Sha Tin Race 3 - The National Day Cup (G3)
COLOURFUL KING (4) has the most appealing blend of current form and course profile, coming off a Sha Tin win where he beat MAGIC CONTROL by just under a length and was respected near the top of betting. Purton sticks from the latest trial and a forward showing is on the cards. MAGIC CONTROL (7) is the main danger with 52kg, race fitness and an excellent 1000m Sha Tin record. He meets COLOURFUL KING better at the weights this time and his fresh run behind Ka Ying Rising was super. Looks ready to go on with the job. TOMODACHI KOKOROE (5) went to another level last campaign and can be in this for a very long way with the fresh run under his belt. RAGING BLIZZARD (1) brings the classiest recent placing, having been beaten a nose at this track two runs back. Can return on a forward showing.

Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track in the G3 Premier Cup June 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Little Paradise with 61kg at $7.90. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track June 14 2025 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Wunderbar with 61kg at $7.50. Disappointing at the end of last campaign but he can bounce back on resumption.
Last Starts 9 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 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:11.95 | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:11.01 | - | 8 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $747,331.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 1:20.38 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.90 |
| 2/10 | 31/05/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $747,331.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 1:07.94 | 10-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN | $4,278,075.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:07.10 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $345.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:07.12 | 6-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $176.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $2,376,600.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:19.36 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $158.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN | $2,495,202.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:07.66 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $103.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign by nose Happy Valley July 15 over 1200m defeating Lucky With You carrying 60.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track November 15 over 1000m defeating Fast Responder with 60kg at $6.10. Recent trial suggests he can feature on resumption.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 0:57.66 | - | 10 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 0:56.73 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 15/07/2026 | 24 | RST105-75 | $525,926.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 60.5kg | 1:08.84 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $747,331.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 53kg | 1:20.38 | 7-10-6 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN | $747,331.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 54.5kg | 1:07.94 | 8-10-6 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | RST105-80 | $506,239.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | GY | Andrea Atzeni | 58.5kg | 1:09.07 | 12-12-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $25.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/04/2026 | 25 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 57.5kg | 1:08.87 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/03/2026 | 45 | RST100-80 | $509,874.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 54.5kg | 1:08.76 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran second last of 16 at Seoul on September 6 over 1200m, 26 len behind Dragon Welds with 58kg at $5. Previously second-up 10th of 13 in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize at this track on April 27 2025 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 57kg at $117. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 06/09/2026 | 71 | OPEN | $1,248,450.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Good | Chun Lok Chau | 58kg | 1:10.70 | 13-16-15 | 13 |
| 26.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | WS | Jerry Chau | 1:03.21 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 27/06/2026 | 27 | RST110-80 | $688,889.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Karis Teetan | 61kg | 0:55.40 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Karis Teetan | 0:57.94 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 31/05/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $747,331.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 58.5kg | 1:07.94 | 4-4-10 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.40 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN | $4,278,075.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 57kg | 1:07.10 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $440.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:07.12 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $150.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/03/2026 | 32 | RST85+ | $667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 59kg | 1:08.28 | 2-2-10 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len this track June 27 over 1000m defeating Magic Control with 56.5kg at $4.90. First up last campaign second of 9 at Happy Valley October 22 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Youthful Spirits with 58kg at $2.70. Beautifully placed to pick up from where he left off.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1050m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:00.78 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 0:57.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 38 | RST110-80 | $688,889.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 56.5kg | 0:55.40 | 8-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 11/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | RST100-80 | $506,239.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Ethan Brown | 61kg | 1:08.99 | 12-11-11 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/04/2026 | 17 | RST105-75 | $506,239.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 59kg | 0:56.81 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | 25 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:08.87 | 12-10-6 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $9.90 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | 24 | RST100-80 | $509,874.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:08.76 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | RST105-80 | $519,196.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Zac Purton | 61kg | 0:55.36 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 4th in a small field in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 52kg at $220. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track on October 12 over 1200m defeating Lady's Choice with 60.5kg at $2.90. Speedy customer who can be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 77 | G3 OPEN | $743,363.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 52kg | 1:06.11 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $220.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 800m | Good | Harry Bentley | 0:46.44 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $747,331.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Vincent Ho | 55.5kg | 1:20.38 | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $32.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/05/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $747,331.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 57kg | 1:07.94 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Matthew Kellady | 1:10.34 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN | $4,278,075.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 57kg | 1:07.10 | 2-1-7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $410.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN | $994,424.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Harry Bentley | 56kg | 1:07.12 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $196.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | RST85+ | $667,864.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Harry Bentley | 58.5kg | 1:08.28 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Alex Badel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Happy Valley July 15 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Crimson Flash carrying 60.5kg at $5.10. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track March 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Young Champion with 61kg at $39. Won't be far away.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 1:09.95 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | RST105-75 | $525,926.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Joao Moreira | 60.5kg | 1:08.84 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 38 | RST110-80 | $688,889.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Britney Wong | 55kg | 0:55.40 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Britney Wong | 1:10.32 | - | 3 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | RST100-80 | $506,239.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 61kg | 1:08.99 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 31 | RST105-75 | $506,239.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 0:56.81 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/03/2026 | 99 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 61kg | 1:07.74 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $39.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | RST100-80 | $559,055.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:09.43 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Matthew Chadwick
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 52kg at $355. The run before that ran second last of 11 at Happy Valley on July 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Crimson Flash carrying 55.5kg at $19. Good effort on resumption and he's a big threat back to his preferred trip.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 53 | G3 OPEN | $743,363.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 52kg | 1:06.11 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $355.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 0:56.73 | - | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | RST105-75 | $525,926.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 55.5kg | 1:08.84 | 7-6-10 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | RST110-80 | $688,889.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Alex Badel | 52.5kg | 0:55.40 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 07/06/2026 | 39 | RST100-80 | $505,338.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 56kg | 1:08.63 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 17 | RST105-75 | $506,239.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Karis Teetan | 54kg | 0:56.81 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.10 |
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 25 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 57kg | 1:08.87 | 10-6-8 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | James McDonald | 0:58.25 | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: M Yeung
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mugen with 57kg at $43. When resuming last campaign 8th of 14 in the G3 Celebration Cup at this track on September 28 2025 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind My Wish carrying 54.5kg at $12. Looks tested against this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | M Yeung | 0:57.20 | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1050m | WS | M Yeung | 1:01.04 | - | 5 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 95 | RST100-80 | $527,881.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Jerry Chau | 57kg | 1:21.46 | 6-6-10 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $43.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/01/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN | $806,142.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Matthew Poon | 53kg | 1:20.62 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $18.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/12/2025 | 45 | RST100-80 | $614,173.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good | James McDonald | 61kg | 1:49.11 | 5-8-11 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 12/13 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | RST105-75 | $610,568.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 56.5kg | 1:33.03 | 5-5-12 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |
| 8/14 | 28/09/2025 | 120 | G3 OPEN | $825,147.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 54.5kg | 1:20.79 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/05/2025 | 69 | G3 OPEN | $846,774.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 52kg | 1:33.83 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |