12:10 Sha Tin (Hong Kong) 03 May 2026
Beas River Country Club 1800m Handicap
3YO plus
Winner $94,650 - 14 declared to run
Draw Advantage: Low
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 4-1 here over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Volcanic Spark by a head.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 4-1 here over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Volcanic Spark by a head.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 13 behind Big Return beaten 1l at 3-1fav on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 13 behind Big Return beaten 1l at 3-1fav on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Absolute Honour at 11-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Absolute Honour at 11-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Charity Together at 11-4fav when last of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in March.
Successful twice at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Charity Together at 11-4fav when last of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in March.
Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 5l behind Shooting To Top at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 5l behind Shooting To Top at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
Placed in three of ten starts. Finished 3l behind Big Return when sixth of 13 at 7-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Placed in three of ten starts. Finished 3l behind Big Return when sixth of 13 at 7-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 13l behind Absolute Honour at 50-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 13l behind Absolute Honour at 50-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a head by Charity Together when second of 12 at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in March.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a head by Charity Together when second of 12 at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in March.
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 12 behind Super Goldendragon beaten 2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f (good) last month.
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 12 behind Super Goldendragon beaten 2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Beaten 7l behind Big Return at 28-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Unplaced in all six starts. Beaten 7l behind Big Return at 28-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind Shooting To Top at 17-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind Shooting To Top at 17-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a short head by Harmony Galaxy when second of 12 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 1f (good) last month.
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a short head by Harmony Galaxy when second of 12 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 1f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Fantastic Fun at 28-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Fantastic Fun at 28-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 12l behind Charity Together at 40-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in March. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 12l behind Charity Together at 40-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in March. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Verdict
#5 Vermilion Tempest is worth another look after a few luckless runs since dropping into Class 4. He gets a good draw today and the switch to Sha Tin can suit. He is not without hope at a price. #6 Amazing Gaze is trending the right way and a kinder gate helps after barriers have not been his friend. Gate 8 is an improvement and gives him the chance to capitalise. #8 Volcanic Spark has been threatening all season, placing a few times from seven starts, and barrier 2 sets him up for every chance after going down by a head over 2000m last time. #1 Charity Together broke through for his first Hong Kong win in that same race, getting the better of Volcanic Spark at 2000m, and the drop back to 1800m does not look an issue. Barrier 3 gives him the opportunity to map a winning chance again.
