Night Purosangue is the standout selection based on form.
Hong Kong · Thursday 30 October 2025
Sha Tin tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Sha Tin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Wa Mei Shan Hcp (C5)
Courier Magic offers solid value as a proven Class 5 winner with recent competitive form. Second-up from spell with positive record suggests readiness. Recent 1650m run at Happy Valley demonstrates distance suitability.
Proven Sha Tin specialist with 13 starts and consistent placings. Second-up from spell with positive record.
Recent 2nd place finish just 5 days ago at Sha Tin demonstrates peak fitness and readiness. Proven Class 5 winner with excellent track record (20 starts).
- 1st3Night PurosangueBrenton Avdulla$1.90
- 2nd4Courier MagicJerry Chau$6.50
- 3rd7Foremost TeddyJames Orman$11.00
- 4th10Euro RocksHarry Bentley$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Night Purosangue | 9 | Brenton Avdulla | D A Hayes | 61kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Courier Magic | 11 | Jerry Chau | K L Man | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Foremost Teddy | 7 | James Orman | C S Shum | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Euro Rocks | 3 | Harry Bentley | C H Yip | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Go Go Go | 6 | David Probert | W Y So | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Yee Cheong Raider | 8 | Hugh Bowman | J W Richards | 60.5kg | $25.00 |
| 7th | 9 | All Eyes On Me | 12 | Keith Yeung | C W Chang | 56kg | $100.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Perpetual Power | 4 | E C W Wong | C W Chang | 58.5kg | $64.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Brave Of Friends | 1 | Richard Kingscote | D Whyte | 54kg | $23.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Harry's Hero | 13 | Karis Teetan | P F Yiu | 54.5kg | $27.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Silver King | 5 | Matthew Chadwick | F C Lor | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 2 | View All Things | 2 | Zac Purton | W K Mo | 61kg | $8.80 |
| Scr | 6 | Run Yes Run | 10 | Keagan D De Melo | W Y So | 57kg |
Tsim Mei Fung Hcp (C5)
Notthesillyone is the standout form horse. Despite rising class, recent 4th in Class 4 (18 days ago) demonstrates current fitness. Barrier 7 is neutral-to-positive.
Recent 4th at Sha Tin Class 5 confirms fitness and track knowledge. Barrier 1 is tactically advantageous. However, winless record (0-0-1) and moderate recent placings suggest place probability higher than win.
Barrier 3 is tactically sound. Second up from spell shows positive pattern.
Proven Sha Tin Class 5 winner with elite track record (4-1-1). Second up from spell shows positive pattern. Recent 5th at Class 5 confirms fitness. However, age 9, declining form trend, and winless recent record create risk.
- 1st3NotthesillyoneLuke Ferraris$5.90
- 2nd11Cheer For SouthJerry Chau$14.00
- 3rd12Double BingoMatthew Poon$3.80
- 4th5Glory CloudAlexis Badel$9.60
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Notthesillyone | 7 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 61kg | $5.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Cheer For South | 12 | Jerry Chau | F C Lor | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Double Bingo | 3 | Matthew Poon | Y S Tsui | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Glory Cloud | 8 | Alexis Badel | C Fownes | 59.5kg | $9.60 |
| 5th | 10 | Fortune Racer | 11 | Richard Kingscote | K H Ting | 58kg | $63.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Oriental Surprise | 1 | Lyle Hewitson | D A Hayes | 58.5kg | $9.40 |
| 7th | 6 | Lucky Blessing | 6 | E C W Wong | W K Mo | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 9 | Excellent Daddy | 4 | James Orman | C W Chang | 58kg | $34.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Legend Star | 10 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 60.5kg | $8.40 |
| 10th | 1 | Beauty Formula | 9 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 60kg | $64.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Noble Go | 5 | David Probert | J J Size | 58.5kg | $87.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Handsome Blond | 2 | Karis Teetan | C H Yip | 61kg | $39.00 |
| 13 | The Concentration | 13 | P F Yiu | 56kg | |||
| 14 | Circuit Victory | 14 | K L Man | 61kg |
Shek Uk Shan Hcp (C4)
He Was You represents the standout form case. Dropping from Class 5 to Class 4 after a recent win provides a significant class advantage. Second-up positioning suits his profile, and he's a proven Sha Tin performer with a win at this track/distance.
Hinokami Kagura benefits from a class drop to Class 4 after recent Class 5 racing. A Sha Tin specialist with proven track knowledge and consistent placing form (25% place rate), he offers reliability. Barrier 1 suits the straight-chute start.
However, his Sha Tin record is concerning - winless from 5 attempts despite multiple tries. Low strike rate (11%) and poor 1200m distance record (0 wins from 9) are significant negatives.
A proven Sha Tin specialist with 2 wins from 17 at track/distance, he combines track knowledge with a significant weight advantage (52.5kg + 3kg claim). Recent fitness is confirmed by a 3rd place finish.
- 1st9Hinokami KaguraMatthew Chadwick$8.20
- 2nd12No Other ChoiceKeith Yeung$12.00
- 3rd11He Was YouAngus Chung$3.10
- 4th10Jolly CompanionBritney Wong$8.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Hinokami Kagura | 1 | Matthew Chadwick | W Y So | 55.5kg | $8.20 |
| 2nd | 12 | No Other Choice | 12 | Keith Yeung | C Fownes | 52.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | He Was You | 7 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 54kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 10 | Jolly Companion | 6 | Britney Wong | K L Man | 52.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dr Golden General | 8 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 56kg | $70.00 |
| 6th | 2 | New Power | 4 | E C W Wong | C W Chang | 57.5kg | $9.20 |
| 7th | 5 | Beauty Thunder | 11 | Harry Bentley | W K Mo | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Dash | 9 | David Probert | D Whyte | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Gimme Five | 3 | Karis Teetan | F C Lor | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Marvel And Gold | 5 | Alexis Badel | C H Yip | 61kg | $47.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Impending Legacy | 10 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Watch This One | 2 | Luke Ferraris | P C Ng | 59.5kg | $7.40 |
| 13 | Wiseman | 13 | C S Shum | 53kg | |||
| 14 | Winning Cigar | 14 | D A Hayes | 57kg |
Tiu Yue Yung Hcp (C4)
Dropping in class with proven credentials at this exact distance (2 wins from 5 starts). Excellent barrier and jockey combination provide tactical advantage.
Good barrier and jockey combination. Rising in class is slight concern but form justifies inclusion.
Reliable Profit is second up from spell with concerning second-up statistics (0 wins from 3 starts). However, dropping in class and proven at 1800m. Top weight (61kg) is significant disadvantage.
Won at similar distance (1650m) demonstrating capability. Consistent Class 4 performer.
- 1st1Reliable ProfitZac Purton$4.70
- 2nd6Viva TasteMatthew Poon$81.00
- 3rd3Supreme AgilityJames Orman$4.40
- 4th5Special HedgeLyle Hewitson$8.70
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Reliable Profit | 10 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 61kg | $4.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Viva Taste | 7 | Matthew Poon | K H Ting | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Supreme Agility | 5 | James Orman | P C Ng | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Special Hedge | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | C W Chang | 57kg | $8.70 |
| 5th | 4 | Mega Force | 13 | Luke Ferraris | P C Ng | 57.5kg | $44.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Soaring Bronco | 3 | Harry Bentley | P C Ng | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Kasa Papa | 2 | Alexis Badel | A S Cruz | 53kg | $9.80 |
| 8th | 11 | Gale Saga | 11 | Britney Wong | P C Ng | 50.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Dilbagh | 8 | Richard Kingscote | D Whyte | 55.5kg | $40.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Super Sicario | 1 | Karis Teetan | C Fownes | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 11th | 2 | Young Brilliant | 6 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Dashing Dragon | 12 | David Probert | D A Hayes | 54.5kg | $70.00 |
| 9 | Sight Supreme | 9 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 54.5kg |
Shek Uk Shan Hcp (C4)
Daily Trophy is the form standout, having won at this exact track/distance just 18 days ago. Despite barrier 11, the recent victory, proven Class 4 record (4 wins from 21 at track/distance), and top-weight confidence justify strong consideration.
Lightweight (54kg) and favorable barrier 6 provide tactical advantages.
Barrier 1 and lightweight (57.5kg) provide tactical advantages. Recent 2nd place shows fitness.
- 1st3VulcanusHugh Bowman$6.60
- 2nd2Fortune WhiskeyE C W Wong$42.00
- 3rd11GlaciatedKaris Teetan$5.20
- 4th12Winning MachineHarry Bentley$4.90
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Vulcanus | 8 | Hugh Bowman | Y S Tsui | 59kg | $6.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Fortune Whiskey | 9 | E C W Wong | D Eustace | 58kg | $42.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Glaciated | 6 | Karis Teetan | P C Ng | 54kg | $5.20 |
| 4th | 12 | Winning Machine | 5 | Harry Bentley | C S Shum | 54kg | $4.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Happy Action | 2 | Keith Yeung | D A Hayes | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Know At Heart | 3 | Matthew Chadwick | W Y So | 55.5kg | $9.90 |
| 7th | 5 | Loving Vibes | 1 | Jerry Chau | K W Lui | 57.5kg | $34.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Giddy Up | 7 | Andrea Atzeni | J W Richards | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Everyone's Gallop | 10 | Vincent Ho | F C Lor | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Daily Trophy | 11 | Lyle Hewitson | C Fownes | 61kg | $4.70 |
| 11th | 7 | Fortune Warrior | 4 | Angus Chung | C H Yip | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Hong Kong Hall | 12 | Britney Wong | D J Hall | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 13 | Club Ace | 13 | J J Size | 53.5kg | |||
| 14 | Meowth | 14 | W K Mo | 59kg |
Tin Ha Shan Hcp (C4)
Two wins from seven starts at this exact distance, including a recent victory on June 28, 2025. Zac Purton partnership is strong. Recent form shows some inconsistency but the underlying class and track record justify top selection.
Shanghai Style shows improving form with recent fitness demonstrated. Sha Tin specialist with proven 1650m credentials (1 win from 4 starts). Hugh Bowman partnership and barrier 4 are positives. Win rate of 13% is modest but track/distance record justifies inclusion as second selection.
Luck Is Back demonstrated fitness with recent 2nd place finish at exact distance/track. Sha Tin 1650m record shows capability. However, top weight at 60.5kg is significant concern, and recent form shows placing rather than winning.
Recent competitive return shows fitness. However, limited 1650m experience (1 start, 14th place) is concern. Lightweight at 55.0kg is advantage.
- 1st13LeslieMatthew Poon$14.00
- 2nd4Shanghai StyleHugh Bowman$7.20
- 3rd11Youth PowerHarry Bentley$14.00
- 4th7Glorious JourneyVincent Ho$8.70
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Leslie | 11 | Matthew Poon | C W Chang | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Shanghai Style | 4 | Hugh Bowman | C S Shum | 60.5kg | $7.20 |
| 3rd | 11 | Youth Power | 1 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Glorious Journey | 6 | Vincent Ho | F C Lor | 56.5kg | $8.70 |
| 5th | 8 | California Star | 8 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Yoda's Choice | 7 | Luke Ferraris | P C Ng | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 14 | Meepmeep | 12 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Fashion Legend | 5 | Zac Purton | D Eustace | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Charming Steed | 14 | Keagan D De Melo | C Fownes | 60kg | $38.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Luck Is Back | 10 | Lyle Hewitson | K W Lui | 60.5kg | $5.30 |
| 11th | 3 | Sea Chariot | 13 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 59.5kg | $64.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Prestige Ricky | 2 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Speedy Trident | 3 | Karis Teetan | Y S Tsui | 56kg | $43.00 |
| 14th | 9 | Magic Cosmos | 9 | David Probert | C H Yip | 56kg | $120.00 |
| 15 | Mazing Grace | 15 | C W Chang | 57kg | |||
| 16 | The Lion King | 16 | F C Lor | 61kg |
Hebe Hill Hcp (C3)
Second up from spell with proven readiness pattern. Significant class drop combined with optimal weight and proven winning form at Sha Tin makes this a high-confidence selection despite outside barrier.
Recent layoff and modest class drop are minor concerns, but form trajectory and barrier position provide solid winning chance.
Must Go has strong underlying form with multiple Class 3 wins and excellent Sha Tin 1200m record. However, recent form deterioration (9th, 12th finishes) and transition from synthetic to firm track conditions raise concerns.
However, first-up status after 243-day spell is substantial concern despite barrier 1 advantage.
- 1st10Super Joy N FunAlexis Badel$17.00
- 2nd6KempesAndrea Atzeni$4.60
- 3rd7Fun N Fun TogetherMatthew Poon$6.10
- 4th4Must GoBrenton Avdulla$9.30
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Super Joy N Fun | 6 | Alexis Badel | C W Chang | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Kempes | 11 | Andrea Atzeni | D J Hall | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Fun N Fun Together | 2 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 53kg | $6.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Must Go | 8 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 58kg | $9.30 |
| 5th | 1 | Wonder Kit | 4 | E C W Wong | K W Lui | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Giant Leap | 7 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 55.5kg | $8.30 |
| 7th | 8 | Good Luck Babe | 10 | Matthew Chadwick | A S Cruz | 53kg | $9.40 |
| 8th | 3 | Lucy In The Sky | 1 | James Orman | Y S Tsui | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Fatal Blow | 9 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 52kg | $4.60 |
| 10th | 12 | The Revolution | 12 | Karis Teetan | P C Ng | 52kg | $23.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Camp Land | 3 | Britney Wong | J W Richards | 49.5kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Dragon Four Seas | 5 | Hugh Bowman | K L Man | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 13 | Sky Trust | 13 | C Fownes | 61kg | |||
| 14 | Sports Legend | 14 | D Eustace | 53kg |
Pyramid Hill Hcp (C3)
The barrier 4 draw with Zac Purton is ideal for a horse with his tactical profile. Class level is appropriate, and his 25% win rate demonstrates genuine quality.
Precision Goal is a genuine 1650m specialist at Sha Tin with 5 wins from 15 starts at this track/distance. Recent back-to-back wins at Class 4 demonstrate form, and the lightweight (50kg) is advantageous. Wide barrier 14 compounds concerns. Value play rather than confident selection.
Karma presents a form paradox: excellent Sha Tin record (5 wins from 19 starts) and proven 1650m credentials, but returns from 230-day spell with poor first-up record (0 wins from 3 attempts). The spell is the primary concern - while Fownes is a capable trainer, Karma's first-up statistics suggest he needs a run. Suitable as third choice given form credentials but spell risk is material.
The horse boasts an exceptional 1650m record (4 wins from 10 starts) and strong Sha Tin credentials (4-1-1 from 17 starts). Recent 2nd place finish 40 days ago demonstrates fitness, and barrier 3 is ideal for this distance. Second-up status is positive (1 run back).
- 1st12New ForestLyle Hewitson$7.60
- 2nd4Mojave DesertAndrea Atzeni$5.20
- 3rd8ArielE C W Wong$15.00
- 4th7Turin MascotJames Orman$20.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | New Forest | 13 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 53.5kg | $7.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mojave Desert | 11 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 59kg | $5.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Ariel | 1 | E C W Wong | D A Hayes | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Turin Mascot | 6 | James Orman | P C Ng | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Karma | 7 | Vincent Ho | C Fownes | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Noisy Boy | 9 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Precision Goal | 14 | Britney Wong | D A Hayes | 50kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Tourbillon Prince | 10 | Brenton Avdulla | C W Chang | 61kg | $40.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Chill Kaka | 8 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 54kg | $23.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mr Energia | 4 | Zac Purton | D J Hall | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 11th | 6 | Young Achiever | 12 | Hugh Bowman | J W Richards | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Harmony Galaxy | 2 | Matthew Poon | C S Shum | 53.5kg | $20.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Never Peter Out | 3 | Keith Yeung | F C Lor | 54kg | $24.00 |
| 14th | 13 | Talents Trump | 5 | David Probert | F C Lor | 53.5kg | $52.00 |
| 15 | Cambridge | 15 | P C Ng | 59.5kg | |||
| 16 | Dragon Air Force | 16 | P F Yiu | 56kg |
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