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04 Oct - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 8 - THE CHINESE RECREATION CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)
Sunday, October 04, 2026, Sha Tin, 16:05
Turf, "B" Course, 1800M
Prize Money: $2,050,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 K474  SMART AVENUE  12/07/2026   856  SMART AVENUE (K474) raced keenly in the early stages when being steadied to obtain cover. Near the 400M was hampered and taken wider - Race 856.
2 L396  POCKETING  06/09/2026   9  POCKETING (L396) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 009.
3 L339  CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE  21/06/2026   792  CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE (L339) on jumping shifted out and made contact with a runner. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer confirmed that with a lack of pace engaged in the race he had instructed rider to go forward with the option to lead if the pace was not strong. He said he attributed the performance to the horse being up in distance and being able to race on the pace, particularly with the middle stages being run outside of standard time. He further added that the horse had also derived a fitness benefit from its two previous race starts in Hong Kong - Race 792.
4 L109  GLITTERING LEGEND  08/07/2026   845  --
5 K562  FLOW WATER FLOW  13/09/2026   28  FLOW WATER FLOW (K562) had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 350M and the 100M. Near the 100M improved into a narrow run, as a result raced tight between the 100M and the 50M - Race 028.
6 H450  MIGHTY STRENGTH  21/06/2026   792  MIGHTY STRENGTH (H450) approaching the 400M made contact with a runner on a number of occasions when shifting out to obtain clear running where there was not quite sufficient room to do so. Rider was advised to ensure that there is sufficient room when improving into runs. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when being steadied - Race 792.
7 L379  KING EQUINE  21/06/2026   795  KING EQUINE (L379) approaching the 700M was checked when crowded - Race 795.
8 K192  BIG RETURN  27/09/2026   54  BIG RETURN (K192) shifted in at the start and was bumped. Briefly crowded near the 900M. Near the 350M was hampered when taken wider - Race 054.
9 L238  HYMNBOOK  16/09/2026   34  HYMNBOOK (L238) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 034.
10 G463  FOREVER FOLKS  13/06/2026   777  --
11 L215  DREAMING TOGETHER  09/09/2026   15  DREAMING TOGETHER (L215) shifted in at the start and made contact with a runner. Shortly after the start was then steadied when crowded. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 015.