Sha Tin Race 7 - The Lion Rock Trophy (G3)
SKY JEWELLERY (7) resumed with a bang after 12 months off and repeated the dose as a $1.60 favourite last time out. The SP there and the rating he put up suggests he's a Group horse in the making and this looks well within his wheelhouse. He could be something special and this is another step towards that. WINNING OVATION (6) is no slouch however and the way he finished off last start over 1400m suggests the rise to the mile today is no issue. Purton sticks with him and he was good at the trials recently. Should be prominent from the outset and can continue his winning ways without surprising. PATCH OF COSMO (9) was strong in the 4YO Series, missing out by 2.5L in the Derby before missing as the race favourite last time out over 1800m. Back to the mile now is a big tick and he gets in here with no weight on his back. Can get back to his best form. STUNNING PEACH (8) can bounce back dropping to the mile off a 28-day break.

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing did the work up front then tired 9th of 14 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind My Wish with 57kg at $115. At only start last preparation faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $216. Carries the top weight, but he'll find this easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 1:09.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 26/04/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN | $4,278,075.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | James Orman | 57kg | 1:32.37 | 1-1-9 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $115.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 1:11.27 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 70 | G1 OPEN | $2,376,600.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | James Orman | 57kg | 1:19.36 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $216.00 |
| 14/14 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $7,086,614.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 1:33.47 | 4-6-14 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $48.00 |
| 6/13 | 23/11/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 1:32.88 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $32.00 |
| 2/14 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $1,046,967.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Keagan De Melo | 53kg | 1:32.55 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $37.00 |
| 2/14 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $825,147.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Keagan De Melo | 61kg | 1:20.79 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $103.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind My Wish with 57kg at $22. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lucky Sweynesse with 56kg at $19. Prefer to see some form before recommending.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Ethan Brown | 1:10.72 | - | 8 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN | $4,278,075.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:32.37 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 1:10.79 | - | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Vincent Ho | 56kg | 1:33.65 | 12-12-8 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $2,376,600.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Vincent Ho | 57kg | 1:19.36 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $185.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Vincent Ho | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 9-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $53.00 |
| 13/14 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $7,086,614.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | C Soumillon | 57kg | 1:33.47 | 8-8-13 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/13 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | 1:32.88 | 12-11-2 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track in the G1 Champions Mile on April 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind My Wish with 57kg at $214. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Lucky Sweynesse carrying 56kg at $28. Wouldn't surprise to see him return to winning ways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | C M Thabana | 1:11.88 | - | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN | $4,278,075.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 57kg | 1:32.37 | 8-11-8 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $214.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/04/2026 | 57 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | James Orman | 56kg | 1:33.65 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $28.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | C M Thabana | 1:12.91 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 25 | G3 OPEN | $767,824.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Zac Purton | 60kg | 1:46.36 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 59.5kg | 1:48.00 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $7,874,016.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 2:02.29 | 1-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $47.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 56kg | 1:32.88 | 9-12-7 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $73.00 |

Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sky Jewellery carrying 61kg at $20. Before that 11th of 14 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lucky Sweynesse carrying 56kg at $83. Hard to fault if at his best.
Last Starts 27 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 | 03/05/2026 | 27 | RST105-80 | $556,150.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Soft | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:36.20 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/04/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:33.65 | 7-6-11 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $83.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:36.81 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $2,333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:59.77 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $117.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN | $767,824.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:46.36 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $125.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 1:48.00 | 11-11-8 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $25.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:10.65 | - | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Winning Ovation with 60kg at $47. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Winning Ovation carrying 61kg at $38. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1400m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:25.16 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 12/14 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | RST105-80 | $506,239.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 60kg | 1:20.45 | 14-13-12 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $47.00 |
| 4/14 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | RST105-80 | $509,874.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:20.12 | 12-12-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $38.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | RST85+ | $667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:08.28 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 31 | RST110-85 | $680,073.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | James McDonald | 60kg | 1:21.12 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 01/01/2026 | 39 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Zac Purton | 60kg | 1:20.62 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:10.03 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 56kg | 1:32.88 | 7-7-8 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Six Pack carrying 55.5kg at $4. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, nose behind Mugen carrying 58kg at $2.50. Out to the mile now, but the way he finished off last start suggested it won't be an issue.
Last Starts 11 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 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Zac Purton | 1:12.23 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | RST105-80 | $506,239.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 55.5kg | 1:20.45 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Alex Badel | 58kg | 1:21.46 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/14 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | RST105-80 | $509,874.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 51.5kg | 1:20.12 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/14 | 08/03/2026 | 308 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Alex Badel | 59.5kg | 1:21.87 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Alex Badel | 0:58.27 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/13 | 04/05/2025 | 28 | RST80-60 | $375,000.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:21.25 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 8/13 | 06/04/2025 | 235 | RST80-60 | $381,930.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 55.5kg | 1:08.94 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Everyone's Star with 61kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track May 3 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Beauty Eternal carrying 54kg at $1.60. Continues to take all before him and can extend his winning run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | C M Thabana | 1:10.34 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | RST105-80 | $556,150.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Soft | Andrea Atzeni | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 19/04/2026 | 378 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:20.92 | 10-9-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1400m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:26.24 | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | RST80-60 | $420,945.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 56.5kg | 1:34.09 | 10-11-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | RST80-60 | $379,592.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | GY | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 8-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/14 | 23/02/2025 | 18 | RST60-40 | $241,736.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:22.19 | 13-13-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/12 | 05/02/2025 | 21 | RST60-40 | $241,736.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:09.98 | 11-10-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Angus Chung
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup on May 3 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Romantic Thor with 61kg at $18. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Nautical Force with 58.5kg at $13. Can put his best foot forward back to this distance.
Last Starts 11 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 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Angus Chung | 1:12.23 | - | 4 |
| 33.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN | $748,663.00 | Sha Tin | 2400m | Y | Angus Chung | 61kg | 2:30.76 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $18.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | RST100-75 | $579,926.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 58.5kg | 1:46.37 | 13-11-9 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/14 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Angus Chung | 56kg | 1:33.65 | 14-14-9 | 14 |
| 5.3L | $24.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Angus Chung | 1:36.81 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 17 | RST100-70 | $560,144.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Angus Chung | 56kg | 1:46.31 | 8-9-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | RST105-80 | $570,384.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Angus Chung | 52.5kg | 1:33.95 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |
| 9/14 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:48.07 | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Karis Teetan
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Nautical Force with 57.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 22 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Invincible Ibis with 57kg at $10. Back to his preferred trip now and he can return to his best form.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | RST100-75 | $579,926.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 57.5kg | 1:46.37 | 8-7-11 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/14 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN 4 | $4,667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:59.43 | 10-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/14 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN 4 | $2,333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:46.62 | 12-9-3 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $25.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:09.53 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $2,376,600.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 57kg | 1:33.31 | 12-14-9 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 18/01/2026 | 315 | RST80-60 | $393,474.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:34.53 | 7-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:10.33 | - | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | RST80-60 | $422,680.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 56.5kg | 1:33.75 | 7-7-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $24.00 |