'Thursday is his for the taking' - Aidan O'Brien treble on Day 3 of Royal Ascot
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SHA TIN 25 May 2025
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Viva Pataca Handicap (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) Racecard
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- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
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- 14
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- Flat
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- Turf
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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
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
62.5% rate of making the first two from eight C&D runs (two wins); in poor form in Class 3
000-00
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 88
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-1 | 12/12 | Red Elegance (8L) | 71/1 | 65 | 45 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 12/12 | Beauty Destiny (9L) | 139/1 | 66 | 45 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-6 tp | 14/14 | The Boom Box (12½L) | 69/1 | 68 | 35 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-9 t | 11/12 | Full Credit (14L) | 57/1 | 70 | 36 |
| 23 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-11 t | 12/12 | Capital Delight (23L) | 29/1 | 70 | 9 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 t | 12/13 | Lady's Choice (10½L) | 10/1 | 71 | 45 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
On a mark 1lb below his last winning one but has shown next to nothing in eight runs since
000005
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 59
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-9 tp | 11/11 | Lifeline Express (19L) | 67/1 | 61 | 14 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-5 tp | 11/12 | Red Elegance (6L) | 75/1 | 67 | 54 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tb | 10/12 | Gustosisimo (6¾L) | 127/1 | 65 | 50 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 t | 11/12 | Fast Responder (6L) | 41/5 | 67 | 55 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 t | 10/12 | Masterofmyuniverse (4½L) | 30/1 | 68 | 62 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | HcG3 | 8-3 t | 5/6 | Howdeepisyourlove (3½L) | 48/1 | 68 | 80 |
Best run yet dropped to this level last time; first-time blinkers and a major contender
494605
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 | 4/14 | Lucky Symphony (2¼L) | 79/10 | 58 | 61 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-7 | 9/13 | South Star (5¼L) | 33/1 | 60 | 58 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 | 4/11 | Aeris Nova (3L) | 13/1 | 61 | 63 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-10 | 6/14 | Armour War Eagle (4L) | 14/1 | 63 | 65 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 10/12 | Righteous Arion (3¼L) | 9/1 | 65 | 61 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 5/14 | The Boom Box (1¾L) | 49/1 | 65 | 65 |
Beaten a neck or less four times but this 29-race maiden is inconsistent; others preferred
7254-6
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 e/s | 7/14 | Goldentronicmighty (6¼L) | 23/5 | 52 | 47 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 e/s | 2/14 | Little Paradise (hd) | 57/10 | 50 | 58 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 e/s | 5/12 | Ka Ying Warrior (3L) | 61/10 | 52 | 54 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 e/s | 4/14 | Sky Joy (¾L) | 9/1 | 52 | 57 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-3 p | 6/14 | Endeared (5L) | 9/1 | 54 | 56 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 b | 7/14 | Dragon Joy (5¼L) | 15/1 | 56 | 54 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Well beaten on his debut last month when sent off at a big price; much better is needed
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 ht1 | 13/14 | Goldentronicmighty (9L) | 88/1 | 52 | 38 |
Breeding reads well but his trials were a mixed bag; he can benefit from time and races
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: -
Nicely bred; trial work has been progressive, showing him in a good light; one to consider
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: -
Revealed good early speed in most of his trials and Hugh Bowman is an interesting booking
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: -
Beaten more than 11 lengths on debut and turned in a poor trial effort last week
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 p | 13/14 | Sea Sapphire (12L) | 15/1 | 52 | 28 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Always prominent and commanded the final furlong for his C&D win; place hopes at least
150093
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 49
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 tb | 1/14 | Rainbow Seven (2L) | 63/20F | 41 | 58 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-6 tb1 | 5/14 | Lucky Planet (2¾L) | 13/1 | 43 | 49 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 tp | 10/14 | Master Of All (4¾L) | 9/1 | 45 | 45 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tp1 | 10/14 | Gale Saga (4L) | 10/1 | 47 | 43 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 9/14 | Mr Energia (4¼L) | 26/1 | 48 | 47 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 3/12 | The Boom Box (1¼L) | 32/1 | 48 | 55 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Three well-beaten starts don't inspire confidence but he won a barrier trial last week
090
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 48
Days: 84
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 t | 11/14 | Justifying (9½L) | 113/1 | 50 | 35 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 9/13 | La Forza (6¼L) | 31/1 | 52 | 47 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 10/13 | Blazing Wind (7½L) | 17/1 | 52 | 37 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
There has not been much in the way of encouragement from three unplaced appearances
008
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 48
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 b1 | 10/12 | Telecom Power (10L) | 67/1 | 50 | 27 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 11/12 | Tactical Command (11L) | 82/1 | 52 | 26 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 8/13 | La Forza (6¼L) | 29/1 | 52 | 47 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Good C&D third in July; five runs this year have not shown him in a favourable light
70099-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-4
OR: 41
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-6 t | 7/12 | Fun N Fun Together (5½L) | 60/1 | 43 | 35 |
| 26 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-9 ht | 11/12 | Rising Force (12L) | 36/1 | 45 | 18 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 ht | 11/12 | Crossborderpegasus (5¾L) | 66/1 | 47 | 37 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 ht | 9/12 | Golden Rise (4¼L) | 28/1 | 49 | 46 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 ht | 9/12 | Glory B (7L) | 11/1 | 51 | 39 |
| 1 Jul 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 ht1 | 3/14 | Super Bonus (¾L) | 9/1 | 50 | 58 |
Fair fourth on his penultimate start; however, there has been another heavy defeat since
04059-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-3
OR: 40
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-7 b | 10/14 | Top Dragon (8½L) | 39/1 | 42 | 31 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-6 b | 4/14 | Super Express (2¾L) | 66/1 | 43 | 46 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-8 b | 12/14 | Sky Jewellery (5¾L) | 53/1 | 45 | 41 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 b | 5/14 | Yee Cheong Glory (3¼L) | 230/1 | 46 | 50 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 b | 9/12 | Fortune Whiskey (7½L) | 154/1 | 48 | 37 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 b | 12/12 | Smart Fighter (8¼L) | 82/1 | 50 | 37 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
May have needed last run when not disgraced; a useful record over this 6f; one to consider
510-00
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 51
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 5/14 | Lucky Symphony (2½L) | 56/10 | 51 | 54 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 1/12 | Top Dragon (hd) | 129/10 | 46 | 57 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-11 tp | 10/12 | Dragon Air Force (9L) | 42/1 | 49 | 30 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-12 tp | 10/12 | Aca Power (4¾L) | 20/1 | 51 | 47 |
| 14 Jul 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 12/14 | First Love (8¾L) | 31/10 | 54 | 38 |
| 14 Apr 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 5/14 | Metro Warrior (½L) | 9/10F | 54 | 62 |
Verdict
This is a good opportunity for CALL ME GORGEOUS to step up on a good Class 4 debut and gain a first Hong Kong victory
Call Me Gorgeous
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Goldentronicmighty,
7/2 Call Me Gorgeous,
5/1 Invincible Ibis,
11/2 Beauty Missile,
10/1 No Other Choice,
14/1 Hong Kong Hall,
20/1 Divine Moonlight,
Shine Bright,
33/1 Circuit Century,
50/1 Awesome Treasure,
Taihang Scenery,
66/1 Sunny Sing Spirit,
100/1 Bullish Pride,
King Alloy
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