Racing Tips

Sha Tin Racing Tips: Sunday, May 2nd

The G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup headlines an 11-race card at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon and Tim Geers has highlighted his best bets below.

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Tim Geers
2 May 2021

Hong Kong racing takes place at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon, with a huge 11-race card headlined by the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup.

Tim Geers has highlighted his best bets on the card below, with four selections in total. He’s betting in Race 2, Race 4, Race 7 and Race 8.

Find his analysis and betting strategy below!

Best Bet: Race 8 – (4) Hurry Hurry Gain

Race 1

The Argonaut Griffin Plate (1000m)
2:30pm (AEDT)

Race 1 The Argonaut Griffin Plate (1000m) 2:30pm (AEDT)
1. Turbo Power (6) J: C Y Ho (60.5kg) T: K W Lui
2. Chiu Chow Warrior (2) J: A Badel (57kg) T: K W Lui
3. Go Sing (7) J: R Maia (57kg) T: C S Shum
4. Hang's Choice (9) J: M L Yeung (57kg) T: W Y So
5. Hk Dragon (4) J: Jerry Chau (57kg) T: D Whyte
6. Cheval Valiant (3) J: B Shinn (55kg) T: D Whyte
7. Cordyceps Six (8) J: T Piccone (55kg) T: Richard Gibson
8. Miracle Victory (1) J: C Schofield (55kg) T: D A Hayes
9. Smart Idea (10) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: F C Lor
10. Super Kingdom (5) J: K Teetan (55kg) T: A T Millard

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

Race 2

Isle Of Man Hcp (C4) (1000m)
3:00pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Isle Of Man Hcp (C4) (1000m) 3:00pm (AEDT)
1. Dragon Baby (9) J: C Schofield (60.5kg) T: J J Size
2. Blazing Beat (13) J: M L Yeung (59.5kg) T: K H Ting
3. Seven Heavens (12) J: J Moreira (59.5kg) T: C Fownes
4. Corrienthes (3) J: B Shinn (59kg) T: D Ferraris
5. Fourawarrior (8) J: K Teetan (57kg) T: A T Millard
6. Ka Ying Spirit (2) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: D A Hayes
7. Kabi Smart (10) J: H Bentley (57kg) T: W Y So
8. August Moon (6) J: K C Leung (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan
9. Intention (1) J: H W Lai (57kg) T: L Ho
10. Enjoy My Life (7) J: R Maia (56kg) T: C H Yip
11. Island Sunshine (14) J: C Y Ho (56kg) T: K W Lui
12. Goodmanship (4) J: Jerry Chau (55.5kg) T: D Whyte
13. Carry The Diamond (11) J: M Chadwick (53.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
14. Majestic Conqueror (5) J: M F Poon (52.5kg) T: T P Yung

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 3:02pm (AEDT)

(2) Ka Ying Spirit makes his debut for David Hayes after a few promising trials. Purton has ridden him in his past four trials and sticks with him for race day, and they’ve drawn well in barrier 2. Should get a great run from that draw and if he brings his trial form to raceday, he’ll be hard to beat.

Tip: (2) Ka Ying Spirit $3.00 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Ka Ying Spirit

Race 3

Special Cargo Hcp (C5) (2000m)
3:30pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Special Cargo Hcp (C5) (2000m) 3:30pm (AEDT)
1. Aerosonic (7) J: A Hamelin (60.5kg) T: J J Size
2. Cheerful Star (9) J: K C Leung (60.5kg) T: F C Lor
3. Good Days (6) J: C Y Ho (60.5kg) T: C S Shum
4. Jimmu (8) J: Z Purton (59.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
5. Amazing Agility (3) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: L Ho
6. Mcmunigal (2) J: Jerry Chau (59kg) T: D Ferraris
7. Circuit Number One (13) J: H Bentley (57.5kg) T: A S Cruz
8. Soccer Master (1) J: R Maia (57kg) T: W Y So
9. Wealthy Employee (12) J: T Piccone (57kg) T: K H Ting
10. Sky Gem (14) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: C Fownes
11. Star Win (10) J: M Chadwick (52kg) T: D Whyte
12. The Joy Of Giving (4) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: C W Chang
13. Joy N Fun Legend (5) J: M L Yeung (51.5kg) T: T P Yung
14. Reeve's Muntjac (11) J: M F Poon (51.5kg) T: C H Yip

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 3:32pm (AEDT)

Race 4

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

Race 4 Manicou Hcp (C4) (1200m) 4:00pm (AEDT)
1. Shadow Runner (1) J: B Shinn (60kg) T: P D O'sullivan
2. Jade Phoenix (9) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: F C Lor
3. Monster Kaka (2) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: D J Hall
4. Rhapsody (5) J: J Moreira (58kg) T: J J Size
5. Almighty Pegasus (12) J: C Wong (57.5kg) T: C H Yip
6. Easy Fortune (8) J: M L Yeung (57.5kg) T: K H Ting
7. Mega Bonus (13) J: K C Leung (57.5kg) T: P Yiu
8. Team Goodluck (6) J: V Borges (57.5kg) T: W Y So
9. Tronic Mighty (3) J: C Schofield (57.5kg) T: D A Hayes
10. Victory More (11) J: C Y Ho (57.5kg) T: K W Lui
11. Jumbo Engine (14) J: H T Mo (56kg) T: Richard Gibson
12. Smart Wongchoy (4) J: A Badel (55.5kg) T: D Whyte
13. Full Sailing (7) J: Alex Lai (54.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
14. Voyage Star (10) J: M F Poon (53.5kg) T: T P Yung

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 4:02pm (AEDT)

(4) Rhapsody made a good return to the races first up, running 3^rd in a similar race over this track and distance. He improved nicely second up last prep when he won, so if he takes similar improvement from his first up run into today, he’ll be very hard to beat. Moreira elects to stick with him for trainer John Size and gets off one or two other horses in the process.

One of those is (9) Tronic Mighty for trainer David Hayes. Moreira has ridden this horse in his past four trials but jumps off for race day. His trials have been good and I expect a good run from him on debut today. He does draw slightly awkwardly in barrier 9 but at $5.50 he’s worth having something on.

Tip: (4) Rhapsody $4.50 Bet365

Also Backing: (9) Tronic Mighty $5.50 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Rhapsody, 0.5 units WIN Tronic Mighty

Race 5

Norman Conqueror Hcp (C4) (1600m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Norman Conqueror Hcp (C4) (1600m) 4:30pm (AEDT)
1. Dandy Years (3) J: M F Poon (60.5kg) T: C S Shum
2. Leading Fortune (14) J: A Hamelin (60.5kg) T: J J Size
3. Ultra Express (1) J: J Moreira (60.5kg) T: A T Millard
4. More Than A Horse (12) J: Jerry Chau (58.5kg) T: D Whyte
5. Telecom Elite (4) J: B Shinn (58.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
6. Robot Warrior (10) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: P Yiu
7. Happy Win Win (2) J: A K Chan (57kg) T: C H Yip
8. Red Impact (11) J: C Y Ho (56.5kg) T: D A Hayes
9. Free Foal (13) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: F C Lor
10. Diamond Pixiu (7) J: M L Yeung (55kg) T: P Yiu
11. Run Run Good (8) J: K C Leung (55kg) T: K L Man
12. Copartner Era (9) J: A Badel (54.5kg) T: W Y So
13. Multiple Star (5) J: H N Wong (54.5kg) T: C H Yip
14. Seize The Spirit (6) J: K Teetan (53.5kg) T: Y S Tsui

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 4:32pm (AEDT)

Race 6

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

Race 6 Monaveen Hcp (C4) (1400m) 5:00pm (AEDT)
1. A La King (6) J: C Schofield (60.5kg) T: K H Ting
2. Master Hero (10) J: Jerry Chau (59.5kg) T: A S Cruz
3. Super Red Dragon (12) J: A Badel (59.5kg) T: W Y So
4. Vukan (3) J: B Shinn (58.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
5. Love Me More (1) J: K C Leung (56kg) T: P Yiu
6. Gracylove (11) J: Z Purton (55.5kg) T: D J Hall
7. Green Envy (9) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: C Fownes
8. Jungle Blaze (8) J: C Y Ho (54.5kg) T: K W Lui
9. Figures Two (5) J: R Maia (54kg) T: A T Millard
10. Sunny Baby (7) J: A Hamelin (54kg) T: D A Hayes
11. Best For You (2) J: H Bentley (53.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
12. Brilliant China (14) J: M F Poon (52.5kg) T: T P Yung
13. Garlic Hero (13) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: C H Yip
14. Happy Fortune (4) J: M L Yeung (51.5kg) T: L Ho

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 5:02pm (AEDT)

Race 7

The Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2400m)
5:35pm (AEDT)

Race 7 The Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2400m) 5:35pm (AEDT)
1. Columbus County (9) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: C Fownes
2. Russian Emperor (7) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: D Whyte
3. Chefano (12) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan
4. Butterfield (5) J: M F Poon (55.5kg) T: C S Shum
5. Helene Leadingstar (6) J: H Bentley (55kg) T: A S Cruz
6. Panfield (3) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: A T Millard
7. Ho Ho Khan (4) J: C Y Ho (54.5kg) T: D J Hall
8. Reliable Team (8) J: K C Leung (53kg) T: F C Lor
9. Delightful Laos (10) J: M L Yeung (52.5kg) T: A S Cruz
10. Charity Fun (2) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: C S Shum
11. Savaquin (11) J: V Borges (51.5kg) T: J J Size
12. Packing Waltham (1) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: A S Cruz

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 5:37pm (AEDT)

The day’s feature is the Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup over 2400m. A number of the horses fancied by the market today are coming out of the Hong Kong Derby, but runners coming out of that race don’t have a great record in this race. That leaves us with a few to back at good odds here.

(1) Columbus County isn’t necessarily in his best form but it was only four starts ago that he ran 3^rd in Group 1 company behind Mogul over this track and distance. Purton gets back on him today and if he brought that form to this race, the $12 would look a silly price.

(4) Butterfield won over 1800m two starts ago and then ran 2^nd in Class 1 company over 2000m last start. His only run over this distance was a win and there’s been recent winners of this race that have come out of the same race he contested last start. He’s a live chance at $18.

(5) Helene Leadingstar showed last start that he was back near his best. Second up off a 10-week break, and up to 2400m should suit. He’s a $17 chance and a win wouldn’t shock.

(10) Charity Fun is the horse on the up, now with four wins from seven starts. This is his hardest test to date but he gets in with no weight.

Tip: (1) Columbus County $12 Bet365

Also Backing: (5) Helene Leadingstar $17 Sportsbet

Value: (4) Butterfield $18 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Columbus County, 0.5 units WIN Helene Leadingstar, 0.5 units WIN Butterfield

Race 8

Game Spirit Hcp (C3) (1200m)
6:05pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Game Spirit Hcp (C3) (1200m) 6:05pm (AEDT)
1. All In Mind (1) J: M F Poon (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz
2. Heza Beauty (8) J: C Schofield (60.5kg) T: J J Size
3. Storm Warnings (3) J: Jerry Chau (59.5kg) T: D Whyte
4. Hurry Hurry Gain (7) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: F C Lor
5. Sicomoro (10) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: D A Hayes
6. Encouraged (6) J: K C Leung (55.5kg) T: K L Man
7. Sky Show (11) J: J Moreira (54kg) T: C Fownes
8. The Hulk (5) J: K Teetan (53.5kg) T: C Fownes
9. Hercules (4) J: C Wong (52.5kg) T: C H Yip
10. Soaring Tower (2) J: A Badel (52.5kg) T: W Y So
11. Excellent Chariot (9) J: M Chadwick (52kg) T: P Yiu

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 6:07pm (AEDT)

(4) Hurry Hurry Gain looks one of the better bets on the card. He ran 2^nd on debut and has since won consecutive races at this distance. Purton gets back aboard today after missing out on the ride due to being unable to make the weight last start. Draws well enough in midfield and with even luck should prove very hard to beat again.

Tip: (4) Hurry Hurry Gain $2.40 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 2 units WIN Hurry Hurry Gain

Race 9

Insular Hcp (C3) (1800m)
6:35pm (AEDT)

Race 9 Insular Hcp (C3) (1800m) 6:35pm (AEDT)
1. Vincy (11) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: D Whyte
2. California Ten (3) J: K Teetan (59.5kg) T: A S Cruz
3. Looking Great (10) J: J Moreira (59kg) T: F C Lor
4. Parterre (1) J: A Hamelin (58kg) T: A T Millard
5. London Hall (13) J: M Chadwick (57.5kg) T: D J Hall
6. Beauty Fit (6) J: Z Purton (56.5kg) T: J J Size
7. Arrogant (14) J: C Y Ho (56kg) T: C Fownes
8. Champion Supreme (12) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: Y S Tsui
9. Enzemble (5) J: K C Leung (56kg) T: K L Man
10. Blastoise (7) J: V Borges (55.5kg) T: D Ferraris
11. Right Choice (9) J: B Shinn (55.5kg) T: F C Lor
12. Tangmere (4) J: A Badel (54kg) T: C Fownes
13. God Of Dragon (8) J: R Maia (53.5kg) T: A S Cruz
14. Flying Mighty (2) J: M F Poon (53kg) T: D J Hall

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 6:37pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Game Spirit Hcp (C3) (1200m)
7:10pm (AEDT)

Race 10 Game Spirit Hcp (C3) (1200m) 7:10pm (AEDT)
1. Trillion Win (7) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: K L Man
2. Quadruple Double (9) J: A K Chan (60kg) T: D J Hall
3. Big Fortune (11) J: Jerry Chau (57kg) T: D Whyte
4. Tornado Twist (3) J: C Y Ho (57kg) T: F C Lor
5. Juneau Park (6) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: J J Size
6. Mr Colourful (1) J: M Chadwick (55kg) T: A S Cruz
7. Big Brook (2) J: K Teetan (54kg) T: C Fownes
8. Biz Power (5) J: M F Poon (53kg) T: P D O'sullivan
9. Pleasant Endeavor (10) J: K C Leung (53kg) T: P Yiu
10. Daily Beauty (8) J: C Wong (52kg) T: C Fownes
11. Decisive Twelve (4) J: A Badel (52kg) T: W Y So
12. Most Welcome (12) J: V Borges (52kg) T: D A Hayes

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 7:12pm (AEDT)

Race 11

Inch Arran Hcp (C3) (1400m)
7:45pm (AEDT)

Race 11 Inch Arran Hcp (C3) (1400m) 7:45pm (AEDT)
1. Fantastic Treasure (2) J: C Schofield (60.5kg) T: D A Hayes
2. Uncle Steve (12) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: D Whyte
3. C P Brave (7) J: K Teetan (59.5kg) T: A T Millard
4. Apache Pass (5) J: H Bentley (59kg) T: P D O'sullivan
5. Royal Agility (8) J: Alex Lai (58.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
6. All For South (1) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: F C Lor
7. Win Win (9) J: R Maia (57kg) T: T P Yung
8. Amazing News (13) J: C Y Ho (56kg) T: C Fownes
9. Kasi Farasi (4) J: J Moreira (55.5kg) T: C H Yip
10. Compassion Spirit (3) J: K C Leung (55kg) T: K L Man
11. Beauty Spirit (6) J: M F Poon (54.5kg) T: A S Cruz
12. Leap Of Faith (11) J: A Hamelin (53.5kg) T: J J Size
13. Super Elegance (10) J: H N Wong (53kg) T: K H Ting

Odds Last Updated: May 2, 2021, 7:47pm (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.