The Definitive Sha Tin win provided one of the principal highlights of Sunday afternoons meeting at Sha Tin, where the five-year-old gelding landed the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Muk Min Ha Handicap over 1650 metres on dirt. Partnered by Karis Teetan for trainer David Eustace, Definitive produced a commanding performance to score by two and a quarter lengths.
Carrying 115lb, Definitive jumped from barrier seven and settled behind leader Sing Dragon, who carried 127lb, while Sky Vino occupied third place along the rail. Teetan kept the War Decree gelding within striking distance before gradually moving closer approaching the home turn.
Definitive moved alongside the leader before taking control at the 400-metre mark. Once in front, he maintained a strong rhythm through the closing stages and completed the 1650-metre contest in 1:38. Talents Ambition finished second, while Sky Vino secured third.
The Definitive Sha Tin win gave Eustace his fifth victory of the season and continued an encouraging start to his campaign. The success followed Colourful Kings Group 3 victory on October 1 and provided another notable result for the stable.
Teetan produced a well-judged ride throughout the contest, allowing Definitive to conserve his energy before asking him to quicken at the crucial stage. The gelding responded strongly and settled the race before the closing stages.
Eustace was also pleased with the way the race unfolded and indicated that Definitive would face further challenges from the handicapper. Happy Valley remained another suitable option for the gelding, given his effective record at the venue.
Definitive Sha Tin Win Adds Further Lustre to Eustaces Season
The meeting also produced several other notable performances. Mr Cool gave trainer Frankie Lor a success in the Class 4 Yan Chai Trophy Handicap over 1400 metres, with Teetan completing a riding double. The winner raced in the same silks previously carried by triple Group 1 winner Mr Stunning.
Lor also completed a training double when Horsepower secured the Class 3 Shing Mun Handicap over 1000 metres. Andrea Atzeni partnered the Harry Angel gelding, who raced for Michael Lee and his family.
A significant milestone came when Zac Purton reached 1,100 wins on the Sha Tin turf. The landmark arrived aboard Lady’s Love, who claimed the Class 4 Sham Tseng Handicap over 1400 metres for trainer Michael Chang.
Purton also partnered KOL to victory in the Class 4 Kwok Shui Handicap over 1200 metres for trainer David Hayes. The double moved the nine-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey to 14 wins in the 2026/27 season, six clear of his nearest rivals.
Purton had accumulated 2,035 victories in Hong Kong since beginning his career in the city during the 2007/08 season. His latest milestone added further distinction to an already remarkable record at Sha Tin.
Chang also recorded a double when Team Happy won the Class 5 Lo Wai Handicap over 1400 metres under Matthew Poon. Hayes matched that achievement when All Round Winner secured the Class 3 Shek Wai Kok Handicap over 1650 metres on dirt under Harry Bentley.
Double Bingo claimed the Class 5 Chai Wan Kok Handicap over 1650 metres on dirt for trainer Ricky Yiu. Apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen partnered the winner, recording her sixth victory across the previous four fixtures.
Big Return also produced a notable performance when making his first appearance over nine furlongs a winning one in the Class 3 Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup Handicap over 1800 metres. Alexis Badel partnered the Jamie Richards-trained runner.
Supreme Agility was declared the winner of the Class 4 Sha Tsui Handicap over 1650 metres on dirt following an inquiry and objection. The Pierre Ng-trained runner had initially finished second under James Orman before the result was amended.
Ng indicated that Supreme Agility had developed considerably during the season and had shown greater sharpness in a recent trial. The gelding was expected to move into Class 3 carrying a lighter weight for his next assignment.
The meeting concluded with another competitive result in the Class 3 Yau Kom Tau Handicap over 1200 metres, where six-year-old Bunta Baby denied Solid State. Luke Ferraris partnered the Manfred Man-trained gelding to his fourth career victory.
The Definitive Sha Tin win stood prominently among the days results, with the Class 2 success for David Eustace complemented by Zac Purtons 1,100th Sha Tin turf victory and doubles for Teetan, Frankie Lor, Michael Chang and David Hayes.
For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to RaceBuzz.