Sha Tin Race 6 - The Premier Cup (G3)
The first of the G3's on the card and PACKING HERMOD (6) gets his chance to notch up a maiden Group victory. He ran the hands off the clock two back before turning in another brilliant effort here last time out as a $1.50 chance. This is tougher and Purton hops odd, but he's a classy customer and he can ring up the hat-trick. PATCH OF THETA (5) closed off nicely last start over 1200m after being a long way back in the run. This shapes much better for him back out to 1400m and he did jump a $2.20 chance in a similar race on New Years Day. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks the main danger. BEAUTY ETERNAL (1) was back to form last start in the G3 Mile here and Purton reunites this him today. He's won 3/6 at the trip previously and if he runs up to his recent effort, he'll be hard to hold out. MUGEN (8) can improve back up to 1400m and is not to be discounted.

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on May 31 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Pray For Mir carrying 59kg at $18. Before that 10th of 13 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Red Lion with 57kg at $142. Thereabouts last time out. Back to form last start and has claims.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | James Orman | 1:11.04 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
3/11 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | James Orman | 59kg | 1:33.83 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
3/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 1:10.29 | - | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
10/13 | 27/04/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $4,928,131.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 57kg | 1:33.21 | 7-7-10 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $142.00 |
10/12 | 30/03/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $1,091,837.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 58kg | 1:34.09 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 23/02/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $2,685,950.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 57kg | 1:20.33 | 8-8-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $44.00 |
5/8 | 19/01/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,697,095.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 57kg | 1:33.58 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
4/14 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $7,128,713.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Zac Purton | 57kg | 1:33.34 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Derek Leung
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at this track in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize on April 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $98. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track in the G3 Sha Tin Vase on May 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Helios Express carrying 54.5kg at $10. Others seem to have his measure.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 54.5kg | 1:08.14 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 1:09.49 | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
9/13 | 27/04/2025 | 98 | G1 OPEN | $4,517,454.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 57kg | 1:07.88 | 2-2-9 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $98.00 |
1/7 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 1:10.09 | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 19/01/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,697,095.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 57kg | 1:07.20 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
14/14 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,148,515.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 57kg | 1:08.15 | 2-4-14 | 13 |
| 18.3L | $104.00 |
7/12 | 17/11/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN | $1,049,020.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 58kg | 1:07.43 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $47.00 |
6/16 | 29/09/2024 | 119 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,330,970.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Joao Moreira | 58kg | 1:07.00 | 4-4-6 | 14 |
| 2.2L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track in the G3 Sha Tin Vase on May 31 over 1200m, nose behind Helios Express carrying 52kg at $20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize on April 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $156. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Ben Thompson | 52kg | 1:08.14 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $20.00 |
2/8 | 23/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | James Orman | 0:58.06 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
4/13 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $4,517,454.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Poon | 57kg | 1:07.88 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $156.00 |
7/9 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | RST85+ | $763,860.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Britney Wong | 53kg | 1:20.69 | 2-2-7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
1/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Britney Wong | 0:58.15 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | RST85+ | $767,010.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:08.67 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
7/9 | 23/02/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $2,685,950.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 57kg | 1:20.33 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $98.00 |
4/8 | 19/01/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,697,095.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:07.20 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $72.00 |

Jockey: Alexis Badel
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy on May 31 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Pray For Mir with 57.5kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 27 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Red Lion carrying 57kg at $73. Looks ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Alex Badel | 57.5kg | 1:33.83 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
4/9 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 1:09.49 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
6/13 | 27/04/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $4,928,131.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Alex Badel | 57kg | 1:33.21 | 9-10-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $73.00 |
4/12 | 30/03/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $1,091,837.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:34.09 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
3/4 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Z Zuriman | 1:09.87 | - | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 23/02/2025 | 23 | G1 OPEN | $2,685,950.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Alex Badel | 57kg | 2:00.59 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $48.00 |
6/11 | 31/01/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN | $871,369.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Alex Badel | 59.5kg | 1:46.67 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |
2/12 | 08/01/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN | $871,369.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good | Alex Badel | 61kg | 1:49.19 | 11-9-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Sha Tin Vase on May 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Helios Express with 52kg at $3.70. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Divano carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Back up in trip is a big key to his chances and he can get the job done.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 31/05/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 52kg | 1:08.14 | 9-10-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
2/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:10.38 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 13/04/2025 | 49 | RST85+ | $763,860.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57.5kg | 1:20.69 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
8/9 | 23/02/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $2,685,950.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Harry Bentley | 57kg | 1:20.33 | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
7/8 | 19/01/2025 | 18 | G1 OPEN | $2,697,095.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Karis Teetan | 57kg | 1:33.58 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 01/01/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN | $871,369.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Karis Teetan | 52kg | 1:20.91 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
1/14 | 24/11/2024 | 35 | RST105-80 | $611,765.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 54kg | 1:33.34 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Matthew Poon
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track May 25 over 1400m defeating Dancing Code carrying 61kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Green N White carrying 52kg at $4.60. No reason he cannot salute once again. Hard to ignore what he's done lately and can win again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 63 | RST100-80 | $572,581.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:21.21 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
1/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:09.79 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 1:10.65 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | RST100-80 | $579,592.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Joao Moreira | 58kg | 1:19.92 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
7/14 | 02/03/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $2,680,412.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:46.29 | 1-6-7 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
3/14 | 31/01/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $2,697,095.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Zac Purton | 57kg | 1:33.98 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
4/12 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | RST100-80 | $589,212.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 59kg | 1:20.89 | 12-12-4 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
1/14 | 08/12/2024 | 29 | RST105-80 | $562,376.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Joao Moreira | 53.5kg | 1:21.29 | 7-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Keagan D De Melo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track in the G3 Sha Tin Vase on May 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Helios Express with 52kg at $48. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at this track in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize on April 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $200. Others read better. Would have to improve.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 52kg | 1:08.14 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $48.00 |
8/13 | 27/04/2025 | 7 | G1 OPEN | $4,517,454.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 57kg | 1:07.88 | 4-4-8 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $200.00 |
9/9 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | RST105-80 | $583,162.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 61kg | 1:08.12 | 2-2-9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $25.00 |
4/7 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $1,091,837.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 56kg | 1:08.18 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $78.00 |
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 11 | RST85+ | $767,010.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | James Orman | 58.5kg | 1:08.67 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.70 |
2/5 | 26/02/2025 | 17 | RST110-85 | $768,595.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:08.95 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
9/9 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 1:09.41 | - | 8 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 0:56.78 | - | 2 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Karis Teetan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track in the G3 Sha Tin Vase on May 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Helios Express with 52kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Divano carrying 57kg at $18. Disappointed last start but out to 1400m can see you bounce back.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 31/05/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 52kg | 1:08.14 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 23/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 1:12.06 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
4/9 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | RST85+ | $763,860.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 57kg | 1:20.69 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
1/5 | 03/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:10.24 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | RST85+ | $767,010.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Britney Wong | 56kg | 1:08.67 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $24.00 |
9/9 | 23/02/2025 | 98 | G1 OPEN | $2,685,950.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:20.33 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $72.00 |
12/12 | 17/11/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN | $1,049,020.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 56kg | 1:07.43 | 11-12-12 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $89.00 |
13/16 | 29/09/2024 | 98 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,330,970.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 58kg | 1:07.00 | 13-12-13 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $59.10 |

Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind Invincible Shield with 61kg at $29. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Divano carrying 55.5kg at $14. Will not find this easy. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Andrea Atzeni | 1:11.04 | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Matthew Poon | 1:08.82 | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | RST105-80 | $583,162.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | James McDonald | 61kg | 1:21.46 | 8-7-10 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $29.00 |
3/9 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | RST85+ | $763,860.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Zac Purton | 55.5kg | 1:20.69 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
7/8 | 09/03/2025 | 11 | RST85+ | $767,010.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 59kg | 1:08.67 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
5/5 | 26/02/2025 | 17 | RST110-85 | $768,595.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 1:08.95 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
5/8 | 09/02/2025 | 39 | RST110-85 | $768,595.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 1:08.47 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $30.00 |
6/11 | 01/01/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN | $871,369.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Vincent Ho | 54.5kg | 1:20.91 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |