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8 January 2025
Wednesday 8th January

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Kingston Handicap (Div I) (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) Racecard

  • Channel: SKY
  • Distance: 1m 55y
  • Going: Good
Runners
12

Type
Flat

Surface
Turf

Selection

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Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(12)
Hyper Dragon Ball silk
Hyper Dragon Ball ht
J: Antoine Hamelin
T: T P Yung
Badly out of form; slight chance that longer trip/drop in class could spark a revival.
-00060
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 31
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 Dec 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-6 ht 13/14 Markwin (7½L) 155/1 62 54
17 Nov 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-10 tv 13/14 Silvery Breeze (7½L) 209/1 64 55
15 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Sft Hc 8-13 tv1 10/10 Sunlight Power (43+L) 24/1 66 -
19 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-10 t 6/14 Patch Of Theta (6L) 107/1 68 63
28 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Y Hc 8-12 t 12/14 Top Gun (7L) 35/1 70 62
22 Oct 23 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-2 t 6/14 Massive Action (3L) 14/1 71 78
2
(7)
Mighty Commander silk
Mighty Commander ht
J: Hugh Bowman
T: C Fownes
Yet to manage a top-three finish but possible that this step up from 7f could suit.
-64906
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 55
Days: 31
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 Dec 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-8 ht 6/14 Packing Angel (5½L) 14/1 57 58
6 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-7 ht 4/12 Beauty Destiny (2L) 16/1 58 64
16 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f GF Hc 8-8 ht 9/12 Brave Star (7¾L) 9/1 60 49
28 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-9 ht 11/12 Prestige Always (4¼L) 28/1 62 63
15 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 5f GF Hc 8-6 ht1 6/14 Magic Control (3¾L) 70/1 - 61
4 Jul 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-8 t 7/12 Watch Buddy (1¼L) 17/1 64 66
3
(10)
Team Happy silk
C
Team Happy tb
J: Andrea Atzeni
T: P C Ng
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (3%)
Raised 13lb for two autumn wins; has struggled since; probably best over shorter.
-95517
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 53
Days: 13
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-3 tb 9/12 Embraces (7¼L) 20/1 54 52
4 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-4 b 5/12 Smart Fighter (3½L) 23/5 54 56
13 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-3 b 5/12 Circuit Duffy (3L) 41/10 54 60
30 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-12 b 1/12 California Deeply (hd) 61/20 49 60
13 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 8-9 b 7/14 Stellar Swift (3½L) 67/10 49 49
1 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 8-5 b 5/13 View Of The World (2L) 13/2 49 57
4
(4)
The Azure silk
CD
The Azure
J: K C Leung
T: F C Lor
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Looking to complete a hat-trick after two narrow C&D wins; 12lb higher than a month ago.
-11530
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 13
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-11 1/12 Highland Rahy (shd) 63/20F 46 54
4 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-9 1/11 Invincible Missile (nk) 57/20F 40 59
13 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 5/12 Lucky Touch (4L) 23/5 42 44
27 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 3/12 Sturdy Ruby (1½L) 21/1 44 52
1 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 9f GF Hc 8-9 13/14 Happy Hero (7½L) 24/1 44 40
14 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-13 10/14 Happy Daily (6L) 26/1 48 43
5
(1)
Good Luck Win silk
CD
Good Luck Win tb
J: Jerry Chau 2
T: Jimmy Ting
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Led and battled back when headed to pull off 96-1 C&D shock last time; up 5lb; well drawn.
-10080
Age: 5
Weight: 8-13
OR: 50
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 tb 1/12 Snowalot (½L) 96/1 45 55
17 Nov 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-10 t 11/14 Super Love Dragon (11½L) 78/1 47 28
3 Nov 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f GF Hc 8-13 t 10/12 Geneva (7L) 72/1 49 38
22 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 9-1 tb 8/11 Sugar Ball (5L) 96/1 51 49
24 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-8 t 11/12 I Can (15L) 61/1 56 33
10 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-8 tb 12/12 Glorious Journey (11L) 93/1 59 44
6
(2)
Foremost Teddy silk
BF
Foremost Teddy tv
J: C Y Ho
T: C S Shum
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Twice went close to first win (this C&D) before two lesser runs; back from 49 days off.
-07233
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 46
Days: 49
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
20 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd/Y Hc 9-2 tv 12/12 Viva Graciousness (11L) 18/5F 48 34
9 Nov 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 8-13 tv 7/14 Excel Wongchoy (5¼L) 73/10 48 50
16 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-12 tv 2/12 Sure Joyful (¾L) 21/10F 47 59
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-10 tv1 3/10 Winning Steps (hd) 4/5F 46 48
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 tb 3/12 Matsu Victor (1¾L) 13/1 46 50
4 Jul 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-5 tb 8/12 Northern Beast (5L) 17/1 48 46
7
(8)
Starmen silk
Starmen he 1
J: Karis Teetan
T: P F Yiu
Has posted three modest runs to date; back from break/new trainer/new headgear/up from 7f.
-000
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 46
Days: 191
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-1 tp 14/14 Mighty Strength (11L) 170/1 50 29
19 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-1 t 11/14 Sky Trust (11L) 131/1 52 37
7 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-11 t 11/14 Full Credit (11½L) 9/1 52 41
8
(3)
Apolar Fighter silk
Apolar Fighter tb
J: Alexis Pouchin
T: David Eustace
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Disappointing last time; repetition of previous C&D fourth would give him each-way chance.
-04760
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 45
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 9f Gd Hc 8-13 tb 10/12 Can't Go Wong (6¼L) 16/1 47 43
20 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd/Y Hc 9-0 tb 4/12 Take Action (2½L) 12/1 49 54
6 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-2 tp 7/12 Prince Alex (4L) 66/10 51 53
16 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-3 tp 6/12 Sure Joyful (2½L) 83/1 52 60
23 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-4 14/14 Greenwich (17L) 200/1 57 25
1 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd/Y Hc 8-12 b 12/12 Jumbo Legend (17½L) 84/1 59 32
9
(6)
Ninja Derby silk
CD
C
BF
Ninja Derby ht
J: Zac Purton
T: A S Cruz
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 14 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (38%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (3%)
In fine form at present and merits close consideration with Purton again in the saddle.
-52441
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 45
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-10 ht 5/12 Good Luck Win (2L) 9/5F 45 50
20 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd/Y Hc 8-8 ht 2/12 Take Action (nse) 18/5 43 54
30 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 ht 4/12 Capital Legend (¾L) 39/10F 43 53
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-6 ht 4/11 Rocket Spade (3½L) 15/1 43 47
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-6 ht 1/10 Yeaboi (½L) 19/4 37 46
10 Jul 24 Hap Happy Valley 9f GF Hc 8-13 ht 1/12 Go Go Go (1½L) 69/20 30 45
10
(9)
U S S Constitution silk
U S S Constitution ht
J: Ben E Thompson
T: J Size
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Yet to finish in the first four in HK; hard to fancy despite his tumbling handicap mark.
-90000
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 45
Days: 49
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
20 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd/Y Hc 9-2 ht 9/12 Viva Graciousness (4½L) 37/1 48 50
30 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-1 ht 10/12 Capital Legend (5¾L) 40/1 51 50
6 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 9-4 het1 10/10 Forever Folks (20L) 20/1 54 24
8 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-7 tb 10/13 Harmony N Home (3½L) 89/1 56 57
20 Mar 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-9 tb 12/12 Courier Magic (11L) 20/1 58 44
3 Mar 24 Sha Sha Tin 8f Gd Hc 9-9 tb 13/14 Devas Twelve (8½L) 14/1 60 53
11
(11)
Viva Hunter silk
CD
Viva Hunter t
J: Matthew Chadwick
T: K L Man
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (0%)
On a long win drought stretching back to April 2023; fair 3.5l third on dirt last time.
-38096
Age: 7
Weight: 8-7
OR: 44
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
18 Dec 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 8-8 t 3/13 Never Peter Out (3½L) 42/1 45 48
4 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-12 t 8/12 Youth Power (5¼L) 9/1 48 48
9 Nov 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 8-13 t 10/14 Excel Wongchoy (9L) 23/1 50 44
23 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 9-0 t 9/11 Never Peter Out (13½L) 13/1 52 34
22 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f Sl Hc 8-10 t 6/10 Floof (6¼L) 49/10 54 53
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-11 t 5/12 Matsu Victor (3¼L) 78/10 55 55
12
(5)
Super Baby silk
CD
Super Baby t
J: Lyle Hewitson
T: Mark Newnham
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Winless in his last 14 starts but nicely treated as a result; back from five weeks away.
-04354
Age: 6
Weight: 8-5
OR: 42
Days: 35
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
4 Dec 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 t 10/12 Prince Alex (4½L) 54/10 44 44
20 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd/Y Hc 8-13 t 4/12 Viva Graciousness (1¾L) 17/2 45 53
13 Nov 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-9 t 3/12 Happy Daily (2¼L) 9/1 45 55
16 Oct 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-11 tb 5/12 Sure Joyful (2L) 10/1 46 55
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-10 tb 4/10 Winning Steps (1¼L) 17/1 46 45
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-11 tb 12/12 Matsu Victor (8½L) 28/1 48 36
13
(13)
Thesis silk
D
Thesis t
T: Y S Tsui
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Decent effort when 3.25l fifth in a good 1m1f race on Sunday; reserve,
5-4003
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 59
Days: 3
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 Jan 25 Sha Sha Tin 9f St Hc 9-8 t 5/14 Ariel (3¼L) 12/1 59 62
18 Dec 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 9-9 t 4/13 Never Peter Out (3¾L) 28/1 60 62
1 Dec 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 8-9 t 10/13 Talents Ambition (7½L) 45/1 62 59
17 Nov 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-7 t 10/14 Young Superstar (6½L) 47/1 64 51
4 Jan 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-8 t 3/11 Gallant Waking (1½L) 9/2 65 72
15 Nov 23 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-9 t 4/12 Chill Chibi (2¼L) 69/10 65 73
14
(14)
Gor Mo Tuen silk
Gor Mo Tuen t
T: David A Hayes
Struggling badly (over variety of trips/surface) since arrival from Australia; reserve.
-00080
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 53
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
18 Dec 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f St Hc 9-3 t 11/12 Mojave Desert (10L) 119/1 56 32
23 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 9-9 t 11/11 Never Peter Out (22L) 42/1 59 21
1 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-3 t 13/13 View Of The World (7¾L) 66/1 60 53
15 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f St Hc 8-6 t 8/12 Super Win Dragon (8½L) 79/1 62 45
14 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-8 t 11/14 Packing Hermod (9L) 153/1 65 54
1 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-13 t 11/14 Bottomuptogether (9¼L) 37/1 65 53
Verdict

Back from a short break, SUPER BABY is well handicapped and may prove too strong for Foremost Teddy.

Verdict silk image
Super Baby

Betting Forecast:

5/2 Ninja Derby,

6/1 The Azure,

13/2 Good Luck Win,

7/1 Foremost Teddy,

8/1 Super Baby,

10/1 Team Happy,

12/1 Apolar Fighter,

Viva Hunter,

16/1 Mighty Commander,

25/1 Hyper Dragon Ball,

Starmen,

33/1 U S S Constitution

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