Sha Tin tips and results

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.80 · E C W Wong

Sky Song brings solid credentials as a proven winner at this level with consistent recent form including a 3rd last start. Well-drawn in barrier 4 and likely to lead, which could be advantageous despite the predicted fast tempo. His record on good tracks is solid (1-0-1 from 9 starts). The main concerns are the top weight of 58.5kg and potential vulnerability late if the pace is too hot.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Zac Purton

First-up from a spell which could be advantageous, and dropping in class from previous starts. Has placed at this track and distance. The main concerns are the wide barrier (10) and the fact he's yet to win from 9 starts.

Our price $8.00 · SP $16.00 · Britney Wong

The barrier 5 draw is advantageous, and the very fast predicted tempo should suit his racing style.

Our price $4.20 · SP $2.70 · Alexis Badel

NOTTHESILLYONE brings strong recent form including a win two starts back at Happy Valley. The drop in class from his last start is significant, and he's well-drawn in barrier 4. With Alexis Badel aboard and a consistent form profile, he looks primed to perform well in this race.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.70 · E C W Wong

His track and distance record is solid (20:1-1-5), and he's well-drawn in barrier 5. The lightweight of 53.5kg is advantageous in what looks to be a fast-tempo race.

Our price $4.20 · SP $8.60 · E C W Wong

THE HEIR brings the strongest recent form into this race with a win and second in his last two starts. The addition of sheepskin cheek pieces could provide further improvement. Despite the wide barrier, the very fast tempo predicted should allow him to find a position and finish strongly.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.10 · Harry Bentley

The addition of sheepskin cheek pieces could provide further improvement, and his barrier 7 draw gives options in a race with a very fast predicted tempo. The lightweight of 54kg is also a significant advantage.

Our price $5.00 · SP $12.00 · E C W Wong

His racing pattern suits the predicted very fast tempo, as he'll be able to finish strongly when the leaders tire. The light weight of 53kg is advantageous, and while drawn wide, the backmarker pattern should mitigate barrier concerns. His overall record of 2 wins from 20 starts shows consistency.

Our price $6.00 · SP $2.70 · Jerry Chau

The addition of blinkers for the first time could spark significant improvement, and the inside draw gives him tactical options. While yet to win from 2 starts, he's shown enough ability to suggest a breakthrough is imminent. Jerry Chau is a positive jockey booking for this improving runner.

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.60 · Alexis Badel

ELEGANT LIFE brings solid credentials with 2 wins and 3 seconds from 22 starts. While his Sha Tin record is concerning (13: 0-0-0), the conditions today look suitable for improvement. Alexis Badel is a quality jockey booking who should give him every chance.

Our price $15.00 · SP $48.00 · David Probert

The predicted very fast tempo should play to his strengths as a backmarker, and the light weight is advantageous.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Britney Wong

Fight Time brings excellent recent form with a second, first and second in his last three starts. Dropping in class from last start and the quick backup suggests he's in top form. While yet to win at the distance, has placed twice from 7 attempts and should be finishing strongly.

Our price $15.00 · SP $53.00 · E C W Wong

Second-up from a spell with natural improvement expected, and carries a light weight of 52.5kg.

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.20 · Andrea Atzeni

YEE CHEONG GLORY brings a perfect 1 from 1 record at both Sha Tin and this distance, plus a perfect first-up record. The inside draw is ideal in a race with very fast tempo, and he's dropping in class.

Our price $20.00 · SP $85.00 · David Probert

While disappointing last start, he won two starts back and has a solid overall record (34:5-5-4).

Our price $18.00 · SP $46.00 · Keagan D De Melo

With 6 wins, 4 seconds and 4 thirds from 44 starts, he's a consistent performer who handles good track conditions well. While yet to place at Sha Tin in 12 attempts, his recent form suggests he's ready to break through. Well-weighted with 54.5kg, he represents excellent each-way value.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.10 · Lyle Hewitson

New Forest brings strong second-up credentials with 0-1-2 from 3 second-up starts. His overall record of 2-3-5 from 17 starts shows consistency, and his recent 3rd placing indicates he's in good form. While stepping up significantly in class and lacking experience at this track and distance, he's well-weighted with 55.5kg and has Lyle Hewitson aboard.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.10 · E C W Wong

DANCING CODE brings excellent recent form into this race, having won two starts back and finished a close second last time out. His second-up record is impressive (3:1-1-0) and he's well-weighted with 56.5kg. The good barrier draw and versatile running style should allow him to adapt to the expected fast tempo. His consistency (18% win rate, 42% place rate) is a major asset in this competitive field.

Our price $4.20 · SP $7.50 · Zac Purton

MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE brings an impressive win strike rate (40%) and excellent record at track and distance (7:4-0-2) into this race. The combination of a class drop and the booking of top jockey Zac Purton are significant positives. While first-up from a spell, his advantageous barrier draw should allow him to secure a good position. His proven ability on good tracks (9:4-2-2) is another plus.

Our price $10.00 · SP $25.00 · Lyle Hewitson

He ran a solid third last start in this class and should improve second-up today. His strong fresh record (3:1-0-2) suggests he has ability, and he's well-weighted with 55kg.

Our price $3.20 · SP $6.40 · Brenton Avdulla

Juneau Pride brings exceptional credentials with a superb record at Sha Tin over 1400m (7: 3-3-1). Despite carrying top weight, he's proven his ability to handle it with strong performances in Class 3. First-up record is the only query, but class should prevail.

Our price $7.00 · SP $13.00 · Vincent Ho

Another World brings strong credentials with an excellent record at Sha Tin over 1400m (7: 3-1-0). His recent form has been consistent, and he's dropping in class for this assignment. The main query is his first-up record and the 100-day break, but his class and ability to handle the track/distance combination make him a genuine contender.

Our price $6.50 · SP $3.30 · Zac Purton

Making his Hong Kong debut after winning a maiden in Australia, he's taking a massive class leap.