Horse Racing Picks and Analysis
Back to big fields and confusing currency exchange rates for Tom and Rich as they make their picks for Sha Tin Racecourse.
Sha Tin Horse Racing Tips (Free Sha Tin Past Performances)
Race 6 – SHRIKE HANDICAP
Race 7 – HWAMEI HANDICAP
Race 8 – THE PREMIER BOWL (HANDICAP)
Race 9 – MAGPIE HANDICAP
Race 10 – CUCKOO HANDICAP
Picks with the Professor’s Parlay of the Day
Sha Tin Horse Racing Tips and Commentary
Sha Tin Tom’s Tips
Race 6
7 – Encountered
2 starts this season, 3rd and 6th
In the last run, the comment line was “one pace”
Won closing race last season
Jockey switched to Zac Purton will only increase this horses chances
An outside draw may hurt his chances
9 – Golden Link
The last run at Happy Valley ran 5th and pushed along
Showed speed in the race
Nothing in the first start of the season but a rough trip – toss
A better record at Sha Tin and should improve with this start
2 – Sight Spirit
I don’t know what to make of this horse and class level
Ran in 90-75 last out at Happy Valley with issues and 9th
Race before ran in 105-80 and finished 4th
Drops here for first start of season and has placed once coming off a layoff
10 starts 3 wins 1 second
I will take a chance with this one breaking from the 5 post
Race 7
3 – Celestial Prince
First, run of the season, and ran a good 3rd considering he was blocked at a couple of points in the race
He’s won once from 3 starts second up after layoff
In Hong Kong, he has 17 starts 4 wins 3 thirds
At this distance, 5 starts 3 wins
With some form and right distance, I think he’s the winner
1 – Money Catcher
Ran second last out at 1600m for the first start of the season
Had the rail and used to his advantage, draw 4 today
At this distance, 5 starts 2 seconds 2 thirds
Ran second in last 4 races
Adds distance and should be around at the end
2 – Bourbonaire
Not much in first start of the season running 11th after slowing speed in the running of the race, the comment “off the bridle” is interesting
He’s generally at front runner, now let’s see he can hold it together for a placing
Race 8
1 – Wellington
Hasn’t raced since April but won 3 in a row in group 1 or 2 races
He’s 2 for 3 coming off a layoff
Has a record of 12 starts 8 wins at this distance
Even with the layoff, he’s the one to beat for me
11 – Duke Wai
2 races this season, 2 thirds in class 1 and group 3 company
Showed speed in the last race but with bumping and not fully able to get in the race
The start before was different, sat 10th and move very quickly at the end but this is how he normally runs, one big move
He’s run some fast times before and will be picking on them at the end
9 – Cordyceps Six
Last 5 races, he won 3 and ran second twice
Moving up from 80-60, 100-80, 105-80 class then 2 races in group 3 handicap
The break from May to the last start just missing was impressive
The question is can he continue to step up again, I think he can
Race 9
5 – Midori Beauty
The last 2 races ran second in both but 2 different racing styles, on the lead and coming far back to catch them but not win
The first race was nothing special, just a first race running last for post 12
My concern in post 14 but if ready again, should make a good account of himself again
12 – Golden Artie
I normally don’t take first-time starts in Hong Kong but this horse is an exception
Coming from Australia, he ran 4 times with 1 win in a handicap and 1 second in his first start
The other races were a 4th in handicap and 7th in a listed race
All these races were at Rosehill
The start in the listed race, even though it was a 7th was a good speedy effort just may be enough to win here
4 – Happy Sharing
He won at this level in last start and has 2 wins overall
He drew clear over my top choice last out
Shows speed in every race
There is no reason for me to think that he won’t do well again
Favorite
Race 10
13 – Galaxy Witness
Toss first start since June, ran a nothing race and needed it
Before the break, he ran 3 once and won 3 in a row
6 races 4 wins
Level suits and will return to the winner’s circle today
1 – The Golden Scenery
2 starts this season running 6th and 3rd.
He missed by a neck last out from last place to just missed
He’s a dead closer and there is enough speed in the race to set up this horse
3 – Packing Victory
Won last out by a head running on the pace with some issues
3rd in his first start brushing another horse in the running but overall, a good effort
At the same level, we should see continued good form in this race
Rich’s Ranks
Race 6 – SHRIKE HANDICAP
11 -Wide Blue Yonder
6 – Tempest Express
1 – Circuit Stellar
2 – Sight Spirit
Race 7 – HWAMEI HANDICAP
3 – Celestial Power
5 – Running Glory
1 – Money Catcher
9 – Looking Great
Race 8 – THE PREMIER BOWL (HANDICAP)
1 – Wellington
8 – Lucky Sweynesse
9 – Cordyceps Six
11 – Dule Wai
Race 9 – MAGPIE HANDICAP
5 – Midori Beauty
8 – Beauty Tycoon
11 – Victor the Winner
4 – Happy Sharing
Race 10 – CUCKOO HANDICAP
3 – Packing Victory
6 – Saurestre
5 – Beluga
11 – Oriental Smoke
