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Sha Tin Racing Tips: Sunday, September 5th

The first meeting of the 2021/22 Hong Kong racing season takes place at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon.

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The first meeting of the 2021/22 Hong Kong racing season takes place at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon!

There’s a 10-race card set down for the turf track and Tim Geers has picked out his best bets of the meeting below.

Find his analysis of Race 5, Race 9 and Race 10.

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Race 1

Mount Parker Hcp (C5) (1400m)
3:00pm (AEDT)

Race 1

Mount Parker Hcp (C5) (1400m)
3:00pm (AEDT)

1. Off The Reel (5) J: T Piccone (60.5kg) T: P Yiu
1111111110.4
2. Dazzling Feeling (9) J: Luke Ferraris (60kg) T: D Ferraris
6.56.5776.4
3. All Best Friends (7) J: Alex Lai (59.5kg) T: K L Man
2621212122.5
4. Formula Excel (4) J: J Moreira (59.5kg) T: C Fownes
4.24.54.84.84.25
5. General Trump (11) J: B Shinn (59.5kg) T: T P Yung
2621202022.5
6. This Is Charisma (13) J: Z Purton (59kg) T: D J Hall
6.5665.56
7. Viva Popcorn (12) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: A S Cruz
76.55.56.56.5
8. Jungle Blaze (2) J: C Y Ho (58kg) T: K W Lui
1917151517.2
9. Figures Two (14) J: H T Mo (56.5kg) T: A T Millard
2321212021
10. Smart Hunter (3) J: Jerry Chau (56.5kg) T: D Whyte
3531312630
11. Shanghai Grace (8) J: C Wong (54.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
2019181818.6
12. Victorious Leader (6) J: K C Leung (54.5kg) T: C H Yip
11108.59.59.9
13. Jolly Forever (10) J: A Hamelin (53.5kg) T: W Y So
7167616161
14. Shinealot (1) J: V Borges (53.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
9.59998.9

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 3:01pm (AEDT)

197076

Race 2

Lantau Peak Hcp (C3) (1000m)
3:30pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Lantau Peak Hcp (C3) (1000m)
3:30pm (AEDT)

1. Good View Clarico (1) J: H Bentley (60.5kg) T: C H Yip
998.58.58.6
2. Green Aeon (6) J: J Moreira (59kg) T: C Fownes
101010109.8
3. California Concord (5) J: K Teetan (58.5kg) T: A S Cruz
1212121211.6
4. Quadruple Double (4) J: Z Purton (58.5kg) T: D J Hall
4.24.24.44.44.3
5. First Responder (3) J: Jerry Chau (57kg) T: D Whyte
4.84.84.64.64.85
6. Rock Ya Heart (2) J: C Y Ho (54kg) T: K W Lui
3441414139
7. Super Axiom (8) J: C Schofield (53.5kg) T: D A Hayes
332.932.95
8. Super Win Dragon (7) J: A Badel (53.5kg) T: W Y So
76.5666.5

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 3:31pm (AEDT)

197076

Race 3

Yi Tung Shan Hcp (C4) (1200m)
4:00pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Yi Tung Shan Hcp (C4) (1200m)
4:00pm (AEDT)

1. Packing Victory (4) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: C S Shum
1.71.71.751.751.72
2. Biz Power (12) J: K C Leung (59kg) T: P D O'sullivan
1313131312.4
3. Casa De Forca (5) J: K Teetan (58kg) T: W Y So
1617181816.8
4. Glorious Lover (11) J: A K Chan (58kg) T: C H Yip
2119171719.6
5. Amigos Giggle (8) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: C W Chang
5.566.56.55.7
6. Nimble Nimbus (10) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: P Yiu
1717161616.6
7. Theta Hedge (3) J: C Y Ho (56kg) T: K W Lui
8181919179
8. Sight Hero (1) J: C Schofield (55kg) T: D A Hayes
8.58.5888.3
9. Little Thunder (7) J: Luke Ferraris (54.5kg) T: A T Millard
2726212125.5
10. Wah May Luck (6) J: A Badel (53.5kg) T: A S Cruz
10110110110199
11. Fantastic Fabio (2) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: C H Yip
4641414139
12. Happy Time (9) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: C H Yip
2019181719.2

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 4:01pm (AEDT)

197076

Race 4

Hksar Chief Executives Cup-C1 (1200m)
4:35pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Hksar Chief Executives Cup-C1 (1200m)
4:35pm (AEDT)

1. Amazing Star (5) J: V Borges (60.5kg) T: K H Ting
3131343430
2. Lucky Patch (10) J: Jerry Chau (58kg) T: K W Lui
4.54.44.44.24.45
3. Wishful Thinker (8) J: K C Leung (57.5kg) T: C H Yip
2121262621.5
4. Duke Wai (7) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan
7.57.56.57.57.3
5. Rattan (9) J: C Schofield (56kg) T: Richard Gibson
2321202120.5
6. Buddies (11) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: A S Cruz
10110115110197
7. Elusive State (4) J: H Bentley (55.5kg) T: A T Millard
151151201151131
8. Winning Dreamer (1) J: C Y Ho (54.5kg) T: F C Lor
65.55.55.55.4
9. Tourbillon Diamond (2) J: A Badel (54kg) T: C S Shum
1314161513.4
10. California Rad (13) J: M F Poon (51.5kg) T: A S Cruz
2621191823.5
11. Shining Ace (12) J: J Moreira (51.5kg) T: J J Size
1717171716.8
12. Naboo Attack (6) J: K Teetan (51.5kg) T: D A Hayes
2.62.62.72.62.45
13. Sparkling Dragon (3) J: H T Mo (51.5kg) T: A T Millard
4134313132

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 4:36pm (AEDT)

197076

Race 5

Kowloon Peak Hcp (C5) (1200m)
5:10pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Kowloon Peak Hcp (C5) (1200m)
5:10pm (AEDT)

1. Lucky Maryknoll (7) J: R Maia (60kg) T: D A Hayes
666.56.55.9
2. Zacian (9) J: Z Purton (60kg) T: C S Shum
44443.85
3. Lucky Puzzle (11) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: Y S Tsui
1110101010.4
4. Universal Crown (1) J: Jerry Chau (58kg) T: D Whyte
6.56.56.56.56.2
5. Vector (10) J: M Chadwick (58kg) T: A S Cruz
6761717159
6. Day Day Rich (12) J: B Shinn (57.5kg) T: T P Yung
1514151514.4
7. Fox Cheunger (6) J: C Y Ho (57.5kg) T: K W Lui
887.57.57.9
8. Speedy Dragon (3) J: Alex Lai (56kg) T: K L Man
2121262620
9. Kwai Chung Elite (5) J: C Schofield (55.5kg) T: K H Ting
1412131312.6
10. One Happy Star (4) J: K C Leung (55.5kg) T: C H Yip
1111121210.8
11. Sunny Smile (8) J: Luke Ferraris (55.5kg) T: D Ferraris
8181919179
12. Centenary Ibis (13) J: H T Mo (54kg) T: A T Millard
4134414132
13. One Step Ahead (14) J: J Moreira (53kg) T: C W Chang
87.5777.3
14. Many Gains (2) J: M F Poon (52.5kg) T: L Ho
6141414140

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 5:11pm (AEDT)

Nothing like kicking off our betting in a Class 5.

(2) Zacian drops in grade from Class 4 to Class 5 here and gets Zac Purton booked to ride straight away which is a good sign of intent. he placed twice in Class 4 company towards the back end of last season so he really should be very competitive down in Class 5 today.

(9) Kwai Chung Elite and (12) Centenary Ibis both come out of the same trial. Centenary Ibis has won two of them leading into this, which is about the best he’s ever trialled in Hong Kong, while Kwai Chung Elite ran on well behind him under little pressure. Both worth something small.

Tip: (2) Zacian $4.00 Sportsbet

Also Backing: (9) Kwai Chung Elite $11 Sportsbet

Value: (12) Centenary Ibis $31 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Zecion, 0.25 units WIN Kwai Chung Elite, 0.25 units WIN Centenary Ibis

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Race 6

Lin Fa Shan Hcp (C4) (1000m)
5:40pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Lin Fa Shan Hcp (C4) (1000m)
5:40pm (AEDT)

1. Cordyceps Six (5) J: T Piccone (60.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
1413131312.6
2. Fabulous Eight (11) J: Jerry Chau (59.5kg) T: P Yiu
1110101010.4
3. Spicy So Good (4) J: J Moreira (57kg) T: C S Shum
109.5999.6
4. E Sprinter (9) J: M L Yeung (56.5kg) T: D Whyte
8171616169
5. Kowloon East Star (7) J: K C Leung (56.5kg) T: K H Ting
3126212125
6. Nervous Witness (10) J: Z Purton (56.5kg) T: D A Hayes
1.451.451.451.451.4
7. Circuit Seven (2) J: M F Poon (56kg) T: A S Cruz
6151414147
8. G One Excellent (13) J: A Badel (55.5kg) T: C H Yip
2726262625.5
9. Glenealy Generals (14) J: H Bentley (55kg) T: C H Yip
1111101010.8
10. Wonderful Fantasy (1) J: C Y Ho (54.5kg) T: K W Lui
10110110110197
11. Baltic Whisper (6) J: A K Chan (54kg) T: C S Shum
4134262632
12. So Awesome (12) J: Alex Lai (52kg) T: K L Man
4641414138
13. Goodmanship (3) J: V Borges (51.5kg) T: D Whyte
6151414147
14. Who Loves The Ace (8) J: K Teetan (51.5kg) T: C Fownes
9191919185

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 5:41pm (AEDT)

197076

Race 7

Yi Tung Shan Hcp (C4) (1200m)
6:10pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Yi Tung Shan Hcp (C4) (1200m)
6:10pm (AEDT)

1. Turbo Power (11) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: K W Lui
5.554.64.65
2. Turquoise Alpha (4) J: Z Purton (60kg) T: P D O'sullivan
1818181817.2
3. President's Choice (6) J: C Schofield (58kg) T: Richard Gibson
1111111110
4. Lean Legend (7) J: M Chadwick (56kg) T: C H Yip
12610110110199
5. Packing Kingdom (10) J: M F Poon (56kg) T: C S Shum
1513111113
6. Telecom Cheetah (3) J: H Bentley (55.5kg) T: C H Yip
10110110110199
7. Touch Faith (9) J: J Moreira (55.5kg) T: J J Size
4.84.84.64.64.6
8. Smart Wongchoy (8) J: A Badel (54.5kg) T: D Whyte
3.93.93.83.83.8
9. Viva Hunter (1) J: K C Leung (54.5kg) T: K L Man
88.5997.9
10. Sunny Baby (5) J: M L Yeung (51.5kg) T: D A Hayes
2321212120
11. Voyage Star (2) J: K Teetan (51.5kg) T: T P Yung
4.84.84.84.84.55

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 6:12pm (AEDT)

197076

Race 8

Ma On Shan Hcp (C4) (1600m)
6:40pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Ma On Shan Hcp (C4) (1600m)
6:40pm (AEDT)

1. God Of Dragon (8) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: D Whyte
1414151513.2
2. Beauty Spirit (10) J: A Badel (58.5kg) T: A S Cruz
1717171716.4
3. Cheerful Leader (1) J: M F Poon (58kg) T: P Yiu
1414121413
4. Fast Pace (2) J: J Moreira (58kg) T: C Fownes
4.64.544.44.3
5. Red Elysees (9) J: Luke Ferraris (58kg) T: K L Man
2621202021
6. Bulletproof (11) J: H Bentley (57.5kg) T: P Yiu
2120191919.4
7. El Jefe (13) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: C H Yip
65.55.55.55.6
8. Ezra (5) J: K Teetan (57kg) T: A T Millard
5.55554.9
9. Shanghai Dragon (7) J: M Chadwick (57kg) T: T P Yung
12119.59.510.8
10. Dragon Commander (3) J: H T Mo (56.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
9.598.58.58.8
11. Winning Volatility (4) J: K C Leung (56.5kg) T: K W Lui
12. Copartner Era (14) J: V Borges (56kg) T: W Y So
11109.59.59.7
13. Joy Master (12) J: A K Chan (53.5kg) T: C Fownes
1514121213.6
14. Crown Avenue (6) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: C H Yip
6151414147

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 6:41pm (AEDT)

197076

Race 9

Sunset Peak Hcp (C3) (1400m)
7:15pm (AEDT)

Race 9

Sunset Peak Hcp (C3) (1400m)
7:15pm (AEDT)

1. Super Oasis (9) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: K W Lui
101210109.8
2. Hall Of Champ (13) J: J Moreira (59.5kg) T: C Fownes
3.23.33.53.43.05
3. Lucky Fun (2) J: Z Purton (59kg) T: C S Shum
32.92.92.82.75
4. Beauty Legacy (8) J: B Shinn (58.5kg) T: J J Size
119109.59.5
5. Presence (3) J: C Y Ho (58kg) T: F C Lor
2121262120
6. Kasi Farasi (4) J: M Chadwick (55.5kg) T: C H Yip
1916151416.6
7. Parterre (12) J: Luke Ferraris (55.5kg) T: A T Millard
6767616161
8. Lincoln Bright (11) J: H N Wong (53kg) T: Richard Gibson
12610110110199
9. Star Performance (7) J: K Teetan (53kg) T: A S Cruz
5.554.44.84.9
10. Mission Bravo (10) J: M F Poon (52.5kg) T: K H Ting
2620171621.5
11. Fearless Fire (5) J: M L Yeung (52kg) T: D A Hayes
5141413440
12. Noble Steed (6) J: V Borges (52kg) T: K W Lui
4641413440
13. Royal Agility (1) J: H T Mo (51.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
12610110110199

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 7:16pm (AEDT)

(3) Lucky Fun has had eight starts for six top-two finishes, and that includes when he lost the rider on debut half way down the straight. All of his three wins have been over 1200m but he did run 2nd over 1400m at his final start last season. Trialled well leading into this where he beat Packing Victory, who has since come out and won earlier today. Draws well in barrier 2 for Zac Purton and looks very hard to beat.

(2) Hall of Champ drops back into Class 3 after last racing in Class 2. His record over 1400m is terrific, with four wins and three 2nds from 10 starts. Drawn wide but last time he raced over this track and distance he won with a leg in the air. Moreira booked first up for Fownes, looks the logical danger.

(9) Star Performance was beaten a nose in this corresponding race last year where he carried 60kg. Looks off a winnable mark now with just 53kg if you consider that.

Tip: (3) Lucky Fun $3.10 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Lucky Fun

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Race 10

Tai Mo Shan Hcp (C2) (1400m)
7:50pm (AEDT)

Race 10

Tai Mo Shan Hcp (C2) (1400m)
7:50pm (AEDT)

1. The Rock (9) J: A K Chan (60.5kg) T: C Fownes
8.5887.58.1
2. Californiadeepshot (11) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: A S Cruz
555.554.8
3. Assimilate (10) J: A Hamelin (56kg) T: K H Ting
4651615149
4. E Star (1) J: C Schofield (56kg) T: K L Man
8.57.57.577.4
5. Master Montaro (13) J: C Y Ho (56kg) T: D A Hayes
4444.23.8
6. Roman Turbo (8) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: C S Shum
9.58.58.588.3
7. Highland Fortune (6) J: K Teetan (55kg) T: K W Lui
1414121313.2
8. Kilindini (12) J: Luke Ferraris (54.5kg) T: A T Millard
4641413439
9. Mister Snowdon (4) J: A Badel (54kg) T: D Whyte
4.64.85.554.5
10. Mr Croissant (2) J: Alex Lai (54kg) T: W Y So
4141514140
11. Telecom Fighters (5) J: M Chadwick (53.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
2321192021.5
12. Zebrowski (3) J: M L Yeung (53.5kg) T: C Fownes
6767817165
13. Regency Bo Bo (7) J: M F Poon (53kg) T: C S Shum
2118171618.6

Odds Last Updated: September 5, 2021, 7:51pm (AEDT)

(5) Master Montaro draws awkwardly here in barrier 13 and he’s likely to give away a big start, but he’s got a big finish when he’s right. He flew home to be beaten 0.6L at the end of last season by two horses he meets again here. Drops 2.5kg from that outing and so long as the race is run at a genuine pace, he should go close.

(9) Mister Snowdon was the winner of that race he contested at the end of last season. That was just his second start in Hong Kong after running well on his debut here. Goes up in weight for that win but he draws well here for a good run on speed. He’s still fairly unexposed so I’ll be saving on him.

Moreira goes on (2) Californiadeepshot who split Mister Snowdon and Master Montaro in that race. Also drawn a touch wide but trialled well leading into this and has to be a chance.

Tip: (5) Master Montaro $4.80 Ladbrokes

Saver: (9) Mister Snowdon $4.40 TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Master Montaro, 0.5 units WIN Mister Snowdon

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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