Sha Tin:
Race 7 - THE PREMIER CUP (HANDICAP)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, Sha Tin, 19:05
Turf, "A" Course, 1400M, Good
Prize Money: $4,200,000, -, Group Three
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H399  GALAXY PATCH  26/04/2026   640  GALAXY PATCH (H399) jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 700M and the 500M raced tight when improving into a narrow run - Race 640.
2 H368  RAGING BLIZZARD  31/05/2026   742  RAGING BLIZZARD (H368) shifted out at the start and made contact with a runner. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 742.
3 H485  PATCH OF THETA  06/04/2026   582  PATCH OF THETA (H485) jumped awkwardly. Near the 250M was bumped and then was eased - Race 582.
4 H408  COPARTNER PRANCE  31/05/2026   740  COPARTNER PRANCE (H408) near the 150M shifted out and away from a runner. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight rider stated that after leading the event he allowed the horse to shift out and away from the running rail when it was racing in a comfortable rhythm. He said he then commenced to urge his mount along near the 400M to continue to improve when firstly challenged by a runner. He added that when the eventual winner improved to his inside his mount continued to respond to his urgings and after the 200M he applied full vigour to the horse where it continued to respond strongly to his riding to the finish. When questioned if there was an opportunity to ride his mount with more urgency before the 200M rider stated that as he felt the horse was at its top whilst being encouraged forward he did not feel it necessary to use the whip until near the 200M - Race 740.
5 H303  TOMODACHI KOKOROE  31/05/2026   742  TOMODACHI KOKOROE (H303) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Rider stated that after being bumped on the hindquarters at the start and becoming unbalanced his mount was then unable to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. He said that resulted in his mount settling slightly further back than intended - Race 742.
6 K246  LITTLE PARADISE  26/04/2026   640  LITTLE PARADISE (K246) between the 400M and the 200M was badly held up for clear running. For some distance near the 100M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted out - Race 640.
7 E356  LUCKY WITH YOU  31/05/2026   742  LUCKY WITH YOU (E356) when questioned rider stated that after being held up near the 300M he commenced to improve to a runner’s inside. He said when that runner then shifted back in he was obliged to check his mount near the 200M when disappointed for clear running. He added as a result his mount did not obtain clear running until after the 100M - Race 742.
8 K173  CRIMSON FLASH  31/05/2026   742  CRIMSON FLASH (K173) bumped on jumping - Race 742.
9 K350  WINNING OVATION  31/05/2026   740  --
10 K061  SIX PACK  24/05/2026   722  SIX PACK (K061) crowded shortly after the start. Over the concluding stages lay in under pressure and approaching the winning post shifted out when being corrected by its rider - Race 722.