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27 Jun - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 8 - THE PEARCE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)
Saturday, June 27, 2026, Sha Tin, 19:35
Turf, "B" Course, 1000M
Prize Money: $3,720,000, Rating: 110-80, Class 1
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H294  BEAUTY WAVES  31/05/2026   742  BEAUTY WAVES (H294) rider stated that he expected to lead the event but his mount did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so. He added that in the Home Straight his mount was unable to finish the race off. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 742.
2 J186  STELLAR EXPRESS  31/05/2026   742  STELLAR EXPRESS (J186) bumped on jumping. Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race - Race 742.
3 J316  BOTTOMUPTOGETHER  20/05/2026   713  --
4 K227  COLOURFUL KING  20/05/2026   713  COLOURFUL KING (K227) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Rider stated that after settling back in the field his mount initially responded to his riding in the early stages of the Home Straight but finished the race off only fairly over the final 200M. Trainer stated that with the early stages being run inside of standard time the horse found it difficult to make up ground carrying 134 lbs. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 713.
5 H301  INVINCIBLE SAGE  09/05/2026   684  INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301) near the 1100M shifted in and made contact with a runner. Rider stated that the instructions were to go forward. He said when his mount jumped well he was able to comply with those instructions. Trainer confirmed the instructions and stated that he issued those instructions as he was of the opinion there was not strong pace drawn to the horse’s inside. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 684.
6 J141  SING DRAGON  07/12/2025   242  --
7 J333  MAGIC CONTROL  07/06/2026   763  --
8 G268  BRAVE STAR  29/04/2026   651  BRAVE STAR (G268) jumped only fairly. Rider stated that, in his opinion, his mount would be better suited by being stepped back up in distance for its next race start. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 651.
9 J537  ROMANTIC SON  31/05/2026   742  ROMANTIC SON (J537) approaching the 800M raced keenly when attempting to obtain a position with cover. Between the 400M and the 300M had difficulty obtaining clear running - Race 742.
10 H092  SUPERB CAPITALIST  27/05/2026   732  SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) bumped on jumping. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer stated that the horse was advantaged by racing over 1000M at the Happy Valley track where it had performed well in previous race starts - Race 732.
11 L223  GLOWING PRAISES  07/06/2026   763  GLOWING PRAISES (L223) jumped only fairly. Between the 350M and the 250M had difficulty obtaining clear running - Race 763.