Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips for Sunday’s racing coming your way from Sha Tin on 26 May 2024.
VALUE BET – ILLUMINOUS ridden by Z. Purton
BEST BET – SUPERB KID ridden by L. Hewitson
06:45 – Race 1 | Plate | 1200m
Selections: 12/2/7
RUN YES RUN finished half a length behind LA FORZA last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights and can turn the tables on his recent conqueror. SANTORINI has placed in both of his runs and should give another good account of himself in this opening contest. THUNDER BLINK could be anything.
07:15 – Race 2 | Class 5 | 1600m
Selections: 10/6/2
The grey SMART BEAUTY finished alongside the always competitive MEDIC ELITE last time. Champion Jockey Zac Purton has picked up the ride and he may be able to coax a little bit extra out of him where it matters most. JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP is next in line.
07:45 – Race 3 | Class 3 | 2000m
Selections: 7/5/3
ILLUMINOUS finished 1.2 lengths behind HOLY LAKE last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights and definitely represents decent each-way value for Hong Kong racing pundits. WINNING DRAGON produced a good last effort behind Flamingo Trillion and the only concern is that he may prefer racing at Happy Valley.
08:15 – Race 4 | Class 4 | 1000m
Selections: 1/4/12
BOTTOMUPTOGETHER was an impressive winner on debut defeating MULTISUPER. The manner in which he drew off at the finish suggests he can make it quick back-to-back wins. PROSECCO finished 3.2 lengths behind MULTISUPER last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights and there shouldn’t be too much separating them in the run down to the line.
09:10 – Race 5 | Class 4 | 1200m
Selections: 4/11/1
EMBRACES finished strongly on debut when a neck behind Mega Bonus. He should come on nicely with that run under the belt and will have plenty of followers. LUCKY PLANET has entered the frame in his last two starts under Harry Bentley and should give another good account of himself.
09:40 – Race 6 | Class 4 | 1400m
Selections: 4/1/11
STORMING DRAGON has finished close-up behind the winner in both career starts. It is encouraging that Zac Purton has kept faith in the ride and he will give him all the assistance from the wide draw. CHATEUNEUF finished a length behind subsequent winner New Power last time and can give the top selection a good run for his money.
10:10 – Race 7 | Group 1 | 2400m
Selections: 1/3/7
The Godolphin-owned REBEL’S ROMANCE won the Group 1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic in style. He is a strong galloper and hasn’t travelled all the way to Hong Kong for the scenery. FIVE G PATCH finished a neck behind LA CITY BLANCHE in a Group 3 last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights and could be one to fill the exacta spot.
10:45 – Race 8 | Class 4 | 1600m
Selections: 8/11/7
CIRCUIT FIERY was a clear second best behind Rubylot last time. He should love the rise to a mile and can notch up his first career win. JOYFUL PROSPERITY finished a neck behind Jumbo Legend at Happy Valley last time. He is nicely handicapped and should be one of the leading contenders. MISTER DAPPER is next best.
11:20 – Race 9 | Class 3 | 1200m
Selections: 9/6/3
CALLMEGLORIOUS was a beaten favourite behind SOLID IMPACT last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights and can turn the tables on his recent conqueror. PHOENIX LIGHT showed a good turn of foot to beat James Tak last time and is looking for his third win of the season. PRESTIGE ALWAYS can show if fit.
11:55 – Race 10 | Class 3 | 1400m
Selections: 7/12/1
SUPERB KID was beaten a nose by TOURBILLON PRINCE last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights and is a strong contender in lucky last. BEAUTY FIT followed up his recent win with a fair effort behind TOP GUN. He is nicely weighted with Antoine Hamelin aboard and another bold effort is expected.
