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Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
10 hours ago
SHA TIN 26 March 2025
Flamingo Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Dirt) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 55y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Dirt
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Regressive front-runner with a very mixed record this season; drawn wide; others are safer
928-00
Age: 8
Weight: 9-9
OR: 85
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 9/9 | Soleil Fighter (9¾L) | 14/1 | 85 | 71 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 | 2/8 | Mr Ascendency (¾L) | 12/1 | 84 | 92 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-4 | 8/8 | Sword Point (8¾L) | 15/1 | 86 | 70 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 12/14 | Packing Hermod (12½L) | 180/1 | 88 | 61 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 7-12 | 12/14 | Patch Of Theta (6¼L) | 45/1 | 90 | 85 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 3/12 | Chill Chibi (¾L) | 19/1 | 90 | 98 |
His turf form dipped last time and this switch to dirt may not be ideal
958-52
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 9/12 | Fallon (6½L) | 20/1 | 84 | 80 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 5/8 | Mr Ascendency (1¾L) | 23/5 | 85 | 91 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | HcG3 | 8-5 | 8/12 | Helene Feeling (2¾L) | 43/10 | 92 | 92 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 5/12 | Chill Chibi (1½L) | 44/5 | 85 | 88 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 2/12 | Chill Chibi (½L) | 9/2 | 84 | 93 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 | 2/12 | Woodfire Bro (nk) | 26/1 | 83 | 90 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Versatile 6yo who was placed over 6f on turf a week ago; can go well again today
30453-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 81
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 | 3/12 | Beauty Destiny (1½L) | 76/10 | 81 | 83 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 10/11 | Aurora Lady (4L) | 14/1 | 83 | 78 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Sl | Hc | 8-8 e/s | 4/9 | Capital Delight (2¾L) | 68/10 | 85 | 86 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 5/9 | Gorgeous Win (1¾L) | 15/1 | 86 | 87 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-4 e/s | 3/8 | Sword Point (1¼L) | 11/1 | 86 | 87 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 6/10 | Stellar Express (4½L) | 41/1 | 88 | 84 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Ran quite well from the front over C&D this month and a recent 2lb drop helps
6824-9
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 81
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-9 | 6/11 | Ariel (3¼L) | 24/1 | 83 | 85 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 8-13 | 8/13 | Never Peter Out (6¾L) | 11/1 | 83 | 78 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-6 | 2/8 | Sunlight Power (1½L) | 32/1 | 83 | 88 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-5 | 4/8 | Sword Point (1¾L) | 17/1 | 87 | 87 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-7 | 9/14 | Young Brilliant (4¾L) | 19/1 | 85 | 81 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 11/12 | Chill Chibi (7½L) | 36/1 | 87 | 78 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Looked in very good nick over C&D in October but his form has cooled since
97-001
Age: 6
Weight: 9-4
OR: 80
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 9-8 et | 9/13 | Never Peter Out (7½L) | 24/1 | 82 | 75 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-3 et | 7/8 | Sword Point (3½L) | 6/1 | 85 | 81 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-7 et | 12/12 | Chill Chibi (8½L) | 23/1 | 83 | 72 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 et | 10/12 | Chill Chibi (5L) | 20/1 | 83 | 82 |
| 23 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-9 et | 1/12 | Fighting Machine (1½L) | 127/20 | 76 | 89 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-3 et | 3/13 | Sword Point (4¼L) | 77/10 | 80 | 78 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Five-time turf winner; makes rather belated dirt debut today; others look better treated
72860-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 76
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 9-3 tp | 7/12 | Beauty Alliance (5L) | 12/1 | 76 | 78 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tp | 2/9 | Soleil Fighter (1L) | 22/1 | 75 | 81 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-6 tp | 8/12 | Soleil Fighter (4½L) | 14/1 | 76 | 75 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-7 tp | 6/12 | Star Mac (3¼L) | 14/1 | 76 | 76 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | HcG3 | 8-3 tp | 12/12 | Helene Feeling (4L) | 9/1 | 90 | 88 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 1/12 | Beato (1½L) | 122/10 | 70 | 81 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Creditable second over C&D this month and capable 7lb claimer Ellis Wong is enlisted today
271-03
Age: 6
Weight: 8-13
OR: 75
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-0 t | 2/11 | Ariel (1½L) | 9/1 | 74 | 79 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 7/12 | Fallon (4¾L) | 49/1 | 74 | 74 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-13 t | 1/14 | Talents Ambition (½L) | 113/10 | 68 | 78 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-10 et | 10/14 | Young Brilliant (6¼L) | 9/1 | 70 | 65 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-4 et | 3/13 | Talents Ambition (3L) | 10/1 | 71 | 78 |
| 23 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-11 et | 4/12 | Turin Mascot (1¾L) | 9/1 | 71 | 80 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (3%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Smart when trained in Brazil but yet to make a splash after six Hong Kong starts
09000-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 71
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 9-2 tp | 10/12 | Beauty Alliance (8L) | 49/1 | 73 | 69 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-1 tp | 9/11 | Ariel (4¼L) | 72/1 | 75 | 74 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-2 tp | 14/14 | Sky Heart (18L) | 246/1 | 78 | 46 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tp1 | 10/14 | Californiatotality (12L) | 159/1 | 80 | 63 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-4 t | 11/11 | Green N White (7¾L) | 79/1 | 82 | 66 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-5 t | 14/14 | Packing Hermod (24L) | 25/1 | 85 | 27 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Surprise C&D winner in December but quickly back in the doldrums since
08-197
Age: 6
Weight: 8-9
OR: 71
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 8-4 b | 12/13 | Never Peter Out (22L) | 23/1 | 71 | 32 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-13 b | 8/14 | Perfect Team (4¼L) | 12/1 | 71 | 72 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-0 b | 1/14 | Fighting Machine (½L) | 44/1 | 65 | 73 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-10 b | 9/13 | Talents Ambition (7¼L) | 36/1 | 65 | 62 |
| 23 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-10 b | 7/12 | Turin Mascot (6¼L) | 19/1 | 65 | 64 |
| 23 Jun 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-7 b | 1/14 | G Liner (shd) | 34/1 | 60 | 70 |
Disappointed on turf recently but placed five times over C&D since October
0327-2
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 70
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-1 v | 10/12 | Hong Lok Golf (5½L) | 29/1 | 71 | 67 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-11 v | 3/11 | Ariel (1¾L) | 21/10F | 71 | 76 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 8-9 v | 2/13 | Never Peter Out (½L) | 14/1 | 69 | 78 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-0 v | 7/14 | Perfect Team (3¾L) | 66/10 | 69 | 71 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-6 v1 | 2/14 | Young Brilliant (½L) | 18/5 | 68 | 74 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-13 b | 2/13 | Talents Ambition (½L) | 29/10 | 66 | 79 |
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts at this distance (67%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Rapidly progressive 4yo who has collected four C&D wins since October; respected
411-14
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 70
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-10 tv | 4/11 | Ariel (2L) | 37/10 | 70 | 74 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 8-1 tv | 1/13 | Fighting Machine (½L) | 54/10 | 63 | 73 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-6 tv | 1/14 | Ariel (hd) | 81/10 | 56 | 64 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-12 tv1 | 1/13 | Happydearhappydeer (1L) | 26/5 | 49 | 61 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f St | Hc | 9-0 tp | 4/14 | Reliable Profit (3¼L) | 11/2 | 49 | 55 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-0 tp | 3/14 | Excel Wongchoy (3L) | 53/10 | 49 | 57 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Kept on well to win from the front over C&D this month; 6lb rise might be tough to swallow
1021-7
Age: 7
Weight: 8-7
OR: 69
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 7-7 tb | 1/11 | Perfect Team (1½L) | 77/10 | 63 | 74 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 8-4 tb | 11/13 | Never Peter Out (9¾L) | 9/1 | 64 | 52 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-2 tb | 2/14 | Never Peter Out (hd) | 26/5 | 59 | 67 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f St | Hc | 8-10 tb | 1/14 | Happydearhappydeer (½L) | 111/10 | 54 | 64 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-5 tb | 7/13 | Never Peter Out (5½L) | 14/1 | 56 | 54 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 8/14 | Matsu Victor (5L) | 77/1 | 58 | 60 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Slightly disappointing on turf last time but began HK career with two good runs (one C&D)
734-21
Age: 4
Weight: 8-3
OR: 65
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | 3yHc | 8-9 tb | 7/12 | Hameron (3L) | 71/10 | 64 | 65 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 8-4 b | 3/13 | Never Peter Out (1¼L) | 4/1 | 64 | 71 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-7 | 4/14 | Bundle Award (2¼L) | 9/1 | 64 | 65 |
| 30 May 24 | Hkb Hawkesbury | 7.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb | 2/8 | Mickey's Medal (1½L) | 29/20 | - | - |
| 18 May 24 | Kmb Kembla Grange | 8f Hy | Md | 9-4 tb | 1/11 | Cosmos Factory (1¾L) | EvensF | - | - |
| 27 Apr 24 | Kmb Kembla Grange | 7.5f Gd | Md | 9-3 tb1 | 3/5 | Chilly Charlie (3L) | 11/10F | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (3%)
Admirably consistent since turf win in November but up in grade and 5lb wrong today
2232-4
Age: 4
Weight: 8-3
OR: 65
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-9 tb | 2/14 | Shanghai Style (nk) | 31/10F | 60 | 67 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 9-9 tb | 2/14 | Precision Goal (1L) | 11/5F | 60 | 68 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-8 tb | 3/14 | Never Peter Out (¼L) | 5/1 | 58 | 66 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 tb | 2/11 | Take Action (2L) | 49/10 | 58 | 68 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 4/12 | The Azure (1L) | 9/2 | 58 | 64 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 tb | 4/12 | Youth Power (3L) | 19/10F | 58 | 63 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Placed twice on turf in recent months but this 33rd Hong Kong start will be his dirt debut
538-27
Age: 6
Weight: 8-3
OR: 65
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tb | 5/9 | Excellence Value (1¾L) | 63/10 | 65 | 70 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 3/12 | Soleil Fighter (1½L) | 17/1 | 65 | 70 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 8/14 | Embraces (3½L) | 46/1 | 65 | 65 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 2/12 | I Can (hd) | 11/1 | 64 | 73 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 7/11 | Daring Pursuit (3L) | 25/1 | 66 | 71 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 t | 9/12 | Jumbo Legend (3½L) | 31/1 | 67 | 70 |
Verdict
There might still be more to come from NEVER PETER OUT, who has made remarkable progress over C&D in recent months.
Never Peter Out
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Never Peter Out,
9/2 Perfect Team,
7/1 Bundle Of Charm,
Fighting Machine,
New Forest,
8/1 Ariel,
12/1 Yellowfin,
Lucky Touch,
16/1 Turin Mascot,
20/1 Telecom Fighters,
Flamingo Trillion,
25/1 Romantic Laos,
33/1 Allcash,
66/1 Young Brilliant
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