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SHA TIN 30 March 2025
Lugard Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course A+3) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Placed in three C&D handicaps since 1m win in November but needs to find something extra
3022-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 79
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-9 ht | 3/12 | Hong Lok Golf (2¾L) | 43/10 | 79 | 82 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | 4y | 9-0 ht | 12/14 | Rubylot (6¾L) | 17/1 | 79 | 86 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-9 ht | 2/14 | Winning Gold (nse) | EvensF | 76 | 87 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-3 ht | 2/14 | Bundle Award (nk) | 43/10 | 74 | 81 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-3 ht | 7/14 | Mickley (2¾L) | 18/5 | 74 | 80 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-13 ht | 1/14 | Amazing Victory (hd) | 109/20 | 68 | 78 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Began Hong Kong career with three creditable C&D runs; subsequent 1m defeat was excusable
0-4211
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 77
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 12/14 | Embraces (4¾L) | 49/10 | 77 | 74 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-6 | 4/14 | Tourbillon Prince (nk) | 4/1 | 76 | 81 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 2/14 | Markwin (1¼L) | 31/10 | 74 | 83 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 | 1/14 | Glorious Success (1L) | 71/20 | 67 | 79 |
| 12 Jun 24 | Kns Kensington | 7f Sft | 3yMd | 9-0 | 1/6 | Jawharat Dubai (1¾L) | 15/2 | - | - |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Absent since C&D fifth last June and resumes on fairly tough mark
-50214
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 76
Days: 280
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-6 p | 5/14 | Rubylot (2½L) | 15/1 | 76 | 80 |
| 26 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 b1 | 13/13 | Huge Wave (5¾L) | 15/2 | 76 | 73 |
| 5 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 p | 2/13 | Tourbillon Prince (shd) | 7/5F | 74 | 83 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 p | 1/12 | Beauty Missile (2L) | 7/5F | 66 | 81 |
| 3 Mar 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-12 p | 4/14 | Blue Marlin (2½L) | 42/10 | 66 | 70 |
| 12 Feb 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 2/14 | Giddy Up (½L) | 12/1 | 64 | 74 |
Career-best form when scoring over 6f this month; may have more to offer over 7f
1252-5
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 74
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 et | 1/10 | Sports Legend (nk) | 11/4F | 68 | 79 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 ht | 2/12 | Gustosisimo (½L) | 6/4F | 66 | 71 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 ht | 5/12 | Wings Of War (1L) | 27/10 | 66 | 67 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 ht | 2/12 | Eternal Fortune (shd) | 9/5F | 64 | 69 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 ht | 5/12 | Aurora Lady (4¼L) | 61/10 | 64 | 63 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-5 ht | 1/12 | Storming Dragon (1L) | 31/4 | 56 | 69 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Consistent 5yo who won over C&D last month and went close here three weeks ago; respected
2153-4
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: 68
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-13 b | 2/14 | Armour War Eagle (nk) | 11/2 | 66 | 78 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-9 b | 1/14 | Forerunner (1L) | 8/5F | 60 | 72 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 b | 5/12 | Beauty Destiny (1¾L) | 31/10 | 61 | 66 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-6 b | 3/14 | Another World (snk) | 7/5F | 60 | 69 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-6 b | 4/14 | Lady's Choice (2L) | 56/10 | 62 | 65 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-7 b | 7/14 | Markwin (3¼L) | 13/2 | 63 | 66 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Dual 6f course winner this season; well drawn today but seemingly on tough mark now
6651-4
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 68
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-1 t | 6/12 | Juneau Pride (2½L) | 15/1 | 69 | 73 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tv | 6/14 | Winning Gold (3¾L) | 10/1 | 69 | 70 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 tv | 5/13 | Prince Of Porty (2½L) | 12/1 | 69 | 67 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tv | 1/12 | Chateauneuf (nk) | 23/20F | 63 | 70 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tv | 4/12 | Aurora Lady (3¼L) | 9/1 | 63 | 65 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-8 tv1 | 1/12 | Affirm (½L) | 11/10F | 57 | 65 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Emphatic C&D winner in new blinkers in January but held in this higher grade since
514-77
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 66
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tb | 5/14 | Brilliant Express (4¾L) | 39/10 | 66 | 67 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-8 tb1 | 1/14 | Win Speed (3L) | 41/20F | 57 | 69 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-6 t | 4/14 | Solid Win (2L) | 19/10F | 57 | 62 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 7/14 | New Future Folks (5L) | 9/2 | 58 | 59 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-7 | 7/14 | Flying Luck (2¾L) | 5/2F | 58 | 61 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 3/13 | View Of The World (¾L) | 66/10 | 57 | 68 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dual C&D winner this season and placed twice in this higher grade since; major player
321-18
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 64
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-9 p | 3/14 | Sky Heart (1¾L) | 9/2 | 64 | 69 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 p | 2/14 | Packing Angel (1¾L) | 39/10 | 63 | 69 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-2 p | 1/14 | Sky Deep (shd) | 101/10 | 56 | 66 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 p | 1/14 | Lucky Fionn (nk) | 33/1 | 50 | 61 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 8/12 | Hong Lok Golf (5¾L) | 31/1 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 7/12 | Geneva (5¾L) | 127/1 | 52 | 45 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Soundly beaten when 56-1 for last month's Hong Kong debut (6f)
0-1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 64
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 t | 11/11 | Aurora Lady (6½L) | 56/1 | 64 | 51 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
6f maiden winner in Australia last August; has awkward draw for Hong Kong debut
Form: -51
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 64
Days: -
Absent since C&D fifth in October but still unexposed in Hong Kong; considered each-way
-5066/
Age: 4
Weight: 8-6
OR: 62
Days: 168
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-3 t | 5/13 | Lucy In The Sky (1½L) | 66/1 | 62 | 71 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 t | 10/10 | Star Contact (26L) | 50/1 | 62 | 16 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Sft | Hc | 8-10 t | 6/10 | Sunlight Power (6L) | 35/1 | 65 | 68 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 6/12 | Beauty Glory (3¾L) | 42/1 | 65 | 72 |
| 6 Oct 23 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 2yL | 9-5 | 4/14 | Mountain Bear (5½L) | 14/1 | 92 | 83 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | 2yG3 | 9-5 | 6/10 | Letsbefrankaboutit (4¾L) | 10/1 | 94 | 88 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dual 6f course winner in early part of season and still in good form; in the mix again
534-76
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 62
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 tp | 5/14 | Armour War Eagle (4L) | 13/1 | 64 | 66 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tp | 3/14 | Light Years Charm (3½L) | 18/1 | 64 | 68 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tp | 4/12 | Masterofmyuniverse (2L) | 38/1 | 65 | 70 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tp | 7/14 | Lady's Choice (3¼L) | 6/1 | 65 | 64 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 t | 6/12 | Swift Ascend (3¾L) | 13/1 | 65 | 68 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 t | 1/12 | Lifeline Express (shd) | 42/10 | 59 | 70 |
Verdict
Preference is for CHARMING LEGEND, who began his Hong Kong career with three creditable C&D runs towards the end of last year.
Charming Legend
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Another World,
5/1 Charming Legend,
Magnificent Nine,
7/1 Spicy Gold,
8/1 Sky Trust,
Yuen Long Elite,
10/1 Sugar Ball,
12/1 Storming Dragon,
16/1 Across Da Universe,
25/1 Superb Kid,
33/1 Without Delay,
66/1 Automated
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