Sha Tin Race 8 - The Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (G1)
ROMANTIC WARRIOR (1) sets the standard after winning the 2000m at Sha Tin last start and is 5-from-5 this season; he was 2nd at his only 2400m run and draws well. ROMANTIC THOR (9) brings a fresh 2400m angle after leading throughout to win the Sha Tin G3 over this trip by 0.5L, and maps to get favours from barrier 1. GENTLEMEN LEGACY (8) was a close 2nd in that same 2400m G3, then draws to stalk again. WINNING WING (7) was 3rd there under 61kg and meets similar foes with a lighter impost here. ROUSHAM PARK (4) comes off a Tokyo 2500m 3rd, adding depth. Leading chances: ROMANTIC WARRIOR (1), ROMANTIC THOR (9), GENTLEMEN LEGACY (8).

Jockey: James McDonald
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning five from five this season. Last start won after settling 4th then taking over at Sha Tin over 2000m on 26 Apr by 1L with 57kg. Prior Sha Tin 2000m win on 1 Mar by 4L, and 1600m win on 25 Jan by 1.8L, all on good ground. Outstanding Sha Tin record (18 wins, 3 seconds from 22); can feature again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN | $5,347,594.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 57kg | 2:00.64 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:36.10 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:10.70 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $2,333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:59.77 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $7,874,016.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | James McDonald | 57kg | 2:02.29 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 232 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 58kg | 2:03.72 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,173,913.00 | Meydan | 1800m | Good | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:45.84 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.0L | $1.28 |

Jockey: Joao Moreira
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 174 days. Last start 11th of 17 at Tokyo over 2400m on 30 Nov, beaten 12.15L with 58kg at $91 behind Calandagan. Won prior at Kyoto over 2400m on 5 Oct by 0.5L with 57kg at $11, coming from midfield. Proven at the trip and draws barrier 2; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/02/2026 | 76 | QAG1 OPEN 4U | $3,566,334.00 | Doha | 2400m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:26.43 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 11/17 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | G1 OPEN 3U | $9,527,780.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:20.30 | 8-6-11 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $72.40 |
| 1/18 | 05/10/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,347,690.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 2:23.90 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $11.30 |
| 3/16 | 31/08/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $856,210.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 1:58.00 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $22.80 |
| 3/16 | 20/07/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $875,640.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:59.90 | 6-7-3 | 16 |
| 2.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/18 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,189,550.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 2:32.90 | 15-15-4 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $49.10 |

Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after a strong 2nd at Sha Tin over 1600m on 26 Apr, beaten 0.3L after charging from last, with 57kg from barrier 14. Prior run was 7th at Sha Tin over 1600m on 6 Apr, beaten 3.5L. Steps up sharply in trip to 2400m and draws barrier 9 for Craig Williams for K W Lui. Track record is solid and he has place claims.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN | $4,278,075.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Craig Williams | 57kg | 1:32.37 | 13-13-2 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $37.00 |
| 7/14 | 06/04/2026 | 148 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:33.65 | 9-13-7 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Vincent Ho | 1:10.70 | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Vincent Ho | 1:10.03 | - | 5 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 0/13 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $825,147.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Zac Purton | 57.5kg | 1:47.35 | 3-13-PU | 12 |
| 99.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/14 | 19/10/2025 | 119 | G2 OPEN | $1,046,967.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | M Yeung | 52kg | 1:32.55 | 7-10-8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/14 | 22/06/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $833,333.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:46.91 | 8-6-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/05/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $2,620,968.00 | Sha Tin | 2400m | Good | Craig Williams | 57kg | 2:26.67 | 3-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56-day break after a strong 3rd at Nakayama over 2500m on 28 Mar, beaten 1.8L with 57kg after running on from 11th at $7. Two back ran 5th at Sha Tin over 2000m in a G1 on 14 Dec, 5.8L from Romantic Warrior. Seven-year-old Harbinger entire for H Tanaka, draws barrier 3 with Hugh Bowman up and carries 57kg. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 28/03/2026 | 104 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,164,560.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:30.70 | 10-6-3 | 14 |
| 1.8L | $6.20 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $7,874,016.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:02.29 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $43.00 |
| 12/18 | 09/11/2025 | 147 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,092,460.00 | Tokyo | 2500m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 59.5kg | 2:30.20 | 6-6-12 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $11.40 |
| 15/17 | 15/06/2025 | 64 | G1 OPEN 3U | $6,211,900.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 2:11.10 | 9-10-15 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $28.00 |
| 6/13 | 12/04/2025 | 111 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,000,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Christophe Lemaire | 59kg | 2:00.41 | 10-9-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/15 | 22/12/2024 | 50 | G1 OPEN 3U | $9,853,810.00 | Nakayama | 2500m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:31.80 | 12-8-7 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Derek Leung
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark this prep with 2 wins and a 2nd from 6 runs. Last start 7th of 8 after leading at Sha Tin over 2000m on 26 Apr, beaten 5.5L with 57kg. Prior run stuck on well for 2nd at Sha Tin over 2000m on 22 Mar, beaten 1.3L by Invincible Ibis from barrier 13. Up in trip to 2400m where he has a placing; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $5,347,594.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 57kg | 2:00.64 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Derek Leung | 1:36.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN 4 | $4,667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 57kg | 1:59.43 | 1-1-2 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $5.30 |
| 4/14 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN 4 | $2,333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Derek Leung | 57kg | 1:46.62 | 7-1-4 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN | $767,824.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Derek Leung | 53kg | 1:46.36 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Derek Leung | 1:36.91 | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 17 | RST100-75 | $614,173.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Derek Leung | 54kg | 2:00.94 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/12/2025 | 186 | RST100-80 | $614,173.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good | Derek Leung | 55.5kg | 1:49.11 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 8-day freshen after a Conghua 1400m barrier trial 2nd on 15 May, beaten 3.3L on good ground. Prior run was a strong 2nd at Sha Tin over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Nautical Force with 53kg after making late headway. Also placed 3rd at Sha Tin over 1800m on 8 Mar, 1.5L away with 53.5kg. Each-way claims if bringing that recent race form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1400m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:25.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | RST100-75 | $579,926.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 53kg | 1:46.37 | 10-10-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1600m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:40.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | RST100-70 | $560,144.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 53.5kg | 1:46.31 | 6-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $30.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | RST95-70 | $598,848.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Maxime Guyon | 59.5kg | 2:00.83 | 6-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | RST100-75 | $614,173.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 55.5kg | 2:00.94 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 8/11 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $5,118,110.00 | Sha Tin | 2400m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 57kg | 2:28.05 | 10-11-8 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $42.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | 154 | G2 OPEN | $1,051,081.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56kg | 2:03.72 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $57.00 |

Jockey: H T Mo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Sha Tin over 2400m in a Group 3 Hcp on 3 May, beaten 1.8L on soft with 61kg after settling back. Prior run was 8th of 14 over 1800m here on 19 Apr, beaten 2.3L from a wide gate. Four wins and six minors from 18 overall, with a strong Sha Tin record. Drops 4kg to 57kg and draws 6; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN | $748,663.00 | Sha Tin | 2400m | Y | H T Mo | 61kg | 2:30.76 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/14 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | RST100-75 | $579,926.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | H T Mo | 58.5kg | 1:46.37 | 14-14-8 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | H T Mo | 1:09.45 | - | 6 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | H T Mo | 1:10.04 | - | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN | $2,333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | H T Mo | 57kg | 1:59.77 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | RST95-70 | $598,848.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | H T Mo | 58.5kg | 2:00.83 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/12 | 14/01/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good | H T Mo | 52kg | 1:48.00 | 12-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 34 | RST100-75 | $614,173.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | H T Mo | 52kg | 2:00.94 | 9-9-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Alex Badel
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a strong 2nd at Sha Tin over 2400m on 3 May in a Group 3, beaten 0.5L on soft with 58.5kg behind Romantic Thor. Earlier ran 4th over 1800m at Sha Tin on 19 Apr, beaten 1.8L, after making ground from well back. Twice a 2000m winner at Sha Tin in February carrying 61kg. Well drawn enough from barrier 7 and carries 57kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN | $748,663.00 | Sha Tin | 2400m | Y | Hugh Bowman | 58.5kg | 2:30.76 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/14 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | RST100-75 | $579,926.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 56.5kg | 1:46.37 | 11-13-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Matthew Kellady | 1:10.67 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 1:11.67 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | RST85-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 2:00.93 | 9-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/14 | 19/02/2026 | 25 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 2:00.96 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.70 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | RST95-70 | $598,848.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 56kg | 2:00.83 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | RST100-75 | $614,173.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 52kg | 2:00.94 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day break after leading throughout to win the G3 2400m at Sha Tin on 3 May by 0.5L on soft with 52kg. Prior 2nd of 12 over 1650m here on 15 Mar, beaten 0.2L by Thunder Blaze with 54kg. Zac Purton rides from barrier 1 and rises to 57kg. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 32 | G3 OPEN | $748,663.00 | Sha Tin | 2400m | Y | Matthew Poon | 52.5kg | 2:30.76 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/14 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | RST85-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Karis Teetan | 54.5kg | 1:37.90 | 4-3-4 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $8.40 |
| 2/12 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | RST85-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Zac Purton | 54.5kg | 1:38.49 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Zac Purton | 1:12.41 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/14 | 14/02/2026 | 17 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Zac Purton | 55.5kg | 1:37.77 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 6/12 | 28/01/2026 | 17 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 1:47.79 | 5-5-6 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 9/14 | 11/01/2026 | 19 | RST85-60 | $393,474.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56kg | 1:46.42 | 3-3-9 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $42.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Karis Teetan | 1:35.62 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |