There's a French raider at Ascot on Friday and Harry Cobden takes the ride
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SHA TIN 20 December 2025
Saturday 20th December
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Holly Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Pleasing return at Happy Valley (5f) and now back over C&D of July win; major player
6148-4
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 78
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 p | 6/12 | Blue Illusion (2¾L) | 8/1 | 78 | 76 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-3 p | 1/14 | Little Paradise (shd) | 134/10 | 72 | 78 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 p | 4/14 | Jumbo Treasure (2L) | 11/1 | 72 | 76 |
| 25 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 8/14 | Stellar Express (4L) | 22/1 | 72 | 71 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Rsh Rosehill | 6f Gd | 3yG2 | 8-13 p | 6/8 | Switzerland (3¼L) | 13/1 | - | 101 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Fle Flemington | 5.5f Sft | 3yL | 9-1 p | 4/10 | Growing Empire (4½L) | 13/2 | - | 93 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Dual C&D winner last term; will be better for recent return and has place hopes at least
748521
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 75
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-5 | 7/12 | Circuit Grand Slam (5L) | 32/5 | 76 | 72 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-5 | 4/12 | Magnifique (1½L) | 57/10 | 76 | 80 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-7 | 8/12 | Aeris Nova (4L) | 71/10 | 76 | 75 |
| 10 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 | 5/12 | Call Me Glorious (1½L) | 57/10 | 76 | 77 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 | 2/13 | Geneva (1¼L) | 12/5 | 75 | 81 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-1 | 1/11 | Geneva (1¾L) | 2/1F | 67 | 80 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
In the money 83% of six C&D runs, including a win; goes well for Purton; rates a player
941523
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 73
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 b | 9/12 | Triumphant More (3¼L) | 6/1 | 73 | 70 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-6 b | 4/12 | King Miles (½L) | 4/5F | 72 | 79 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 b1 | 1/12 | Triumphant More (½L) | 9/5F | 65 | 74 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 p | 5/14 | Kempes (¾L) | 7/5F | 65 | 72 |
| 7 Sep 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 p | 2/12 | Bulb General (1½L) | 7/2 | 64 | 72 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-6 | 3/12 | Magnifique (½L) | 61/10 | 63 | 70 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Dual winner (7f/1m) who keeps going close over this shorter trip; place hopes at least
273999
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 73
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 et | 2/12 | Matters Most (nk) | 63/10 | 71 | 76 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-3 | 7/13 | Top Dragon (3¼L) | 15/1 | 72 | 73 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 t | 3/14 | Kempes (snk) | 11/1 | 71 | 80 |
| 4 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-1 t | 9/13 | Winning Ovation (6L) | 15/1 | 72 | 65 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 9/14 | Patch Of Cosmo (5L) | 35/1 | 72 | 71 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-3 | 9/14 | Sky Heart (5½L) | 11/1 | 72 | 68 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
C&D winner who goes up the weights in defeat, leaving him 11lb above last winning mark
824037
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: 69
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 8/13 | Invincible Ibis (3¾L) | 19/1 | 69 | 69 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 2/12 | Circuit Grand Slam (¾L) | 37/10 | 68 | 77 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 t | 4/14 | Alpha Strike (1¾L) | 48/1 | 68 | 72 |
| 1 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 13/13 | We Are Hero (9½L) | 10/1 | 68 | 43 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-11 t | 3/14 | Majestic Express (½L) | 17/1 | 67 | 71 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 7/11 | Aeris Nova (4½L) | 9/1 | 67 | 65 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
3-3 in Australia; promising despite being beaten favourite on Hong Kong debut; big chance
511-1
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 68
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 p | 5/12 | Romantic Son (2¼L) | 19/10F | 68 | 70 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Won only start in Australia; no standout efforts in trials; best watched on Hong Kong bow
Form: 1
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 65
Days: -
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Ended last term with a C&D win; that was in Class 4 and he's found Class 3 a tough arena
000120
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 65
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-9 tb | 12/14 | Sky Joy (5½L) | 31/1 | 66 | 56 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 tb | 10/13 | Top Dragon (6½L) | 100/1 | 66 | 58 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-9 tb | 12/14 | Sky Heart (8¼L) | 20/1 | 66 | 51 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 tb | 1/12 | Tourbillon Golfer (nk) | 89/10 | 60 | 73 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 tb | 2/14 | Lo Pan Spirit (1¼L) | 73/1 | 60 | 66 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-2 tb | 12/14 | Superb Kid (6½L) | 78/1 | 62 | 54 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Much improved this autumn; C&D winner creeping up the weights; place chance
221258
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 64
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-9 tv | 2/12 | Victory Sky (1¼L) | 10/1 | 63 | 72 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 tv | 2/12 | Brave Star (½L) | 29/10F | 61 | 65 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-5 tv | 1/14 | Autumn Vibes (1½L) | 7/10F | 54 | 70 |
| 7 Sep 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-5 tv | 2/14 | Spicy Standard (2L) | 43/10 | 54 | 63 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tv | 5/14 | Lightness Of Music (5¼L) | 26/5 | 58 | 55 |
| 18 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-8 tv | 8/12 | Blazing Wukong (3¾L) | 49/10 | 60 | 58 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
Faded to finish well-beaten last of 12 on Hong Kong debut, leaving him with much to prove
021
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 64
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 b | 12/12 | Circuit Grand Slam (13L) | 15/1 | 64 | 34 |
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
Triple C&D winner last term; shown next to nothing in four runs this season; hard to fancy
090707
Age: 5
Weight: 8-4
OR: 61
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 tb | 11/12 | Regal Gem (6½L) | 84/1 | 63 | 48 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 9/12 | King Miles (4½L) | 21/1 | 65 | 58 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-3 tb | 12/14 | Kempes (5¾L) | 32/1 | 67 | 58 |
| 7 Sep 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tb | 7/12 | Bulb General (7L) | 56/1 | 68 | 59 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb | 10/12 | Magnifique (6L) | 16/1 | 70 | 60 |
| 31 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tb | 7/12 | Masterofmyuniverse (3½L) | 13/1 | 72 | 72 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Nabbed late on by Loyal Bright in recent trial; good C&D form and front-runner with claims
37122-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-3
OR: 60
Days: 168
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 ht | 3/11 | Ka Ying Resilience (¾L) | 13/5J | 60 | 68 |
| 31 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 het | 7/14 | Lucky My Way (3L) | 11/10F | 60 | 62 |
| 4 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-3 het | 1/14 | Truly Fluke (1¾L) | 89/20 | 52 | 64 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-11 het | 2/12 | Crossborderpegasus (½L) | 9/1 | 50 | 56 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 het | 2/12 | Magnifique (1½L) | 15/1 | 49 | 55 |
| 11 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 het | 6/12 | Hayday (5¾L) | 11/1 | 52 | 45 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Has done all Hong Kong winning at Happy Valley, albeit over this trip; place hopes at best
855090
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 80
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-3 v | 8/14 | Colourful King (5¼L) | 66/1 | 85 | 76 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-4 v | 5/12 | Super Joy N Fun (2½L) | 14/1 | 82 | 82 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-3 v | 5/12 | Tomodachi Kokoroe (1¾L) | 52/1 | 83 | 85 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 v | 10/10 | Healthy Happy (9L) | 129/1 | 85 | 67 |
| 7 Sep 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-6 v | 9/10 | Markwin (4L) | 68/1 | 86 | 82 |
| 4 Jun 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-13 v | 11/12 | Kaholo Angel (9L) | 86/1 | 86 | 67 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
C&D winner, in the money ten times from 12 starts over this 6f; capable off this mark
843552
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 66
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-12 b | 8/12 | King Miles (4L) | 16/5 | 68 | 63 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 b | 4/14 | Celestial Hero (½L) | 53/10 | 68 | 72 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 b | 3/14 | Jumbo Treasure (1¾L) | 13/10F | 68 | 73 |
| 18 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 b | 5/12 | Moduleconstruction (1½L) | 23/10 | 68 | 69 |
| 4 May 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 b | 5/13 | Winning Ovation (2¼L) | 78/10 | 68 | 71 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-12 b1 | 2/12 | Moduleconstruction (nk) | 33/10J | 66 | 74 |
Verdict
Most appeal is made by topweight CELESTIAL HERO, lightly raced and a C&D winner in July. He made a very pleasing return this month.
Celestial Hero
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Loyal Bright,
4/1 New Future Folks,
11/2 Akashvani,
6/1 Lucky Symphony,
13/2 Aurora Patch,
7/1 Celestial Hero,
10/1 Lifeline Express,
16/1 Sunny Da Best,
33/1 Galactic Voyage,
50/1 Igor Stravinsky,
100/1 Eternal Richness,
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