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Sha Tin Racing Tips: Sunday, April 3rd

Tim Geers previews the two Group 2s on Sunday’s card at Sha Tin in Hong Kong, The Sprint Cup and The Chairman’s Trophy!

by
Tim Geers
3 April 2022

Two Group 2s headline Sunday afternoon’s racing at Sha Tin in Hong Kong.

The sprinters do battle in The Sprinters Cup which comes up in Race 7, while Golden Sixty will be looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats in The Chairman’s Trophy in Race 9.

Tim Geers has previewed the two features below and provided his tips and betting strategy!

Race 1

Peel Hcp (C4) (1200m)
2:45pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Peel Hcp (C4) (1200m) 2:45pm (AEDT)
1. Lucky Quality (7) J: K Chan (60.5kg) T: C Fownes		13
2. Science Patch (4) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: P D O'sullivan		2.05
3. Glorified Fire (3) J: K Leung (58.5kg) T: C H Yip		10
4. Sergeant Pepper (11) J: A Badel (58.5kg) T: Y S Tsui		20
5. Double Show (6) J: L Hewitson (57.5kg) T: D Whyte		34
6. Woodfire Bro (2) J: M Yeung (57.5kg) T: L Ho		4.8
7. Happily Friends (1) J: C Ho (57kg) T: K H Ting		10
8. Gallant Hero (10) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: D J Hall		8.5
9. Happy Matador (5) J: B Shinn (56.5kg) T: Richard Gibson		61
10. Good Beauty (14) J: Z Purton (54.5kg) T: K L Man		11
11. Touch Faith (13) J: V Borges (54kg) T: J J Size		20
12. Fortune Marbo (8) J: H Mo (53.5kg) T: T P Yung		81
13. Call Me Lu (12) J: A Hamelin (53kg) T: W Y So		81
14. Royal Agility (9) J: M Chadwick (53kg) T: Y S Tsui		17

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 2:46pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Severn Hcp (C5) (1400m)
3:15pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Severn Hcp (C5) (1400m) 3:15pm (AEDT)
1. G One Excellent (4) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: C H Yip		5.5
2. Light My Day (2) J: K Chan (60.5kg) T: C H Yip		9.5
3. Fortune Hero (10) J: B Shinn (60kg) T: Richard Gibson		41
4. Kung Fu Tea (11) J: L Ferraris (60kg) T: D J Hall		10
5. Seize The Spirit (8) J: K Teetan (60kg) T: Y S Tsui		6
6. Destin (1) J: J Moreira (59.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan		4.4
7. Moonluck (3) J: A Badel (59.5kg) T: K W Lui		7
8. Smart Folks (14) J: A Hamelin (59.5kg) T: C W Chang		15
9. Towards Success (7) J: C Ho (59.5kg) T: W Y So		14
10. Shenron (9) J: C Chau (58.5kg) T: D A Hayes		21
11. Viva Chef (13) J: M Chadwick (55.5kg) T: L Ho		41
12. Multiple Star (12) J: H Bentley (53kg) T: T P Yung		67
13. Scholar (5) J: V Borges (52.5kg) T: A T Millard		67
14. Noble Man (6) J: M Poon (51.5kg) T: K L Man		11

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 3:15pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Homestead Hcp (C3) (1400m)
3:45pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Homestead Hcp (C3) (1400m) 3:45pm (AEDT)
1. Royal Bomb (4) J: B Shinn (58.5kg) T: C Fownes		4.6
2. Super Ten (2) J: L Ferraris (56kg) T: D Whyte		11
3. En Pointe (9) J: Z Purton (55.5kg) T: F C Lor		2.6
4. Born The Same Day (8) J: L Hewitson (54.5kg) T: K W Lui		101
5. California Sky (3) J: J Moreira (54.5kg) T: A S Cruz		3.9
6. Sunset Watch (5) J: M Yeung (54.5kg) T: D A Hayes		51
7. Country Boy (6) J: A Badel (54kg) T: J J Size		7.5
8. Chevalier Prince (1) J: K Teetan (53kg) T: F C Lor		21
9. Double Six Pop (7) J: V Borges (53kg) T: A T Millard		8

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 3:45pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Lugard Hcp (C3) (1600m)
4:15pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Lugard Hcp (C3) (1600m) 4:15pm (AEDT)
1. Ode To Joy (1) J: L Hewitson (60.5kg) T: D Whyte		9.5
2. Turin Redstar (4) J: L Ferraris (60kg) T: D Whyte		21
3. Leading Fortune (2) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: J J Size		2.15
4. Infinite Power (6) J: M Poon (57.5kg) T: F C Lor		10
5. Happy Angel (7) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: D A Hayes		26
6. Super Oasis (3) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: A S Cruz		8
7. Total Power (5) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: D J Hall		11
8. Ezra (9) J: C Chau (55kg) T: A T Millard		26
9. Precise Express (8) J: K Leung (54.5kg) T: P Yiu		4.8
10. Palace Pal (10) J: M Yeung (53.5kg) T: T P Yung		15

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 4:15pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Peel Hcp (C4) (1200m)
5:10pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Peel Hcp (C4) (1200m) 5:10pm (AEDT)
1. Rhapsody (2) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: J J Size		9
2. Gallant Waking (4) J: C Ho (60kg) T: K W Lui		4.8
3. Happy Forever (6) J: Z Purton (57.5kg) T: K L Man		3.2
4. Spontaneous (1) J: C Chau (57.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan		18
5. Ballistic Man (8) J: L Hewitson (56.5kg) T: K H Ting		61
6. Brave Dreams (9) J: M Poon (56.5kg) T: A S Cruz		11
7. Sakewin (14) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: F C Lor		3.8
8. Shenzhou Twelve (7) J: M Yeung (56.5kg) T: Y S Tsui		81
9. Six Best Friends (3) J: M Chadwick (56.5kg) T: K L Man		26
10. Tung Haye Haye (5) J: V Borges (56.5kg) T: C S Shum		81
11. Smart Leader (13) J: K Leung (56kg) T: W Y So		17
12. Sugar Sugar (11) J: L Ferraris (56kg) T: C Fownes		26
13. Island Shine (10) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: P Yiu		67
14. Iron King (12) J: H Bentley (54.5kg) T: C H Yip		15

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 5:14pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Plantation Hcp (C4) (1400m)
5:40pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Plantation Hcp (C4) (1400m) 5:40pm (AEDT)
1. Kasi Farasi (4) J: H Bentley (60.5kg) T: C H Yip		11
2. Pleasant Endeavor (7) J: K Leung (58.5kg) T: P Yiu		6.5
3. Happy Day (10) J: J Moreira (57.5kg) T: W Y So		4.6
4. Reach Goal (2) J: A Hamelin (57kg) T: Richard Gibson		34
5. Spicy Skewer (1) J: M Chadwick (57kg) T: K L Man		21
6. Aurora Hero (3) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan		21
7. Fantastic Show (12) J: C Ho (56kg) T: Y S Tsui		7.5
8. Sparky Star (11) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: T P Yung		3
9. Buddy Spirit (8) J: C Chau (56kg) T: C H Yip		61
10. Handsome Veggie (6) J: K Teetan (54.5kg) T: D A Hayes		7.5
11. Super Hornet (5) J: L Hewitson (54kg) T: D Whyte		26
12. Happy Profit (9) J: V Borges (53.5kg) T: C S Shum		26

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 5:44pm (AEDT)

Race 7

The Sprint Cup (1200m)
6:10pm (AEDT)

Race 7 The Sprint Cup (1200m) 6:10pm (AEDT)
1. Wellington (7) J: A Badel (58kg) T: Richard Gibson		4.8
2. Stronger (9) J: C Ho (58kg) T: D Whyte		9.5
3. Hot King Prawn (6) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: J J Size		7
4. Super Wealthy (8) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: D A Hayes		6.5
5. Computer Patch (2) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: K H Ting		13
6. Lucky Express (4) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: J J Size		8.5
7. Sight Success (3) J: V Borges (56kg) T: J J Size		5.5
8. Master Eight (1) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: F C Lor		3.7
9. Kurpany (5) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: C Fownes		26

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 6:14pm (AEDT)

I think (8) Master Eight is the horse to beat from the inside draw today, but I’m having a throw at the stumps with (4) Super Wealthy who went huge last start. He ran a faster final 400m and 800m than Master Eight, finished ahead of him and meets him 4kg better at the weights. He also meets (7) Sight Success, who won that race, 3kg better for a 0.3L defeat.

Master Eight beat Super Wealthy three starts ago by 0.6L and meets him 6kg worse at the weights today, yet Master Eight is favourite and Super Wealthy is twice his price. The map is the big negative but worth an each way play in an open group of sprinters.

Tip: (4) Super Wealthy E/W $7.00/$2.40 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units E/W Super Wealthy

Race 8

Pollock Hcp (C4) (1600m)
6:40pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Pollock Hcp (C4) (1600m) 6:40pm (AEDT)
1. Beauty Spirit (7) J: A Badel (59kg) T: A S Cruz		8.5
2. Free Foal (5) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: F C Lor		4.8
3. General Winner (6) J: K Teetan (58kg) T: K H Ting		3.1
4. Toycoon (12) J: C Chau (57.5kg) T: P Yiu		21
5. Decisive Action (10) J: K Leung (56.5kg) T: C S Shum		31
6. Copartner Era (9) J: C Ho (56kg) T: W Y So		16
7. Noble Steed (2) J: L Ferraris (56kg) T: K W Lui		31
8. Cordyceps Two (4) J: H Bentley (53.5kg) T: C H Yip		8
9. Great Treasure (8) J: M Yeung (52.5kg) T: Y S Tsui		31
10. Lotus Favorites (14) J: M Poon (52kg) T: D J Hall		13
11. President's Choice (11) J: J Moreira (52kg) T: C W Chang		9
12. Strathmoretoo (13) J: H Mo (52kg) T: A T Millard		51
13. Dragon Pride (3) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: T P Yung		12
14. Loyal Ambition (1) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: C Fownes		31

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 6:40pm (AEDT)

Race 9

The Chairmans Trophy (1600m)
7:15pm (AEDT)

Race 9 The Chairmans Trophy (1600m) 7:15pm (AEDT)
1. Golden Sixty (1) J: C Ho (58kg) T: K W Lui		1.95
2. Waikuku (10) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: J J Size		5
3. Russian Emperor (5) J: B Shinn (58kg) T: D Whyte		8
4. More Than This (2) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: C S Shum		12
5. Ka Ying Star (4) J: L Hewitson (56kg) T: A S Cruz		15
6. Tourbillon Diamond (11) J: A Badel (56kg) T: C S Shum		21
7. Healthy Happy (3) J: M Poon (56kg) T: F C Lor		20
8. Savvy Nine (8) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: D Whyte		34
9. Champion's Way (9) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: J J Size		20
10. Butterfield (7) J: V Borges (56kg) T: C S Shum		34
11. Excellent Proposal (12) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: J J Size		20
12. Cheerful Days (6) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: K W Lui		34

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 7:15pm (AEDT)

Obvious concern taking even money here about (1) Golden Sixty given he’s been defeated in his past two starts, but you can make excuses for those. He gave them an almighty headstart two starts back and then Vincent Ho reported he didn’t handle the rain-affected ground last time out.

Back to the mile today, draws the inside gate, I’d be surprised if they gave them as big a headstart as they did when he ran over this trip two starts ago when he tasted defeat for the first time in a very long time. If he brings his best the $2.00 will look like a gift.

Tip: (1) Golden Sixty $2.00 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1.5 units WIN Golden Sixty

Race 10

Harlech Hcp (C3) (1200m)
7:50pm (AEDT)

Race 10 Harlech Hcp (C3) (1200m) 7:50pm (AEDT)
1. King Land (7) J: C Chau (60.5kg) T: T P Yung		34
2. Rock Ya Heart (3) J: M Chadwick (59.5kg) T: K W Lui		4
3. Team Spirit (9) J: K Chan (59kg) T: W Y So		41
4. Atullibigeal (4) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: D J Hall		4.2
5. Five Elements (11) J: B Shinn (58kg) T: F C Lor		5
6. Prince Alex (8) J: C Ho (58kg) T: D Whyte		21
7. Super Fortune (1) J: M Poon (56kg) T: A S Cruz		3.4
8. Coming Patch (5) J: H Bentley (55kg) T: K H Ting		34
9. Pins Prince (10) J: J Moreira (54kg) T: J J Size		10
10. Reve Parisien (2) J: M Yeung (52kg) T: P D O'sullivan		41
11. War Of Courage (6) J: K Leung (52kg) T: K L Man		9.5

Odds Last Updated: April 3, 2022, 7:54pm (AEDT)

Tim Geers

A trip to Hong Kong quickly had Tim hooked to the racing caper, maintaining the best place anywhere in the world on a Wednesday night is Happy Valley. He holds a strong interest in the Hong Kong form, along with the metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. He’s a fan of dry tracks, Zac Purton and takes particular interest in identifying patterns in the form. Tim wears many hats, juggling the roles of form analyst, jockey manager and racehorse owner.