Sha Tin tips and results

Our price $5.00 · SP $9.40 · James Orman

Spice Bag is the only horse with a win in the field, having broken his maiden in good style over 1000m at Sha Tin. He showed natural speed and quickened well to hold off Sharp Planet. The rise to 1200m should be in his favour, and with a likely forward position from a mid draw, he profiles as the most probable winner.

Our price $12.00 · SP $29.00 · Vincent Ho

The step up to 1200m may suit, and he is a solid each-way play.

Our price $20.00 · SP $93.00 · Lyle Hewitson

He failed on Dead but returns to a surface he handled well.

Our price $5.00 · SP $9.80 · Karis Teetan

That form reads well in this grade. Karis Teetan is flying. Barrier 13 is a concern but on the straight course it's manageable.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.80 · Britney Wong

Looking Bright drops to Class 4 where his best form in CL3 suggests he can be highly competitive. The hood is added to help concentration. Britney Wong has been riding well.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.90 · Hugh Bowman

Grand Nova was narrowly beaten last time out at Happy Valley and brings strong recent form. He has plenty of experience and should be winding up late from midfield. The wide draw is a concern but on the straight track he can slot in. The very fast tempo is ideal for his run-on style. Bowman is a plus despite a quiet recent patch. He offers each-way value against the more hyped runners.

Our price $15.00 · SP $20.00 · Harry Bentley

Casa Primo has been knocking on the door with three 5th place finishes in Class 4 1000m, each time running on. He draws nicely in barrier 4 and the hood goes on for the first time, which often sparks improvement in young horses. If he repeats his recent efforts, he is capable of a top 3 finish.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.10 · Nichola Yuen

He has been running consistently, including a 3rd and 4th at this level recently. The fast pace should suit him if he settles just behind the speed.

Our price $25.00 · SP $11.00 · Matthew L Chadwick

He won a Class 5 two runs ago and now drops back to Class 4 at a distance that may stretch him. A speculative value play.

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.70 · James Orman

Malpensa is a progressive gelding who broke his maiden in impressive fashion last start at this course and distance. While he carries a little more weight now, he should appreciate the strong tempo and can sit just off the speed. He is a strong winning chance and worth an each-way investment.

Our price $15.00 · SP $14.00 · Nichola Yuen

The Concentration is a Class 5 winner who has struggled at Class 4 level recently. However, he drops back from 1400m to 1200m, a trip where he won earlier in his career. Carrying only 49kg after the jockey's claim, he could get a soft run from barrier 8. The fast pace should suit his grinding style.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.90 · Vincent Ho

King Dance comes off back-to-back wins in Class 4 over this course and distance. He handles the 1400m well and gets in with a feather weight of 53kg.

Our price $15.00 · SP $27.00 · Harry Bentley

His recent third in Class 4 over 1200m was encouraging, and he has the low weight to finish strongly. Despite a wide draw, his tactical speed should allow him to position midfield.

Our price $8.00 · SP $24.00 · Matthew Poon

Volcanic Spark comes off a determined win over 1800m and steps back to 2000m where he has placed twice. The projected fast tempo sets up perfectly for his late kick. The wide gate is a negative but he overcame similar to win last start.

Our price $10.00 · SP $7.60 · Alexis Badel

Romantic Fantasy is flying, having won his last start and placed in four of his previous five. He has shown versatility and a will to win. The wide draw tempers confidence but the expected fast tempo and his recent acceleration suggest he can still be competitive. A solid place chance and can improve to win.

Our price $3.50 · SP $1.90 · Zac Purton

Winning Ovation is the form horse of the field with three wins from his last four starts, all in Class 2 at 1400m. He steps up to 1600m and Group 3 level, which are legitimate questions. However, his acceleration and tactical speed suggest he will handle the trip. Zac Purton takes over and barrier 3 is ideal. The strong tempo may test his stamina, but his class and confidence are hard to ignore.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.10 · Andrea Atzeni

He is clearly talented and the step up to Group 3 is logical.

Our price $10.00 · SP $48.00 · Angus Chung

He won a Class 2 over 1600m in February and was not disgraced in a Group 3 over 2400m last start, suggesting stamina. Back to 1600m with a light weight, he maps to settle midfield and should get a good run from barrier 4. Decent value in an open Group 3.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.70 · Zac Purton

Invictus Dragon is the clear form reference having won last start at this track and distance with Purton aboard. He draws well and maps to be prominent. However, the very fast tempo might test his stamina over the final stages. Still a major winning chance.

Our price $6.67 · SP $16.00 · Nichola Yuen

Circuit Fiery is one of the most reliable runners in the field with a string of placings. He steps down in class and carries only 56kg. The barrier 11 is a worry, as he may be forced wide, but his stamina and consistency make him a strong place chance in a fast-run race.

Our price $6.67 · SP $9.10 · Vincent Ho

Prestige Always has been racing in Class 3 and now drops to Class 4, representing a clear class advantage. Barrier 2 allows him to save ground.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.80 · Andrea Atzeni

Crimson Flash has been in fine form, winning and placing in Class 2. He has the benefit of a top jockey who knows him well and a light weight. The wide draw is a challenge, but with a strong early pace expected he may be able to get cover and produce his finish. He is a solid place chance and could surprise if the leaders slow down. Not as strong as the top two but has each-way claims.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Joao Moreira

Sky Trust is the value play. His second in a Class 1 over this course and distance two runs back reads very well for this, and with the champion Joao Moreira engaged, the booking signals intent. He maps to race prominently and can improve.

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.40 · Vincent Ho

Leading contender with the best overall profile. Won over 1600m in Class 3 and followed with a second placing. Jockey Ho has a great record on him. Barrier 12 is the main query but he has early speed to overcome it. The clear one to beat.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.10 · Harry Bentley

Value runner who has been building a solid foundation. Ran 3rd over this course and distance in Class 4 and then 4th in the same grade. He is lightly raced and open to improvement. The wide draw is not ideal but he is versatile.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.40 · Harry Bentley

His win rate of 50% is elite, and Bentley has a strong record aboard. The key risk is the wide draw and very fast tempo which may force him to work hard to lead. If he can cross comfortably, his turn of foot should prove decisive in Class 3.

Our price $12.00 · SP $27.00 · Lyle Hewitson

Thousand Spirit enters off a Class 4 win and a strong 2nd in Class 3, suggesting he can be competitive in this grade. He carries just 54.5kg, a significant weight advantage over the topweights, and Lyle Hewitson is in good touch. The very fast tempo should set up for his finishing burst.