Yes but half the problem is not the standing start, years ago a standing start meant all horses at a standstill…. but now it’s a luck of the draw mobile behind a tape….. I don’t get it
It's just too hard to get those Big fields of horses organized. (from a stand)
Last week was great and Addington ran ALL 4 'trots' races from a mobile.
I just watched a race tonight (race 9) and 2 very good (and experienced ) drivers are tipped out at the start . Tim Williams and Sam Ottley. that just shows the 'Folly' of these standing starts.
Just put em' behind the mobile everytime (like America) and avoid all these problems.
More punters watching that race , will leave the game as far as investing is concerned as who wants to see their money lose in that manner ? No one .
footnote : (Bob Butt did drive a very nice race on 'Waterloo Station' of Nairns to win well though ) 😁
What
Sha Tin Races
Where
Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
When
Sunday, April 13, 2025
First Race
12:30pm HKT (2:30pm AEST)
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Sha Tin Racecourse is the destination for Hong Kong racing on Sunday afternoon, with a bumper 11-race program set for decision. The rail is in the C position the entire circuit for the meeting, and with clear conditions forecast for race day, the track should be rated a Good 4. The opening race is set to commence at 12:30pm HKT.
Best Bet at Sha Tin: Justifying
Debut wins don’t come more impressive than what Justifying produced at this course and distance on March 2. The three-year-old was never in danger as he made every post a winner, smashing the clock in the process. There’s more depth in this as he steps into Class 3 company for the first time; however, provided he can replicate that first-up performance, Justifying should have issues taking care of this lot at the short price with horse racing bookmakers.
Best Bet
Race 9 – #10 Justifying (6)
3yo Gelding | T: Caspar Fownes | J: Luke Ferraris (55kg)
Next Best at Sha Tin: Divano
Divano was far from disgraced when finishing third at Sha Tin on March 23. He hit the front in a fast-run affair, only to be headed in the shadows of the post by Packing Hermod and Young Champion, both of which were suited by a strong tempo as Divano was a sitting duck in the final furlong. The son of Brave Smash was still there as the whips were cracking, and with this guy set to drop 5.5kg in the weights after the claim of Angus Chung, expect another bold display by Divano as he rises into Class 1 company.
Next Best
Race 8 – #9 Divano (3)
4yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Angus Chung (1.5kg) (52kg)
Best Value at Sha Tin: Across Da Universe
Across Da Universe should be a big improver as he steps back into Class 4 company for the first time. The son of Bungle Inthejungle was well held at this course and distance behind Another World on March 30; however, he was never in contention when settling worse than mid-field and produced some decent closing sectionals to suggest he can peak in something a bit weaker. Ellis Wong helps the cause by taking 3kg off his back after the claim, and provided the pair can sit close enough turning for home, expect Across Da Universe to give a sight at the massive each-way price with .
Best Value
Race 6 – #1 Across Da Universe (8)
4yo Gelding | T: Pierre Ng | J: Ellis Wong (3kg) (61kg)
Sunday quaddie tips for Sha Tin
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April 13, 2025
1-4-6-9
3-6-10-11
1-3-7-8-12
2-3-4-5-13
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