Race 8 (379)
THE CHINESE NEW YEAR CUP (HANDICAP) Rating:120-95 1400m Sha Tin Good
Section 1
| Placing | Horse No |
Horse Name | Jockey | Gear | Comment |
| 1 | 11 | FULL OF JOY (CG293) | H W Lai | -- | Began in line, pressed on from a wide alley to trail leader, followed genuine tempo 1 to 2Ls back, 3Ls down on turning, gradually overhauled leader and held off late challengers to score a solid win. |
| 2 | 1 | JOYFUL WINNER (CE045) | C Soumillon | TT | Standard jump, ended up in usual spot towards rear 7 or so lengths back on rail, had a quiet run and aided by tempo, made solid progress between horses in straight and charged late to narrowly go down. |
| 3 | 8 | SILVER SUN (CE126) | C W Wong | -- | Even getaway, ended up in a midfield role 2 wide 4 to 5Ls back, had an even run with cover throughout, suited by tempo, made solid ground in straight and was pegging back margin late despite rider dropping reign at 100 M. |
| 4 | 4 | ROYAL PRINCE (CH072) | B Prebble | TT | Jumped in air, held a prominent role 3Ls back first without cover, did share of work carting field up to leader, kept on well in stretch making steady headway to make frame. |
| 5 | 7 | SURVEY SURVEY (CH070) | K L Chui | XB/TT | Began only fairly, raced in rearward position 2 wide some 7 to 8Ls off speed, aided by tempo, still well back to bend, switched out and made gradual progress in straight to be nearest on line. |
| 6 | 10 | SUPER TRAVELLER (CH275) | E Wilson | -- | Away with first few, held leaders back early before drifting back to race 4Ls back on fence, enjoyed a reasonable run in mid-section, stayed on nicely in straight to finish on heels of first four. |
| 7 | 5 | DANACOURT (CE228) | D Whyte | H | No early pace, posted 3 wide 7 to 8Ls back in main pack, did it tough with pace on, switched to middle and closed off evenly in straight taking steady ground off leaders to be not far away on line. |
| 8 | 3 | RIVER JORDAN (CG194) | D Beadman | TT | Failed to muster, ended up 9Ls back on rails, suited by pace in middle stages, still well back with job to do on bend, made some progress to 200 M before being checked, couldn't manage to fight thereafter. |
| 9 | 12 | TCHAIKOVSKY (CE030) | Y T Cheng | B | Fastest into stride, led them easily, set solid sections to suit 2Ls clear, extended margin on turning and kicked well clear, run ended at 200 M and faded thereafter. (Bled both nostrils.) |
| 10 | 9 | FIRM OFFER (CE008) | S K Sit | SR | No pace as expected and faded back from a wide alley, ended up 4 wide at rear without cover, did it tough throughout 8Ls back, attempted to improve on bend, hard run took toll and had no extra in straight. |
| 11 | 2 | GREEN TREASURE (CD225) | C K Tong | XB/TT | Ordinary beginning, shared rear some 10Ls off speed racing 2 wide, pace to suit but got no closer in middle stages, no extra in straight. |
| 12 | 6 | REGENCY HORSE (CE229) | O Doleuze | B/TT | No early speed, raced 3 wide at rear some 10Ls back, pace advantageous in mid-section, still well back to bend, struggled in straight. |
| B : | Blinkers | BO : | Blinker with one cowl only | CC : | Cornell Collar | CP : | Sheepskin Cheek Pieces |
| CO : | Sheepskin Cheek Piece One Side | E : | Ear Plugs | H : | Hood | P : | Pacifier |
| PC : | Pacifier with cowls | PS : | Pacifier with one cowl | SB : | Sheepskin Browband | SR : | Shadow Roll |
| TT : | Tongue Tie | V : | Visor | VO : | Visor with one cowl | XB : | Crossed Nose Band |
| "1" : | First time | "2" : | Replaced | "-" : | Removed |