Sha Tin Race 1 - Bowring Griffin Plate
The first Griffin race of the season and it's a tricky one to assess. PERFECT ONE (2) may be the standout on trial form, finishing second in a 1000m turf heat at Conghua in March. His trial earlier this month on the All Weather was just fair, though he's shown enough for Purton to hop on board. That's a big push for his chances. SECRET INGREDIENT (5) improved nicely in his latest heat down the Sha Tin straight where he was hard ridden to finish third under Bentley. The English hoop remains in the saddle for his race debut today and he can make his presence felt. TALENTS CHAMPION (6) hit the line alongside SECRET INGREDIENT in his last trial under Keith Yeung and that looks a good guide to this race. Draws the inside of the small field and he can be in the finish. GLORIOUS HERO (4) is next best.
Jockey: Derek Leung
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding by Toronado on debut. Trialled on March 27 at Conghua over 1000m and finished sixth. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Matthew Poon | 0:59.02 | - | 9 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Matthew Poon | 1:12.66 | - | 8 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 0:58.66 | - | 10 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding by Toronado on debut. Ran 3rd in a Conghua AW trial over 1050m on April 2. Has shown enough for Purton to hop on board without partnering him at the trials, and that's worth noting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1050m | Good | M Ntuli | 1:00.54 | - | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Karis Teetan | 0:58.80 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 800m | Good | D J Yang | 0:46.91 | - | 2 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding by Toronado on debut. Finished ninth in a Conghua trial over 1000m on March 16. Outside chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 0:58.14 | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 0:59.07 | - | 4 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 800m | Good | M Ntuli | 0:46.91 | - | 1 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Karis Teetan
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter by Rulership out of Pratolina. Not out of this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 800m | Good | C M Thabana | 0:47.45 | - | 2 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 0:58.80 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 55kgs
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Two-year-old gelding making debut by Capitalist out of Mulhimah. Coming along well at the trials with a minor placing at his most recent. Can feature in the finish on debut if he runs up to his latest outing
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 800m | Good | Harry Bentley | 0:46.78 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | M Yeung | 0:58.14 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 800m | Good | M Yeung | 0:46.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: M Yeung
Weight: 55kgs
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Two-year-old gelding making debut by Portland Sky out of Missy Longstocking. Hit the line alongside Secret Ingredient in his last trial and he can put his best foot forward.
Last Starts 18 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 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 800m | Good | M Yeung | 0:46.78 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | M Yeung | 0:58.80 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 800m | Good | M Yeung | 0:46.11 | - | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |