09:15 Sha Tin
GoodBochk Boc Pay Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course B+2) (Turf)
- Prize money: £110926.52
- 0m 6f 0y
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
9/2 (Won)
Form: 115 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
A winner of his only start in Australia and got up late to win over C&D on his local debut in October; could only manage fifth from this mark on his sole run since but there could be more to come.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (10) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
mid-division, pushed along and effort over 2f out, ridden and progress down outer over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, led final 110yds |
9/2 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
25th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Switched to Hong Kong after winning debut in Australia in January and did very well to follow up here (6f, turf) this month, overcoming a slow start and some traffic to lead close home; open to considerable further progress if suited by today's surface switch. |
11/4 |
|
1st 7 (1) |
1st Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 9lb |
started slowly, took keen hold, towards rear of midfield, pushed along and good headway over 2f out, in touch when not clear run under 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, led close home |
8/1 |
Form: 71-311
Last run: 242 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Hong Kong debut; a three-time winner (including on his two most recent runs) at up to 1m in Australia; well behind Celestial Colours when they met in a barrier trial; best watched for now.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (6) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, ran on strongly, took second close home, not pace to reach winner |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 933028 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
Yet to win in seven local starts but was second over C&D from 2lb lower last month; failed to replicate the form here a fortnight ago but Zac Purton takes over today; warrants consideration.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (11) |
3rd Dec 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
midfield, took closer order travelling well 1 1/2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, ridden and kept on final 100yds, too much to do |
3/1 |
|
3rd 8 (7) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
prominent, pushed along and effort just under 2f out, ridden to challenge just inside final furlong, unable to quicken with winner final 110yds, lost second close home |
7/2 |
|
8th 7 (11) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 9lb |
in touch, pressed leaders over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out |
5/1 |
18/1
Form: 620609 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
Largely consistent last season, winning once over C&D and hitting the frame on several other occasions; however, remains well above that winning mark and has yet to hit peak form this term.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (11) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
held up in rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish |
25/1 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
mid-division, asked for effort 2f out, switched left and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong |
18/1 |
|
9th 2 (12) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
started slowly, in rear pair, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 864-11
Last run: 407 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
Hong Kong debutant; arrives on a hat-trick after two wins at up to 6.7f in Australia in January; split top-class local horses California Spangle and Wellington in a barrier trial recently; interesting runner.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
chased leader, led just under 2f out, soon driven, challenged inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, no extra |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 626287 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
Better known for his exploits at Happy Valley but did win a Class 4 over 7f here last December; only 1lb higher now and was runner-up over C&D three runs ago; can threaten the places.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (1) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
mid-division on inner, pushed along 2 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but never seriously threatened |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (8) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to threaten |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 (9) |
1st Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
held up towards rear, ridden and kept on steadily from 2f out, never dangerous |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 924331 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
Has stepped up to 7f on his last two appearances and was rewarded with a cosy Class 4 success on the more recent occasion; 7lb higher now and the drop back in trip is not sure to suit.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 (1) |
3rd Dec 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 9lb |
raced keenly, in touch in midfield, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, driven and led 1f out, kept on well final furlong, in command closing stages |
4/1 |
|
7th 10 (4) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
mid-division, asked for effort over 2f out, ridden over 1 1/2f out, limited response, kept on same pace inside final furlong |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 (1) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and chased leader 1 1/2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on strongly and soon clear, eased closing stages |
11/4 |
7/1
Form: 821430 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Blew the start and was always trailing at Happy Valley last time but had a progressive profile prior to that; scored over C&D in July and has been competitive from this mark since; not ruled out.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (3) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
prominent, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken, weakened inside final furlong |
7/1 |
|
12th 5 (11) |
18th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 11lb |
awkward leaving stalls and started slowly, always in rear |
7/2 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
1st Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, not clear run and switched 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to challenge |
11/2 |
22/1
Form: 149299 CD
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
Remains 4lb higher than when winning over C&D in May and has produced two below-par runs so far this season; wide draw complicates matters further; best to look elsewhere on this occasion.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (5) |
3rd Dec 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, not clear run from 1 1/2f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never dangerous |
20/1 |
|
9th 1 (13) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
towards rear, asked to improve 2 1/2 out, ridden 1 1/2f out, some modest progress inside final furlong, never involved |
22/1 |
|
9th 2 (4) |
27th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden over 2f out, hampered 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: -21316 D
Last run: 248 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
Hong Kong debut; a winner of two of his seven starts in Australia and has hinted at his potential in barrier trials; not ideally drawn here but a market check is advised nonetheless.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (12) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
towards rear of mid-division, asked for effort on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, limited response, kept on same pace |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 1
Last run: —
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
1-1 in Australia (7f) and has done plenty right in his trials since arriving in Hong Kong; not ideally drawn and might appreciate a slightly stiffer stamina test but check the market nonetheless.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (14) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
in rear, pushed along 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, passed beaten rivals inside final furlong, never in contention |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 851646 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
All three wins have come on dirt and he is rarely sighted on this surface; remains 4lb above his last winning mark and was unplaced on both turf runs last season; will have easier opportunities.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (12) |
3rd Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched wide under 2f out, hung right and not clear run 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish |
16/1 |
|
12th 14 (9) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
towards rear, outpaced 3 1/2f out, ridden over 2f out, no response |
40/1 |
|
6th 9 (2) |
25th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
Class 4 C&D winner off much-reduced mark in April and ended last season with two pretty good efforts in this grade, but others have more pressing claims today. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-8
Last run: 133 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
Won decisively over 6f on his only Australian start; returned from over six months off the track when eighth over C&D on Hong Kong debut in July; entitled to improve upon that effort.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (5) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, weakened |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
9th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
in touch in midfield, headway to track leaders 3 1/2f out, outpaced 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 031655 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
Ended last season with a C&D Class 4 victory; not disgraced in three runs in this higher grade since the season got underway (1lb lower now) but others appeal more for win purposes.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 (11) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
led, asked to quicken over 2f out, headed just under 2f out, soon struggling, weakened inside final furlong |
14/1 |
|
5th 15 (15) |
15th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb
|
Made all in Class 4 C&D event at end of last season and both runs in this grade this season have been perfectly respectable but he'll need to take his form to a new level to land this prize. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 (7) |
1st Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
midfield on outside, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra final 100yds |
11/2 |
Form: 079007 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Out of sorts since winning a 7f Class 3 handicap over C&D in May; handicapper has given him a chance by dropping him 2lb below that latest winning mark but others look more likely.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (5) |
26th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
started slowly, towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final 100yds, never dangerous |
20/1 |
|
15 (15) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb
|
Out of sorts since winning a 7f Class 3 handicap over C&D in May; handicapper has given him a chance by dropping him 2lb below that latest winning mark but others look more likely. |
|
|
7th 4 (2) |
8th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, weakened final 100yds |
33/1 |
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