NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) Form, Trackwork and Record by Course
NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488), 5-year-old, trained by Dennis Yip Chor-hong, current rating 67. 25 career starts, 4 wins. Last 6 starts: 14/10/11/6/1/WV-A. Most recent: Race 11 at Sha Tin on 27 Sept 2026, finished 14th of 14. Most often raced over 1200m at Happy Valley: 12 starts, 3 wins, 4 placings. Best time over 1200m on the turf at Happy Valley: 69.55s (9 Apr 2025).
Rating 67（season start 68） · 5yo · 棕 / 閹 · Sire Sooboog · Dam Andronica · Dam sire Mujahid · Prize money HK$3,270,600
Trainer：Dennis Yip Chor-hong
Form（27）
| Pos | Date · Race | Win | Class | Dist / Course | Going | Dr | Jockey | Wt | Body wt | Margin | Running | Time | Last sect. | Gear | AI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 2026-09-27 · Sha Tin 11 | 92.0 | Class 3 | 1400m C+3 | GOOD TO FIRM | 2 | E C W Wong | 120 | 1124 | 11-1/2 | 2-2-3-14 | 82.79 | 24.55 | TT | #10 | Class 3 · 1400m C+3 · GOOD TO FIRM · 2 draw · E C W Wong · 120lb | Body wt 1124 · Margin 11-1/2 · Running 2-2-3-14 · Time 82.79 · Last sect. 24.55 · TT · AI #10 |
| 10/12 | 2026-09-09 · Happy Valley 8 | 63.0 | Class 3 | 1200m A | GOOD | 6 | P N Wong | 119 | 1140 | 5-1/2 | 1-1-10 | 71.58 | 25.04 | TT | — | Class 3 · 1200m A · GOOD · 6 draw · P N Wong · 119lb | Body wt 1140 · Margin 5-1/2 · Running 1-1-10 · Time 71.58 · Last sect. 25.04 · TT |
| 11/12 | 2026-07-08 · Happy Valley 9 | 28.0 | Class 3 | 1200m B | GOOD | 2 | K C Leung | 125 | 1155 | 10-1/2 | 1-1-11 | 71.28 | 25.58 | TT | — | Class 3 · 1200m B · GOOD · 2 draw · K C Leung · 125lb | Body wt 1155 · Margin 10-1/2 · Running 1-1-11 · Time 71.28 · Last sect. 25.58 · TT |
| 6/12 | 2026-06-10 · Happy Valley 9 | 27.0 | Class 3 | 1200m C+3 | GOOD | 12 | P N Wong | 121 | 1153 | 4-1/2 | 1-1-6 | 70.11 | 24.79 | TT | — | Class 3 · 1200m C+3 · GOOD · 12 draw · P N Wong · 121lb | Body wt 1153 · Margin 4-1/2 · Running 1-1-6 · Time 70.11 · Last sect. 24.79 · TT |
| 1/12 | 2026-05-09 · Sha Tin 2 | 3.4 | Class 4 | 1200m C | GOOD TO YIELDING | 3 | H Y Yuen | 125 | 1139 | — | 1-1-1 | 69.28 | 23.35 | XB1 | — | Class 4 · 1200m C · GOOD TO YIELDING · 3 draw · H Y Yuen · 125lb | Body wt 1139 · Running 1-1-1 · Time 69.28 · Last sect. 23.35 · XB1 |
| WV-A | 2026-04-15 · Happy Valley 6 | — | Class 4 | 1200m A | GOOD | — | — | 133 | — | — | — | — | XB/B2/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m A · GOOD · — · 133lb | Running · XB/B2/TT | |
| 12/14 | 2026-03-29 · Sha Tin 5 | 16.0 | Class 4 | 1000m A+3 | GOOD TO FIRM | 8 | P N Wong | 128 | 1128 | 6-3/4 | 2-4-12 | 57.14 | 23.63 | CP/TT | — | Class 4 · 1000m A+3 · GOOD TO FIRM · 8 draw · P N Wong · 128lb | Body wt 1128 · Margin 6-3/4 · Running 2-4-12 · Time 57.14 · Last sect. 23.63 · CP/TT |
| 4/12 | 2026-03-11 · Happy Valley 7 | 6.5 | Class 4 | 1200m C+3 | GOOD TO FIRM | 1 | K C Leung | 134 | 1124 | N | 1-1-4 | 69.71 | 23.55 | B-/V1/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m C+3 · GOOD TO FIRM · 1 draw · K C Leung · 134lb | Body wt 1124 · Margin N · Running 1-1-4 · Time 69.71 · Last sect. 23.55 · B-/V1/TT |
| 1/12 | 2026-02-25 · Happy Valley 2 | 3.3 | Class 4 | 1200m B | GOOD | 9 | K C Leung | 127 | 1122 | — | 1-1-1 | 69.57 | 23.47 | B/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m B · GOOD · 9 draw · K C Leung · 127lb | Body wt 1122 · Running 1-1-1 · Time 69.57 · Last sect. 23.47 · B/TT |
| 4/12 | 2026-02-08 · Sha Tin 6 | 18.0 | Class 4 | 1200m C | GOOD | 1 | K C Leung | 132 | 1130 | 1-1/2 | 1-1-4 | 69.59 | 23.41 | B-/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m C · GOOD · 1 draw · K C Leung · 132lb | Body wt 1130 · Margin 1-1/2 · Running 1-1-4 · Time 69.59 · Last sect. 23.41 · B-/TT |
| 8/12 | 2026-01-14 · Happy Valley 4 | 21.0 | Class 4 | 1650m B | GOOD | 7 | E C W Wong | 125 | 1127 | 5-1/4 | 1-1-1-8 | 100.82 | 25.36 | -- | — | Class 4 · 1650m B · GOOD · 7 draw · E C W Wong · 125lb | Body wt 1127 · Margin 5-1/4 · Running 1-1-1-8 · Time 100.82 · Last sect. 25.36 · -- |
| 6/14 | 2026-01-04 · Sha Tin 6 | 45.0 | Class 4 | 1400m C | GOOD | 5 | K C Leung | 132 | 1133 | 5-1/2 | 1-1-1-6 | 82.41 | 24.51 | B | — | Class 4 · 1400m C · GOOD · 5 draw · K C Leung · 132lb | Body wt 1133 · Margin 5-1/2 · Running 1-1-1-6 · Time 82.41 · Last sect. 24.51 · B |
| 9/12 | 2025-12-17 · Happy Valley 5 | 6.5 | Class 4 | 1200m B | GOOD | 2 | H Bowman | 135 | 1139 | 2-3/4 | 3-4-9 | 70.37 | 23.59 | B | — | Class 4 · 1200m B · GOOD · 2 draw · H Bowman · 135lb | Body wt 1139 · Margin 2-3/4 · Running 3-4-9 · Time 70.37 · Last sect. 23.59 · B |
| 12/12 | 2025-11-26 · Happy Valley 9 | 23.0 | Class 3 | 1200m C | GOOD TO FIRM | 10 | Y L Chung | 119 | 1133 | 3-3/4 | 10-8-12 | 70.64 | 23.5 | -- | — | Class 3 · 1200m C · GOOD TO FIRM · 10 draw · Y L Chung · 119lb | Body wt 1133 · Margin 3-3/4 · Running 10-8-12 · Time 70.64 · Last sect. 23.5 · -- |
| 6/12 | 2025-07-05 · Sha Tin 9 | 71.0 | Class 3 | 1200m C+3 | GOOD TO FIRM | 12 | Y L Chung | 115 | 1131 | 2 | 1-1-6 | 69.22 | 23.47 | TT1 | — | Class 3 · 1200m C+3 · GOOD TO FIRM · 12 draw · Y L Chung · 115lb | Body wt 1131 · Margin 2 · Running 1-1-6 · Time 69.22 · Last sect. 23.47 · TT1 |
| 6/12 | 2025-06-14 · Sha Tin 10 | 108 | Class 3 | 1200m AWT | WET FAST | 6 | H Bentley | 118 | 1137 | 3 | 6-3-6 | 68.73 | 23.15 | -- | — | Class 3 · 1200m AWT · WET FAST · 6 draw · H Bentley · 118lb | Body wt 1137 · Margin 3 · Running 6-3-6 · Time 68.73 · Last sect. 23.15 · -- |
| 11/14 | 2025-05-25 · Sha Tin 9 | 43.0 | Class 3 | 1000m A | GOOD | 2 | M F Poon | 119 | 1116 | 5-1/2 | 4-5-11 | 58.29 | 23.58 | TT | — | Class 3 · 1000m A · GOOD · 2 draw · M F Poon · 119lb | Body wt 1116 · Margin 5-1/2 · Running 4-5-11 · Time 58.29 · Last sect. 23.58 · TT |
| 10/11 | 2025-05-14 · Happy Valley 9 | 10.0 | Class 3 | 1200m B | GOOD TO FIRM | 3 | — | 121 | 1122 | 5-1/2 | 2-4-10 | 70.21 | 23.84 | B/TT | — | Class 3 · 1200m B · GOOD TO FIRM · 3 draw · — · 121lb | Body wt 1122 · Margin 5-1/2 · Running 2-4-10 · Time 70.21 · Last sect. 23.84 · B/TT |
| 1/12 | 2025-04-09 · Happy Valley 2 | 10.0 | Class 4 | 1200m A | GOOD TO FIRM | 4 | — | 132 | 1121 | — | 1-1-1 | 69.55 | 23.57 | H/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m A · GOOD TO FIRM · 4 draw · — · 132lb | Body wt 1121 · Running 1-1-1 · Time 69.55 · Last sect. 23.57 · H/TT |
| 10/12 | 2025-03-19 · Happy Valley 6 | 11.0 | Class 4 | 1000m B | GOOD TO FIRM | 8 | E C W Wong | 126 | 1122 | 3-1/4 | 9-10-10 | 57.29 | 22.75 | CP/TT | — | Class 4 · 1000m B · GOOD TO FIRM · 8 draw · E C W Wong · 126lb | Body wt 1122 · Margin 3-1/4 · Running 9-10-10 · Time 57.29 · Last sect. 22.75 · CP/TT |
| 5/11 | 2025-02-09 · Sha Tin 6 | 7.4 | Class 4 | 1200m C | GOOD | 2 | P N Wong | 124 | 1123 | 2 | 1-1-5 | 69.56 | 23.48 | B-/V1 | — | Class 4 · 1200m C · GOOD · 2 draw · P N Wong · 124lb | Body wt 1123 · Margin 2 · Running 1-1-5 · Time 69.56 · Last sect. 23.48 · B-/V1 |
| 5/12 | 2025-01-15 · Happy Valley 7 | 2.6 | Class 4 | 1200m B | GOOD | 7 | Z Purton | 134 | 1129 | 1-3/4 | 1-1-5 | 70.42 | 24.16 | E | — | Class 4 · 1200m B · GOOD · 7 draw · Z Purton · 134lb | Body wt 1129 · Margin 1-3/4 · Running 1-1-5 · Time 70.42 · Last sect. 24.16 · E |
| 1/12 | 2024-12-26 · Happy Valley 4 | 2.4 | Class 4 | 1200m C+3 | GOOD | 2 | Z Purton | 127 | 1135 | — | 1-1-1 | 69.77 | 22.85 | PC | — | Class 4 · 1200m C+3 · GOOD · 2 draw · Z Purton · 127lb | Body wt 1135 · Running 1-1-1 · Time 69.77 · Last sect. 22.85 · PC |
| 3/12 | 2024-11-27 · Happy Valley 5 | 14.0 | Class 4 | 1200m C+3 | GOOD | 11 | Z Purton | 125 | 1143 | 1/2 | 2-1-3 | 70.1 | 23.94 | B/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m C+3 · GOOD · 11 draw · Z Purton · 125lb | Body wt 1143 · Margin 1/2 · Running 2-1-3 · Time 70.1 · Last sect. 23.94 · B/TT |
| 12/14 | 2024-11-09 · Sha Tin 2 | 15.0 | Class 4 | 1200m A+3 | GOOD | 11 | H Bentley | 129 | 1138 | 6 | 11-11-12 | 70.68 | 22.74 | B/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m A+3 · GOOD · 11 draw · H Bentley · 129lb | Body wt 1138 · Margin 6 · Running 11-11-12 · Time 70.68 · Last sect. 22.74 · B/TT |
| 6/13 | 2024-10-13 · Sha Tin 1 | 5.4 | Class 4 | 1200m A+3 | GOOD TO FIRM | 10 | Y L Chung | 123 | 1122 | 1-3/4 | 5-7-6 | 69.69 | 22.71 | H | — | Class 4 · 1200m A+3 · GOOD TO FIRM · 10 draw · Y L Chung · 123lb | Body wt 1122 · Margin 1-3/4 · Running 5-7-6 · Time 69.69 · Last sect. 22.71 · H |
| 3/13 | 2024-09-22 · Sha Tin 4 | 13.0 | Class 4 | 1200m B+2 | GOOD | 8 | Y L Chung | 125 | 1124 | 1-1/4 | 1-1-3 | 70.37 | 23.51 | CP-/TT | — | Class 4 · 1200m B+2 · GOOD · 8 draw · Y L Chung · 125lb | Body wt 1124 · Margin 1-1/4 · Running 1-1-3 · Time 70.37 · Last sect. 23.51 · CP-/TT |
Last sect. = final sectional time (s); AI = rank in that race's pre-race sealed prediction.
Record by course and distance
| Record by course and distance | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley 1200m | 12 | 3-0-1 | — | — |
| Sha Tin 1200m | 8 | 1-0-1 | — | — |
| Sha Tin 1400m | 2 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin 1000m | 2 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Happy Valley 1650m | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Happy Valley 1000m | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by track
| Record by track | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Turf "B" Course | 7 | 1-0-0 | — | — |
| Happy Valley Turf "C+3" Course | 4 | 1-0-1 | — | — |
| Sha Tin Turf "C" Course | 4 | 1-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin Turf "A+3" Course | 3 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Happy Valley Turf "A" Course | 2 | 1-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin Turf "C+3" Course | 2 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Happy Valley Turf "C" Course | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin All Weather Track | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin Turf "A" Course | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin Turf "B+2" Course | 1 | 0-0-1 | — | — |
Record by going
| Record by going | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD | 15 | 2-0-2 | — | — |
| GOOD TO FIRM | 9 | 1-0-0 | — | — |
| GOOD TO YIELDING | 1 | 1-0-0 | — | — |
| WET FAST | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by class
| Record by class | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 17 | 4-0-2 | — | — |
| Class 3 | 9 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by draw
| Record by draw | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw 1-4 | 11 | 3-0-0 | — | — |
| Draw 5-9 | 9 | 1-0-1 | — | — |
| Draw 10+ | 6 | 0-0-1 | — | — |
Record by jockey
| Record by jockey | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K C Leung | 5 | 1-0-0 | — | — |
| P N Wong | 4 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Y L Chung | 4 | 0-0-1 | — | — |
| Z Purton | 3 | 1-0-1 | — | — |
| E C W Wong | 3 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| — | 2 | 1-0-0 | — | — |
Best times
| Course | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Turf 1000m | 57.29 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Happy Valley Turf 1200m | 69.55 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Happy Valley Turf 1650m | 100.82 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Sha Tin Turf 1000m | 57.14 | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Sha Tin Turf 1200m | 69.22 | 5 Jul 2025 |
| Sha Tin AWT 1200m | 68.73 | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Sha Tin Turf 1400m | 82.41 | 4 Jan 2026 |
Trackwork
| Date | Type | Track | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | 出賽 | 沙田 草地 | TT |
| 2026-09-26 | 踱步 | 沙田 內圈 | H |
| 2026-09-25 | 踱步 | 沙田 內圈 | H |
| 2026-09-24 | 踱步 | 沙田 飛機場 | H |
| 2026-09-24 | 快操 | 沙田 全天候 | H |
| 2026-09-09 | 出賽 | 跑馬地 草地 | TT |
| 2026-09-09 | 踱步 | 沙田 飛機場 | H |
| 2026-09-08 | 踱步 | 沙田 內圈 | — |
| 2026-09-07 | 踱步 | 沙田 飛機場 | H |
| 2026-09-07 | 快操 | 沙田 全天候 | H |
| 2026-09-06 | 游水 | 沙田 | — |
| 2026-09-05 | 踱步 | 沙田 內圈 | H |
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FAQ
How many races has NORTHERN FIRE BALL won?
4 wins and 6 top-three finishes from 26 starts on record.
Who trains NORTHERN FIRE BALL?
NORTHERN FIRE BALL is trained by Dennis Yip Chor-hong.
What is NORTHERN FIRE BALL's best distance?
On its record, 1200m at Happy Valley: 3 wins and 4 placings from 12 starts.
What are NORTHERN FIRE BALL's best times?
1000m turf at Happy Valley 57.29s; 1200m turf at Happy Valley 69.55s; 1650m turf at Happy Valley 100.82s; 1000m turf at Sha Tin 57.14s; 1200m turf at Sha Tin 69.22s; 1200m AWT at Sha Tin 68.73s; 1400m turf at Sha Tin 82.41s.
How has NORTHERN FIRE BALL been running lately?
Last 6 finishes, most recent first: 14/10/11/6/1/WV-A.
Who rode NORTHERN FIRE BALL last time?
E C W Wong rode on 27 Sept 2026, carrying 120lb from draw 2.