Sha Tin Picks

Race 1: L’Oreal Paris Handicap

Difficult contest to kick off the fixture with. #3 Happy Win Win is a two-time course and distance winner. He’s prevailed in the grade above and getting out to his preferred trip looks ideal here. #4 Regency Gem appears to be going well this term. He’s tracking well into this and is a course and distance winner under the hands of Zac Purton, who hops up again here. #1 Alee King Prawn steps down in class and could improve. #9 Diamond Star is a solid contender. Expect competitiveness.

Race 2: Grace One Handicap

#14 Mega Bonus benefits from a light weight and the engagement of Joao Moreira. He’ll the relish the added furlong on offer here. #2 Victory Scholars can bounce back from a lacklustre first-up effort. He has race-fitness on his side now. #1 Land Power scored first-up and is bidding for back-to-back wins. The wide gate hurts but he’s not to be discounted for trainer Caspar Fownes. #4 Infinite Power can lead and take catching in a deep contest.  

Race 3: Kate Tokyo Handicap

#8 Darci Joy narrowly missed first-up and since then he’s posted a luckless third over the course and distance. He can bounce back to his best here and the step up in trip appears suitable. #1 Oscar Glory looks destined for a rise in grade. Zac Purton hops up and he commands respect. #3 Leading Fortune has claims, especially with Joao Moreira opting to ride. #10 Go Go Sixteen looks favoured stepping back to a mile. Strong booking of Alexis Badel bears close watching.

Race 4: Canmake Tokyo

Expect #3 Awesome Treasure to roll forward and play catch me if you can. He kept on bravely last start and with race-fitness under his belt it wouldn’t surprise to see him go one better here. #9 President’s Choice gets back to his preferred six furlongs. He has race experience and his best can prevail as it has in this grade previously. #2 Whizz Kid is progressing well. He just needs to offset the sticky gate. #10 Good Runner can surprise off the back of an improved trial effort.

Race 5: Eleanor Handicap

#9 Nimble Nimbus is progressing well. He steps out for his fourth start and with added improvement he looks the one to beat. #7 Bella Baby is always competitive over these trips. Zac Purton hops up now which indicates his winning chances are strong. #10 Happy Daily turned in a career-best performance last time out. He looks well placed to take another step forward here. #3 Unicornbaby should try to offset the draw and find the front. Expect a bold performance.

Race 6: Ahava Handicap

#2 Trillion Win is looking to notch a hat-trick of wins. He’s racing in sublime form and if he’s maintained his condition from his past two outings, then he is the one to beat. #7 Fantastic Way is a three-time winner from five starts. He’s second-up off the back of a narrow first-up defeat. Expect improvement. #5 Lucky More is capable in this grade. Zac Purton takes the ride for added confidence. #4 California Rad should get the right run close to the speed. Don’t discount.

Race 7: G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap

Small but competitive edition of this early season G3 over nine furlongs. #2 Ka Ying Star kept on well last time out and he should benefit from having had the one run. He’s tough and could put his best foot forward. #3 Glorious Dragon is the in-form horse who should improve over further. Zac Purton hops up and he’s your likely race favourite. #7 Tourbillon Diamond has claims getting out to nine furlongs. #1 Southern Legend has won this race before and the inside gate gives him a shout here. Expect a big showing.

Race 8: Suisse Programme Handicap

#1 Nervous Witness is a supreme talent who should be able to extend his unbeaten run. He looks destined for an incredible future and he’s capable of sweeping this field aside. #2 Good View Clarico can perform down the straight and does appear the best of the rest. #13 Super Axiom also ha claims down the straight. Expect he is competitive with no weight on his back. #4 Stock Legend is next best. 

Race 9: La Estephe Handicap

#3 Super Ten can find the front and turn his form around. He gets out to a mile which doesn't look a hindrance at all. He was slow out last start but if he gets away with the field as he normally does this weekend, then he is the one they all have to run down. #2 Maldives is closing in on another win. He finished a close-up second last start and is well placed to improve off that effort here. #1 Master Delight gets out to a mile. This looks suitable off the back of his Australian form. #7 Chevalier Prince has claims.

Race 10: Cyber Colors Handicap

#1 Blaze Warrior looks extremely capable of extending his perfect record to four. His most recent trial was strong and he looks ready to fire first-up for John Size and Joao Moreira. #7 Star Of Yuen Long has more ability than his record lets on. Zac Purton hops up which bears close watching. #13 All Beauty is after back-to-back Don’t discount down in the weights. #6 Harmony Win Win is racing well and is open to improvement again. Next best.