Barrier 6 allows tactical options on the soft track, and the experienced Avdulla booking reinforces intent.
Hong Kong · Saturday 13 June 2026
Sha Tin tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 11 races at Sha Tin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sunbird Griffin Plate
Sharp Planet showed genuine ability when 2nd on debut at this distance and has proven soft track form. The poor last start from barrier 13 can be forgiven, and today's rail draw with blinkers first time and Ho aboard suggests connections expect improvement.
Quantum Wukong showed promise on debut with a solid 4th, and the Cruz stable typically improves horses second-up. The 54kg minimum weight is a significant advantage, and while the barrier is wide, the horse showed enough debut ability to suggest competitiveness.
- 1st6Jedi SpursBrenton Avdulla$1.55
- 2nd1Chancheng SparkleJerry Chau$9.50
- 3rd7Quantum WukongAngus Chung$3.90
- 4th5Show Me Your LoveKaris Teetan$35.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Jedi Spurs | 6 | Brenton Avdulla | D A Hayes | 55kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 1 | Chancheng Sparkle | 2 | Jerry Chau | K W Lui | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Quantum Wukong | 7 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Show Me Your Love | 5 | Karis Teetan | D Whyte | 57kg | $35.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Dragon Generation | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | K W Lui | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Sharp Planet | 1 | Vincent Ho | C Fownes | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Kyoto Spring | 3 | Derek Leung | C W Chang | 57kg | $34.00 |
Shearwater Hcp (C5)
Last start winner dropping back to the same class with proven soft track ability. Britney Wong's strong recent form and the inside barrier position favour this consistent performer who has shown he can handle give in the ground.
Consistent performer with two recent seconds who has proven soft track ability including a win. The experienced campaigner should appreciate the conditions and barrier 6 gives tactical flexibility in what shapes as a slow tempo.
Reliable Class 5 performer with strong track and distance credentials. Recent second suggests he's in good form, but the complete lack of soft track experience is a significant concern given today's conditions.
Talented galloper returning from a lengthy spell with a significant class drop.
- 1st8Country DancerEthan Brown$8.90
- 2nd4Always FlukeJames Orman$5.90
- 3rd12VerbierLyle Hewitson$4.30
- 4th7The All RounderMatthew Poon$9.40
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Country Dancer | 3 | Ethan Brown | J J Size | 56.5kg | $8.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Always Fluke | 5 | James Orman | W Y So | 58.5kg | $5.90 |
| 3rd | 12 | Verbier | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | C Fownes | 54.5kg | $4.30 |
| 4th | 7 | The All Rounder | 7 | Matthew Poon | P C Ng | 58kg | $9.40 |
| 5th | 9 | Viva Chaleur | 6 | Brenton Avdulla | A S Cruz | 56kg | $8.20 |
| 6th | 6 | Crazy Treasure | 9 | Karis Teetan | Y S Tsui | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Aquaman | 11 | Matthew L Chadwick | C W Chang | 59kg | $34.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Robot Knight | 1 | Britney Wong | K L Man | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 11 | Handsome Blond | 2 | Richard Kingscote | C H Yip | 55.5kg | $34.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Von Baer | 8 | Derek Leung | J W Richards | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Money Tycoon | 10 | Keith Yeung | F C Lor | 59kg | $56.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Cirrus Speed | 12 | Hugh Bowman | D J Hall | 58.5kg | |
| 13 | Dash | 13 | D Whyte | 56kg | |||
| 14 | Yee Cheong Raider | 14 | Brett Crawford | 57.5kg |
Swan Hcp (C4)
Crucially has won on soft track before (synthetic win) and Purton's booking indicates stable confidence.
The soft track record shows 1 placing from 1 start, suggesting suitability. Barrier 5 allows tactical options and the I Am Invincible breeding should handle the conditions.
Lightly raced gelding showing clear improvement with recent 3rd placing. The soft track record shows 1 placing from 1 start, indicating suitability. Hugh Bowman's engagement is a strong positive signal, and the barrier allows for a good tactical position in the expected slow tempo.
Dropping in class and has soft track form. The wide barrier actually suits a backmarker in the expected slow tempo, allowing time to wind up.
- 1st12Prestige HallEthan Brown$7.90
- 2nd4Sky DeepLyle Hewitson$15.00
- 3rd5Call Me SparkleJames Orman$3.10
- 4th10Massive RewardAngus Chung$57.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Prestige Hall | 12 | Ethan Brown | D J Hall | 56.5kg | $7.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Sky Deep | 11 | Lyle Hewitson | C Fownes | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Call Me Sparkle | 1 | James Orman | K W Lui | 60.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 10 | Massive Reward | 8 | Angus Chung | C S Shum | 56kg | $57.00 |
| 5th | 2 | King Of Fighters | 14 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 61kg | $45.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Francis Meynell | 3 | Zac Purton | D Eustace | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Derrynblue | 10 | Matthew Poon | C H Yip | 53.5kg | $105.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Mighty Fighter | 7 | Hugh Bowman | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $5.90 |
| 9th | 13 | Let's Have Fun | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | D A Hayes | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Lady's Love | 13 | Richard Kingscote | C W Chang | 61kg | $68.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Chiu Chow Golf | 6 | Harry Bentley | F C Lor | 58kg | $59.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Flash Current | 4 | Jerry Chau | K H Ting | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Spicy Bonus | 9 | Derek Leung | W K Mo | 58kg | $69.00 |
| 14th | 6 | Eternal Richness | 2 | Vincent Ho | P C Ng | 58.5kg | $118.00 |
| 15 | Alabama Song | 15 | J J Size | 56kg | |||
| 16 | Grand Patch | 16 | K L Man | 57kg |
Flamingo Hcp (C4)
On The Lash presents exceptional value as a proven track and distance specialist stepping up in class after a dominant Class 5 victory. His 3 wins from 7 starts at Sha Tin 1800m is outstanding, and he's proven on soft tracks. The light weight and handy settling position from barrier 10 suit the expected slow tempo perfectly.
Absolute Honour brings strong recent form including a last-start win and excellent soft track credentials.
Romantic Fantasy bounced back to win last start at this exact distance and has proven soft track ability. The combination with Alexis Badel has been successful, and despite the wide barrier, his proven credentials at track and distance make him a strong each-way chance.
- 1st3Forever FolksDerek Leung$49.00
- 2nd12Smart Fat CatVincent Ho$3.70
- 3rd2EnthralledHugh Bowman$5.20
- 4th6Absolute HonourZac Purton$4.50
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Forever Folks | 8 | Derek Leung | C S Shum | 61kg | $49.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Smart Fat Cat | 1 | Vincent Ho | W K Mo | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Enthralled | 4 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 61kg | $5.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Absolute Honour | 3 | Zac Purton | F C Lor | 59kg | $4.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Automated | 14 | Richard Kingscote | W Y So | 58kg | $113.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Amazing Gaze | 13 | Karis Teetan | D A Hayes | 57kg | $6.70 |
| 7th | 10 | Prestige Ricky | 2 | Brenton Avdulla | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Romantic Fantasy | 11 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 56kg | $25.00 |
| 9th | 14 | On The Lash | 10 | Nichola Yuen | P C Ng | 50kg | $7.60 |
| 10th | 5 | Serangoon | 6 | Harry Bentley | A S Cruz | 59.5kg | $38.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Fluorescence | 5 | Matthew L Chadwick | K L Man | 60.5kg | $107.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Bright Inheritance | 9 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 57kg | $42.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Charity Together | 7 | Ethan Brown | D Eustace | 61kg | $52.00 |
| 14th | 13 | Sharpen Bright | 12 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 55.5kg | $37.00 |
| 15 | Family Knight | 15 | D Whyte | 58kg | |||
| 16 | Flying Knight | 16 | W K Mo | 61kg |
Sand Martin Hcp (C4)
Last start winner stepping back to synthetic after winning on it. Top weight concern but class edge over field despite jockey downgrade.
Second-up last start suggests fitness building. Hood first time and Purton engagement indicate stable confidence despite limited experience.
First up specialist with excellent fresh record returning after long break.
- 1st7Mega CaptainZac Purton$7.10
- 2nd2PejibayeJames Orman$6.20
- 3rd3Happy ShooterLyle Hewitson$6.30
- 4th1Juicy DragonEthan Brown$6.90
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Mega Captain | 9 | Zac Purton | C H Yip | 57.5kg | $7.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Pejibaye | 11 | James Orman | C Fownes | 61kg | $6.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Happy Shooter | 2 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 60.5kg | $6.30 |
| 4th | 1 | Juicy Dragon | 7 | Ethan Brown | K L Man | 61kg | $6.90 |
| 5th | 6 | California Bay | 10 | Hugh Bowman | A S Cruz | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Fashion Legend | 12 | Harry Bentley | D Eustace | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Super Rubick Kid | 5 | Angus Chung | Y S Tsui | 54kg | $99.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Lucky Doctor | 8 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 58.5kg | $74.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Cap Liner | 6 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Day Day Victory | 3 | Nichola Yuen | C W Chang | 52kg | $7.60 |
| 11th | 5 | One Man Show | 1 | Britney Wong | F C Lor | 56kg | $4.10 |
| 12th | 11 | Topspin King | 4 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 55kg | $98.00 |
| 13 | Armour War Eagle | 13 | Karis Teetan | Mark Newnham | 61kg | ||
| 14 | My Triumph | 14 | D A Hayes | 56.5kg |
Swan Hcp (C4)
Second up specialist with perfect record when resuming. Won last start at this exact track/distance combination and has proven soft track ability.
Represents value if the class drop proves decisive.
- 1st1Meaningful DragonJames Orman$13.00
- 2nd11Gorgeous VictoryZac Purton$1.80
- 3rd9Voyage BossNichola Yuen$4.80
- 4th7Polar PatchJerry Chau$12.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Meaningful Dragon | 6 | James Orman | K W Lui | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Gorgeous Victory | 5 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 54kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Voyage Boss | 2 | Nichola Yuen | F C Lor | 51kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Polar Patch | 9 | Jerry Chau | Mark Newnham | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Ghorgan | 3 | Derek Leung | K L Man | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Amo Ergo Sum | 1 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 55kg | $116.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Romantic Laos | 4 | Vincent Ho | W K Mo | 58kg | $30.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Sunday's Serenade | 11 | Hugh Bowman | J W Richards | 60.5kg | $40.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Akermanis Gold | 8 | Ethan Brown | D Eustace | 58.5kg | $34.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Cornerstone | 12 | Angus Chung | C H Yip | 57.5kg | $162.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Peridot | 13 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 53kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Synergy Express | 10 | Alexis Badel | J J Size | 54kg | $73.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Prestige Superior | 14 | Dylan Mo | C W Chang | 55.5kg | $191.00 |
| 14 | Smiling Falcon | 7 | Harry Bentley | K H Ting | 52.5kg | ||
| 15 | Quartz Legend | 15 | C Fownes | 56kg | |||
| 16 | Lovely Miles | 16 | P F Yiu | 56.5kg |
Anser Hcp (C4)
Lightly-raced 3yo gelding who won impressively last start on Dead track, demonstrating soft track ability. Elite jockey Zac Purton has a perfect record on the horse and the combination looks well-placed despite the inside barrier.
Consistent 3yo who has placed in both starts this preparation. His soft track form is proven and barrier 7 allows tactical options.
Specialist soft track performer with perfect record on the surface. Despite jockey concerns, his track record on soft going makes him a strong each-way chance.
In-form galloper who placed strongly last start and attracts elite jockey Hugh Bowman. The Size stable booking of Bowman suggests confidence, and his recent form trajectory is positive.
- 1st3Superb SpiritZac Purton$1.70
- 2nd6Lucrative EightKaris Teetan$5.50
- 3rd1Island BuddyJerry Chau$8.70
- 4th12Lightning AceMatthew L Chadwick$144.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Superb Spirit | 2 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 61kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Lucrative Eight | 7 | Karis Teetan | P F Yiu | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Island Buddy | 1 | Jerry Chau | Brett Crawford | 60kg | $8.70 |
| 4th | 12 | Lightning Ace | 12 | Matthew L Chadwick | W K Mo | 54.5kg | $144.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Star Of Hearts | 8 | Angus Chung | P C Ng | 57kg | $147.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Incredible Moment | 10 | Richard Kingscote | Mark Newnham | 58.5kg | $29.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Fortune Supernova | 6 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 55kg | $29.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Mabubu | 11 | James Orman | W Y So | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Sight Dreamer | 9 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Lean Flyer | 3 | Harry Bentley | C H Yip | 58kg | $23.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Absolute Lucky | 5 | Nichola Yuen | C S Shum | 50kg | $34.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Real Gentleman | 4 | Derek Leung | K L Man | 61kg | $28.00 |
| 13 | Justifying | 13 | C Fownes | 56.5kg | |||
| 14 | Forever Life | 14 | D Whyte | 58kg |
Peacock Hcp (C2)
His perfect first-up record (2-0-0) combined with proven soft track ability (4:2-2-0) makes him ideally suited. The significant class drop from Open to Class 2 is crucial, and Hugh Bowman's booking signals stable confidence.
Zac Purton's booking and the good barrier draw are positives, but concerns exist over his limited soft track experience and poor 1600m record.
The light weight and proven wet track competence are positives, though the wide barrier and limited distance experience are concerns.
- 1st2Soleil FighterNichola Yuen$12.00
- 2nd7Beauty AllianceBrenton Avdulla$7.00
- 3rd1Sagacious LifeHugh Bowman$9.80
- 4th5Max QueAlexis Badel$7.70
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Soleil Fighter | 2 | Nichola Yuen | D A Hayes | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Beauty Alliance | 3 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Sagacious Life | 1 | Hugh Bowman | C Fownes | 61kg | $9.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Max Que | 4 | Alexis Badel | Mark Newnham | 56kg | $7.70 |
| 5th | 4 | Stunning Peach | 6 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 58.5kg | $27.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Packing Angel | 5 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 59.5kg | $4.10 |
| 7th | 10 | Pocketing | 8 | Lyle Hewitson | D A Hayes | 54kg | $52.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Mighty Masts | 9 | James Orman | W Y So | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 9th | 6 | Infinite Resolve | 7 | Jerry Chau | Mark Newnham | 55kg | $9.10 |
| Scr | 9 | Juneau Pride | 10 | Karis Teetan | J J Size | 54kg |
Snipe Hcp (C3)
Last start winner stepping up 5kg but retains Zac Purton. Wide draw is manageable for Purton who can position him handy and shift off the rail in the straight as conditions favour.
High-class performer dropping in grade with excellent statistics. The Yeung/horse combination is potent (60% strike rate) and barrier 4 allows perfect positioning. Soft track win on record and class edge should tell.
Consistent performer with strong connections but faces soft track for first time. Bowman's 25% strike rate on the horse is encouraging, and gear change suggests stable confidence. Wide draw is concerning but class and connections provide hope.
Massive class drop from Listed company to Class 3 represents significant value. Has won on soft tracks and placed in Listed races.
- 1st10Pi LegendKaris Teetan$5.60
- 2nd3Turquoise VelocityKeith Yeung$9.70
- 3rd9Must GoRichard Kingscote$30.00
- 4th2Blazing WindZac Purton$3.50
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Pi Legend | 6 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 53kg | $5.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Turquoise Velocity | 4 | Keith Yeung | K W Lui | 59.5kg | $9.70 |
| 3rd | 9 | Must Go | 8 | Richard Kingscote | J J Size | 54.5kg | $30.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Blazing Wind | 10 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Victory Sky | 1 | Jerry Chau | P F Yiu | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 6 | Mighty Commander | 3 | Alexis Badel | C Fownes | 56.5kg | $27.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Aurora Patch | 12 | Hugh Bowman | K L Man | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Vulcanus | 11 | Dylan Mo | Y S Tsui | 52kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Notthesillyone | 9 | Angus Chung | Mark Newnham | 51.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Mr Energia | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | D J Hall | 55kg | $22.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Grand Eagle | 7 | Ethan Brown | D Eustace | 56kg | $22.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Lucky Planet | 2 | Matthew Poon | W K Mo | 56.5kg | $53.00 |
| 13 | Igor Stravinsky | 13 | A S Cruz | 52kg | |||
| 14 | Titan Pegasus | 14 | D Eustace | 56.5kg |
Spoonbill Hcp (C3)
Endued presents the strongest winning credentials with an outstanding 2-2-3 record at this exact track and distance. The J J Size stable is renowned for having horses ready, and despite the weight burden, his consistent Class 3 form makes him the most reliable winning chance.
Big Return's perfect record at this track and distance cannot be ignored, with three consecutive wins including a recent Class 4 victory. However, the soft track presents the biggest query as he's never raced on give in the ground.
Withallmyfaith's perfect soft track record (3-0-0) makes him a key player in these conditions. His recent close second and strong distance record provide confidence, while the Teetan booking suggests stable confidence. The main concern is his poor Sha Tin record, but the soft conditions may be the key to unlocking improvement.
The Hugh Bowman booking is a significant positive, and his tactical speed should suit the expected slow tempo. While his overall record is modest, the conditions appear ideal for improvement.
- 1st2EnduedEthan Brown$5.20
- 2nd8Big ReturnAlexis Badel$7.70
- 3rd11Complete UnknownMatthew L Chadwick$5.10
- 4th4Power Of VitamHugh Bowman$6.50
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Endued | 2 | Ethan Brown | J J Size | 60kg | $5.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Big Return | 6 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 54kg | $7.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | Complete Unknown | 3 | Matthew L Chadwick | W K Mo | 53.5kg | $5.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Power Of Vitam | 9 | Hugh Bowman | D J Hall | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Withallmyfaith | 8 | Karis Teetan | D A Hayes | 52kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Pope Cody | 5 | James Orman | Y S Tsui | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Jumbo Steps | 4 | Vincent Ho | P C Ng | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Quantum Legend | 14 | Zac Purton | Mark Newnham | 54kg | $9.60 |
| 9th | 13 | So You Will | 12 | Keith Yeung | C Fownes | 53kg | $59.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Trinity Treasure | 10 | Harry Bentley | D Eustace | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Dreaming Together | 13 | Jerry Chau | Brett Crawford | 54kg | $58.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Goldfield | 11 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 55kg | $122.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Morgan Success | 7 | Derek Leung | D Whyte | 55.5kg | $76.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Steps Ahead | 1 | Nichola Yuen | K W Lui | 56.5kg | |
| 15 | Another World | 15 | C H Yip | 54kg | |||
| 16 | Samarkand | 16 | J W Richards | 55kg |
Owl Hcp (C3)
The Red Hare presents as the most logical winner based on recent form and suitability. His soft track record shows 1 win from 2 starts (50% strike rate), significantly above his overall 24% strike rate. The barrier draw suits the soft track bias favouring handy runners who can peel off the rail. Despite carrying 60kg, his class and current form trajectory make him the standout selection.
Baby Sakura offers strong value as the second selection. His soft track win last start demonstrates clear adaptability to today's conditions. The barrier draw is ideal for the soft track bias, allowing tactical positioning to peel off the rail. Carrying 56kg provides a significant weight advantage over most rivals.
Perfectday rounds out the top three selections based on his recent winning form and soft track experience. His 100% soft track record (1 from 1) is impressive, though limited. The recent win demonstrates current form and fitness. However, barrier 1 is concerning for soft track conditions where inside runners can be disadvantaged late. The weight of 58.5kg is manageable but not ideal. His overall form suggests he can be competitive at this level.
His recent Class 4 win demonstrates current form, and the significant weight advantage of 54.5kg could prove decisive. Barrier 7 is ideal for soft track conditions, allowing tactical positioning. While the class rise is concerning, his improving trajectory and the weight advantage make him a worthwhile value play. Karis Teetan's strong recent form adds confidence to the selection.
- 1st12Baby SakuraVincent Ho$4.60
- 2nd3Super ExpressHugh Bowman$3.00
- 3rd4The Red HareMatthew Poon$17.00
- 4th8LoveroLyle Hewitson$61.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Baby Sakura | 5 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Super Express | 3 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 60.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | The Red Hare | 9 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Lovero | 13 | Lyle Hewitson | Brett Crawford | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Aerovolanic | 2 | Zac Purton | P C Ng | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 13 | Happy Boss | 14 | Jerry Chau | D Eustace | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Conrad Patch | 7 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 54.5kg | $23.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Perfectday | 1 | James Orman | W Y So | 58.5kg | $7.90 |
| 9th | 10 | Yuen Long Elite | 10 | Keith Yeung | K L Man | 58.5kg | $53.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Megastar Heart | 11 | Ethan Brown | C Fownes | 57.5kg | $36.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Pass Line | 6 | Britney Wong | D J Hall | 56kg | $93.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Dragon Air Force | 4 | Nichola Yuen | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Akashvani | 8 | Brenton Avdulla | D A Hayes | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Beauty Crescent | 12 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 58.5kg | $125.00 |
| 15 | Riding Together | 15 | D Eustace | 58.5kg | |||
| 16 | Pray For Justice | 16 | D Eustace | 53kg |
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