Search

Sha Tin tips article for the race meeting on 1st May 2022

Selections and analysis for Sunday's (1 May) 11-race fixture at Sha Tin.

Picture: Racing and Sports

Race 1: #7 Glory Bo Bo, #4 Lucky Banner, #2 Flying Silver, #5 Superb Move
Race 2: #1 Good News, #3 Wonderful Warrior, #10 Cheval Valiant, #2 United We Stand
Race 3: #2 Senor Toba, #3 Enjoying, #1 Butterfield, #4 Looking Great
Race 4: #3 Galaxy Witness, #4 En Pointe, #2 Prince Alex, #1 Winner Method
Race 5: #1 Victory Scholars, #5 Celestial Steed, #8 Shining Fortune, #2 Oriental Smoke
Race 6: #8 Rattan Kingdom, #7 Get The Monies, #2 Massive Action, #1 Beauty Nova
Race 7: #5 Boom Stitch, #7 Accelerando, #10 President's Choice, #3 Beauty Spirit
Race 8: #2 S J Tourbillon, #1 Rise Brethren, #7 Five G Patch, #5 Intrepid Winner
Race 9: #2 Happy Day, #1 Double Six Pop, #6 General Winner, #3 Kasi Farasi
Race 10: #1 Buzzinga, #3 Packing Treadmill, #4 Brilliant Way, #2 Keefy
Race 11: #12 Sakewin, #1 Drops Of God, #2 Shining Gem, #7 War Weapon 

Race 1: The Argonaut Plate 

 #7 Glory Bo Bo caught the eye at the trials with a stylish effort to cross the line second down the straight under Zac Purton. He appears forward enough to figure prominently here, especially with the Australian taking the mount again. #4 Lucky Banner closed nicely in his trial under Joao Moreira who hops up on race day. He can make a run at this group. #2 Flying Silver shouldn't look out of place in a tricky opener. #5 Superb Move returns from Conghua. He has claims. 

Race 2: Isle Of Man Handicap 

 #1 Good News has the runs on the board and takes a significant class-edge over rivals here. He's mixed his form but is a winner already from four starts and looks set to improve having his second run down the Sha Tin straight. #3 Wonderful Warrior scored nicely on debut. He looks well placed to carry on from that effort here under Joao Moreira. #10 Cheval Valiant does a lot right without winning. He's racing well and is expected to hit the mark again. #2 United We Stand knows what it's all about. Next best. 

 Race 3: G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap 

 #2 Senor Toba comes into this race very, very well placed after his fast-closing effort in the BMW Hong Kong Derby last month. He'll relish the extra ground having placed over this trip at Group 1 level in Australia. One to beat. #3 Enjoying has had his fair share of issues but he's racing in solid form at the minute. He should be able to stay on over this distance which is an unknown in Hong Kong. #1 Butterfield won this race last year. Strong booking of Zac Purton commands respect. #4 Looking Great has the class. Distance queries remain, however.

Race 4: Inch Arran Handicap 

 #3 Galaxy Witness is a star on the rise and this contest looks well within his grasp. He's looking to stretch his unbeaten record to four and from the inside gate he maps to get the dream run throughout. #4 En Pointe is building a handy record with three wins from his last four starts. He remains a threat to the likely favourite Galaxy Witness. #2 Prince Alex stepped out on debut to grab fifth. He did well and is expected to improve off that performance. #1 Winner Method knows what it's all about. Next best.

Race 5: Manicou Handicap 

 #1 Victory Scholars is third-up now. He can take a big step forward here, especially as he remains in Class 4. He's a strong chance for Luke Currie who hops up for trainer David Hall. #5 Celestial Steed did well to finish fourth on debut. He kept on well and is open to improvement. #8 Shining Fortune gets Joao Moreira now after a sound first-up effort in Hong Kong. He has a powerful finish when asked. #2 Oriental Smoke looks like a miler, but he steps back in trip for this where he has performed well also. Don't discount.

Race 6: Monaveen Handicap (2nd Section) 

 #8 Rattan Kingdom did well when he was caught behind runners last start. He looks like he's taken plenty of improvement between runs and from gate two he should get every chance to nail a first win. #7 Get The Monies is on the improve. He's a nice horse who should relish the added distance. #2 Massive Action is progressing nicely for Frankie Lor. #1 Beauty Nova steps down in grade. This looks a big plus to his chances, especially with Joao Moreira engaged.

Race 7: Special Cargo Handicap 

 #5 Boom Stitch took a big leap in the right direction last start when closing from the rear to grab sixth. He's always shown ability and his timing appears right for this contest. #7 Accelerando looks able. Expect he can improve if he takes closer order here in the run under Zac Purton. #10 President's Choice turned his form around to finish second last time out. He slots in light and is well placed to go one better for Joao Moreira. #3 Beauty Spirit is always around the mark. Gate one ensures his chance.

Race 8: Insular Handicap 

 #2 S J Tourbillon turned his form around to grab third last time out. He only needs to offset the wide gate here to be a factor which can at times be tricky over the 10 furlongs start. #1 Rise Brethren won well two starts ago. He's held his condition and looks a threat with Zac Purton sticking aboard. #7 Five G Patch closed well at his latest outing while being crowded in the finish. He's got ability and with a clean run can figure for trainer Tony Cruz. #5 Intrepid Winner rattled into second last start. He's next best with a few favours.

Race 9: Monaveen Handicap (1st Section) 

 #2 Happy Day has a stack of potential and he appears very, very well placed to go back-to-back here. The distance suits and with a clean run home he can storm over the top of this group with his powerful turn-of-foot. #1 Double Six Pop has more ability than his record lets on. He gets down in grade which is ought to spark sharp improvement. #6 General Winner has done well this season with numerous close-up efforts. Strong booking of Zac Purton suggests he's in top condition. #3 Kasi Farasi has improved down in grade. This is suitable again for him, especially with the three-pound claim in use.

Race 10: Game Spirit Handicap (1st Section) 

 #1 Buzzinga has swept all before him across two starts in Hong Kong. He's a serious talent on the rise and he remains in Class 3 which suits. #3 Packing Treadmill was crowded for room when it counted after doing a stack of work on the speed last start. He can bounce back. #4 Brilliant Way is racing well. He kept on gamely behind Buzzinga last start and he's always thereabouts. #2 Keefy steps out on debut. He caught the eye in a trial and brings strong Australian form to Hong Kong. Must respect.

Race 11: Game Spirit Handicap (2nd Section) 

 #12 Sakewin turned heads with an impressive first-up win from the wide gate. He looks to have a serious future and this contest is ideal with the light weight, good gate and Joao Moreira engaged. #1 Drops Of God mixes his form but has found a nice rating. Expect he uses the gate to try and control this race. #2 Shining Gem is racing well. He's hit form and remains a threat. #7 War Weapon is better than his record suggests. Strong booking of Vincent Ho indicates that he could bounce out of the ground. 


Hong Kong Jockey Club

today's racing

Error occured
{{disciplineGroup.DisciplineFullText}}
{{course.CountryName || course.Country}}