Hong Kong racing gets underway overnight Saturday into Sunday at 1 a.m. EDT, 10 p.m. PDT at Sha Tin. Free PPs are available at Horse Racing Nation. For more free handicapping information, visit the Hong Kong Jockey Club website.

Race 1: 3 Family Jewel, 7 Smart Beauty, 4 Midori Burly, 5 Mister Dapper

Race 2: 12 Ho Ho Star, 8 The Khan, 6 Dragon Delight, 9 Super Joy

Race 3: 4 Super Infinity, 9 King Oberon, 10 Affirm, 1 Exuberant

Race 4: 5 Cervin, 13 Charmander, 2 Perfect Peach, 10 Cool Blue

Race 5: 2 Aeroinvincible, 1 Enjoy Golf, 5 Handsome Bomb, 3 Coming Patch

Race 6: 1 Amazing Fun, 11 Crazy Treasure, 4 Regent Glory, 9 Hero Star

Race 7: 4 Devas Twelve, 2 Top Peak, 5 Mission Voice, 6 Lucky Impact

Race 8: 3 Packing Bole, 1 Capital Delight, 4 Self Improvement, 5 Talents Ambition

Race 9: 4 Magic Control, 6 Stellar Express, 1 Carroll Street, 11 Savvy Brilliant

Race 10: 3 Star Mac, 6 Lo Pan Spirit, 2 Sunlight Power, 13 Greenwich

Race 1 – Hong Tung Handicap

No. 3 Family Jewel backs up quickly after a luckless eighth-place effort last week. He was only beaten a little over two lengths, having been blocked for a run when it counted in the straight. A clearer path this time could see him atone. No. 7 Smart Beauty found his best form last season, even if it was in class 5. He looks more than capable of holding his own in this class 4 field. No. 4 Midori Burly should benefit from post 1 and has shown improvement in his recent trial. Expect him to be in the mix on resuming. No. 5 Mister Dapper looked sharp in his trials and reunites with Karis Teetan. Keep an eye on him for a bold showing.

Race 2 – Wah Fu Handicap, first division

No. 12 Ho Ho Star charged home into second last week after jumping from a wide gate. Backing up quickly, he draws well in post 3 this time and gets a key jockey upgrade with Zac Purton on board. He’ll be tough to beat. No. 8 The Khan is having his second run in class 5 and was well-backed when finishing a close fourth last start. His recent trial was promising, and he’s ready to make an impact. No. 6 Dragon Delight will map well. He benefits from the seven-pound claim from apprentice Ellis Wong, which could help him strike fresh. No. 9 Super Joy is erratic at the start but has the ability to win a race like this with a clean jump.

Race 3 – Kwong Fuk Handicap

No. 4 Super Infinity showed promise in three starts last season and returns in what looks like a very winnable race. After a sharp trial, he’s primed to give the thriving Mark Newnham stable another win. The one to beat. No. 9 King Oberon delivered his best effort yet when finishing second to the talented Courier Aladdin. He’s trending in the right direction and is a serious contender. No. 10 Affirm enjoys leading the field and will give them something to chase, but a win has been elusive after 13 attempts. Post 3 is a big help. No. 1 Exuberant has the class for this grade but is still an unknown at Sha Tin.

Race 4 – Wah Fu Handicap, second division

No. 5 Cervin gets a rare inside draw for once, and with Hugh Bowman now in the saddle, he ticks a lot of boxes. No. 13 Charmander found form late last season after switching to David Hall’s stable. If he’s to break through, an early-season contest like this could be his chance, especially with Zac Purton electing to ride. No. 2 Perfect Peach was in stellar form last season for trainer Michael Chang, highlighted by a course and distance win. Post 4 keeps him right in the mix. No. 10 Cool Blue has been underwhelming, but a stable change to Cody Mo might ignite some improvement.

Race 5 – Mei Tung Handicap

No. 2 Aeroinvincible returns to class 4, where he boasts a strong record. His last start was disappointing, but the rain-affected track wasn’t to his liking. A strong trial win suggests he’s ready to bounce back. No. 1 Enjoy Golf has upside, having broken his maiden two starts back before a solid third to end the season. No. 5 Handsome Bomb thrived over 1400m last start, winning comfortably, and is worth following again. No. 3 Coming Patch is hit-or-miss but was unlucky last time out and is worth keeping an eye on, especially from post 1 under Vincent Ho.

Race 6 – Hing Wah Handicap

No. 1 Amazing Fun made a statement with his debut win down the straight in July. He’s trialed well and looks set to continue his winning ways. No. 11 Crazy Treasure showed gradual improvement last season for the Mark Newnham stable. He is wound up with two good-looking trials and can take the next step. No. 4 Regent Glory is an honest performer on dirt, finishing his last campaign with a win and a close second. He’ll be in the thick of it again. No. 9 Hero Star looks the likely leader with Britney Wong’s 10-pound claim. A well-timed ride could see the pair pinch this from the front if left alone to dictate terms.

Race 7 – Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Challenge Cup Handicap

No. 4 Devas Twelve ended last season on a high note, and with Zac Purton sticking aboard, he’s a major player here after an eye-catching trial. No. 2 Top Peak is the most accomplished runner in the field, with two wins from nine, and excels at this track and trip. No. 5 Mission Voice hails from the in-form Mark Newnham stable and broke through for his first win at the end of last season. He has more to offer this campaign. No. 6 Lucky Impact ran a solid fourth when well-backed on debut last season and is one to follow.

Race 8 – Oi Tung Handicap

No. 3 Packing Bole is back to his preferred track and distance, and with little pace in the race, he should dictate terms. No. 1 Capital Delight excels fresh, winning three from six, and will be rattling home late. No. 4 Self Improvement had excuses last start on turf after racing wide and fading but should bounce back on dirt, especially having trialed strongly. No. 5 Talents Ambition broke through in his final run last season over further but remains a progressive type for Mark Newnham.

Race 9 – Lok Wah Handicap

No. 4 Magic Control had just one run last season but arrived with solid credentials, having won three of five in Australia, including a Group 3 at Moonee Valley. Now in Cody Mo’s stable, his trial win over Ka Ying Rising suggests he’s primed to make a winning return. No. 6 Stellar Express was consistent last campaign, though winless, and deserves respect. No. 1 Carroll Street, who thrives fresh, will benefit from the class drop, where he boasts strong stats. No. 11 Savvy Brilliant debuts for Frankie Lor. He has shown sharp gate speed in trials and gets the services of Zac Purton for his first Hong Kong start.

Race 10 – Yiu Tung Handicap

No. 3 Star Mac returns to a more suitable trip after a forgettable 4-year-old classic series campaign. His recent trial was eye-catching, and this looks right up his alley. No. 6 Lo Pan Spirit showed plenty of promise last season with two wins from four, and his recent trial suggests he’s ready to fire fresh. No. 2 Sunlight Power finished last season strongly, and if within striking distance early, he’s a major threat. No. 13 Greenwich cruised to the line in first in a recent trial, hinting a forward showing first-up could be in store.

Luke Middlebrook is a Contributor at Idol Horse. After catching the Hong Kong racing bug, Luke spent several years blogging about the sport before relocating to Singapore in 2016. There, he spent eight years as the resident expert at iRace Media, overseeing all form-related and editorial content for horse racing in Hong Kong and Singapore.

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