"A+3" Course, 1400M, Expected Going: Good
Prize Money: $1170000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Standard Time: 1.22.00, Record Time: 1.20.76
TOP DRAGON
/ 133lbs
/ 20-04-2025
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| No | Last runs | Colour | Horse | Priority | Horse Wt. | Gear | Trainer | Age | Wt. | Rating | Jockey | Draw | Win | Place | Star Form | |
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| 1 | 4/2/4/-/1/3/0 | MOTOR 馬達 (K165) | 1 | 1175 -6 | B/TT | W. K. Mo | 3 | 135 +19 | 60 | K. C. Leung | 8 | 11 | 11 | 3.3 | Star Form:Resumed a box-seat winner wearing blinkers over 1,200m in a restricted race, then kept on for third carrying 8lb more before producing a tiring 10th sitting wide on the speed in an open Class Four. --3 | |
| 2 | 1 | SALON S 極上紗瓏 (K585) | 1 | 1178 +8 | F. C. Lor | 3 | 134 +10 | 59+7 | M. F. Poon | 7 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 1.5 | Star Form:Never headed after leading from gate four at $11 on debut last month over 1,200m. Has the pedigree to get this trip and even further in time. Has since won a trial. --4 | ||
| 3 | 6/2 | TURIN CHAMPIONS 都靈冠星 (L024) | 1 | 1028 0 | SR | D. A. Hayes | 3 | 128 -1 | 53+1 | H. Bowman | 11 | 8.2 | 10 | 3.4 | Star Form:Made good ground late for sixth after making his run fourth last on debut over the Sha Tin 1,200m, then ran on nicely for second from midfield over the Valley 1,200m. Tries 1,400m. --4 | |
| 4 | BLASTED TALENT 疾風財子 (L091) | *1 | 1170 | TT1 | C. Fownes | 3 | 127 | 52 | M. Guyon | 3 | 9.6 | 7.4 | 2.6 | Star Form:His dam Choux Diva won three times at 1,580m and 2,100m and is a sister to New Zealand champion Jimmy Choux. His half-brother has placed five times up to 1,800m. Has produced mixed results from five trials. --3 | ||
| 5 | CHILL PARTNERS 超拍檔 (K484) | 2 | 1230 | K. W. Lui | 3 | 127 | 52 | M. L. Yeung | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4.4 | Star Form:His dam Bold Runner won over 1,206m in Australia and her only starter Decibelles was successful at 1,600m. Has led or sat near the front to place in his final three of five trials. --2 | |||
| 6 | 0 | CROSSBORDERDUDE 跨境駿馬 (L022) | *1 | 1146 -1 | B | John Size | 3 | 127 | 52 | B. Avdulla | 4 | 29 | 29 | 9.2 | Star Form:Never landed a blow after a one-off trip from better than midfield on debut last month over 1,200m. Is a trip query. --2 | |
| 7 | GORGEOUS VICTORY 華麗再贏 (L087) | *1 | 1045 | TT1 | C. S. Shum | 3 | 127 | 52 | Y. L. Chung -2 | 9 | 34 | 44 | 11 | Star Form:His dam Soul Purpose was an 1,800m winner in Australia and is a half-sister to the dam of Australian sprint sensation Sunlight. Only one front-running fifth from four trials. --1 | ||
| 8 | 0 | JOLLY BRILLIANT 旌採 (K498) | *1 | 1112 +16 | B1 | P. F. Yiu | 3 | 127 +3 | 52 | M. Chadwick | 1 | 22 | 23 | 6.4 | Star Form:Never landed a blow after a rails run from behind midfield on debut last month over 1,200m. Is bred to get this trip. Is still learning. --2 | |
| 9 | 8/-/2 | SUPER DRAGON 源好運 (K389) | +1 | 1153 +6 | M. Newnham | 3 | 126 +4 | 51+1 | Z. Purton | 13 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 1.8 | Star Form:Beat four runners after jumping only fairly as the second favourite on debut as a Griffin in July. Resumed an unlucky second when held up between thee 400m and 250m from behind midfield. Trip should suit. --4 | ||
| 10 | 9/7 | FALCON HUNTER 靖哥哥 (K503) | 1 | 1089 +2 | TT | C. H. Yip | 3 | 125 +3 | 50-2 | C. L. Chau -2 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 3.9 | Star Form:Was a tiring ninth after a one-off trip from midfield on a yielding track on debut over 1,200m in September, then came from near last for seventh. Is bred to enjoy a rise in trip. --2 | |
| 11 | 7/8 | FOREVER FANCY 一路精彩 (K354) | 1 | 1192 +4 | XB | K. W. Lui | 3 | 125 +1 | 50-2 | D. Probert | 6 | 19 | 23 | 5.8 | Star Form:Kept on a one-paced seventh after a one-off trip from midfield on debut over 1,200m, then was similarly positioned for eighth. Is still a work in progress. --2 | |
| 12 | 0/8 | STAR ELEGANCE 八心之星 (K536) | +1 | 1125 -21 | XB | D. Whyte | 3 | 125 -3 | 50-2 | J. Orman | 14 | 44 | 57 | 12 | Star Form:Three-year-old beat four runners settling near last on debut in a restricted race over 1,200m, then came from near last for eighth in open company over 1,400m. --2 | |
| 13 | 0/-/3/9 | MAZING GRACE 知恩圖報 (K166) | *1 | 1172 -22 | H | C. W. Chang | 3 | 123 -2 | 48-2 | R. Kingscote | 12 | 21 | 31 | 7.4 | Star Form:Never likely in his only Griffin start. Resumed a non-threatening third at $70 from midfield on a yielding track, then beat a handful ridden near the rear from gate 10. Steps up to 1,400m. --3 | |
| 14 | 5/-/7/8/0 | JUST FOLLOW ME 隋我同來 (K332) | *1 | 1139 -22 | XB/CP1/TT | B. Crawford | 3 | 122 -2 | 47-2 | K. Teetan | 10 | 17 | 17 | 4.5 | Star Form:Returned to finish around midfield in a pair of restricted races over 1,200m, then beat four runners from near the rear in open company over 1,400m. --2 | |
| R | 8/-/4/0/9 | DASHING MAURISON 滿洛城 (K374) | 2 | 1030 -4 | CP | D. A. Hayes | 3 | 121 -2 | 46-2 | To Be Announced | R | - | - | - | Star Form: | |
| R | 0/0 | SUPER GOLDENDRAGON 佰勝金龍 (K458) | 2 | 1070 -41 | CP/TT | W. K. Mo | 3 | 125 -2 | 50-2 | To Be Announced | R | - | - | - | Star Form: | |
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Super Dragon ran on strongly from behind midfield for second to Salon S after getting held up between the 400m and 250m on his season debut. He's come back an improved runner and should find the 1,400m right up his alley, but he must defy gate 13. Salon S must carry 10lb more but did comfortably make all in a good form race on debut in a restricted race over 1,200m and is bred to cope fine over 1,400m. He's since won a trial for good measure and remains the one to catch. Turin Champions came from well back for sixth to rival Salon S on debut over the Sha Tin 1,200m before running on nicely for second to Perfect General in an open class race at the Valley. The step up to 1,400m is a logical move. Motor returned a winner and third over 1,200m in restricted company before faltering after wide trip near the front over 1,400m in an open class. He cannot be ignored.
SALON S (K585) shifted in at the start and was bumped - Race 179.
CROSSBORDERDUDE (L022) shifted in shortly after the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Leaving the 750M was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced - Race 220.
JOLLY BRILLIANT (K498) making the first turn lay out and was steadied. Near the 250M was steadied - Race 179.
SUPER DRAGON (K389) jumped only fairly. Briefly held up on the Home Turn. Between the 400M and the 250M was again held up for clear running - Race 179.
FALCON HUNTER (K503) on jumping became unbalanced when bumped. Raced very wide and without cover until near the 700M. When questioned rider stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position with cover. He said in the early stages when caught wide and to the outside of a runner he elected to come back to obtain a position with cover behind that runner which resulted in his mount settling further back in the field than he had expected. He said when being shifted behind that runner leaving the 800M he was of the opinion that the pace of the race increased and that resulted in his mount losing touch with the field thereafter. He added from the 600M he encouraged his mount forward, however, it took some time to respond to his riding and was inclined to lay out making the Home Turn before finishing the race off well in the Home Straight - Race 179.
FOREVER FANCY (K354) on jumping was bumped. Near the 350M was steadied when crowded - Race 179.
STAR ELEGANCE (K536) bumped on jumping and became unbalanced - Race 239.
MAZING GRACE (K166) on jumping shifted out and made contact with a runner, resulting in the horse becoming unbalanced - Race 124.
JUST FOLLOW ME (K332) the tongue tie was replaced at the Start. Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start made contact with a runner. Approaching the 300M had difficulty obtaining clear running - Race 200.
DASHING MAURISON (K374) jumped only fairly, shifted in and made contact with a runner. Shortly after was steadied - Race 210.
SUPER GOLDENDRAGON (K458) was slow to begin - Race 181.
Salon S drew away easily to win a recent dirt trial and looks to have come forward from his debut.
Race 1 Sha Tin 27 December 2025
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||
| 5.3 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 53 | 71 | 27 | 6.7 | 28 | 52 | 102 | 54 | 26 | 1 | ||
| 9 | 22 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 11 | 30 | 46 | 25 | 2.3 | 13 | 35 | 83 | 38 | 20 | 2 | |
| 10 | 41 | 13 | 10 | 26 | 53 | 89 | 45 | 4.9 | 31 | 64 | 84 | 39 | 31 | 3 | |
| 11 | 104 | 25 | 85 | 18 | 50 | 60 | 27 | 5.5 | 18 | 75 | 129 | 67 | 33 | 4 | |
| 12 | 181 | 46 | 150 | 134 | 100 | 89 | 46 | 13 | 36 | 72 | 202 | 106 | 67 | 5 | |
| 13 | 193 | 23 | 97 | 119 | 114 | 159 | 110 | 30 | 125 | 155 | 213 | 202 | 125 | 6 | |
| 14 | 71 | 13 | 50 | 100 | 127 | 66 | 147 | 40 | 140 | 157 | 174 | 180 | 191 | 7 | |
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Race 1 Sha Tin 27 December 2025
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||
| 14 | 38 | 39 | 99 | 246 | 262 | 114 | 17 | 99 | 245 | 464 | 239 | 101 | 1 | ||
| 9 | 67 | 13 | 18 | 35 | 99 | 156 | 83 | 5.1 | 41 | 130 | 303 | 119 | 65 | 2 | |
| 10 | 136 | 38 | 33 | 95 | 226 | 339 | 165 | 11 | 111 | 263 | 317 | 175 | 92 | 3 | |
| 11 | 531 | 91 | 368 | 66 | 204 | 235 | 101 | 14 | 57 | 295 | 527 | 240 | 141 | 4 | |
| 12 | 768 | 167 | 623 | 582 | 367 | 351 | 207 | 39 | 142 | 308 | 929 | 350 | 246 | 5 | |
| 13 | 870 | 68 | 405 | 546 | 604 | 687 | 416 | 105 | 497 | 714 | 860 | 774 | 538 | 6 | |
| 14 | 266 | 38 | 183 | 379 | 561 | 298 | 551 | 132 | 487 | 652 | 910 | 889 | 694 | 7 | |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |