Sha Tin tips article for the race meeting on 29th January 2023

Selections and analysis for Sunday’s (29/01/23) 10-race fixture at Sha Tin.

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Race 1: #9 Run Run Good, #1 Lucky Victor, #5 Jubilation, #14 Speed Force
Race 2: #3 Spangle Fortune, #9 Peak To Peak, #2 Skyey Supreme, #4 All Joyful
Race 3: #8 Eason, #7 Beauty Tycoon, #1 Ima Single Man, #5 Power Koepp
Race 4: #13 Double Show, #5 Goal Oriented, #6 Happy For All, #4 Further Forward
Race 5: #9 Royal Bomb, #1 Handsome Twelve, #2 True Legend, #13 Beauty Champ
Race 6: #10 I Give, #4 Innoconstruction, #3 Cheval Valiant, #5 Juneau Flash
Race 7: #2 Romantic Warrior, #4 Waikuku, #1 Golden Sixty, #3 California Spangle
Race 8: #7 Courier Marvel, #10 Indigenous Realm, #4 Beauty Mission, #3 Good News
Race 9: #10 Tuchel, #2 Keefy, #9 Viva Chaleur, #3 Packing Treadmill
Race 10: #7 Stunning Impact, #1 Amazing Victory, #6 Copartner Ambition, #10 Parterre

Race 1: Giant Treasure Handicap

#9 Run Run Good is unlucky not to be a winner already. He's done well so far even without winning and a return to this course and distance may spark sharp improvement. His first-up third placing bodes well for this contest. #1 Lucky Victor is expected to cross and try to lead throughout. He'll take catching. #5 Jubilation returns to the dirt which he always runs well on. Strong booking of Zac Purton is noteworthy. #14 Speed Force mixes his form but Silvestre de Sousa can ensure his chance, especially under a light weight.

Race 2: Blazing Speed Handicap

#3 Spangle Fortune should relish the drop in grade. His best form overseas came on the polytrack in France and he is expected to improve sharply here making his debut on the dirt in Hong Kong. #9 Peak To Peak knows how to perform consistently. He draws well and is favoured for Frankie Lor. #2 Skyey Supreme is the likely leader. Expect he rolls forward and if he remains unchallenged it wouldn't surprise to see him prove very difficult to reel in. #4 All Joyful is worth an each way ticket. He can improve sharply. 

Race 3: Heung Yee Yuk Cup Handicap

#8 Eason can turn it around here. The step back in trip is more than suitable and chances are he uses the inside draw to roll forward and press for the lead under a light weight. One to beat. #7 Beauty Tycoon is chasing a fourth win from his last five starts. He's still improving and it wouldn't surprise to see him take another step forward here. #1 Ima Single Man is holding his condition and gets 10lb taken off with Angus Chung's booking. #5 Power Koepp is doing everything right. Keep safe.

Race 4: Glorious Days Handicap

#13 Double Show is consistent albeit without registering a win yet. Still he gets another chance here and can improve following his latest effort which saw him travel wide and without cover. #5 Goal Oriented was hardly given a chance on debut in a race that saw the field strung out. He is worth an each way ticket here. #6 Happy For All caught the eye in a recent trial and he must be kept safe with James McDonald hopping up. #4 Further Forward clearly has the necessary ability with Zac Purton booked to ride. 

Race 5: Able Friend Handicap

#9 Royal Bomb can mix his form at times. He's had several difficult runs this term but the good gate and booking of Jamie Kah will ensure he gets every chance. He can win. #1 Handsome Twelve has a significant class edge over rivals here. He's turned into a dominant force on the dirt and he can bounce back following his latest effort. #2 True Legend is expected to roll forward and lead. Expect he takes running down from out in front. #13 Beauty Champ is after back-to-back wins. Next best.

Race 6: Seasons Bloom Handicap

#10 I Give is steadily coming to hand and chances are he's let go and allowed to press forward by his connections. He has a bit of class and the addition of pacifiers should suit. #4 Innoconstruction surprised on debut with his slashing second. Zac Purton hops now and a repeat of that effort will see him go close. #3 Cheval Valiant is consistent and gets his shot here. #5 Juneau Flash catches the eye. He has the right experience to improve here and his pairing with Ryan Moore is a big plus.

Race 7: G1 Stewards' Cup

#2 Romantic Warrior was devastating last start over 10 furlongs in the Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup. Not expecting the step back in trip to pose much of a threat here, although, perhaps the race map and tempo could challenge him. One to beat. #4 Waikuku always comes good at this time of the season. He's worth taking an each way ticket on at a big price. #1 Golden Sixty is still brilliant and could easily pinch this one. #3 California Spangle is the likely leader and will remain there a while. Tough race overall. 

Race 8: Helene Paragon Handicap

#7 Courier Marvel steps out for his second start. This isn't an overly strong race and his debut effort will have done his experience a world of good. Prepared to take a chance on him here, especially as he pairs with Alexis Badel. #10 Indigenous Realm mixes his form but has the class when required. #4 Beauty Mission pairs favourably with James McDonald. He's so, so close to a first win. #3 Good News can bounce back. He's much better than what his last-start effort suggests.

Race 9: Hong Kong Classic Mile

Challenging Hong Kong Classic Mile to kick off the Four-Year-Old Classic Series. Siding with #10 Tuchel who was impressive last start in Class 2 when travelling wide without cover before winning. Expect he's over the odds. #2 Keefy just keeps on turning up. He'll do the same here and give this race a big shake. #9 Viva Chaleur has the ability and should be finishing fast once more. #3 Packing Treadmill will put himself on the speed. Zac Purton hops up and this horse's ability to win mustn't be underestimated.

Race 10: Ambitious Dragon Handicap

#7 Stunning Impact is holding his form and he looks well placed here. He was caught too far back last time out but to his credit he managed to close off with merit. One to beat. #1 Amazing Victory has both consistency and the ability to win on his side. Zac Purton's booking bears close watching. #6 Copartner Ambition is racing well and has claims here. The 10lb dip in weight with the apprentice aboard holds him in good stead once more. #10 Parterre mixes his form but does have a bit of ability. Keep safe.


Hong Kong Jockey Club