[FREE PROGRAMS] Sha Tin - December 31, 2025

Race 1 – TSUNG PAK LONG HANDICAP
#2 Jolly Jumper can bounce back at any time in this grade. This is his third run since returning to Class 5 and his last two efforts are complete forgive jobs, both coming from wide barriers where he was posted without cover. His lead-in trial was full of merit and, in a contest lacking early speed on paper, he has the scope to take control in running, just as he did when landing his sole win. #8 Draco has been well supported in two runs since switching to the Brett Crawford stable and his latest effort came with excuses after an issue at the start. He is worth another look. #3 Panda Legend is better placed back at Sha Tin and can be forgiven his last run if assessed on his earlier solid form. #10 Gangnam Star has trialled well for his return and his most recent neck third suggests he is edging closer to another win.

Race 2 – HILLWOOD HANDICAP
#8 Prestige Hall returned from a two-month break with an encouraging fourth. Drawn widest in barrier 12 at Happy Valley, he was eased to the rear and produced a strong late surge to finish under two lengths from the winner. It was the type of run that suggests a win is not far away. #1 Meowth is in excellent form, posting a win and a second from three starts, all at Happy Valley. The switch back to Sha Tin is no concern given he has already proven himself here, and his latest second, despite covering ground, reads well. #4 Beauty Gemini makes his debut for the Tony Cruz stable and appears well prepared following a series of solid trials that suggest he is ready to run a race first-up. #12 Winning Champion looks better placed stepping up in trip and returning to Sha Tin after an okay eighth over 1000m at Happy Valley.

Race 3 – PINE TREE HILL HANDICAP
#6 Riding High has been a model of consistency since sliding into Class 5, placing in three of four runs, with the lone miss coming when posted without cover. Barrier 1 is key and Purton combining with Douglas Whyte is eye-catching. #5 Run Run Timing is worth forgiving as the well-backed favourite last time when he pulled up with an irregular heart rhythm. His earlier runs for the Ricky Yiu stable pointed clearly toward a win. #1 I P O Bros drops into Class 5 for the first time and looks well placed to make his mark after producing his best run yet. He was held up at a crucial stage, only seeing daylight late, and flashed home into fourth. #4 Circuit Victory resumes on his second attempt back in the cellar grade. When successful at this level previously he led pillar to post, and similar tactics here could make him hard to reel in.

Race 4 – HILLWOOD HANDICAP
#5 Amazing Partners made a promising debut, closing strongly for third after showing ability in his trials beforehand. With that experience now under his belt, he looks well placed to deliver connections an early win. #6 Smart Golf was well supported on debut following a series of encouraging trials and, while he did not salute, he stuck on gamely for fifth. He has since won a trial heat in good style and natural improvement can be expected. #12 Speedy Smartie held his own when stepping up to Class 4 last start, sticking on well for fourth in a fast-run race, an effort that carried merit given the race shape. #4 Adorable Smile was a non-factor on debut from a wide draw, but his recent trial showed clear improvement and suggests he is capable of taking a sharp step forward.

Race 5 – MUI WO HANDICAP
#6 Packing Hurricane is right down in the ratings, now 23 points below his last winning mark, and has been up against it all season after drawing poorly. He has not been beaten far in his last two starts, and a kinder gate here gives him the chance to settle closer in running with a map upgrade that brings him into play. #1 Supreme Mastermind failed to fire when stepped back in trip and up to Class 3, but his prior run at this track and trip in this grade is the effort to assess him on. #5 Hakka Radiance can control this if allowed to roll forward. He has already won three of five this season but remains hard to knock from a map perspective. #2 Double Win has thrived since joining Manfred Man, and the switch back to Sha Tin alongside the rise in trip looks the right recipe to bounce back.

Race 6 – LAI CHI CHONG HANDICAP
#10 Better And Better finds a race lacking early speed, which gives him the opportunity to make his own luck. He comes into this off a strong trial win, and that piece of work adds confidence that he is ready to break through for his first win. #5 Raging Rapids also shapes as one who can map handier than in recent starts. His sole career victory came when settling in the first four, and a repeat of those tactics would see him well placed to feature. #9 Proud Box is open to improvement. The step up in trip looks suitable and, after a fast-finishing third on debut, he has had little go his way in two subsequent runs. #4 Beauty Viva has been knocking on the door without delivering, but recent runs have been over further and the return to 1400m, his best pre-import trip, could prove the key to unlocking him.

Race 7 – LEI MUK SHUE HANDICAP
#6 The Golden Knight looks ready to win. He has returned in good order this campaign with back-to-back placings, then stepped up to this trip and was never able to get a clear crack at them. That run had more merit than it reads and sets him up nicely. #1 Endued comes through a similar profile, resuming from a wide draw and spending much of the home straight bottled up before charging late into second. With even luck, he remains a serious threat. #2 Etalon Or broke through for a long-overdue win three runs ago and has held his form well since, most recently third to Little Paradise in Class 3. The drop back into Class 4 looks a key factor in his favour. #4 Rising Phoenix had all the favours when winning last start from barrier 1, enjoying a soft run throughout, and again he maps sweetly from the inside.

Race 8 – THE CHINESE CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)
#7 Aeris Nova is thriving. After finishing a half-length second to Light Years Charm three runs back, he dropped to 1200m and chased home Patch Of Stars before overcoming barrier 12 and a wide trip to prove too strong late when back up to 1400m. #4 Light Years Charm is better suited back to 1400m, a trip at which he is a six-time winner, after finding set weights company tough in the Jockey Club Mile. He will give away a head start but work into the race strongly late. #3 Packing Hermod goes particularly well fresh, boasting three wins from four, and like Light Years Charm, 1400m appears to be his sweet spot. #10 Sky Trust comes into this nicely weighted in a race where those down in the handicap perform well, arriving off a 1200m win and well placed to handle the rise in trip without issue.

Race 9 – CHA KWO LING HANDICAP
#7 A Time For Us made a strong debut impression, easing back early before charging home for fourth. It is worth noting that his maiden win pre-import came when leading throughout and positive tactics second-up would be no surprise. #2 Crossborderpegasus oozes talent but he has quirks. He was required to trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before returning to the races, and that latest hit-out showed improvement in his manners. On raw ability he won three of five last season, and if he behaves, he looks capable of climbing higher in the ratings. #14 Rising Force resumes from a lengthy injury layoff but showed promise early, winning on debut over Patch Of Stars. All three runs were on the all-weather, so turf is the query, but his return trials have been eye-catching. #8 Lucky Candy debuts for Cody Mo and took a sharp step forward in his latest trial.

Race 10 – CHUK YUEN HANDICAP
#5 Ka Ying Attack continues to be undone by poor draws, but with any improvement in race shape and luck, which looks likely here from barrier 4, brings him firmly back into the equation. #9 With A Smile is building a handy profile, arriving off his second win at start seven and now stepping into Class 3. He could hardly ask for a better setup, drawing barrier 1 to secure a sweet run in transit. #3 Six Pack remains a maiden after six local runs but is headed the right way. His latest fourth had merit after barrier 10 forced quieter tactics, and it was also his first local run in blinkers. That gear proved effective pre-import. #6 Charming Legend comes through the same race and his effort is best forgiven. First-up off six months, he raced extremely wide and was never a factor. He is worth another look.

Race 11 – CHA KWO LING HANDICAP
#2 Infinite Resolve returns fresh and brings a strong line of placings to Circuit Grand Slam, Patch Of Stars and Bulb General into this. That form holds him in good stead to finally break through. #10 Quartz Legend showed plenty on debut when producing a slashing third from well off the pace, but his second-up run on the all-weather can be forgiven. His trial between runs suggests he is on the right track. #1 Circuit Grand Slam confirmed his long-odds debut win was no fluke by backing it up with a strong-finishing third to the impressive debut winner Helene Supafeeling. #12 Tourbillon Golfer measured up immediately in Class 3 when narrowly beaten into second, and while he is yet to win at Sha Tin, two seconds here point to him being suited as he continues to improve with racing.