Sunday at Sha Tin features a strong card highlighted by competitive fields across Races 6–10, including the Tung Wah Group Of Hospitals Challenge Cup and the Wah Fu Handicap. Both Tom and Rich provide their insights—Tom with his eye for barrier trial performance and Rich with his pace-and-class reads. Together, their picks give a well-rounded look at potential winners, value plays, and horses poised to improve.
Race 6: Tung Wah Group Of Hospitals Challenge Cup – 3:35 am ET
Tom’s Picks
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11 – Lucky McQueen – Improving, strong barrier trial, forward placed today.
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2 – Argento Ocean – Strong closer despite issues, but wide draw hurts.
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1 – Sea Emerald – Consistent efforts, forward style, should show up.
Rich’s Picks
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6 – Bubta Baby – Fast Aug 29 barrier trial of 1:09.4.
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8 – Groovy Feeling – Last race effort could be tough to beat.
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1 – Sea Emerald – Both prior races put him in contention.
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2 – Argento Ocean – Closing type, upside in third career start.
Race 7: Mei Tung Handicap – 4:05 am ET
Tom’s Picks
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11 – Lightness of Music – Won debut from wide post, lightweight, Zac aboard.
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6 – The All Out – Forgive last race, solid Griffin wins, should be forwardly placed.
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8 – Colourful Knight – Faced Lucky Sweynesse in trials, some upside.
Rich’s Picks
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11 – Lightness of Music – Second-race improvement makes him dangerous.
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1 – Fast Responder – Strong closer, just needs to repeat June 8th effort.
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2 – Majestic Express – Consistent at the distance.
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6 – The All Out – Early races at 5f were winning efforts.
Race 8: Lok Wah Handicap – 4:35 am ET
Tom’s Picks
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10 – Jubilant Winner – Ten tries but improving, today could be the breakthrough.
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1 – Tourbillon Golfer – Runner-up both starts, Zac up, but wide draw hurts.
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3 – Good Fortune – Big debut at long odds, outside post again.
Rich’s Picks
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3 – Good Fortune – Can build on debut with natural improvement.
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4 – Hot Air Balloon – Needs only mild second-race progression.
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1 – Tourbillon Golfer – Purton could get him home.
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12 – Blue Baron – Will be closing late.
Race 9: Oi Tung Handicap (AW) – 5:10 am ET
Tom’s Picks
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2 – Gummy Gummy – Better on the AW, won barrier trial, turf effort forgivable.
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1 – Must Go – Drops in class, five AW wins, but traffic could be an issue.
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9 – Harold Win – Turf win last out, solid AW trial, dangerous.
Rich’s Picks
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3 – Packing Bole – Strong barrier trial, fastest 6f potential.
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4 – Bundle of Charm – Ran a second faster last start.
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5 – Dragon Air Force – ITM 6/8 on AW, sharp recent work.
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8 – Mojave Desert – Has winning ability, but 1st-up form is inconsistent.
Race 10: Wah Fu Handicap – 5:45 am ET
Tom’s Picks
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7 – California Waves – Troubled debut in HK, but strong Rosehill form.
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9 – Master Of All – Speed horse, ran second last time, limited early pace in race.
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2 – Superb Kid – Closer with late kick, needs pace and trip luck.
Rich’s Picks
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9 – Master Of All – ITM 10/12 at distance, likely lone speed.
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1 – Snowfield – Off a layoff, cutting back, best 7f time.
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3 – Winning Gold – Better at this distance (4-for-10).
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2 – Superb Kid – Deep closer, but pace scenario questionable.
