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Sha Tin Racing Tips: Sunday, October 17th

Tim Geers previews the two Group 2s at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon and picks out his best bets on the card.

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Group 2 racing today in Hong Kong with the Premier Bowl and Sha Tin Trophy headlining the 10-race card at Sha Tin.

After racing was called off during the week at Happy Valley due to a typhoon, there is no such danger today with racing to go ahead on the B+2 course.

Tim Geers has previewed the features and also picked out his other best bets on the card, which come up in Race 2, Race 3, Race 6 and Race 8.

Find our Sha Tin racing tips below!

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Race 1

Girard-Perregaux Excellent-C4 (2000m)
4:00pm (AEDT)

Race 1

Girard-Perregaux Excellent-C4 (2000m)
4:00pm (AEDT)

1. Ezra (11) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: A T Millard
2. God Of Dragon (5) J: C Chau (59.5kg) T: D Whyte
3. Joyful Heart (4) J: Z Purton (59kg) T: F C Lor
4. Awe (1) J: A Hamelin (58kg) T: D A Hayes
5. Dragon Commander (3) J: J Moreira (57kg) T: Y S Tsui
6. Kungfumaster Panda (9) J: K Leung (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan
7. Red Elysees (8) J: M Poon (56kg) T: K L Man
8. Go Go Sixteen (2) J: A Badel (54kg) T: K W Lui
9. Nuremberg (10) J: H Wong (54kg) T: A S Cruz
10. Tailor Made (6) J: M Yeung (53.5kg) T: C Fownes
11. Daily Charm (7) J: M Chadwick (52.5kg) T: C S Shum
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Race 2

Iwc Schaffhausen Excellent-C4 (1400m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Iwc Schaffhausen Excellent-C4 (1400m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

1. Utopia Life (10) J: C Schofield (60.5kg) T: K L Man
2. Cheerful Days (8) J: Z Purton (60kg) T: K W Lui
3. Romantic Combo (2) J: J Moreira (59.5kg) T: C S Shum
4. Infinite Power (14) J: M Poon (59kg) T: F C Lor
5. Love Me More (5) J: L Ferraris (59kg) T: P Yiu
6. King Of The Court (1) J: A Badel (57.5kg) T: W Y So
7. President's Choice (11) J: M Chadwick (57kg) T: Richard Gibson
8. Universal Hero (12) J: A Hamelin (56.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
9. Shadow Runner (4) J: K Leung (55.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
10. Hearty Wish (13) J: C Chau (54kg) T: D Whyte
11. Voyage Star (7) J: C Ho (54kg) T: T P Yung
12. Country Boy (3) J: K Teetan (53.5kg) T: J J Size
13. Monster Kaka (6) J: H Mo (52kg) T: D J Hall
14. Happy Win Win (9) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: C H Yip

Thought (6) King Of The Court was the horse to beat here after going down by a nose over 1200m on debut. There is some query over the form with the horse that beat him then failing at his next start, but from barrier 1 here King Of The Court will get every chance. It’s highly advantageous to draw the inside over 1400m with the rail in this position, with the barrier accounting for 21% of winners over the distance.

Tip: (6) King Of The Court $3.20 TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN King Of The Court

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Race 3

H. Moser & Cie. Excellent (C4) (1200m)
5:00pm (AEDT)

Race 3

H. Moser & Cie. Excellent (C4) (1200m)
5:00pm (AEDT)

1. Falcon Turbo (1) J: C Chau (60.5kg) T: D Whyte
2. Gracylove (10) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: D J Hall
3. Our Class Act (3) J: C Wong (60.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
4. What A Legend (14) J: C Ho (60.5kg) T: K H Ting
5. Star Of Glory (9) J: H Mo (59.5kg) T: C W Chang
6. Enchanting Start (7) J: J Moreira (59kg) T: C S Shum
7. Viva Hunter (5) J: K Leung (58kg) T: K L Man
8. Awesome Treasure (8) J: M Yeung (57kg) T: D A Hayes
9. Strathmoretoo (13) J: L Ferraris (57kg) T: A T Millard
10. Bella Baby (12) J: A Badel (56.5kg) T: W Y So
11. Man Up (6) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: Richard Gibson
12. Happy Daily (2) J: K Teetan (55kg) T: L Ho
13. Legend Goes (11) J: V Borges (53kg) T: P D O'sullivan
14. Run The Table (4) J: M Chadwick (52kg) T: K W Lui

(1) Falcon Turbo draws the inside here and like the 1400m, barrier 1 is advantageous over the 1200m. This horse ran particularly well first up, going down by a nose over track and distance. His second up record is very good when compared to his first up record so he should improve from that first up run, and if he does he’s clearly the one to beat.

Tip: (1) Falcon Turbo $4.40 Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Falcon Turbo

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Race 4

Grand Seiko Excellent Hcp (C4) (1200m)
5:30pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Grand Seiko Excellent Hcp (C4) (1200m)
5:30pm (AEDT)

1. Victory Scholars (2) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: D J Hall
2. Super Red Dragon (9) J: M Chadwick (60kg) T: W Y So
3. Party Warrior (1) J: J Moreira (59.5kg) T: K W Lui
4. Infinity Win (11) J: B Shinn (58kg) T: D A Hayes
5. Whizz Kid (3) J: K Teetan (57.5kg) T: A S Cruz
6. Good News (4) J: C Schofield (59.5kg) T: W Y So
7. Dr Winning (14) J: A Badel (56.5kg) T: J J Size
8. Island Surprise (7) J: K Leung (56.5kg) T: K L Man
9. Judy's Star (13) J: M Poon (56.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
10. Loriz (5) J: A Hamelin (56.5kg) T: P Yiu
11. Seasons Bliss (6) J: C Ho (56.5kg) T: K H Ting
12. Take What You Need (10) J: C Chau (56kg) T: D Whyte
13. Millennium Falcon (8) J: V Borges (54kg) T: T P Yung
14. Moon Peaks (12) J: H Lai (52kg) T: Y S Tsui
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Race 5

Franck Muller Excellent Hcp-C3 (1800m)
6:00pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Franck Muller Excellent Hcp-C3 (1800m)
6:00pm (AEDT)

1. California Ten (12) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz
2. Magnificent (11) J: H Mo (60.5kg) T: K H Ting
3. Green Laser (8) J: L Ferraris (59.5kg) T: D Ferraris
4. Vincy (9) J: H Bentley (59.5kg) T: C H Yip
5. Leap Of Faith (5) J: A Hamelin (58.5kg) T: J J Size
6. Enzemble (13) J: Z Purton (57.5kg) T: K L Man
7. Entrusted (3) J: A Badel (56kg) T: W Y So
8. Helene Allibor (7) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: D A Hayes
9. Above (6) J: J Moreira (55.5kg) T: A T Millard
10. London Hall (2) J: C Ho (55.5kg) T: D J Hall
11. Precise Express (14) J: M Chadwick (55.5kg) T: P Yiu
12. Chevalier Prince (10) J: M Poon (53.5kg) T: F C Lor
13. Captain Tiger (1) J: R Maia (53kg) T: K L Man
14. Champion Pal (4) J: V Borges (52.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
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Race 6

The Premier Bowl (1200m)
6:35pm (AEDT)

Race 6

The Premier Bowl (1200m)
6:35pm (AEDT)

1. Sky Field (2) J: B Shinn (60.5kg) T: C Fownes
2. Stronger (7) J: C Ho (57kg) T: D Whyte
3. Computer Patch (11) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: A S Cruz
4. Buddies (4) J: H Wong (55.5kg) T: A S Cruz
5. Lucky Patch (12) J: Z Purton (55.5kg) T: K W Lui
6. Courier Wonder (9) J: J Moreira (54.5kg) T: J J Size
7. Super Wealthy (6) J: C Schofield (54kg) T: D A Hayes
8. Duke Wai (5) J: V Borges (53.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
9. Voyage Warrior (1) J: R Maia (53kg) T: P Yiu
10. Wishful Thinker (10) J: K Leung (52.5kg) T: C H Yip
11. Harmony And Rich (8) J: M Chadwick (52kg) T: Y S Tsui
12. Naboo Attack (3) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: D A Hayes

Fantastic edition of the G2 Premier Bowl here with a couple of super smart horses engaged.

I’m actually keen to oppose the hype horses and I’ll be backing (1) Sky Field at double figure odds for Casper Fownes and Blake Shinn. Favourites don’t have a great record in this race and Sky Field ran very well with the big weight first up over 1000m. Carries weight again today but he is undefeated second up from a spell and he gets to his pet track and distance with a good draw. Good each way bet.

(6) Courier Wonder comes into this undefeated from five starts. Draws a tricky barrier in 9 but obviously deserves respect.

(12) Naboo Attack suffered his first defeat last start when carrying top weight in Class 2. N0w steps up to Group 2 company and drops to 51.5kg so with the featherweight will run a good race. Interesting to note that in the last eight years, the lowest weight carried by the winner was 54.5kg.

(7) Super Wealthy is in career best form and beat Sky Field last start. Goes up in weight today but has to be considered a chance if Sky Field is.

Tip: (1) Sky Field E/W $11/$3.30 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit E/W Sky Field

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Race 7

Parmigiani Fleurier Excell.-C2 (1800m)
7:05pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Parmigiani Fleurier Excell.-C2 (1800m)
7:05pm (AEDT)

1. Chefano (9) J: M Chadwick (59.5kg) T: C W Chang
2. Savaquin (10) J: B Shinn (57.5kg) T: J J Size
3. Super Football (7) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: K H Ting
4. Berlin Tango (6) J: K Teetan (56.5kg) T: A S Cruz
5. C P Brave (4) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: A T Millard
6. Flying Quest (1) J: C Schofield (56kg) T: D J Hall
7. Enjoying (2) J: A Hamelin (55kg) T: W Y So
8. Charity Go (8) J: H Bentley (54.5kg) T: C S Shum
9. Zebrowski (3) J: A Badel (54kg) T: C Fownes
10. Celestial Power (5) J: M Poon (53.5kg) T: F C Lor
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Race 8

Sha Tin Trophy (1600m)
7:35pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Sha Tin Trophy (1600m)
7:35pm (AEDT)

1. Southern Legend (9) J: B Shinn (60.5kg) T: C Fownes
2. Ka Ying Star (3) J: M Chadwick (59.5kg) T: A S Cruz
3. Waikuku (5) J: Z Purton (59.5kg) T: J J Size
4. Glorious Dragon (8) J: C Schofield (58kg) T: K W Lui
5. Panfield (2) J: K Teetan (55kg) T: A T Millard
6. Columbus County (10) J: C Ho (54.5kg) T: C Fownes
7. Sky Darci (11) J: J Moreira (54.5kg) T: C Fownes
8. Champion's Way (1) J: A Hamelin (54kg) T: J J Size
9. Butterfield (7) J: M Poon (51.5kg) T: C S Shum
10. Tourbillon Diamond (4) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: C S Shum
11. Russian Emperor (6) J: M Yeung (51.5kg) T: D Whyte
12. Preciousship (12) J: V Borges (51.5kg) T: P Yiu

The other Group 2 on the card is the Sha Tin Trophy, which is an ugly betting race with no real standouts.

I’m giving (3) Waikuku a chance first up here for John Size and Zac Purton, who jumps off Southern Legend to ride this horse. On his best form, he’d win this. He can mix his form a bit but he gets his chance today.

(8) Champion’s Way is the stablemate of Waikuku and I think he’ll improve second up today after a midfield finish first up. Only has one win at this track and distance but from the inside draw today he’s an each way chance.

Moreira sticks with the Derby winner (7) Sky Darci who was sound first up and will relish the step up to the mile. Has an awkward draw to contend with though.

Tip: (3) Waikuku $6.00 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Waikuku

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Race 9

Corum Excellent Hcp (C3) (1400m)
8:10pm (AEDT)

Race 9

Corum Excellent Hcp (C3) (1400m)
8:10pm (AEDT)

1. Mr Croissant (5) J: H Lai (60.5kg) T: W Y So
2. My Sugar (7) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: K H Ting
3. Function Patch (13) J: C Chau (60kg) T: K W Lui
4. Tempest Express (8) J: A Badel (60kg) T: J J Size
5. Gift Of Lifeline (12) J: L Ferraris (58.5kg) T: A T Millard
6. Green Aeon (1) J: B Shinn (57kg) T: C Fownes
7. Ready To Win (3) J: M Poon (56kg) T: F C Lor
8. Able Reign (4) J: R Maia (55.5kg) T: D A Hayes
9. Master Hero (6) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: A S Cruz
10. Alcari (10) J: H Bentley (54.5kg) T: P Yiu
11. Eligere (11) J: K Leung (54.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
12. Kyrus Unicorn (2) J: M Yeung (53.5kg) T: C W Chang
13. Packing Famous (9) J: C Ho (53kg) T: C S Shum
14. Jade Phoenix (14) J: K Teetan (52.5kg) T: F C Lor
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Race 10

Piaget Excellent Hcp (C2) (1200m)
8:45pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Piaget Excellent Hcp (C2) (1200m)
8:45pm (AEDT)

1. Winning Dreamer (4) J: C Ho (60.5kg) T: F C Lor
2. Fantastic Treasure (9) J: C Schofield (57.5kg) T: D A Hayes
3. California Rad (11) J: C Chau (56.5kg) T: A S Cruz
4. Ping Hai Bravo (7) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: J J Size
5. Valiant Dream (13) J: H Mo (56kg) T: K W Lui
6. Trillion Win (1) J: A Badel (55.5kg) T: K L Man
7. Golden Dash (6) J: H Bentley (55kg) T: C S Shum
8. Seattle Choice (5) J: L Ferraris (54.5kg) T: A T Millard
9. Lucky More (10) J: Z Purton (54kg) T: C S Shum
10. Gold Chest (2) J: M Poon (53.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
11. Scores Of Fun (8) J: K Teetan (52kg) T: J J Size
12. Fantastic Way (12) J: J Moreira (51.5kg) T: J J Size
13. Sunny Boy (3) J: H Lai (51.5kg) T: W Y So

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.

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