Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Hong Kong · Wednesday 6 May 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Sha Tin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Meepmeep is the most reliable form horse with back-to-back placings on the Sha Tin AWT including a narrow 2nd over today's 1650m trip. The course/distance record of 9:1-3-1 is the strongest in the field, and barrier 2 enables him to settle in the prime on-pace zone that wins at Sha Tin.
Hailtothevictors comes off a dominant C/D win and a competitive 4th over 1800m AWT. His T&D record (3:1-1-0) is excellent and he's clearly suited by these conditions. Top weight and barrier 7 are negatives, but Ferraris knows the horse and the form is genuine. Maps to settle handy enough to exploit Sha Tin's on-speed bias.
Go Go Go won this exact race profile (Sha Tin AWT 1650m) just two runs back, and last start ran a respectable 5th. Drawn well in barrier 4 with a feather 55kg, he maps to settle close enough to be in the finish. A trial win since indicates freshness. Place claims strong in a wide-open Class 5.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Meepmeep | 2 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Oriental Surprise | 13 | Britney Wong | D A Hayes | 50.5kg | $59.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Go Go Go | 4 | Karis Teetan | W Y So | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Hailtothevictors | 7 | Luke Ferraris | D Eustace | 61kg | $6.30 |
| 5th | 10 | Happydearhappydeer | 1 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Mega Force | 3 | James Orman | P C Ng | 59.5kg | $28.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Lucky Generations | 12 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 14 | All Eyes On Me | 14 | Keith Yeung | C W Chang | 52kg | $74.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Phantom Cyclone | 8 | Alexis Badel | K H Ting | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Concorde Star | 9 | Ethan Brown | Y S Tsui | 58.5kg | $70.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Fortune Warrior | 5 | E C W Wong | C H Yip | 58.5kg | $88.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Spangle Fortune | 10 | Nichola Yuen | K L Man | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Floof | 11 | Andrea Atzeni | Brett Crawford | 59.5kg | $35.00 |
| 14th | 2 | Smart City | 6 | Zac Purton | P F Yiu | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 15 | Super Hong Kong | 15 | C H Yip | 59.5kg | |||
| 16 | Sparkle And Gold | 16 | C H Yip | 57.5kg |
Viva Chaleur is the most reliable form horse in this race. Two consistent runs in the same grade and conditions, suitable barrier 6, and Atzeni in the saddle. The Sha Tin AWT bias favours on-pace runners and Viva Chaleur maps perfectly to settle handy.
Macanese Master has been knocking on the door with four straight placings (1-2-2-2). Jockey change to Ethan Brown is a slight concern but the horse is in career-best form. Reliable place chance with each-way appeal.
Barrier 10 is a clear negative at on-speed Sha Tin. Placed but not preferred to win.
Has 2 wins from his AWT runs at Sha Tin and is in his best form. Badel rides for Size, a quality booking. Strong each-way value given recent course/distance win - represents genuine overlay.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Robot Knight | 3 | Britney Wong | K L Man | 55kg | $5.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Viva Chaleur | 6 | Andrea Atzeni | A S Cruz | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Happy Action | 1 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Macanese Master | 5 | Ethan Brown | Y S Tsui | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Von Baer | 9 | Brenton Avdulla | J W Richards | 60kg | $38.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Spicy Spangle | 4 | Hugh Bowman | W K Mo | 59kg | $9.10 |
| 7th | 7 | Top To Sky | 12 | Nichola Yuen | C H Yip | 54kg | $22.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Brilliant Fire | 2 | E C W Wong | D Whyte | 52.5kg | $78.00 |
| 9th | 3 | No Other Choice | 10 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 61kg | $5.30 |
| 10th | 1 | Noble Deluxe | 11 | Alexis Badel | J J Size | 61kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Shinyu Kokoroe | 7 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 61kg | $36.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Bingo Babe | 8 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 52kg | $13.00 |
| 13 | Run Yes Run | 13 | W Y So | 55kg | |||
| 14 | Taihang Scenery | 14 | C S Shum | 53kg |
Juicy Dragon is the most reliable form horse in the race with an excellent record at Sha Tin AWT 1200m (8:1-1-1) including a recent win at the trip in March. Atzeni stays aboard and the K L Man/Atzeni combination strikes at 20%. Barrier 5 allows a handy on-pace settle which is exactly the profile that wins at Sha Tin. The most likely winner.
Vulcanus has an exceptional AWT track-and-distance record (19:3-5-0) and ran a much-improved 4th over this course/distance two weeks ago after dropping back to suitable grade. The wide barrier 10 is the main negative, forcing him further back than ideal at an on-pace track. However the class drop and weight relief with Yuen's claim keeps him competitive.
Cloud Nine is improving with each run, finishing 2nd at Happy Valley last start. The addition of blinkers for the first time could provide further sharpening with Ferraris retaining. Concerns centre on barrier 12 which forces a wide run at a track that strongly favours forward positions. Place chance more secure than win but trajectory is upward.
Strong barrier trial form (1st, 2nd, 1st) before debut signals genuine ability. Bowman retaining and the addition of tongue tie indicates connections expect significant improvement. Barrier 6 allows a handy run at this on-pace track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Juicy Dragon | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | K L Man | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Mega Captain | 6 | Hugh Bowman | C H Yip | 57.5kg | $8.40 |
| 3rd | 12 | Lakeshore Hero | 2 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 53kg | $4.70 |
| 4th | 4 | Cloud Nine | 12 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 3 | Sight Dreamer | 9 | Karis Teetan | J J Size | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Prestige Win | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | Brett Crawford | 61kg | $98.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Vulcanus | 10 | Nichola Yuen | Y S Tsui | 56.5kg | $8.70 |
| 8th | 11 | Zeta Hedge | 3 | Jerry Chau | C W Chang | 54kg | $86.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Topspin King | 1 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 56kg | $98.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Perfect Triumph | 8 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Joy Star | 11 | Dylan Mo | C S Shum | 55kg | $50.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Kol | 7 | Keith Yeung | D A Hayes | 57.5kg | $25.00 |
| 13 | Bullish Nova | 13 | A S Cruz | 57.5kg | |||
| 14 | Charming Babe | 14 | P F Yiu | 60.5kg |
Happy Universe is the standout form pick having won this exact 1800m AWT contest last start by a narrow margin, defeating several of today's rivals including Yoda's Choice and Firefoot. Wide barrier and top weight are concerns, but the form edge is clear.
Lost a photo finish to Happy Universe last start at the same track, distance and surface. Today she meets the winner 6.5kg better at the weights with a 4.5kg claim, plus a much better barrier (3 vs 10). Should be a strong place chance with winning upside given the weight turnaround.
Reliable placegetter with strong 1800m credentials, finishing 2nd over the trip last start carrying top weight in Class 5. Drops to a more suitable 52.5kg today with Teetan in the saddle. Track and distance record (6:0-2-1) shows he runs well here without winning. Inside draw helps but his 0-15 winless track record is the major concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Yoda's Choice | 3 | Nichola Yuen | P C Ng | 51kg | $4.30 |
| 2nd | 10 | Firefoot | 4 | Karis Teetan | W Y So | 52.5kg | $4.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ariel | 1 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Glorious St Paul's | 11 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Enthralled | 9 | Zac Purton | J J Size | 61kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Perfect Team | 5 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Viva Taste | 8 | Dylan Mo | K H Ting | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Forever Folks | 6 | Angus Chung | C S Shum | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Glorious Success | 2 | Jerry Chau | D Eustace | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Happy Universe | 10 | Derek Leung | K H Ting | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 7 | The Lion King | 7 | James Orman | F C Lor | 56kg | $22.00 |
Tourbillon Golfer is the standout map play. Drawn barrier 1 with natural speed at an on-speed track, his profile fits perfectly. Consistent at the trip (3 placings from 11) including a recent 3rd in similar Sha Tin AWT C4 grade.
Bowman retains the ride and barrier 5 gives tactical options to settle handy.
Apply maiden/insufficient form proxy evaluation. Mega Awesome has Zac Purton aboard for D A Hayes - this combination strikes at 20%. Barrier 9 is the main negative at Sha Tin's on-speed track, but Purton's tactical skill can mitigate this.
Barrier 6 allows him to settle in the first half of the field which fits Sha Tin's bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | California Bay | 2 | Karis Teetan | A S Cruz | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | One Man Show | 11 | Britney Wong | F C Lor | 56kg | $8.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Light Years Glory | 5 | Hugh Bowman | W K Mo | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Tourbillon Golfer | 1 | Nichola Yuen | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 4 | Diamond Sparkle | 8 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 58kg | $28.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Flying Sniper | 7 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Mega Awesome | 9 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 58kg | $25.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Supreme Voyager | 6 | Brenton Avdulla | C H Yip | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Forever Fancy | 3 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 56kg | $22.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Regrowth Winner | 10 | Keith Yeung | J W Richards | 53.5kg | $239.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Magic Super | 4 | Dylan Mo | Y S Tsui | 55kg | $177.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Word Of Kindness | 12 | Angus Chung | C S Shum | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 13 | Jolly Companion | 13 | K L Man | 56.5kg | |||
| 14 | Casa Primo | 14 | C W Chang | 57kg |
Bull Attitude maps perfectly for this on-speed driven Sha Tin AWT 1650m. From barrier 3 he can hold a forward-handy spot which is the dominant winning profile here. Hewitson stays aboard with a productive trainer combo. The gelding's tactical position and class consistency make him the most likely winner despite a low career strike rate.
The 4yo is clearly improving and Atzeni's engagement is positive. The 59.5kg and class rise are concerns but the win was authoritative. Barrier 7 allows a tactical run. Genuine each-way claims as a horse trending upward into his prime.
His Sha Tin record is solid (4 wins from 25) and he's a proven 1650m horse.
He was finishing on strongly and clearly handled the trip on debut.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Night Purosangue | 10 | Karis Teetan | Y S Tsui | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Chill Kaka | 6 | Nichola Yuen | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Allcash | 13 | Hugh Bowman | C S Shum | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Bull Attitude | 3 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Never Peter Out | 4 | Zac Purton | F C Lor | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Blossomy | 7 | Andrea Atzeni | K L Man | 59.5kg | $9.10 |
| 7th | 9 | Daily Trophy | 11 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 56kg | $32.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Hinokami Kagura | 8 | Matthew L Chadwick | W Y So | 57.5kg | $22.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Leaping Star | 9 | E C W Wong | D A Hayes | 56kg | $214.00 |
| 10th | 3 | California Star | 2 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 59.5kg | $23.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Luck Is Back | 1 | James Orman | P C Ng | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Fashion Legend | 5 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Shotgun | 12 | Britney Wong | D J Hall | 54.5kg | $6.20 |
Natural High won this exact race set-up last time at Sha Tin AWT 1200m and now draws barrier 1 which is ideal for a confirmed on-pacer at a strongly position-driven track.
The Atzeni booking has produced wins, and his class consistency makes him a clear top-three contender.
Purton's booking is significant. However, barrier 8 and a midfield-to-back settling pattern are concerns at an on-speed track. Capable of winning if tempo collapses but more likely to fill a placing.
He has 2 wins from 7 at Sha Tin and won this type of race in December. The 9th last start can be forgiven as he's better suited setting his own tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Notthesillyone | 6 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Happy Shooter | 3 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 60kg | $5.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Good Chap | 7 | Andrea Atzeni | D J Hall | 60kg | $7.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Fun N Fun Together | 8 | Zac Purton | F C Lor | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Bigtime Generation | 2 | Nichola Yuen | P F Yiu | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Conrad The Great | 4 | Alexis Badel | D Whyte | 54.5kg | $8.30 |
| 7th | 8 | Mapogo | 5 | Britney Wong | K L Man | 54kg | $6.80 |
| 8th | 12 | Full Of Laughter | 12 | Richard Kingscote | C W Chang | 54.5kg | $113.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Natural High | 1 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 60kg | $6.90 |
| 10th | 6 | Good Luck Babe | 10 | Hugh Bowman | A S Cruz | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Silver Spurs | 9 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Sky Phoenix | 11 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 56kg | $36.00 |
| 13 | Starry Show | 13 | D A Hayes | 56kg | |||
| 14 | Invictus Dragon | 14 | K W Lui | 57.5kg |
Talents Ambition has the strongest course-and-distance profile in the field with 3 wins and 3 placings from 11 attempts at Sha Tin track/distance.
Endeared draws the rail and maps to settle handy on a track that strongly favours on-pace runners. The Atzeni-Size combination strikes at 13% and the light weight gives him every chance. Ideal map and barrier upgrade.
However, barrier 10 is a meaningful negative on this position-driven track and his settling pattern leans midfield/back, working against the on-speed bias.
The 4yo drops significantly in class after testing himself in Open/Class 2 company, draws beautifully in barrier 3 to capitalise on Sha Tin's on-speed bias, and adds first-time sheepskin cheek pieces. He has won 2 from 2 at the distance and won a synthetic listed race in the UK suggesting AWT suitability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sky Vino | 10 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Glittering Legend | 3 | Jerry Chau | D Eustace | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Endeared | 2 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 54.5kg | $6.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Loch Tay | 12 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Nezha | 4 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 52.5kg | $8.10 |
| 6th | 13 | Turin Mascot | 1 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Noisy Boy | 13 | Harry Bentley | C H Yip | 53.5kg | $52.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Dragon Air Force | 5 | Nichola Yuen | P F Yiu | 54.5kg | $9.90 |
| 9th | 1 | Talents Ambition | 11 | Zac Purton | Mark Newnham | 61kg | $9.70 |
| 10th | 3 | Sword Point | 6 | Derek Leung | F C Lor | 60.5kg | $6.30 |
| 11th | 14 | Supreme Agility | 14 | Alexis Badel | P C Ng | 52kg | $34.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Steps Ahead | 8 | Lyle Hewitson | K W Lui | 61kg | $36.00 |
| 13th | 4 | Winning Dragon | 7 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 12 | Fortunate Son | 9 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 52kg | ||
| 15 | Lucky My Way | 15 | D Eustace | 52kg | |||
| 16 | Master Trillion | 16 | F C Lor | 52kg |
Victory Sky is the standout on AWT form with a dominant track/distance record (10:3-2-0) and won last start over this exact course and trip. Barrier 3 perfectly suits the on-speed Sha Tin bias and her preferred forward racing pattern. Main concern is the jockey switch to Nichola Yuen from Purton, but the horse's superior synthetic record and ideal map make her the most likely winner. Form profile clearly aligns with track requirements.
Aurora Patch boasts an exceptional track and distance record with 14 starts for 3 wins and 4 placings at Sha Tin 1200m AWT. Coming off a strong second to Must Go last start with Bowman retaining the ride. The wide barrier 10 is the only real negative at a track favouring inside draws and on-pace runners. Class and consistency make her a leading place chance.
Excellent strike rate at Sha Tin 1200m (6:2-0-1) and Jerry Chau has 40% with the horse. Main query is no synthetic experience, but the form lines and class drop are positives. Barrier 5 is workable. Genuine each-way contender.
Outstanding track/distance numbers (33:6-4-2) and barrier 4 perfectly suits the on-speed Sha Tin bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Blazing Wind | 2 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Victory Sky | 3 | Nichola Yuen | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Aurora Patch | 10 | Hugh Bowman | K L Man | 59kg | $5.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Super Joy N Fun | 8 | Alexis Badel | C W Chang | 52.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Target Audience | 1 | Keith Yeung | C Fownes | 52kg | $6.20 |
| 6th | 8 | Must Go | 4 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Giant Spirit | 12 | Dylan Mo | Y S Tsui | 52kg | $45.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Symbol Of Strength | 7 | Luke Ferraris | F C Lor | 58kg | $33.00 |
| 9th | 6 | City Gold Banner | 9 | James Orman | J W Richards | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Galactic Voyage | 5 | Jerry Chau | K W Lui | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Romantic Son | 6 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 61kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 10 | High Praise | 11 | Matthew L Chadwick | W K Mo | 52kg | $54.00 |
| 13 | Mr Energia | 13 | D J Hall | 56kg | |||
| 14 | Victor The Winner | 14 | P C Ng | 61kg |
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