VALUE BET – SMILING TIME ridden by L. Ferraris
BEST BET – GO GO SIXTEEN ridden by K. Teetan
06:45 – Race 1 | Class 4 | 1200m
Selections: 13/14/3
EASY SNIP has finished runner-up in his last three starts under Jerry Chau. He comes in with a handy galloping weight and is a serious contender in this opening contest. FIGHTING STAR was beaten just under two lengths by Sight Hero in his last start and could be one to fill the exacta spot.
07:15 – Race 2 | Class 5 | 1200m
Selections: 12/9/8
HANDSOME GUYS finished right behind THE GOOD DEAL in his penultimate start. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights and can turn the tables. DAY DAY RICH was a beaten favourite behind Kowloon East Star last time and will be looking to make amends with Karis Teetan in the saddle.
07:45 – Race 3 | Class 2 | 1600m
Selections: 6/3/8
CALIFORNIA TEN finished runner-up behind the talented Beauty Eternal last time. The current Hong Kong jockey champion jumps aboard and this chestnut is a strong contender. ALL FOR ST PAUL’S finished half a length behind the top selection last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms and there shouldn’t be too much separating them at the wire.
08:15 – Race 4 | Class 4 | 1000m
Selections: 4/2/14
EQUILIBRIUM TURBO placed behind the speedy Cheval Valiant last time. He has shown good improvement in his last two starts and another bold effort is expected. VICTORY SCHOLARS hasn’t finished far off the winner in recent outings with apprentice Chung aboard and can challenge the top selection.
09:10 – Race 5 | Class 4 | 1400m
Selections: 9/10/13
JOYFUL GENIUS finished a length behind REGENT GLORY before the break. He has cracked pole and is 1.5kgs better off at the weights. SPEEDY FAY FAY is likely to make his presence felt from an inside draw and can run into the money.
09:40 – Race 6 | Class 4 | 2000m
Selections: 8/2/7
GO GO SIXTEEN was beaten the narrowest of margins by WINNING STEPS last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights and looks one of the better bets on the card. FLYING MOJITO finished right behind the top selection in his last start and should be involved in the finish once more.
10:10 – Race 7 | Class 4 | 1400m
Selections: 5/14/2
JUNE PLANET is lightly raced and hasn’t finished far off the winner in both starts. He should appreciate the extra furlong on offer and a first career win looks to be on the horizon. NORDIC COMBINED finished right behind WIDE BLUE YONDER in his last start. He comes in at the bottom of the weights and could be one to cause an upset in this type of field.
10:40 – Race 8 | Class 3 | 1400m
Selections: 6/4/3
SEASONS BLISS made big improvement when beaten a neck by Tamra Blitz in a competitive finish. He should strip fitter and can feature from a neat draw. CHIU CHOW SPIRIT was beaten just over a length by Red Lion last time and should be cherry-ripe having his third run after a rest.
11:15 – Race 9 | Class 3 | 1200m
Selections: 10/9/3
WONDER KIT managed to finish in-front of SUPER FORTUNE last time. He is coming along the right way and is the narrow first selection. BRAVE DREAMS followed up his recent win with a fair effort behind Supreme Lucky. He is ultra-consistent and is a genuine contender in this line-up.
11:50 – Race 10 | Class 3 | 1800m
Selections: 13/2/9
The South African bred SMILING TIME was a narrow winner in his last start and finished right behind NICHOLSON RETURNS in his penultimate outing. He performs well for Luke Ferraris and definitely represents decent each-way value for Hong Kong racing pundits in the lucky last. ALACRITY was beaten a couple of lengths by subsequent winner Ching last time and should be cherry-ripe.