Sha Tin Race 2 - Barker Hcp (C2)
BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (2) has probably found them a little sharp over the 1000m journey recently and he looks well placed in this event. Purton returns from injury aboard the gelding and he's a progressive type. Drawn ideally and looks the one to beat. MID WINTER WIND (3) was an emphatic winner here fresh before jumping favourite over a mile most recently. Back to 1200m off a 42-day freshen and with a nice trial between runs. Likely to get back in the run but should be sprouting wings late. FAST NETWORK (1) won well as favourite in a C3 last time out and he drops weight for today's race. Bowman rides now and he's had a quiet trial since that run. Can make his presence felt. STELLAR EXPRESS (7) comes back to Sha Tin today after a disappointing effort at Happy Valley. He's better than he showed there and he can bounce back to form.

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track March 2 over 1200m defeating Glory Elite carrying 61kg at $3.10. The start before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Mile on January 31 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind My Wish with 57kg at $9.80. Good win last start and he can go on with the job.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | C M Thabana | 0:59.37 | 4-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 02/03/2025 | 30 | RST85-60 | $383,505.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 61kg | 1:08.39 | 8-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
1/5 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | K H Tsang | 1:09.87 | 3-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
4/14 | 31/01/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $2,697,095.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | C Soumillon | 57kg | 1:33.98 | 6-7-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
3/14 | 12/01/2025 | 21 | RSTRESTRICTED | $425,311.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:34.19 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |
4/14 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | RST100-80 | $562,376.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Poon | 53kg | 1:08.61 | 8-10-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
4/10 | 15/12/2024 | 28 | RST90-65 | $562,376.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 58.5kg | 0:55.90 | 9-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
1/14 | 17/11/2024 | 42 | RST80-60 | $364,706.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 56kg | 0:55.83 | 8-4-1 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 05/11/2024 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Turf | 1000m | Good | C M Thabana | 960.10. | 4-1 | 10 |
| -1.8L | $0.00 | |
3/14 | 06/10/2024 | - | Class 3 | $1,860,000.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 56kg | 940.30. | 8-8 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Magic Control with 57kg at $4. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Happy Valley January 15 over 1000m defeating Stellar Express carrying 56kg at $1.70. Well placed. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | Matthew Poon | 1:01.77 | 1-1 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 23/02/2025 | 39 | RST100-75 | $586,777.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 0:56.40 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
1/4 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:00.94 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 15/01/2025 | 24 | RST100-75 | $589,212.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 56kg | 0:56.43 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
3/14 | 22/12/2024 | 43 | RST100-80 | $562,376.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 55.5kg | 1:08.61 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
1/10 | 10/12/2024 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | M Chadwick | 1173.30. | 1-1 | 3 |
| -0.8L | $0.00 | |
6/14 | 09/11/2024 | 27 | RST105-80 | $556,863.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 52kg | 1:20.34 | 3-2-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
2/14 | 13/10/2024 | 15 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 53.5kg | 1:08.29 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
2/9 | 28/09/2024 | 89 | RST80-60 | $350,943.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:09.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
2/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Z Purton | 960.50. | 3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Ferraris
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming favourite; settled well back; won by a neck at this track January 31 over 1200m defeating Sunny Da Best carrying 60.5kg at $42. Second-up 5th of 14 at this track on February 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Johannes Brahms with 56kg at $4. Big chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1:09.70 | 6-6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
5/14 | 16/02/2025 | 16 | RST100-80 | $644,628.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56kg | 1:33.59 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
1/14 | 31/01/2025 | 251 | RST80-60 | $385,892.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 60.5kg | 1:09.23 | 13-13-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $42.00 |
4/9 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1:36.46 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 14/01/2025 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1181.10. | 8-8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 02/01/2025 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1178.0. | 3-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 20/12/2024 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1167.0. | 7-7 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 25/05/2024 | 17 | G1 OPEN | $162,870.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:03.69 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 08/05/2024 | 38 | G2 OPEN | $40,720.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:36.66 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
1/6 | 31/03/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $15,940.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:24.73 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
1/10 | 25/02/2024 | 15 | OPEN | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54kg | 1:24.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lucky With You with 52kg at $29. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Magic Control carrying 56.5kg at $21. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | RST85+ | $767,010.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 52kg | 1:08.67 | 4-4-8 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
4/8 | 23/02/2025 | 39 | RST100-75 | $586,777.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 56.5kg | 0:56.40 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Y Salim | 1:10.59 | - | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Awt | 1200m | Good | Y Salim | 1176.30. | 1-1 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 15/01/2025 | 14 | RST100-75 | $589,212.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 59.5kg | 0:56.43 | 1-2-8 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
4/6 | 01/01/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN | $871,369.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 55.5kg | 0:56.16 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
1/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | M Yeung | 0:58.09 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | RST100-80 | $562,376.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 59.5kg | 1:08.37 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $48.00 |
9/9 | 09/11/2024 | 39 | RST100-80 | $556,863.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 0:56.36 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
5/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Turf | 1000m | Good | M Kellady | 976.40. | 1-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 01/10/2024 | - | Open | $4,200,000.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | H Bentley | 52kg | 928.40. | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Y L Chung
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run faded in the straight 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Beauty Destiny carrying 55.5kg at $24. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1000m, 4 len behind Magic Control with 56kg at $33. Outside chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 19/03/2025 | 24 | RST100-80 | $579,592.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 55.5kg | 1:08.83 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $24.00 |
7/8 | 23/02/2025 | 11 | RST100-75 | $586,777.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 56kg | 0:56.40 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $33.00 |
5/9 | 12/02/2025 | 17 | RST105-80 | $586,777.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Alex Badel | 56.5kg | 1:09.98 | 6-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $20.00 |
8/9 | 26/01/2025 | 35 | RST100-80 | $589,212.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 58kg | 1:09.31 | 2-2-8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
1/10 | 14/01/2025 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Y L Chung | 1181.10. | 1-1 | 10 |
| -1.3L | $0.00 | |
1/11 | 14/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 1:10.87 | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
13/14 | 22/12/2024 | 56 | RST100-80 | $562,376.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 58kg | 1:08.61 | 3-7-13 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $58.00 |
2/11 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 1:10.66 | 1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 27/10/2024 | 14 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 60.5kg | 1:09.31 | 7-8-12 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
13/14 | 13/10/2024 | - | Class 2 | $2,840,000.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Y L Chung | 58kg | 1138.10. | 5-5-8 | 6 |
| 14L | $21.00 |
2/11 | 22/09/2024 | - | Class 2 | $2,840,000.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Dead | Y L Chung | 57.5kg | 1155.50. | 1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Britney Wong
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Beauty Destiny with 52.5kg at $62. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Happy Valley on February 26 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Red Elegance with 58kg at $21. Will need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 19/03/2025 | 21 | RST100-80 | $579,592.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | E C W Wong | 52.5kg | 1:08.83 | 2-2-7 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $62.00 |
3/12 | 26/02/2025 | 17 | RST85-60 | $384,298.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | E C W Wong | 58kg | 0:56.48 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | RST110-85 | $768,595.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 52kg | 1:08.47 | 1-1-8 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $30.00 |
7/9 | 26/01/2025 | 11 | RST100-80 | $589,212.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 58kg | 1:09.31 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 15/01/2025 | 14 | RST100-75 | $589,212.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 59kg | 0:56.43 | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $39.00 |
6/6 | 01/01/2025 | 10 | G3 OPEN | $871,369.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Karis Teetan | 55kg | 0:56.16 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $24.00 |
9/13 | 22/12/2024 | - | Class 2 | $2,840,000.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | J Bowman | 59.5kg | 1143.30. | 7-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $63.00 |
5/7 | 13/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:10.69 | 2-1 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
10/12 | 20/11/2024 | - | Class 2 | $2,840,000.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1157.10. | 3-5 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $45.00 |
2/10 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 1:09.13 | 2-2 | 10 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Beauty Destiny carrying 55kg at $11. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Magic Control carrying 54kg at $3.90. Can improve coming back to Sha Tin.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 19/03/2025 | 24 | RST100-80 | $579,592.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Ben Thompson | 55kg | 1:08.83 | 6-7-10 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:02.04 | 1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 23/02/2025 | 39 | RST100-75 | $586,777.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 54kg | 0:56.40 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
2/4 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:00.94 | 2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | B Avdulla | 1007.30. | 1-1 | 4 |
| -1.3L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 15/01/2025 | 31 | RST100-75 | $589,212.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 54.5kg | 0:56.43 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
1/6 | 09/01/2025 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | B Avdulla | 1029.20. | 1-1 | 6 |
| -0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 02/01/2025 | - | Barrier Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | B Avdulla | 1016.20. | 5-5 | 8 |
| -0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | RST90-65 | $562,376.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 55kg | 0:55.90 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |
2/14 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | RST80-60 | $368,317.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 57.5kg | 0:56.71 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.30 |
9/14 | 17/11/2024 | 47 | RST80-60 | $364,706.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | James McDonald | 58.5kg | 0:55.83 | 6-8-9 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |