Racing Tips

Sha Tin Racing Tips: Sunday, June 13th

Tim Geers picks out his best bets on the card at Sha Tin in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon.

by
Tim Geers
13 June 2021

Hong Kong horse racing heads to Sha Tin on Sunday for a monster 11-race card, with a mix of both turf and dirt racing.

Racing on the turf course will be conducted on the C+3 track, while the rail remains in its standard position on the all-weather track.

Tim Geers has picked out his best bets of the afternoon below.

Race 1

Tung Wan Griffin Plate (1000m)
2:30pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Tung Wan Griffin Plate (1000m) 2:30pm (AEDT)
1. Cordyceps Six (5) J: C Chau (58kg) T: Richard Gibson	4.8	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.5
2. Big Big Win (1) J: K Leung (57kg) T: T P Yung	35	34	34	34	33
3. California Spangle (8) J: N Callan (57kg) T: A S Cruz	2.9	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.75
4. Hang's Choice (3) J: M Yeung (57kg) T: W Y So	67	67	67	67	63
5. Determined (4) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: J J Size	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5
6. Miracle Victory (2) J: C Schofield (55kg) T: D A Hayes	5.5	6	5.5	6	5.4
7. Red Brick Glory (7) J: R Maia (55kg) T: P Yiu	31	26	26	26	25.5
8. Smart Idea (6) J: A Badel (55kg) T: F C Lor	4.2	4	3.8	4	3.9

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 2:31pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Ting Kau Hcp (C5) (1200m)
3:00pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Ting Kau Hcp (C5) (1200m) 3:00pm (AEDT)
1. Dollar Reward (4) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: C S Shum	4.8	4.5	4.2	4.2	4.35
2. Wayfoong Star (9) J: T Piccone (58.5kg) T: D Whyte	10	8.5	7.5	7.5	8.4
3. Jumbo Engine (7) J: K Leung (58kg) T: Richard Gibson	101	101	101	101	97
4. The Elites (2) J: B Shinn (58kg) T: F C Lor	101	101	101	101	93
5. Supreme Patrol (12) J: N Callan (57kg) T: D Ferraris	21	20	21	21	19.4
6. Winning Strikes (8) J: K Teetan (57kg) T: P D O'sullivan	10	10	10	10	9.7
7. Focus (10) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: P Yiu	12	11	11	11	10.8
8. Alloy King (3) J: A Hamelin (54.5kg) T: K H Ting	11	10	9	9	9.9
9. Cool Ace (11) J: H Wong (54.5kg) T: L Ho	46	41	41	41	38
10. Telecom Missile (5) J: C Schofield (54.5kg) T: C Fownes	4.8	5.5	6	6	4.95
11. Ever Strong (6) J: C Ho (52.5kg) T: K L Man	7	7	7	7	6.6
12. For Fun's Sake (1) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: W Y So	5.5	5	5	5	4.9

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 3:01pm (AEDT)

Keen on a few here.

(1) Dollar Reward is in the twilight of his career but he drops into Class 5 for the first time ever today. His whole HK career, he’s raced in Class 3 and Class 4, but drops in grade here and gets Purton booked straight away, which is always a set up that catches the eye. Draws well, goes well on the all-weather track, should be competitive.

(11) Ever Strong has been running well, without things working out for him. His last run was actually good, he just got snagged from the wide barrier and had way too much to do. I said after that race that he’ll go close when he can draw a gate and sit closer, which is what he gets today. Happy to go again.

(7) Focus gets Moreira booked for Ricky Yiu and he’s jumped off Casper Fownes’ runner to ride this horse. Expecting an improved showing at double figure odds.

Tip: (1) Dollar Reward $4.60 Sportsbet

Also Backing: (11) Ever Strong $7.50 Sportsbet

Saver: (7) Focus $10 Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Dollar Reward, 0.5 units WIN Ever Strong, 0.25 units WIN Focus

Race 3

Ting Kau Hcp (C5) (1200m)
3:30pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Ting Kau Hcp (C5) (1200m) 3:30pm (AEDT)
1. Demons Rock (4) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: D J Hall	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.4
2. Jungle Blaze (7) J: C Chau (60.5kg) T: K W Lui	91	91	101	101	85
3. Regency Gem (12) J: K Teetan (59.5kg) T: W Y So	7	7	7	7	6.9
4. Grand Power (10) J: T Piccone (59kg) T: C W Chang	46	41	41	41	40
5. One Happy Star (3) J: K Chan (58.5kg) T: C H Yip	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.2
6. Ruby Stars (9) J: H Lai (58.5kg) T: K L Man	81	81	81	81	75
7. Sky Treasure (11) J: H Wong (58kg) T: Y S Tsui	21	21	21	21	19.8
8. Euro Lago (5) J: M Yeung (57.5kg) T: K H Ting	11	11	11	11	10.8
9. Aerosonic (2) J: C Schofield (57kg) T: J J Size	15	15	15	15	14.6
10. Ka Ying Brilliance (6) J: J Moreira (53.5kg) T: T P Yung	3.3	3.3	3.2	3.4	3.2
11. Lucky Turbo (1) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: A S Cruz	18	17	17	17	16.2
12. Vega Rhythm (8) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: L Ho	10	10	11	11	9.7

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 3:32pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Lido Hcp (C4) (1200m)
4:00pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Lido Hcp (C4) (1200m) 4:00pm (AEDT)
1. Harmony Win Win (3) J: C Chau (60.5kg) T: D Whyte	6	6	6.5	6.5	5.7
2. Vukan (12) J: K Teetan (58.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan	8	9	10	10	8.7
3. Blaze Warrior (10) J: J Moreira (57kg) T: J J Size	2.9	2.7	2.6	2.6	2.75
4. Diamond Diesel (4) J: C Ho (57kg) T: C Fownes	16	15	15	15	14.4
5. Good Runner (11) J: M Poon (57kg) T: D J Hall	67	61	61	61	59
6. This Is Guts (9) J: C Schofield (57kg) T: D A Hayes	15	15	15	15	14.6
7. Wonderful Fantasy (6) J: R Maia (57kg) T: K W Lui	101	101	101	101	97
8. Chiu Chow Brother (7) J: A Badel (56kg) T: T P Yung	17	19	21	21	18.2
9. Fire Ball (1) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: C H Yip	2.9	3	3	3	2.8
10. Kabi Smart (2) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: W Y So	101	101	101	101	95
11. Mega Bonus (5) J: N Callan (56kg) T: P Yiu	26	26	26	26	25.5
12. Star Of Red (8) J: H Wong (52.5kg) T: K H Ting	67	61	61	61	59

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 4:01pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Pui O Hcp (C4) (1200m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Pui O Hcp (C4) (1200m) 4:30pm (AEDT)
1. Eight Trigrams (12) J: H Wong (60.5kg) T: D J Hall	17	17	17	17	16.2
2. Glorious Lover (2) J: J Moreira (60.5kg) T: C H Yip	7	7	7	7	6.6
3. Divine Regulus (6) J: A Badel (58.5kg) T: W Y So	11	11	11	11	10.2
4. Just Not Listening (1) J: C Chau (57.5kg) T: T P Yung	9.5	8.5	8	8	8.2
5. Dashing Fit (10) J: B Shinn (56.5kg) T: J J Size	11	9.5	8	8	8.9
6. Laputa (9) J: C Ho (56.5kg) T: K W Lui	61	51	51	51	49
7. Lucky Ruby (5) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: K L Man	4.4	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.35
8. Everyone's Victory (11) J: H Bentley (54kg) T: F C Lor	61	51	51	51	47
9. Forever City (8) J: K Leung (54kg) T: P D O'sullivan	16	16	17	17	15.2
10. Holyshowcasing (3) J: T Piccone (53kg) T: D Ferraris	11	11	11	11	10.2
11. Steel Win (4) J: K Teetan (53kg) T: C W Chang	8	8	8	8	7.7
12. The Best Hero (7) J: H Lai (52kg) T: L Ho	5	5	5	5	4.75

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 4:31pm (AEDT)

(7) Lucky Ruby can bounce back today. He won back-to-back races on the all-weather turf before failing on the turf last start. Back onto the dirt today is the big positive. His win two starts ago has really stood up as a form reference, with four subsequent winners coming out of the race. Draws well and looks the horse to beat.

(4) Just Not Listening gets barrier 1 and Jerry Chau on board, so probably expect it to go forward today. He ran well here on the dirt three starts ago when they led.

Tip: (7) Lucky Ruby $3.60 Bet365

Value: (4) Just Not Listening $10 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 1.25 units WIN Lucky Ruby, 0.25 units WIN Justnotlistening

Race 6

Silverstrand Hcp (C4) (1400m)
5:00pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Silverstrand Hcp (C4) (1400m) 5:00pm (AEDT)
1. Decisive Action (14) J: K Teetan (60kg) T: C S Shum	16	16	17	17	15.8
2. Passing Fashion (11) J: C Wong (59.5kg) T: C H Yip	101	101	101	101	93
3. Judy's Star (10) J: K Leung (58.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan	27	26	21	21	24.5
4. Awe (8) J: B Shinn (58kg) T: D A Hayes	12	12	13	13	11.6
5. City Legend (9) J: C Chau (57kg) T: T P Yung	11	12	13	13	10.6
6. Salutation (2) J: A Hamelin (56.5kg) T: J J Size	10	9.5	9	9	9.4
7. Super Mission (5) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: P Yiu	3.8	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.5
8. Free Foal (6) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: F C Lor	8.5	8	8	8	7.8
9. Plikclone (4) J: Z Purton (54.5kg) T: D J Hall	3.8	3.9	4	4	3.75
10. Island Sunshine (1) J: R Maia (53.5kg) T: K W Lui	46	41	41	41	39
11. Copartner Era (3) J: A Badel (53kg) T: W Y So	9	10	11	11	9
12. Golden Four (12) J: M Poon (52kg) T: C W Chang	16	16	17	17	15.4
13. Viva Popcorn (13) J: M Yeung (52kg) T: A S Cruz	46	41	41	41	39
14. Cigar Buddies (7) J: H Wong (51.5kg) T: K H Ting	67	61	61	61	55

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 5:01pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Silverstrand Hcp (C4) (1400m)
5:35pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Silverstrand Hcp (C4) (1400m) 5:35pm (AEDT)
1. Loyal Baby (8) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: F C Lor	9	9.5	10	10	9.2
2. Master Hero (14) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz	7.5	7	6.5	6.5	6.7
3. Love Me More (7) J: K Leung (59.5kg) T: P Yiu	9.5	9.5	9	10	8.8
4. Gracylove (10) J: C Schofield (58kg) T: D J Hall	4	3.8	3.6	3.6	3.6
5. Party Genius (5) J: A Badel (58kg) T: D Whyte	6	6	6	6	5.7
6. Bulb Pals (6) J: B Shinn (56.5kg) T: C H Yip	35	34	31	31	29
7. Inno Legend (4) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: K L Man	9	10	11	13	9.6
8. Gallant Cavalier (9) J: C Ho (55kg) T: A T Millard	41	34	34	34	32
9. August Moon (1) J: R Maia (54.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan	12	11	10	10	10.4
10. Charizard (3) J: T Piccone (54kg) T: D Ferraris	13	13	13	13	12.4
11. Sunny Baby (11) J: A Hamelin (53kg) T: D A Hayes	11	12	14	14	11.8
12. Raging Blaze (13) J: J Moreira (52.5kg) T: J J Size	23	26	26	26	24
13. Lucky Puzzle (2) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: Y S Tsui	71	71	71	71	65
14. Formula Excel (12) J: M Yeung (51.5kg) T: C Fownes	101	101	101	101	91

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 5:36pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Hap Mun Bay Hcp (C3) (1200m)
6:05pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Hap Mun Bay Hcp (C3) (1200m) 6:05pm (AEDT)
1. Regency Bo Bo (7) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: C S Shum	8	8	8	8	7.7
2. Mister Snowdon (12) J: C Chau (59.5kg) T: D Whyte	46	41	41	41	41
3. Quadruple Double (9) J: M Poon (57.5kg) T: D J Hall	26	26	31	31	25
4. Super Dobbin (2) J: K Teetan (57.5kg) T: A T Millard	17	17	17	17	16.4
5. Perfect Glory (11) J: N Callan (57kg) T: C Fownes	51	51	51	51	47
6. Red Titan (5) J: B Shinn (56.5kg) T: J J Size	19	18	17	17	17.8
7. The Golden Scenery (1) J: C Ho (55.5kg) T: A S Cruz	10	9	9	9	8.7
8. Chicken Dance (3) J: K Leung (53.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan	21	21	21	21	20
9. Master Eight (10) J: J Moreira (53.5kg) T: F C Lor	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.37
10. Fearless Fire (4) J: M Yeung (53kg) T: D A Hayes	71	67	67	67	67
11. Super Win Dragon (8) J: H Bentley (53kg) T: W Y So	101	101	101	101	99
12. Wood On Fire (6) J: M Chadwick (52kg) T: L Ho	27	26	26	26	26

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 6:06pm (AEDT)

Race 9

Hoi Mei Wan Hcp (C3) (1200m)
6:35pm (AEDT)

Race 9 Hoi Mei Wan Hcp (C3) (1200m) 6:35pm (AEDT)
1. Sunset Watch (1) J: N Callan (60.5kg) T: K W Lui	13	13	13	13	12.2
2. Man Star (12) J: K Teetan (60kg) T: K H Ting	15	15	15	15	13.6
3. Flying Bonus (4) J: K Chan (58kg) T: C H Yip	12	11	11	11	10.6
4. Gunnison (11) J: M Poon (58kg) T: Y S Tsui	14	14	15	15	14.4
5. Run Run Cool (5) J: A Badel (57kg) T: F C Lor	10	9.5	9	9	9.1
6. Star Of Yuen Long (3) J: K Leung (57kg) T: K L Man	6	6	6	6	5.7
7. Harmony Spirit (7) J: C Chau (56.5kg) T: D Whyte	4.8	4.8	5	5	4.6
8. Mega Heart (9) J: T Piccone (56.5kg) T: C W Chang	14	12	10	10	11
9. Seven Heavens (6) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: C Fownes	4.8	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.45
10. Kai Xin Dragon (2) J: M Chadwick (54kg) T: D A Hayes	11	12	13	13	11.6
11. Resolute (8) J: A Hamelin (53kg) T: A T Millard	11	10	10	10	9.6
12. Striking Mr C (10) J: M Yeung (52kg) T: T P Yung	35	34	31	31	32

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 6:36pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Cheung Sha Hcp (C2) (1200m)
7:10pm (AEDT)

Race 10 Cheung Sha Hcp (C2) (1200m) 7:10pm (AEDT)
1. Red Desert (11) J: A Hamelin (60.5kg) T: J J Size	13	13	16	15	12
2. Will Power (12) J: C Chau (60kg) T: D Whyte	10	10	11	11	9.2
3. Handsome Bo Bo (9) J: A Badel (59kg) T: C S Shum	8.5	8	8.5	8	7.7
4. Harmony And Rich (4) J: C Wong (57.5kg) T: Y S Tsui	20	20	26	21	19
5. Kurpany (7) J: J Moreira (57kg) T: C Fownes	4	4	3.8	4	3.75
6. Gold Chest (10) J: T Piccone (56kg) T: Richard Gibson	18	16	16	15	15.6
7. Californiadeepshot (8) J: N Callan (56kg) T: A S Cruz	13	13	14	13	12.4
8. Highly Proactive (6) J: K Teetan (54.5kg) T: K W Lui	7	6.5	6.5	6	6.2
9. Sunny Boy (5) J: R Maia (54kg) T: W Y So	17	16	16	15	15.2
10. Victoriam (1) J: C Ho (54kg) T: K W Lui	12	12	14	13	11.8
11. We The South (2) J: M Poon (53.5kg) T: F C Lor	8	7.5	8	7.5	7.5
12. Czarson (3) J: H Bentley (52.5kg) T: P Yiu	11	10	14	9	10.6

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 7:11pm (AEDT)

Playing a couple at big odds here.

(10) Victoriam and (12) Czarson both ran behind Red Desert to starts ago in a similar race to this, which also contained the likes of Kurpany and Sunny Boy. Victoriam drew barrier 1 on that occasion, ended up 8th on the rail and then ran into trouble late in the race. He wasn’t beaten far and should have finished closer. He gets a good jockey switch today, stays at the same weight and comes up with barrier 1 again.

Czarson finished 6th in that race but he drew wide, travelled wide and just had a bit too much to do. He goes well on the all-weather track and he drops in weight from that race, so meets them all better off. Better draw today, think he can give this a shake.

Tip: (10) Victoriam $10 Bet365

Also Backing: (12) Czarson $9.50 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Victoriam, 0.5 units WIN Czarson

Race 11

Kiu Tsui Hcp (C3) (1600m)
7:45pm (AEDT)

Race 11 Kiu Tsui Hcp (C3) (1600m) 7:45pm (AEDT)
1. California Ten (3) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.1
2. Beauty Fit (5) J: Z Purton (59.5kg) T: J J Size	5	5	5	5	4.8
3. All For St Paul's (4) J: M Poon (59kg) T: F C Lor	7	7.5	8	8	7.1
4. Serious Liaison (7) J: N Callan (59kg) T: C Fownes	8	7.5	7	7	7.2
5. Helena Baby (1) J: A Badel (58.5kg) T: W Y So	21	21	21	21	19.8
6. Super Buddy (12) J: R Maia (58kg) T: D A Hayes	71	67	61	61	61
7. Chancheng Prince (14) J: C Ho (57kg) T: K W Lui	11	10	9	9	9.5
8. Heavenly Thought (2) J: T Piccone (56kg) T: C H Yip	91	81	81	81	73
9. Shiny One (9) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: P Yiu	91	81	81	81	73
10. Champion Supreme (6) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: Y S Tsui	17	17	17	17	16.4
11. Beauty Day (10) J: H Wong (54kg) T: T P Yung	34	31	31	31	29
12. Bundle Of Delight (8) J: K Leung (54kg) T: D J Hall	46	41	41	41	38
13. Casimiro (13) J: H Bentley (53.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan	34	31	51	31	40
14. Ultra Express (11) J: J Moreira (53kg) T: A T Millard	3.3	3.4	3.6	3.6	3.25

Odds Last Updated: June 13, 2021, 7:46pm (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.