Jedi Spurs has trialed well twice ahead of his debut at Sha Tin and appears likely to lead and win Race 1, a 1,000m sprint, showing good gate speed [1, 2]. Quantum Wukong finished fourth in his debut over 1,200m and is expected to improve running second-up from the outside barrier in the same race [1, 2]. Sharp Planet placed second on debut at the same course and distance but had a disappointing second start over 1,200m [1, 2]. Chancheng Sparkle ran fifth on debut after being held up and shows promise for improvement second-up [1, 2].
Race 2 will cover 1,200m, with Country Dancer well placed from barrier 3 after winning two of four starts in Class 5 [1, 2]. Robot Knight is expected to lead this race and will attempt to repeat his recent all-weather win over Viva Chaleur, who has a poor turf record at Sha Tin but is in career-best form on all-weather surfaces [1, 2]. Always Fluke may have underperformed on a rain-affected track last start but is tipped to improve here [1, 2].
In Race 3 over 1,400m, Francis Meynell benefits from a favorable setup with Zac Purton riding for the first time and a barrier 3 draw [1, 2]. Eternal Richness resumes, having trialed well recently, and returns with blinkers from barrier 2, key positives [1, 2]. Flash Current returns to Class 4 with Jerry Chau riding but is yet to win under trainer Jimmy Ting this season [1, 2]. Sky Deep draws a wide barrier 11 but could make an easy move in what is expected to be a slowly run race after showing improvement coming off his first-up run [1, 2].
Race 4 over 1,800m features Enthralled, drawn barrier 4 and suited by the conditions following consistent Class 4 form [1, 2]. Absolute Honour has shown improvement since switching to the Frankie Lor stable, recording a win, third and fourth in three starts, with Purton retaining the ride from barrier 3 [1, 2]. On The Lash looks likely to lead under Nichola Yuen’s 10-pound (4.5kg) weight claim and will contest the race from the front [1, 2].