win and two places have all come over 7f; may lack the required speed
-07331
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 57
Days: 67
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 11/12 | Capital Legend (10L) | 26/5 | 59 | 48 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-5 | 7/13 | View Of The World (3½L) | 39/10 | 60 | 64 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-9 | 3/12 | Team Happy (1¾L) | 41/10 | 60 | 66 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-9 | 3/14 | Ballistic Win (2¾L) | 7/2 | 60 | 66 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 1/14 | Master Of All (2L) | 89/20 | 52 | 67 |
| 11 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 4/14 | Jolly Ruler (2L) | 7/2 | 52 | 59 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 38 in the last 14 days (32%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has displayed plenty of early speed in three career starts; breakthrough looks imminent
-243
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 54
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 b1 | 2/14 | Grand Nova (nk) | 12/5F | 52 | 59 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | 3yHc | 9-4 | 4/14 | Ka Ying Attack (1½L) | 8/5F | 52 | 58 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | 3yHc | 9-0 | 3/13 | Patch Of Cosmo (snk) | 78/10 | 52 | 63 |
Showed some good early gate speed in his most recent trial; consult market
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 52
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 33 in the last 14 days (3%)
Has shown very little when asked for his effort in trials; percentage call is to oppose
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 52
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (0%)
Arguably outran 11-1 odds on debut; natural progression gives him a chance
-3
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 52
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 3/12 | King Eccellente (1½L) | 11/1 | 52 | 56 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Yet to show anything more that moderate ability in recent trials; market check
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 52
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 33 in the last 14 days (0%)
Had a rough time on debut and failed to recover from a tardy start last month
-79
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 50
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 b | 7/14 | Grand Nova (3L) | 61/1 | 52 | 49 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 b1 | 9/14 | Alluring Laos (4¾L) | 52/1 | 52 | 48 |
Has made little impact in two career starts so far; remains a future prospect.
-09
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 50
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 11/14 | Happy Park (7L) | 26/1 | 52 | 39 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | 3yHc | 9-4 t | 9/14 | Ka Ying Attack (4L) | 14/1 | 52 | 50 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
6f winner in Macau but has been safely held on all four local outings; best watched
-07084
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 49
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-2 e/s | 11/12 | Dragon Air Force (13½L) | 61/1 | 52 | 21 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 | 7/12 | Storming Dragon (8½L) | 136/1 | 54 | 34 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-4 | 11/11 | Lucky Eight (13L) | 117/1 | 56 | 29 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 8/10 | Super Legends (6L) | 34/1 | 56 | 52 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Well beaten when stepping up in trip last month; makes his first start at Sha Tin
-097
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 48
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 p | 11/12 | Smart Fighter (8¼L) | 77/1 | 50 | 37 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 p | 9/12 | Champion Method (3¼L) | 93/1 | 52 | 50 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 7/11 | Victorythirtythree (4¼L) | 85/1 | 52 | 50 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Hinted at a victory earlier this season but recent efforts have been disappointing
-86352
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 58
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-1 et | 8/12 | Packing Bole (7L) | 16/1 | 60 | 48 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 et | 6/12 | Beauty Light (3½L) | 9/1 | 60 | 60 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 et | 3/12 | Street Conqueror (½L) | 68/10 | 59 | 70 |
| 23 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-9 et | 5/11 | Sunny Darling (4L) | 18/5 | 59 | 61 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-9 et | 2/12 | Jolly Companion (1L) | 89/10 | 57 | 68 |
| 10 Jul 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 ht1 | 4/12 | Lucky Planet (7¾L) | 33/1 | 58 | 50 |
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (0%)
Not the force of old; will need to bounce back from a number of modest outings
-90834
Age: 8
Weight: 8-11
OR: 51
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 b | 9/14 | Super Legends (5¾L) | 68/1 | 53 | 42 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 b | 11/12 | Fatal Blow (6¼L) | 43/1 | 55 | 46 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 b | 8/12 | Sugar Ball (3½L) | 30/1 | 57 | 57 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-2 b | 3/11 | Master Trillion (2¾L) | 9/10F | 58 | 60 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 b | 4/14 | Cheval Valiant (4L) | 15/2 | 59 | 59 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-8 b | 4/12 | Fast Network (2¼L) | 7/1 | 59 | 66 |
Verdict
This may go to CIRCUIT JOLLY, who has been knocking on the door and, following a narrow defeat last month, may make his breakthrough.
Circuit Jolly
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Circuit Jolly,
11/4 Alluring Laos,
6/1 Summit Cheers,
10/1 Club Ace,
12/1 Amazing Galaxy,
14/1 Shiny Rapidash,
16/1 Do Your Part,
Brave Of Friends,
20/1 Multisuper,
Enjoy Golf,
33/1 Beauty Formula,
Sunny Q,
Sonic Pursuit,
Macanese Master
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