Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips from Sunday's racing coming your way from Sha Tin on 24 April 2022.
VALUE BET – SPARKY STAR (Race 4) ridden by Z. Purton
BEST BET – GOLDEN SIXTY (Race 8) ridden by C. Ho
06:25 – Race 1 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 2/1/9
SCIENCE PATCH backed up his favourite status last time when defeating Woodfire Bro over this C&D. He remains in Class 4 and despite sharing top weight can make it quick back-to-back wins. RHAPSODY found one better last time and should be cherry-ripe having his third run after a rest. He managed to finish in front of BRAVE DREAMS on that occasion and could be one to fill the exacta spot.
06:55 – Race 2 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 7/4/3
WOODFIRE BRO caught the eye on debut when beaten a nose by Science Patch – Watch form line of Race 1 number 2. LESLIE has trialled since his moderate last effort over this C&D. He has cracked a neat draw and is capable of finding a form return in this type of line-up.
07:25 – Race 3 | Class 3 Handicap | 1600m
Selections: 5/4/3
LEADING FORTUNE was beaten just over a length by PRECISE EXPRESS over this C&D last time. He is 2.5kgs better off at the weights and can return to winning ways. ROYAL BOMB has placed in his last three outings, steps up to a mile and should give the top selection a good run for his money.
07:55 – Race 4 | Class 4 Handicap | 1400m
Selections: 9/4/12
The form of SPARKY STAR’S penultimate run catches the eye when beaten a neck by HK Dragon at Happy Valley. He brings consistent form into this event and from his neat draw, definitely represents decent each-way value for Hong Kong racing pundits. ERIMO has been narrowly beaten in both starts to date and can earn his first career win if not using up too much energy from a wide barrier.
08:25 – Race 5 | Class 2 Handicap | 1600m
Selections: 1/3/5
BEAUTY JOY followed up his recent win well when beaten just under a length by Cheerful Days. He has cracked a neat draw and will take a power of beating if settling in the race. SAVAQUIN finished right behind the top selection in his penultimate start. The pair meet on similar weight terms and there shouldn’t be too much separating them when they hit the line. BELUGA returns from an 11-week break and could be one to cause an upset.
09:00 – Race 6 | G1 The Chairman’s Sprint | 1200m
Selections: 2/8/6
WELLINGTON won a Group 2 in fine fashion last time. He is 2kgs better off at the weights with SIGHT SUCCESS & MASTER EIGHT and is difficult to oppose on form. LUCKY EXPRESS brings fair form into this event and could be one to fill the quartet.
09:35 – Race 7 | Class 3 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 6/3/2
BEAUTY MISSION was beaten a nose by Campione last time who has since franked the form. He shoulders a handy galloping weight and can earn his third career victory. NICCONI COUNTY was beaten by a nose in his Hong Kong debut and should come on leaps with that run under the belt.
10:05 – Race 8 | G1 The Champions Mile | 1600m
Selections: 1/8/2
GOLDEN SIXTY bounced back to best form in a Group 2 when defeating Russian Emperor last time. He won this race last year and from his neat draw should take a power of beating. CALIFORNIA SPANGLE oozes class and is the likely frontrunner in this field. He is unexposed in this company and may be difficult to peg back at the wire.
10:40 – Race 9 | G1 The Qeii Cup | 2000m
Selections: 8/1/7
The Hong Kong Derby winner ROMANTIC WARRIOR takes on older rivals in The Qeii Cup. He managed to get the better of fellow three-year-old California Spangle over this distance last time. The son of Acclamation is loaded with ability and can make it quick back-to-back wins. RUSSIAN EMPEROR was beaten a couple of lengths by the champ Golden Sixty last time – Watch form line of Race 8 number 1.
11:15 – Race 10 | Class 3 Handicap | 1400m
Selections: 2/1/7
BEAUTY LIVE found support last time when a narrow winner over this C&D. He has won three of his last four starts and will just have to overcome a wide draw to have a say. CIRCUIT STELLAR was beaten a couple of lengths by the top selection last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights and can turn the tables on his recent conqueror.
11:50 – Race 11 | Class 2 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 3/7/4
This is an extremely competitive Class 2 event to close proceedings and the narrow first selection is BLAZE WARRIOR. He ran on from far back last time when defeating KEEP YOU WARM over this C&D and was only beaten just over a length by CORDYCEPS SIX in his penultimate start. He will benefit from an inside barrier and should be one of the leading contenders. MAJESTIC STAR was beaten just over a length on the All-weather course last time. He may prefer turf and it will be no surprise to see him find a form return in the lucky last!
