SHA TIN SELECTIONS BY DECLAND SCHUSTER
(Saturday, March 11, 2023)
Race 1: #1 Speedstar, #2 Asian One, #8 Take What You Need, #14 Travel Glory
Race 2: #2 Laser Victory, #4 Moon Catcher, #6 Watch Buddy, #3 Moduleconstruction
Race 3: #6 Like That, #2 Run Run Cool, #7 Juneau Flash, #11 Team Spirit
Race 4: #4 Owners’ Praise, #3 Fast Buck, #2 Red Brick Fighter, #10 Hero Icon
Race 5: #13 Pakistan Friend, #3 Kyrus Unicorn, #7 Gold Tack, #4 Flying Mojito
Race 6: #14 Speedy Fortune, #8 Hong Kong Hall, #1 Cheval Valiant, #4 Innoconstruction
Race 7: #9 Amazing Victory, #6 Atullibigeal, #5 Bourbonaire, #3 Circuit Stellar
Race 8: #12 Fighting Star, #6 Run Run Buddy, #5 Publicist, #4 Universal Horizon
Race 9: #1 Red Lion, #10 Master Tornado, #5 Chiu Chow Spirit, #8 Setanta
Race 10: #5 Happy Mission, #1 Dragon’s Luck, #6 Golden Express, #10 Wonder Kit
Race 1: Hau Wong Handicap
1 Speedstar is closing in on a first win. He’s racing well and the dip to Class 5 is exactly what he is after. The inside gate will afford him his chance. #2 Asian One has found his mark and is racing competitively in this grade, especially as a winner two runs ago. Zac Purton’s booking catches the eye. #8 Take What You Need can mix his form but does have enough ability when asked. #14 Travel Glory slots in light. He gets his chance here and should be well over the odds. He’s worth taking an each way ticket on against this group and in this grade.
Race 2: Junction Handicap
2 Laser Victory was super impressive first-up in Hong Kong. He can continue on an upward trajectory and the inside gate should allow him to find the right spot on the speed. #4 Moon Catcher caught the in a recent trial and should be value on debut. He’s worth taking a ticket on to surprise this field. #6 Watch Buddy also steps out for his first start. Ricky Yiu has done well with newcomers this season and previous. Keep a...