Sha Tin:
Race 6 - HART HANDICAP
Sunday, April 12, 2026, Sha Tin, 15:00
Turf, "C" Course, 1200M, Good
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 L230  BABY SAKURA  22/03/2026   536  BABY SAKURA (L230) approaching the 600M, when racing keenly, improved into a narrow run. Near the 600M then made contact with a runner on a number of occasions. Rider stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but when his mount jumped only fairly it settled further back than intended - Race 536.
2 L023  ELITE GOLF  19/02/2026   447  ELITE GOLF (L023) rider reported that his mount hung out throughout the event and in the Home Straight proved difficult to ride which resulted in it making contact with a runner near the 200M - Race 447.
3 J217  ISLAND BUDDY  22/03/2026   538  --
4 J233  LO PAN SPIRIT  15/03/2026   524  --
5 L270  FLYING SNIPER  15/03/2026   518  FLYING SNIPER (L270) jumped only fairly. Near the 550M made contact with a runner on a number of occasions when improving to the outside of another runner. As a result the horse became unbalanced. Rider stated that his mount, which was having its first race start, raced greenly throughout the event and would derive a benefit from the race experience. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 518.
6 L180  HEROIC VANGUARD  08/03/2026   500  HEROIC VANGUARD (L180) shifted in at the start and was bumped. Between the 450M and the 200M was held up for clear running. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight rider stated that after following a runner into the Home Straight he shifted to that runner’s outside with a view to obtaining clear running between two runners. He said when he was of the opinion there was not sufficient room to improve between the two runners he then shifted out near the 300M to attempt to obtain clear running but was unable to do so when a runner maintained its position to his outside. He said as a consequence his mount was held up for clear running until near the 200M - Race 500.
7 L274  LUCKY BID      --
8 L259  SUPER RUBICK KID  25/01/2026   375  SUPER RUBICK KID (L259) on jumping shifted out and made heavy contact with a runner. Near the 1050M became unbalanced when bumped by another runner. Rider reported that his mount, which was having its first race start, raced greenly throughout the event - Race 375.
9 K116  TOP THRONE  22/03/2026   536  TOP THRONE (K116) leaving the 800M was steadied when racing keenly - Race 536.
10 L083  LEADING DRAGON  22/02/2026   455  --
11 K079  KINGDOM OF RICHES  15/03/2026   521  KINGDOM OF RICHES (K079) rider stated that his instructions were to hold a handy position - Race 521.
12 K523  AQUAMAN  01/03/2026   477  --
Standby Horse
1 L264  PAPAYA BROSE  15/03/2026   521  PAPAYA BROSE (L264) jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was bumped. Near the 400M was briefly held up for clear running before shifting out and made contact with a runner - Race 521.
2 L182  DIAMOND SPARKLE  18/03/2026   530  DIAMOND SPARKLE (L182) on jumping shifted out and made heavy contact with a runner. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 530.