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Race 1 (1,000m)

2 Perfect One caught the eye in his 1,000m turf trial two back. His next hit-out on the all-weather was only fair and he did not look as comfortable on that surface. Zac Purton taking the ride is a positive.
6 Talents Champion has progressed each trial and, outside of Perfect One’s better turf effort, his work has looked stronger than most of these.
5 Secret Ingredient produced his best trial yet at the third attempt and barrier 6 gives him a workable starting point up the straight.
1 Ka Ying Grateful was only fair when pushed out in his latest trial. May improve once race-day experience kicks in.

Race 2 (1,400m)

9 Winning Machine caught the eye two runs back when charging into second, but did it the hard way last time, pushed forward from another awkward draw before fading late into fourth. Barrier 1 is the big change today.
10 Yee Cheong Raider comes off a fast-finishing second. He is still chasing a win after 19 starts, but his handler Brett Crawford has him on track and the step-up to 1,400m is key.
8 Dash produced his best run yet in that same race, finishing off well for third, and a good trial since keeps him in the picture.
3 Setanta drops into Class 5 and looks better than the grade, but he has not won for 655 days. Recent efforts around the bottom of Class 4 have had him in the placings, which read well.

Race 3 (1,600m)

3 Iron Legion has the chance to control matters in a race that does not look strong for early speed. He can make his own luck on or near the pace, while his track-and-trip win three runs ago came from a handy position which looks the blueprint again.
1 Beauty Missile also has the tactical speed to be prominent and his recent form has been solid since joining the Crawford stable.
5 Bling Bling Genius is knocking on the door and barrier 3 should allow him to land the right run in transit, saving him for one last crack late as he likes to be ridden.
2 Dashing Maurison is still learning as a three-year-old, but there have been encouraging signs in his recent runs at the bottom of Class 4. The drop into Class 5 gives him the chance to take another step forward.

Race 4 (1,400m)

7 Invictus Dragon is overdue a win after a string of good efforts. His last two runs had merit from wide draws and barrier 8 gives him the chance to be closer in the run this time.
5 Gallant Design heads to his fourth start and is trending the right way. His fast-finishing fifth at this track and trip last time was a solid effort after he lost ground at the start, settled back and never had the smoothest passage.
9 Tycoon Express draws wide again for the third straight run, which makes it harder, but he is an improving three-year-old and one to keep an eye on.
2 Happy Boss has a wide draw to contend with, but he is holding his form well with a nice trial between runs after going down by a head last time.

Race 5 (1,200m)

1 Spicy Standard was forced to do plenty early from barrier 12 first-up, was then left wide and without cover before fading into seventh. Barrier 11 does not make life much easier, but the ability is there and he is worth another look.
3 Conrad Patch is dropping back to 1,200m after not quite seeing out 1,400m last time. He is a three-year-old with ability and can bounce back.
4 Call Me Sparkle surprised at 22-1 on debut, but the win was genuine, while a good trial between runs suggests there is more to come from the three-year-old.
9 Chater Flash gets a kinder middle draw after jumping from barrier 10 or wider in his last three.

Race 6 (1,200m)

4 Lo Pan Spirit is the class dropper to note, returning to Class 4 for the first time since June 2025 where his record stands out, three wins from four.
1 Baby Sakura looked smart at debut win two starts ago, then missed the start second-up, settled further back than intended and was a touch immature. Barrier 3 gives him the chance to hold a much better spot today with a cleaner getaway and bounce back.
2 Elite Golf has been freshened since finishing second to Baby Sakura and he did that from barrier 14, so the effort had merit. Barrier 5 for the return sets him up for a better run in transit and a chance to turn the tables.
7 Lucky Bid is a newcomer for the Jamie Richards stable and his trials have been sound enough to run a race on debut.

Race 7 (1,400m)

2 Run Run Smart is best forgiven for his last start, drawn widest and left to race wide without cover throughout before weakening late. His all-the-way win two runs back showed what he can do when the map falls his way. Barrier 1 under Nichola Yuen’s 10lb claim sets him up for a much cleaner run.
3 Forza Toro also did it tough last time, racing wide and still not beaten far into sixth after sitting handy, and the drop back from a mile to 1,400m looks a plus.
10 Super Dragon remains a promising three-year-old who has yet to convert, but he returns fresh off a good trial and can be finishing off late from barrier 14.
11 Just Follow Me has been knocking on the door through back-to-back seconds and looks close to breaking through.

Race 8 (1,600m)

4 Endued went within a head of landing back-to-back wins last time despite striking early trouble in the run. He arrives as the one to beat on current form.
12 Withallmyfaith returns to Sha Tin after three honest Happy Valley runs in genuinely run races. With the lighter weight and a softer lead, he will be hard to catch.
5 Flying Luck surprised first-up, then drew wide in barrier 13 second-up and never really got into the race, so that run is easy enough to forgive. A good trial since suggests his form is intact and barrier 5 today is an upgrade.
7 Amazing Partners is building a strong profile, two wins and three thirds from five starts, and he now tackles a mile for the first time from barrier 4, which sets him up for a sweet run in transit.

Race 9 (1,400m)

8 Ghorgan is best forgiven for his last start from a wide draw. Had to do too much early to cross and sit outside the leader. Fares better when he gets cover.
10 Flash Current ran fifth to Aerovolanic at his last start after he was forced to come from last from barrier 12. Will need luck from another wide gate, but his turn of foot can still bring him into it late.
3 Charming Legend has trialled well for the return and shapes for a much improved effort on his recent form.
9 Pray For Justice has also trialled well leading in and, in a race that lacks obvious speed on paper, he can be the one to land handy and make his own luck.

Race 10 (1,200m)

1 Crossborderpegasus has plenty of talent, but his racing manners have held him back. Those manners looked much improved in a recent trial and now he needs to bring that to race day.
2 Smart Golf remains on the up after winning three of his five starts. The map looks more competitive for the lead this time, which adds a layer of interest.
10 Quantum Legend makes his debut for the Mark Newnham stable and his trials have not gone unnoticed. Competitive field first-up, but the ability is there.
5 Chill Buddy returns fresh since breaking through for his first Hong Kong win in mid-February. Barrier 1 sets him up to land a sweet run just off the pace.

Race 11 (1,200m)

5 Crimson Flash remains an untapped four-year-old whose Sha Tin 1,200m form does not read brilliantly, albeit without much luck. Barrier 3 helps while his explosive Happy Valley win stamps him as the one to beat.
11 Galactic Voyage can improve on his last start, when he bounded out of the gates, settled back, then made late ground into fifth.
1 Colourful King draws barrier 12 under top weight, which is not ideal, but his pattern is to be ridden cold and he can be finishing off strongly in a race that looks like it will be run to suit.
7 Young Champion has found his groove since dropping back to 1200m, culminating in an overdue win last time.

Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club