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08 Mar - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 10 - ESSEX HANDICAP
Sunday, March 08, 2026, Sha Tin, 17:10
Turf, "C" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $3,720,000, Rating: 85+, Class 1
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J358  FAST NETWORK  25/01/2026   379  FAST NETWORK (J358) when questioned rider stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount jumped only fairly and despite his efforts did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to hold a more forward position - Race 379.
2 H485  PATCH OF THETA  22/02/2026   462  PATCH OF THETA (H485) near the 800M lay in behind a runner and as a result was steadied to avoid that runner. When commencing to give ground near the 150M was eased to avoid another runner. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 462.
3 H294  BEAUTY WAVES  04/02/2026   412  --
4 H303  TOMODACHI KOKOROE  01/02/2026   396  TOMODACHI KOKOROE (H303) shifted in at the start and was bumped - Race 396.
5 K130  LIGHT YEARS CHARM  01/02/2026   396  --
6 J186  STELLAR EXPRESS  22/02/2026   458  --
7 J027  STORM RIDER  04/02/2026   412  STORM RIDER (J027) making the Home Turn and in the early stages of the Home Straight raced tight and made contact with a runner on a number of occasions. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 412.
8 K168  INVINCIBLE SHIELD  14/02/2026   440  INVINCIBLE SHIELD (K168) between the 450M and the 400M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted out. Rider reported that his mount settled further back than he had intended when not showing sufficient pace in the early stages to hold a more forward position - Race 440.
9 H411  WUNDERBAR  14/02/2026   440  WUNDERBAR (H411) for some distance near the 200M made contact with a runner. After the 200M raced tight and then made contact with another runner. Rider could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing performance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 440.
10 H301  INVINCIBLE SAGE  22/02/2026   458  INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301) lay in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight - Race 458.
11 J161  SKY TRUST  14/02/2026   440  --
12 G404  VICTOR THE WINNER  14/02/2026   440  --
Standby Horse
1 J343  PATCH OF STARS  14/02/2026   440  PATCH OF STARS (J343) was examined by the vet on arrival at the start, and withdrawn by order of the Stewards on vet advice (lame right front leg). Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 440.