Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 5 Journalists Share Posted January 5 What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, January 7, 2024 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing continues on Sunday as Sha Tin Racecourse gets set to host an ultra-competitive 10-race program. The Group 3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy (1000m) headlines the meeting, and with the rail moving to the B+2 position, it should be a fair track throughout the afternoon. The forecast looks favourable for all participants, and we anticipate the course to be Good to Firm when racing gets underway at 1pm local time. Bauhinia Sprint Trophy Tip: Flying Ace The speedsters will step out in the Group 3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy (1000m), where we believe, Flying Ace is beginning to build to a victory. The son of Swiss Ace has found the minor money in all four of his starts this campaign, with his latest coming on the Sha Tin all-weather surface on December 3, just missing out in the shadows of the winning post. All his runs prior to that came at this track over 1200m, with the six-year-old getting no luck from the barriers nine, 13 and 12 respectively. This race should setup perfectly for Flying Ace, and with a genuine tempo all but guaranteed, watch for this guy to storming over the top late. Bauhinia Sprint Trophy Race 7 – #7 Flying Ace (6) 6yo Gelding | T: David Hall | J: Matthew Poon (52kg) Bet with Bet365 Best Bet at Sha Tin: The Heir The Heir has proven to be a model of consistency without winning since his arrival in Hong Kong, with the four-year-old adding three minor placings to the resume. He was dragged back towards the rear of the field after striking some minor interference last start at this course and distance on December 23, but still closed off strongly in the concluding stages to be defeated by 1.3 lengths. He appears set to peak in this event, and with the in-form Alexis Badel in the saddle, we’re anticipating The Heir can achieve his first Hong Kong success. Best Bet Race 9 – #8 The Heir (10) 4yo Gelding | T: Caspar Fownes | J: Alexis Badel (56kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Sha Tin: Patch Of Theta Patch Of Theta gave a good account of himself when contesting the Sha Tin straight course on December 17 and should appreciate the immediate step-up in trip on Sunday afternoon. The son of Zoustar raced very green throughout the 1000m journey first-up but still managed a third-place finish despite his lack of race-day knowledge. He didn’t get any cover on that occasion, and provided Vincent Ho can find a slot in the four-year-old gelding somewhere midfield, we should see a much-improved version of Patch Of Theta second-up. Next Best Race 2 – #8 Patch Of Theta (10) 4yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Vincent Ho (57.5kg) Bet with PlayUp Best Value at Sha Tin: Helios Express Helios Express has been racing in terrific order since making his Hong Kong debut and will be seeking his fourth win at start six. It’s the first time the John Size barn has attempted to test the four-year-old gelding over 1600m, and based on his previous 1400m effort on December 10, it shouldn’t pose an issue for this guy. He should get an economical run from barrier five in this event, and provided he can still produce his stunning turn-of-foot over the journey, Helios Express should give followers a bold sight in the Sha Tin finale. Best Value Race 10 – #5 Helios Express (5) 5yo Gelding | T: John Size | J: Hugh Bowman (57.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Hong Kong Sunday quaddie tips – 7/1/2024 Sha Tin quadrella selections Sunday, January 7, 2024 1-3-6-7-8 1-2-3-5-6 1-4-8 1-5-7-11 More horse racing tips View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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