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Sha Tin Racing Tips: Sunday, May 23rd

Tim Geers assesses the final two Group 1s of the 2020/21 Hong Kong racing season on Sunday.

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Tim Geers
23 May 2021

Sha Tin hosts the final Group 1s of the 2020/21 season on Sunday afternoon, with the Standard Chartered Chater Cup. The G3 Sha Tin Vase also supports the feature.

Tim Geers has assessed both races below with his tips and betting strategy.

Race 1

Pakistan Star Plate (1200m)
2:30pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Pakistan Star Plate (1200m) 2:30pm (AEDT)
1. Turbo Power (7) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: K W Lui	2.4	2.5	2.6	2.6	2.4
2. Chiu Chow Warrior (6) J: A Badel (57kg) T: K W Lui	26	26	31	31	26
3. Great King (1) J: K C Leung (57kg) T: C H Yip	21	21	21	21	21
4. Hang's Choice (3) J: M L Yeung (57kg) T: W Y So	61	61	61	61	57
5. Hk Dragon (5) J: H Bentley (57kg) T: D Whyte	8	8	7	7	7.7
6. Toronado Phantom (8) J: C Schofield (57kg) T: J J Size	16	14	15	15	14.8
7. Compulsory (4) J: A Hamelin (55kg) T: A T Millard	6.5	6	5.5	5.5	6
8. Smart Idea (2) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: F C Lor	3.1	3	3	3	3
9. Super Kingdom (9) J: K Teetan (55kg) T: A T Millard	17	16	15	15	15.2

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 2:32pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Precision Hcp (C5) (1400m)
3:00pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Precision Hcp (C5) (1400m) 3:00pm (AEDT)
1. Jiangxi Stamina (13) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: W Y So	3.8	4	4.2	4.6	3.95
2. Destin (2) J: Z Purton (58.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan	5	4.8	4.6	4.6	4.7
3. Kelmimi Wins (12) J: H Bentley (58.5kg) T: D Whyte	34	31	31	31	29.5
4. Run Des Run (1) J: T Piccone (58.5kg) T: K W Lui	46	41	41	41	39
5. Shanghai Grace (6) J: M F Poon (58kg) T: Y S Tsui	9.5	8	8.5	8.5	8.5
6. Sure Win Win (3) J: K C Leung (57.5kg) T: T P Yung	10	9.5	9	9	9.3
7. Fun Times (9) J: B Shinn (57kg) T: A T Millard	18	15	13	13	15
8. Victorious Leader (5) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: C H Yip	5.5	5	5	5	4.9
9. Alloy King (14) J: A Hamelin (55.5kg) T: K H Ting	34	34	34	34	31
10. Brave Power (8) J: C Y Ho (55.5kg) T: A S Cruz	23	21	21	21	20
11. Red Zoffany (11) J: R Maia (54.5kg) T: K L Man	81	81	81	81	75
12. Blazing Partners (7) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: D Ferraris	9	8.5	8	8	8.3
13. Happy Winner (4) J: M L Yeung (51.5kg) T: L Ho	34	21	31	31	25.5
14. The Full Bloom (10) J: H T Mo (51.5kg) T: D J Hall	21	19	17	17	18.4

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 3:02pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Makarpura Star Hcp (C4) (1200m)
3:30pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Makarpura Star Hcp (C4) (1200m) 3:30pm (AEDT)
1. Victory Scholars (3) J: Z Purton (58.5kg) T: D J Hall	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.1
2. Bella Baby (14) J: A Badel (57.5kg) T: W Y So	10	9.5	9	9	9
3. Courageous Knight (4) J: M F Poon (57.5kg) T: C S Shum	101	101	101	101	93
4. Drops Of God (7) J: J Moreira (57.5kg) T: J J Size	2.25	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2
5. Illustrious (1) J: R Maia (57.5kg) T: T P Yung	151	151	151	151	141
6. Mega Bonus (13) J: K C Leung (57.5kg) T: P Yiu	13	14	15	15	13.2
7. Namjong Cortez (2) J: M L Yeung (57.5kg) T: K H Ting	67	61	61	61	57
8. Regent Glory (6) J: C Schofield (57.5kg) T: D A Hayes	14	13	13	13	12.6
9. Sparky Star (10) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: A T Millard	18	16	15	15	15.8
10. Enjoy My Life (9) J: A K Chan (55kg) T: C H Yip	126	126	151	151	121
11. Mudita (11) J: M Chadwick (55kg) T: P D O'sullivan	51	51	51	31	49
12. Sunday Betting (5) J: C Y Ho (54kg) T: C Fownes	9	9	9	9	8.5
13. Jungle Blaze (12) J: T Piccone (53.5kg) T: K W Lui	201	201	201	201	191
14. Sky Champion (8) J: H N Wong (53.5kg) T: Y S Tsui	101	101	101	101	97

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 3:32pm (AEDT)

Race 4

The Sha Tin Vase (1200m)
4:00pm (AEDT)

Race 4 The Sha Tin Vase (1200m) 4:00pm (AEDT)
1. Computer Patch (4) J: M Chadwick (60kg) T: A S Cruz	11	11	11	11	11
2. Rattan (2) J: C Schofield (59kg) T: Richard Gibson	27	26	26	26	24.5
3. Sky Field (5) J: B Shinn (59kg) T: C Fownes	20	20	26	26	19.8
4. Stronger (8) J: C Y Ho (59kg) T: D Whyte	20	19	17	17	19.6
5. Voyage Warrior (1) J: R Maia (59kg) T: P Yiu	15	15	15	15	14.6
6. Wishful Thinker (7) J: K C Leung (59kg) T: C H Yip	21	21	21	21	20.5
7. Duke Wai (3) J: K Teetan (55.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan	10	10	9	9	9.7
8. Fat Turtle (9) J: A Badel (55kg) T: F C Lor	151	151	151	151	141
9. Courier Wonder (6) J: J Moreira (53.5kg) T: J J Size	1.35	1.35	1.35	1.35	1.32

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 4:03pm (AEDT)

Quite amazing to think a horse having its fifth start is the $1.20 favourite for a Group 3 but it’s a combination of the fact (9) Courier Wonder is a freak and this is a weak race. The sprinting ranks in Hong Kong are thin at the moment, especially with Aethero on the sideline and Classique Legend back in Australia. Courier Wonder is the new kid on the block, coming into this four from four and while this looks a big step up in grade, he gets in on the minimum and should prove too good.

Tip: (9) Courier Wonder $1.20 Bet365

Race 5

Viva Pataca Hcp (C4) (2000m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Viva Pataca Hcp (C4) (2000m) 4:30pm (AEDT)
1. Ever Laugh (9) J: A Badel (60.5kg) T: K L Man	19	18	17	17	17.6
2. Clement Legend (1) J: J Moreira (59.5kg) T: C S Shum	9.5	9.5	11	11	9.3
3. Joyful Heart (7) J: Z Purton (59kg) T: F C Lor	5.5	5	4.6	4.6	5
4. Donc Je Suis (5) J: B Shinn (58kg) T: D A Hayes	7	7	7	7	7
5. Play Wise (11) J: M F Poon (58kg) T: C H Yip	18	18	21	21	18.2
6. Ezra (14) J: H Bentley (57.5kg) T: A T Millard	13	12	10	10	11.4
7. Zhan Jiang Rocks (2) J: Alex Lai (57kg) T: W Y So	18	16	13	13	15.6
8. Shanghai Dragon (6) J: K Teetan (56.5kg) T: T P Yung	6.5	6.5	7.5	7.5	6.4
9. Victorious Seeker (4) J: K C Leung (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan	6.5	7	8.5	8.5	7
10. Mcmunigal (12) J: M Chadwick (52.5kg) T: D Ferraris	14	12	13	13	13
11. Nuremberg (13) J: H N Wong (52.5kg) T: A S Cruz	41	41	41	41	39
12. Daily Charm (10) J: H T Mo (52kg) T: C S Shum	31	31	31	31	31
13. Bullish Glory (3) J: M L Yeung (51.5kg) T: C W Chang	17	17	17	17	16.8
14. Cheeky Prawn (8) J: V Borges (51.5kg) T: J J Size	14	14	13	13	13.8

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 4:32pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Blazing Speed Hcp (C4) (1600m)
5:00pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Blazing Speed Hcp (C4) (1600m) 5:00pm (AEDT)
1. New Future (14) J: B Shinn (60.5kg) T: T P Yung	10	9.5	8.5	8.5	9.2
2. Super Elegance (7) J: H Bentley (60.5kg) T: K H Ting	7	7	6.5	6.5	6.7
3. Charge On (13) J: K C Leung (59kg) T: D J Hall	9	11	13	13	11
4. Dandy Years (4) J: Z Purton (58.5kg) T: C S Shum	5.5	5.5	5	5	5.2
5. El Jefe (5) J: M F Poon (58kg) T: C H Yip	11	11	11	11	10.4
6. Leading Fortune (12) J: K Teetan (58kg) T: J J Size	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.4
7. Brave King (10) J: T Piccone (56.5kg) T: A S Cruz	34	34	26	26	30
8. Robot Warrior (11) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: P Yiu	6	6	6.5	6.5	5.8
9. Super Fast (2) J: A Hamelin (55.5kg) T: K W Lui	21	21	26	26	20
10. Free Foal (9) J: M Chadwick (54kg) T: F C Lor	7.5	7.5	7	7	7.3
11. Red Impact (3) J: C Y Ho (54kg) T: D A Hayes	101	91	101	101	89
12. Copartner Era (6) J: A Badel (53kg) T: W Y So	8	8	8.5	8.5	7.9
13. Figures Two (8) J: H T Mo (52kg) T: A T Millard	201	201	151	151	161
14. Run Run Good (1) J: R Maia (52kg) T: K L Man	34	31	21	26	29.5

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 5:02pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Vengeance Of Rain Hcp (C3) (1400m)
5:35pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Vengeance Of Rain Hcp (C3) (1400m) 5:35pm (AEDT)
1. Uncle Steve (6) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: D Whyte	4.2	4.2	4.6	4.6	4.05
2. Craig's Star (1) J: M F Poon (60kg) T: C S Shum	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.6	3.15
3. King Opie (4) J: J Moreira (60kg) T: F C Lor	9	9	9	9	9
4. The Hulk (10) J: K Teetan (56.5kg) T: C Fownes	4.6	4.4	4.2	4.2	4.35
5. Win Win (7) J: R Maia (56kg) T: T P Yung	19	19	18	18	18.2
6. Trust Me (11) J: M Chadwick (55.5kg) T: C H Yip	19	19	17	17	18
7. Golden Link (8) J: T Piccone (55kg) T: P Yiu	13	13	13	13	12.6
8. Beauty Spirit (3) J: K C Leung (54.5kg) T: A S Cruz	11	13	15	15	13
9. Ai One (2) J: M L Yeung (54kg) T: D A Hayes	71	71	81	81	67
10. Flying Victory (9) J: H Bentley (53kg) T: F C Lor	35	34	31	31	34
11. Leap Of Faith (5) J: A Badel (52.5kg) T: J J Size	15	14	13	13	13.6

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 5:37pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Standard Chartered Chater Cup (2400m)
6:05pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Standard Chartered Chater Cup (2400m) 6:05pm (AEDT)
1. Exultant (6) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: A S Cruz	2.6	2.6	2.4	2.4	2.55
2. Glorious Dragon (3) J: C Y Ho (57kg) T: K W Lui	5	4.5	4.2	4.2	4.55
3. Columbus County (5) J: J Moreira (57kg) T: C Fownes	4.2	4.5	5	5	4.8
4. Russian Emperor (7) J: A Badel (57kg) T: D Whyte	7	7	7	7.5	6.8
5. Butterfield (2) J: M F Poon (57kg) T: C S Shum	8	8	9	9	8
6. Panfield (4) J: K Teetan (57kg) T: A T Millard	14	14	17	17	14.6
7. Time Warp (1) J: H Bentley (57kg) T: A S Cruz	61	51	51	51	49
8. Packing Waltham (8) J: M Chadwick (57kg) T: A S Cruz	17	15	17	17	15.6

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 6:07pm (AEDT)

This Group 1 is a bit more competitive than the first one. I was with (5) Butterfield in the Queen Mother Memorial over this track and distance last start and he saluted at big odds. He’s in terrific form and I think he’s a major player at each way odds again today. That was his first start over this track and distance, and he’s now won both starts over 2400m. Draws well and looks a big chance.

(1) Exultant is the horse with all the runs on the board. He’s looking to make it three consecutive wins in this race. I think he’s past his best though. He rarely runs a bad race but he hasn’t been as good as he has in recent seasons. His record at the track and distance is outstanding, but he’s vulnerable.

(2) Glorious Dragon and (4) Russian Emperor next best.

Tip: (5) Butterfield E/W $7.00/$2.20 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit E/W Butterfield

Race 9

Indigenous Hcp (C3) (1400m)
6:40pm (AEDT)

Race 9 Indigenous Hcp (C3) (1400m) 6:40pm (AEDT)
1. Royal Bomb (1) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: C Fownes	7	7	7.5	7.5	6.6
2. Winning For All (11) J: C Y Ho (59kg) T: K W Lui	14	13	13	13	12.8
3. Yo Beauty (7) J: J Moreira (57.5kg) T: A S Cruz	11	10	8.5	8.5	9.6
4. Elon (9) J: C Schofield (56kg) T: J J Size	26	26	21	21	21
5. Hall Of Champ (3) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: C Fownes	3.5	3.4	3.2	3.2	3.2
6. Great Treasure (10) J: H N Wong (55.5kg) T: Y S Tsui	35	34	34	34	30
7. Horsesain Bolt (4) J: Z Purton (55.5kg) T: D Whyte	3.7	3.9	4	4.2	3.6
8. Kai Xin Dragon (6) J: M Chadwick (55kg) T: D A Hayes	18	17	15	15	16.4
9. Compassion Spirit (2) J: K C Leung (54.5kg) T: K L Man	6	6	6.5	6.5	5.8
10. Xiang Yin (8) J: A Hamelin (53kg) T: F C Lor	19	12	5	5	12
11. Flash Famous (5) J: C Wong (52.5kg) T: C H Yip	67	61	51	51	53

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 6:42pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Oriental Express Hcp (C4) (1400m)
7:15pm (AEDT)

Race 10 Oriental Express Hcp (C4) (1400m) 7:15pm (AEDT)
1. Super Red Dragon (5) J: A Badel (60.5kg) T: W Y So	7.5	8	8.5	8.5	7.8
2. Dragon Fortune (2) J: Z Purton (60kg) T: F C Lor	2.7	2.8	3	3	2.65
3. Zone D (12) J: J Moreira (60kg) T: J J Size	11	10	10	10	9.7
4. Love Me More (13) J: K C Leung (59.5kg) T: P Yiu	11	10	9	9	9.6
5. Master Hero (4) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: A S Cruz	13	13	13	13	12.4
6. Shadow Runner (9) J: A K Chan (59kg) T: P D O'sullivan	51	51	51	51	49
7. Big Two (1) J: H Bentley (56.5kg) T: D Whyte	11	10	9	9	9.8
8. Forever (14) J: M Chadwick (56.5kg) T: C H Yip	91	81	81	81	75
9. Gracylove (7) J: C Schofield (55.5kg) T: D J Hall	6.5	6.5	6	6	5.9
10. Telecom Puma (8) J: T Piccone (55.5kg) T: C Fownes	46	51	61	61	43
11. Go Go Sixteen (11) J: C Y Ho (55kg) T: K W Lui	14	13	13	13	12.4
12. Ultimate Glory (6) J: Alex Lai (55kg) T: K L Man	41	41	41	41	38
13. Brilliant China (3) J: M F Poon (52.5kg) T: T P Yung	18	17	17	17	16.4
14. Magic Bonus (10) J: M L Yeung (51.5kg) T: D A Hayes	101	101	101	101	95

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 7:17pm (AEDT)

Race 11

River Verdon Hcp (C3) (1200m)
7:50pm (AEDT)

Race 11 River Verdon Hcp (C3) (1200m) 7:50pm (AEDT)
1. Metro Warrior (9) J: Z Purton (58.5kg) T: D A Hayes	12	11	11	11	10.6
2. Mig Energy (3) J: M F Poon (58kg) T: A S Cruz	15	13	15	15	13.8
3. Tornado Twist (6) J: C Y Ho (58kg) T: F C Lor	11	10	9.5	9.5	9.8
4. Killer Bee (8) J: J Moreira (57.5kg) T: C Fownes	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.49
5. Power Koepp (7) J: C Schofield (57.5kg) T: J J Size	81	81	81	81	79
6. Namjong Sings (5) J: A Badel (57kg) T: C S Shum	10	8.5	8	8	8.3
7. Beauty Amigo (11) J: A K Chan (56kg) T: K L Man	126	126	101	101	121
8. Chicken Dance (4) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan	8.5	8.5	9	9	8.3
9. Super Win Dragon (2) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: W Y So	46	41	41	41	40
10. Classic Posh (13) J: H T Mo (54kg) T: D J Hall	81	81	67	81	75
11. Harmony Win Win (10) J: M L Yeung (53.5kg) T: D Whyte	101	101	101	101	95
12. Hercules (1) J: M Chadwick (53.5kg) T: C H Yip	91	91	101	101	89
13. Winston's Lad (12) J: H N Wong (53.5kg) T: K W Lui	41	34	31	31	34

Odds Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 7:52pm (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.