2026-01-25Sha TinRace 8
TURF
1

ROMANTIC WARRIOR

Draw
7
Trainer
C S Shum
Jockey
J McDonald
Gear
TT
Overall Rating
(*)★(*)★(*)★( )☆( )☆
Capability Index
61
Official Rating
135
Weight
126

Horse analysis

On March 13th, the horse completed a dirt trial over 1200m in sections of 5-4-1, showing good control. A recent winner, six weeks ago it secured victory over 2000m on the Sha Tin turf with a strong finishing run after a slow start, winning by one and a half lengths. Another trial showed further improvement. Back to 1600m on the turf this time without any additional weight, the horse has proven form at this distance and is expected to track the leaders. It possesses the strongest finishing kick in the field, benefits from an advantageous draw, and demonstrates clear superiority over its rivals. The jockey has a reasonable understanding of the horse’s capabilities, with trainer and jockey aligned in their assessment. Pre-race work was positive and vigorous, indicating that a clean break should see it contend for a forward position.

Horse signals

Good in sectional
Under Rated
Gain benefit in rating
Reach last winning rating
1.5
Win odds
Paddock Pick
Place Chance
Rising Star
Suggest to be QP banker
Unreliable
Suggest to be Q banker
Long Shot
Best Bet
Good in Workout
Late Mail

Predict Pacing

Predict Pacing

1600m
Very Slow
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