05:30 Sha Tin
GoodBoc Life Handicap (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course B+2) (Turf)
- Prize money: £69776.36
- 0m 6f 0y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
3/1 (Won)
Form: 2
Last run: 133 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
Made a good impression when only beaten a head on July's racecourse debut; looks to have plenty of ability and sure to prove a big danger if gaining a safe passage from stall 11.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 (11) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
raced in fifth, pushed along and progress over 1 1/2f out, ridden to challenge just inside final furlong, led final 150yds, kept on strongly |
3/1 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
9th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
midfield, switched wide entering straight, ridden 2f out, good headway from 1 1/2f out, driven and pressed winner final 100yds, always just held |
11/4 |
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15 (15) |
1st Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb
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Debutant; bred to be speedy and made A$225,000 when sold as a yearling in Australia; has offered plenty of encouragement in barrier trials; market check advised if getting a run. |
12/1
Form: 825269
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 44
0-11 but certainly not devoid of ability; yet to put his best foot forward in two starts this season but more than capable of having a say if bouncing back to form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 (3) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
prominent, pushed along and effort over 2f out, ridden and progress entering final furlong, kept on into second closing stages, always held by winner |
12/1 |
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14 (14) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb
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Runner-up twice at Sha Tin (5f/6f) towards end of last season and made quite encouraging reappearance over 7f there in September; not in same form last time but had excuses (wide draw, denied clear run); a possible. |
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9th 10 (12) |
22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
held up towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on final 100yds, never dangerous |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 52
AUD$13,000 yearling; showed plenty of promise in recent barrier trials, notably when making all over today's C&D 9 days ago; any market support must be taken seriously.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (10) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
close up, led before halfway, asked to quicken 2f out, ridden over 1f out, challenged just inside final furlong, headed final 150yds, lost second closing stages, no extra |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 84
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 50
Drawn wide in two career starts so far but has ran with credit; remains early days and will be interesting to see how he fares here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (6) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
prominent, asked for effort 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, unable to quicken with leaders entering final furlong, kept on same pace |
13/2 |
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4th 7 (13) |
15th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
NZD$70,000 yearling; previously trained by Alex Oliveira when based in New Zealand; showed up reasonably well in local trials but breeding suggests he will be seen to better effect over further.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (7) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to get seriously involved |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 507900
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 42
Lost his way by the end of last season and has been safely held in two starts this term; percentage call is to oppose until dropping down in class.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (8) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
slowly away, towards rear, ridden over 2 1/2f out, progress on outer over 1 1/2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish |
20/1 |
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10th 11 (3) |
11th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden and no impression from 2f out |
25/1 |
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12th 8 (10) |
22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
midfield on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 7
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
Never got involved when finishing seventh at 87-1 odds on his debut two weeks ago; remains a longer-term prospect.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
towards rear of mid-division, asked for effort just under 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, modest progress inside final furlong, never threatened |
20/1 |
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7th 4 (3) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
midfield, ridden and no impression from 2f out |
25/1 |
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15 (15) |
22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb
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Formerly trained by Sam Kavanagh in Australia; raced a little greenly in his latest trial; will learn plenty from today's experience if getting a run. |
5/1
Form: 474264
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
Three good efforts this season, the most notable a very close second over C&D in September; still on a workable mark and warrants careful consideration today; blinkers fitted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
led early, headed before halfway, driven just under 2f out, no impression, weakened under pressure inside final furlong |
5/1 |
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13 (13) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb
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Three good efforts this season, the most notable a very close second over C&D in September; still on a workable mark and will warrant consideration if he gets a run today. |
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4th 3 (4) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
led, headed after 1f out, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on at same pace final furlong |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 015270 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
Unlucky not to gain his second career victory when narrowly beaten over C&D on September's seasonal reappearance but has been unable to build on that in two starts since; needs to get back on track.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (4) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, limited response, weakened inside final furlong |
14/1 |
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10th 6 (7) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, driven final furlong, headed 100yds out, weakened quickly |
14/1 |
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7th 6 (9) |
15th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
started slowly, towards rear, ridden and kept on from over 2f out, never dangerous |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 895840 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
Dual 6f winner at Happy Valley in this grade last season; had been struggling to make a serious impact in better company this term but now drops down to a more manageable level.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (2) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
towards rear on inner, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, passed beaten rivals inside final furlong, never a factor |
12/1 |
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10th 10 (3) |
11th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 4lb |
raced keenly, chased leader, lost place over 3f out, midfield when ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: -00089
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 56
Six local starts so far have resulted in heavy defeats, including on his Class 4 debut two weeks ago; impossible to recommend in current form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (12) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
towards rear on outer, pushed along 2f out, no response, weakened under pressure inside final furlong |
20/1 |
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9th 2 (2) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
always towards rear, hung right over 1f out |
16/1 |
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8th 12 (11) |
22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, not clear run and hampered over 1f out, keeping on when not clear run inside final furlong, coasted final 100yds |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 80009
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 41
Yet to show anything more than minor promise after five starts; drop in grade looks imminent.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 (16) |
26th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb
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Has struggled to get involved in six races so far; now steps up to 7f and drops into Class 5 company for the first time; hard to envisage where the needed improvement will come from. |
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12th 14 (1) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 6lb |
mid-division on inner, struggling to go pace over 2f out, beaten over 1f out |
33/1 |
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9th 11 (5) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 6lb |
midfield, ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong |
66/1 |
7/1
Form: 758705 C BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
Scored over today's distance at the city track last season; first thee starts this term in Class 3 company were only modest but he did post a creditable effort when returning to this grade 11 days ago; wide draw a concern today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (14) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
mid-division on outer, driven just under 2f out, unable to quicken, weakened inside final furlong |
7/1 |
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5th 2 (1) |
8th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
in touch, tracked leaders 2f out, ridden and chased leader 1 1/2f out, driven final furlong, no extra final 100yds |
13/2 |
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10th 10 (11) |
25th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
Has held his own in this higher grade since Class 4 turf win in April but has awkward draw for this rather belated dirt debut. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
Formerly trained by Danny O'Brien when based in Australia; limited ability in recent trials means he can only be watched on today's racecourse debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (13) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
in rear, outpaced over 2 1/2f out, never a factor |
25/1 |
Form: 000980 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
Off the mark over C&D in March but has looked out of sorts in six starts since; an improved effort is needed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15 (15) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb
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Off the mark over C&D in March but has looked out of sorts in six starts since; an improved effort is needed. |
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10th 8 (8) |
8th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
with leader, led after 2 1/2f, headed under 3f out, ridden under 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
16/1 |
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15 (15) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 10lb
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Off the mark when making all over 6f here in March but has lost his way since; a more convincing performance is needed. |
Form: 64658
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 47
Far from disgraced in his first four career starts but did post a below par effort when starting slowly over C&D two weeks ago; can leave that run behind.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 (16) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb
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Far from disgraced in his first four career starts but did post a below par effort when starting slowly over C&D two weeks ago; can leave that run behind. |
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8th 11 (9) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
started slowly, towards rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on final 100yds, never dangerous |
8/1 |
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5th 8 (4) |
1st Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
held up towards rear, ridden and kept on well from inside 2f out, nearest finish |
8/1 |
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