Sha Tin Selections
(Sunday, January 19, 2025)
Race 1: #2 Blazing Wind, #5 Divine Moonlight, #11 Meepmeep, #3 I Am The Boss
Race 2: #12 Bienvenue, #11 With A Smile, #1 Sky Joy, #7 Quick Contribution
Race 3: #1 Flying Luck, #4 Matsu Victor, #2 Ballistic Win, #6 Mighty Strength
Race 4: #5 Brilliant Express, #6 Etalon Or, #9 Strathpeffer, #2 Leslie
Race 5: #6 Shamus Storm, #7 Noble Fans, #2 Jolly Ruler, #4 Mr Energia
Race 6: #1 Ka Ying Rising, #3 Helios Express, #4 Howdeepisyourlove, #8 Magic Control
Race 7: #9 Light Years Charm, #13 Armour War Eagle, #7 Liveandletlive, #12 Patch Of Cosmo
Race 8: #5 Galaxy Patch, #1 Voyage Bubble, #8 Patch Of Theta, #3 Beauty Eternal
Race 9: #4 Bundle Award, #9 Romantic Son, #3 Sy Trust, #10 New Forest
Race 10: #2 Stunning Peach, #5 Bravehearts, #6 Romantic Thor, #3 Mickley
Race 11: #14 Meowth, #6 Majestic Express, #8 Halo Of Success, #3 Invincible Shield
Race 1 – BEAT THE CLOCK HANDICAP
2 Blazing Wind steps into a more suitable contest after tackling stronger fields in recent starts, where he has been well supported and on the cusp of breaking through for his maiden victory. James McDonald remains in the saddle, drawing ideally in barrier 1, and gets every opportunity to capitalise. #5 Divine Moonlight debuts off the back of sharp barrier trials, displaying notable early speed. Despite the wide draw in barrier 13, Blake Shinn will aim to secure the lead, and the tempo could work in his favour. #11 Meepmeep remains a maiden for the John Size stable but has been performing creditably. He endured a wide run over 1400m two starts back and followed up with a closing seventh over 1200m at Happy Valley after being steadied early. A smoother trip here will see him figure in the finish. #3 I Am The Boss has been racing on-pace in longer contests recently, and while the drop back to 1200m raises some...