Charles Byrnes sends a runner to Ascot on Sunday - Sean Bowen takes the ride
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SHA TIN 29 March 2026
Sunday 29th March
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S.H. Ho Alumni Handicap (Class 3) (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
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts here (100%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Very promising 3yo with 3-3 strike-rate; limit of ability very hard to gauge
1-11
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-7 | 1/14 | Ghorgan (2½L) | 3/5F | 67 | 83 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | 3yHc | 9-8 | 1/14 | Turin Champions (1¾L) | 11/10F | 59 | 74 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | 3yHc | 8-12 | 1/14 | Super Dragon (1¼L) | 107/10 | 52 | 68 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
Four wins this season (three over C&D); further progress remains possible
0411-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 76
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f Gd | 4y | 9-0 | 13/14 | Stormy Grove (9L) | 25/1 | 76 | 76 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | 4yHc | 9-7 | 4/14 | Stormy Grove (2¾L) | 13/5F | 76 | 78 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 1/14 | Seraph Gabriel (nk) | 22/5 | 70 | 78 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-4 | 1/14 | Without Compare (nse) | 47/10 | 61 | 71 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-4 | 7/14 | Little Paradise (3¼L) | 11/1 | 61 | 59 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-4 | 6/14 | Thriving Brothers (2¾L) | 12/5 | 61 | 61 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Three C&D wins in early 2025 but not in same form this season
7-4865
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 73
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 7/14 | Salon S (4½L) | 16/1 | 75 | 75 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-6 b | 4/14 | Invincible Ibis (2½L) | 11/1 | 76 | 79 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-9 b1 | 8/13 | Riding Together (2¼L) | 4/1 | 78 | 76 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-9 | 6/14 | Gracious Express (3½L) | 33/10F | 80 | 81 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 | 5/11 | Tomodachi Kokoroe (5¼L) | 19/5 | 81 | 77 |
| 1 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-5 | 9/12 | Light Years Charm (4¾L) | 37/10 | 81 | 76 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
1m winner in November but below form last time and this drop to 7f is not ideal
830-04
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 68
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 8/12 | Solid Win (3¾L) | 23/5 | 70 | 70 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 3/12 | Corleone (1¼L) | 17/1 | 70 | 75 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | 4yHc | 8-11 | 10/14 | Invincible Ibis (8¼L) | 20/1 | 71 | 57 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 11/14 | Smart Avenue (8½L) | 18/1 | 71 | 55 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 4/14 | Dazzling Fit (1¼L) | 24/1 | 71 | 78 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 1/12 | Silvery Breeze (nk) | 32/5 | 65 | 73 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Took big step forward when fifth over C&D this month, his third Hong Kong start
500-16
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 67
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-2 ht | 5/12 | Fit For Beauty (4L) | 86/1 | 69 | 69 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 ht | 11/12 | Solid Win (6¼L) | 28/1 | 71 | 65 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-3 ht | 13/14 | Flying Luck (7L) | 56/1 | 71 | 62 |
| 17 May 25 | Ell Ellerslie | 8f GS | 2yL | 9-0 p | 1/7 | Towering Vision (6½L) | 7/2 | - | - |
| 3 May 25 | Trp Te Rapa | 7f Sft | 2yL | 9-0 | 6/13 | Towering Vision (3L) | 26/5 | - | - |
| 13 Dec 24 | Trp Te Rapa | 5.5f Gd | 2y | 9-0 b | 7/9 | Sweet Ice (6½L) | 18/5 | - | - |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Kept on for fourth over 6f on recent HK debut; this return to 7f will suit
4-11
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 66
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 4/10 | Symbol Of Strength (3L) | 17/1 | 66 | 73 |
| 25 Jul 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 32yNv | 9-8 | 1/16 | Sandy Craic (1½L) | 5/4F | - | 81 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 22yMd | 9-5 | 1/10 | Eyes Front (hd) | 14/1 | - | 77 |
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 Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Emphatic C&D winner last month and now 2-10 in Hong Kong; up in grade today
18-429
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 65
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 ht | 1/14 | Yoda's Choice (3L) | 37/10 | 56 | 68 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-6 ht | 8/14 | Positive Smile (6¼L) | 42/10F | 57 | 50 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-6 ht | 4/14 | Happy Boss (2¼L) | 54/10 | 57 | 61 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 ht | 2/14 | Mabubu (nk) | 59/10 | 55 | 65 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-5 htp | 9/11 | Dan Attack (6½L) | 29/10F | 55 | 47 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-8 ht | 3/11 | Jubilant Winner (2L) | 9/1 | 55 | 59 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
33-1 winner of 1m Irish maiden in October; makes Hong Kong debut today
-1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 65
Days: 172
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 25 | Nav Navan | 8f Y | 2yMd | 9-7 | 1/13 | James J Braddock (½L) | 33/1 | - | 75 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won in Australia last year and made pretty good start to HK career last month
5-1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 64
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 5/10 | Cool Boy (4½L) | 73/1 | 64 | 56 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Ran quite well over C&D three weeks ago but is a lot more exposed than some of these
4038-0
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 64
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 4/14 | Winning Ovation (2½L) | 24/1 | 65 | 67 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-12 t | 11/13 | Riding Together (8½L) | 37/1 | 67 | 54 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-8 t | 3/14 | Super Express (1L) | 43/1 | 67 | 72 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-13 t | 8/14 | Akashvani (5½L) | 49/1 | 69 | 64 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 t | 10/11 | Aurora Patch (5½L) | 14/1 | 69 | 62 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 8/13 | Invincible Ibis (3¾L) | 19/1 | 69 | 69 |
Placed at big odds from wide stall over C&D this month and much better drawn today
3095-2
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 63
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tb | 3/14 | Winning Ovation (2½L) | 92/1 | 63 | 66 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tb | 10/13 | Riding Together (6L) | 37/1 | 65 | 58 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tb | 9/14 | Lucky Sam Gor (5L) | 53/10 | 67 | 64 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | 4yHc | 8-9 tb | 5/14 | Invincible Ibis (2½L) | 40/1 | 67 | 68 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tb | 2/14 | The Red Hare (shd) | 21/1 | 65 | 68 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tp | 12/14 | Beauty Bolt (5½L) | 31/1 | 67 | 59 |
Safely held on both Hong Kong starts; difficult to enthuse over
80-134
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 63
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 ht | 8/11 | Galactic Voyage (6½L) | 76/1 | 65 | 55 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-7 t | 12/12 | Aurora Patch (15L) | 61/1 | 65 | 27 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Gco Gold Coast | 5f Sft | 3yMd | 9-2 | 1/6 | Zouchase (4¾L) | 2/5F | - | - |
Verdict
It's hard to get away from unbeaten 3yo SALON S, who has impressed on all three starts and already looks smart.
Salon S
Betting Forecast:
4/5 Salon S,
6/1 Lucky Sam Gor,
All's Well,
10/1 Romantic Gladiator,
California Waves,
20/1 Uranus Star,
25/1 Lady's Love,
Sunny Da Best,
33/1 Brilliant Express,
Sugar Goodson,
50/1 Do You Just,
66/1 Lucky Doctor
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