Sha Tin tips and results

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.60 · Lyle Hewitson

King Dance is an interesting debutant who appears likely to show early speed from a good barrier. The booking of Lyle Hewitson suggests connections expect a forward showing. While lacking race experience, first-starters in Griffin races can often surprise, and the gear change indicates preparation to focus the horse's attention.

Our price $12.00 · SP $37.00 · Hugh Bowman

The combination of Hugh Bowman and Caspar Fownes is significant, as is the favorable barrier draw. While lacking race experience, the stable is known for having horses ready to win first-up, and the gear application suggests they're addressing any breathing issues.

Our price $6.00 · SP $12.00 · James Orman

The addition of blinkers for the first time should sharpen his focus, and James Orman is a quality jockey booking. The wide barrier is a concern, but with a very fast tempo predicted, he should be able to find cover and finish strongly.

Our price $7.00 · SP $16.00 · A Hamelin

While yet to win, he has a strong place record with 7 placings from 29 starts. The very fast tempo should suit his backmarker style, and A Hamelin knows the horse well. The wide barrier is the main concern.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.70 · Hugh Bowman

Honest Witness has shown promise in two starts, finishing 4th both times. Hugh Bowman's booking is significant, and from barrier 6 should get a good position midfield. Natural improvement expected.

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.10 · James Mc Donald

Loveisintheair has been knocking on the door with a 3rd placing two starts back. James McDonald is a significant jockey booking, and the removal of the hood could sharpen him up. From barrier 5, he should get a good position midfield and the strong tempo will suit his finishing style.

Our price $5.50 · SP $10.00 · Brenton Avdulla

Dropping back from Class 3 where he was competitive, he'll be prominent from barrier 3 and has the tactical speed to either lead or sit outside the leader.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.10 · Craig Williams

Mickley represents excellent value dropping back significantly in class after competing in stronger Open company races. While his record at this track/distance isn't proven, the class drop combined with Craig Williams' booking suggests he's ready to perform. The good barrier and improving form make him a genuine threat.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.60 · E C W Wong

Monarch County brings solid credentials with a win and two placings from three attempts at this distance. His last start 3rd over this course and distance reads well, and he's drawn to get a perfect run from barrier 4.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.30 · Hugh Bowman

The advantageous barrier draw and booking of Hugh Bowman are significant positives. While carrying top weight is a concern, his class edge compensates, and he should get a perfect run from barrier 2 to capitalize on the fast tempo.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · K Teetan

Super Love is a recent winner in this class and brings consistency to this contest. With K Teetan aboard and a favorable barrier draw, he should get a good run in midfield. While his last start was disappointing and his form appears to be declining, he has the ability to bounce back in this company and should be finishing strongly.

Our price $8.00 · SP $23.00 · Luke Ferraris

Bright Inheritance is a progressive type who scored impressively over this course and distance last start. Luke Ferraris knows the horse well and despite the wide barrier, he has the tactical speed to find a position. The weight is a concern but his class could see him overcome it.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · James Mc Donald

Consistent performer with a win and a placing from 6 starts. Gets the services of star jockey James McDonald which is a significant positive. Will get back in the field and be suited by the predicted very fast tempo.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.00 · T Marquand

Dubai Honour brings top-class international form including a recent Group 1 second in Australia. With proven 2400m credentials and a perfect barrier 1 draw, he'll likely take up a forward position. Tom Marquand knows this horse perfectly, and his recent form suggests he's peaking at the right time. His tactical speed and stamina make him the main danger.

Our price $12.00 · SP $18.00 · Ms A Atzeni

Bundle Award is a rapidly improving stayer who dominated the Group 3 lead-up race over this course and distance. While this represents a class rise, his progressive profile and recent dominant win suggest he's ready for this level. Represents solid each-way value.

Our price $26.00 · SP $62.00 · A Badel

While this is a class rise, he's shown he can mix it with some of these rivals previously. His staying credentials are solid, and Alexis Badel knows him well.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.60 · Ms A Atzeni

Lightly-raced 3YO who won impressively on debut and wasn't disgraced when 4th last start. Gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 for this straight 1000m course and drops back in class. The hood going on first time should help him settle better, and the booking of J. McDonald is significant. Has the most upside in this field.

Our price $7.50 · SP $10.00 · A Badel

Consistent performer who has found form with consecutive 2nd placings. While his win strike rate is a concern, he's knocking on the door and the slight class drop helps. A. Badel is a positive jockey booking and from barrier 6 should get a nice trailing position.

Our price $9.00 · SP $31.00 · A Hamelin

Intriguing runner making his Hong Kong debut after being unbeaten in Australia. While this represents a significant class rise, he's shown ability in his limited starts and is a first-up specialist. The gear changes (crossover noseband and tongue tie) suggest connections are expecting a forward showing.

Our price $6.50 · SP $9.50 · Z Purton

Bravehearts drops significantly in class after competing in Group races. His record at Sha Tin over 2000m is solid with 2 wins, and he gets the services of champion jockey Zac Purton. The topweight of 61kg is a concern, especially with the fast tempo likely to test his stamina late. Should be prominent throughout but may be vulnerable to lighter-weighted closers in the final stages.

Our price $5.50 · SP $12.00 · Dylan Mo

Winning Wing is a progressive improver who won impressively last start over 1800m. The fast tempo should suit his running style.

Our price $8.00 · SP $15.00 · B Thompson

The T.P. Yung-trained gelding draws the inside barrier which should allow him to secure a perfect position just behind the speed.