Sha Tin Race 7 - The Sprint Cup (G2)
KA YING RISING (1) looks set to continue his winning streak here unless something goes drastically wrong. Maps beautifully, he's trialled well sine his latest win in the Queen's Silver Jubilee and there's no fresh blood to be worried about. Sit back and watch greatness continue. HELIOS EXPRESS (2) seems to be back on song recently, bouncing back from a slow start to the season to be runner-up to KYR in his past couple. Kept up to the mark with a couple of recent trials and he looks the main danger if there is any. RAGING BLIZZARD (3) has just dipped a touch since a strong performance in the International Sprint in December. Still rates highly on his recent form though and he can find himself in the money. STELLAR EXPRESS (7) is better than he showed last time out and has won a trial since that effort. Can feature in the exotics.

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len at this track G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup February 22 over 1400m defeating Helios Express carrying 57kg. The run before that won by 1.3 len at this track G1 Centenary Sprint Cup January 25 over 1200m defeating Helios Express with 57kg. Expecting the World's Best Sprinter to extend his winning streak today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 0:57.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $2,376,600.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Zac Purton | 57kg | 1:19.36 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:08.03 | - | 8 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/11/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 58kg | 1:07.33 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/10/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN | $20,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Zac Purton | 58.5kg | 1:08.13 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/09/2025 | 133 | RST80+ | $730,845.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:07.63 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.05 |

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $44. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup on January 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $77. Back to his best his past couple and should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:10.04 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:09.87 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $2,376,600.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:19.36 | 4-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $44.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $77.00 |
| 5/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 56kg | 1:07.33 | 7-8-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $38.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/10/2025 | 148 | G2 OPEN | $1,046,967.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:07.39 | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.20 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 56kg | 1:08.14 | 11-11-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $158. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup on January 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $103. Back to 1200m can see him recapture the form that saw him run second to KYR in December.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:10.70 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:09.87 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $2,376,600.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:19.36 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $158.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $103.00 |
| 2/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 10-9-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $113.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:07.33 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $42.00 |
| 2/14 | 26/10/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN | $1,046,967.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 55kg | 1:07.39 | 10-10-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN | $825,147.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 0:55.64 | 8-8-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Fast Network with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Patch Of Theta carrying 61kg at $10. One for exotics.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 0:57.99 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | RST85+ | $667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Harry Bentley | 58.5kg | 1:08.28 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | RST110-85 | $680,073.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Harry Bentley | 61kg | 1:21.12 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $112.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 0:57.90 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Harry Bentley | 61kg | 1:20.62 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Harry Bentley | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $89.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 56kg | 1:07.33 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Alex Badel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fast Network carrying 59kg at $17. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Happy Valley February 4 over 1200m defeating Young Champion carrying 61kg at $7.90. Nice trial coming in but he looks outclassed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Alex Badel | 0:57.62 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 08/03/2026 | 32 | RST85+ | $667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 59kg | 1:08.28 | 2-2-10 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Angus Chung | 0:59.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | RST105-80 | $519,196.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:08.64 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $180.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Alex Badel | 61kg | 0:55.85 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 5-5-10 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $118.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Matthew Poon | 56kg | 1:07.33 | 1-2-10 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Luke Ferraris
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sky Trust carrying 61kg at $7.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup on January 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $174. Recent trial suggests he can improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1:10.04 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | RST105-80 | $519,196.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 61kg | 1:08.41 | 6-8-11 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.60 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $174.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Z Zuriman | 1:14.06 | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 12-11-7 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $94.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56kg | 1:07.33 | 10-10-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $110.00 |
| 7/14 | 26/10/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN | $1,046,967.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 57.5kg | 1:07.39 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/09/2025 | 99 | RST80+ | $730,845.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 52.5kg | 1:07.63 | 8-10-9 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $58.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Fast Network carrying 56.5kg at $10. The start before that won by a neck at this track February 22 over 1000m defeating Colourful King with 61kg at $4.80. Much tougher here but his recent form suggests he can be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 800m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 0:45.35 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | RST85+ | $667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 56.5kg | 1:08.28 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | RST105-80 | $519,196.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 61kg | 0:55.36 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 1:10.41 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 53kg | 0:55.85 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | RST85-60 | $366,142.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 58kg | 0:56.96 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $8.80 |
| 14/14 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | RST80-60 | $365,422.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 0:56.75 | 10-14-14 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/11/2025 | 11 | RST100-80 | $557,957.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | M Yeung | 54.5kg | 1:08.90 | 2-3-8 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $110.00 |