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Saturday, October 17, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

KA YING RISING (1) champion Hong Kong sprinter who meets a similar line up after winning this race last year with ridiculous ease. Demolished a small field by 7 lens first-up in a weaker race over 1200m in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup at Sha Tin. Since fitted with a 1000m trial when second to Ninja. Looks too strong again. TEMPTED (9) outstanding sprinting mare undefeated since finishing runner up in this race last year. Has gone to a new level this time in and worth noting she started from the rails draw last year. Conditions suit and look for her late. JIMMYSSTAR (2) ran third here last year and looks to be back on track after his classy victory over 1200m in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield. Can stalk the good tempo and figure prominently. JOLIESTAR (8) classy mare who resumed over the unsuitable 1100m with a closing second in the G2 The Shorts at this track. Since kept up to the mark with a 1000m trial at this course. J Mac sticks and keep safe. NINJA (7) can place.

1. Ka Ying Rising
9. Tempted
2. Jimmysstar

R7 1200m Grp1

1. 1. Ka Ying Rising
J: ZAC PURTONT: DAVID A HAYES
F: 111x1
Price History:
1.53
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 7 len in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m defeating Copartner Prance with 61kg. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len in a G1 The Everest at this track on October 18 over 1200m defeating Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $2. World's best sprinter who can stamp his authority again.
9. 9. Tempted
J: CHAD SCHOFIELDT: CIARON MAHER
F: 11x11
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by a long-neck in the G2 Concorde Stakes at this track on September 5 over 1000m defeating Headwall with 58kg at $1.95. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len in the G2 Premiere Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Savvy Hallie carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. Ran second in this race last year and is going even better this prep, shapes as the main danger.
2. 2. Jimmysstar
J: NASH RAWILLERT: CIARON MAHER
F: 42x91
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Beiwacht carrying 59kg at $3.80. Last start settled well back; won by 0.8 len in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1200m defeating Extragalactic carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Finished third here last year and appears to be going just as well.
7. 7. Ninja
J: TOMMY BERRYT: MICHAEL FREEDMAN
F: 15x19
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len in the G2 Missile Stakes at this track on August 8 over 1200m defeating Napoleonic with 57.5kg at $5. Second-up 9th of 11 in a G2 The Shorts at this track on September 19 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mazu carrying 57kg at $4.60. Kept fresh and gets every chance on a rain affected track.
8. 8. Joliestar
J: JAMES MCDONALDT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 1x3x2
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Having second run back today. Last outing came from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a G2 The Shorts at this track on September 19 over 1100m, neck behind Mazu carrying 56kg at $3.70. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 18 in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Ascot on June 20 over 1207m, neck behind Almeraq with 58kg at $2.90. Had no luck in this race the last two years, place preferred.
12. 12. Blue Door
J: JAMIE MELHAMT: BJORN BAKER
F: 1x221
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len in the G3 Heritage Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1100m defeating Ciaron's Star carrying 56.5kg at $1.85. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 in the G3 San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill on August 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Guest House carrying 55kg at $1.95. Yet to win past 1100m and is no Tempted.
3. 3. Giga Kick
J: DYLAN GIBBONST: CLAYTON DOUGLAS
F: 20x08
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 13 in the G1 Moir Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind My Gladiola carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 58.5kg at $13. Won this race in 2022 and the blinkers go on, doesn't appear to be going well enough.
4. 4. Angel Capital
J: BEN MELHAMT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 6x301
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 1400m defeating Sepals with 56kg at $5. Before that 10th of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Beiwacht carrying 59kg at $9.50. Blinkers go on and not as effective on rain affected going, slim place claims.
6. 6. Headwall
J: KERRIN MCEVOYT: MATTHEW SMITH
F: x1x25
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 12 in the G2 Concorde Stakes at this track on September 5 over 1000m, long-neck behind Tempted with 58.5kg at $4.40. Last start 5th of 11 in a G2 The Shorts at this track on September 19 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Mazu with 56kg at $3.20. At his top now and will relish a rain affected track, respect.
10. 10. Spicy Martini
J: TAYLOR MARSHALLT: TOBY EDMONDS
F: 121x4
Price History:
67.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 in a G2 The Shorts at this track on September 19 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Mazu carrying 56kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Rothfire carrying 56.5kg at $30. Stradbroke winner who can surprise on a rain affected track.
11. 11. Savvy Hallie
J: ZAC LLOYDT: BRAD WIDDUP
F: 0x712
Price History:
81.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 in the G2 Premiere Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tempted carrying 56.5kg at $17. The race before that won by a long-neck in the G2 Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m defeating Gangsta Granny with 57kg at $20. Will sit on the strong tempo but struggle late.
13. 13. Overpass
J: -T: BJORN BAKER
F: 4x30x
Price History:
81.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 18 at Ascot in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes June 20 over 1207m, 6 len behind Almeraq carrying 59.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign third of 26 at Ascot in the G1 King Charles III Stakes June 16 over 1005m, 1.0 len behind Mission Central carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Emergency poorly drawn.
15. 15. Skybird
J: -T: MITCHELL FREEDMAN
F: 70x61
Price History:
91.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 13 in the G1 Moir Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind My Gladiola carrying 56.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a nose in the G2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Smooth Chino carrying 55kg at $2.90. Emergency tested in this field.
5. 5. Caballus
J: TIM CLARKT: BJORN BAKER
F: 216x5
Price History:
151.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 in the G2 Premiere Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by a neck in the G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on March 7 over 1200m defeating Gallant Son with 55kg at $19. Newmarket winner who races best second up, but faces a tough ask from the draw.
14. 14. Charm Stone
J: -T: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: x43x3
Price History:
151.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Jimmysstar with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 in the G1 Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville on April 25 over 1200m, nose behind Geegees Mistruth carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Emergency who will need to do even more.
16. 16. Marhoona
J: -T: MICHAEL FREEDMAN
F: 14x63
Price History:
201.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 in the G2 Concorde Stakes at this track on September 5 over 1000m, 3 len behind Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 in the G2 Premiere Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tempted carrying 56.5kg at $18. Emergency likely to find this out of reach.

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