Sha Tin Race 5 - The Chairman's Sprint Prize (G1)
Expecting to see KA YING RISING (1) continue his winning ways. He's turned in a career-best figure last start when beating similar opposition and there's nothing to be running scared of here. He's a classy animal who can continue his reign as the World's Best Sprinter. SATONO REVE (2) comes here off a strong win fresh in Japan. He was a $33 chance in December, but he's in much better form now and back to his old self. Runner-up in this last year with Moreira on board and he looks the main danger. HELIOS EXPRESS (3) has proven he's no match for KYR, but he has beaten SATONO REVE 2-1 in the three times they've faced, the latest here in December. He was clearly second best last start in The Sprint Cup and can finish in the money yet again. FAST NETWORK (4) snuck into the placings in December and the blinkers go back on now as he returns to the sprint trip. Worth including. RAGING BLIZZARD (5) finished runner-up in the G1 in December and is not to be discounted.

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On a 19 run winning streak. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at this track G2 Sprint Cup April 6 over 1200m defeating Helios Express carrying 58kg. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup February 22 over 1400m defeating Helios Express with 57kg. May be going as well as he ever has and he can continue his winning run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 58kg | 1:07.12 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Joao Moreira
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Chukyo G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen March 29 over 1200m defeating Red Mon Reve with 58.0kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation 9th of 13 at this track in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint on December 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $33. Back with a bang in Japan and he may be best of the rest behind Ka Ying Rising.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 29/03/2026 | 105 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,969,720.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:06.30 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 9/13 | 14/12/2025 | 77 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 7-6-9 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $33.00 |
| 4/16 | 28/09/2025 | 99 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,421,790.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Joao Moreira | 58kg | 1:06.90 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 21/06/2025 | 55 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,845,020.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Joao Moreira | 59.5kg | 1:11.30 | 5-2-2 | 16 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/04/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $4,517,454.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Joao Moreira | 57kg | 1:07.88 | 9-7-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/18 | 30/03/2025 | 112 | G1 OPEN 4U | $3,510,760.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Joao Moreira | 58kg | 1:07.90 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track in the G2 Sprint Cup on April 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 56kg at $70. The race before that made ground 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 carrying 57kg at $44. Has a 2-1 record against Satono Reve and that looks the race within the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:10.79 | - | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 56kg | 1:07.12 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $70.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:10.04 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $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 |

Jockey: James McDonald
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lucky Sweynesse carrying 56kg at $5.70. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track March 8 over 1200m defeating Sky Trust with 61kg at $2. Going well. Back to this trip can see him in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Zac Purton | 56kg | 1:33.65 | 13-11-5 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1600m | Good | C M Thabana | 1:37.19 | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | RST85+ | $667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:08.28 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | C M Thabana | 0:59.00 | - | 7 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $65.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,511,811.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $40.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 56kg | 1:07.33 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/14 | 26/10/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN | $1,046,967.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:07.39 | 13-12-6 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track in the G2 Sprint Cup on April 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 56kg at $176. The race before that 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 with 57kg at $158. Runner-up in December and has to be included with that in mind.
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 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:10.96 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:07.12 | 6-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $176.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:10.70 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $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 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Riyadh in the SAUG2 SAUG2 1351 TURF SPRINT February 14 over 1351m, 1.1 len behind Reef Runner with 57kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 15 at Abu Dhabi in the LR February 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Strauss carrying 57kg at $6. Worth including in exotics.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | SAUG2 OPEN 4U | $749,064.00 | Riyadh | 1351m | Good | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:18.24 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/15 | 07/02/2026 | 147 | LR OPEN 4U | $389,105.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:33.98 | - | 12 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | 52 | G2 OPEN 3U | $346,860.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:39.76 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/07/2025 | 32 | 3U | $29,480.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 1:28.25 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/15 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:24.99 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2025 | 55 | G1 OPEN 3 | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:36.58 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track in the G2 Sprint Cup on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 56kg at $196. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Fast Network carrying 58.5kg at $15. Others seem to have his measure.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Harry Bentley | 56kg | 1:07.12 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $196.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Alex Badel
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track in the G2 Sprint Cup on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 56kg at $150. The race before that 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. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:07.12 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $150.00 |
| 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 |