Best Pick
4BEAUTY VIVAAch/ASC1
6FOREVER FOLKSKTe/CSS3
Dark Horses
8PERFECT PAIRINGBAv/JS9
9FLOOFEWo/PFY10
1ORIENTAL SMOKEZP/DAH13
14HAILTOTHEVICTORSDP/DJE4
12ROMANTIC FANTASYAB/JR6
11FIREFOOTLhe/WYS2
5CAN'T GO WONGMCh/FCL7
False Favorite
13DOUBLE WINMFP/KLM12
Others
10ONE AND ONLYDLe/WKM11
7DILBAGHRKi/DJW8
2NORTHERN BEASTAAt/DJH5
3PACKING HURRICANEHBo/PCN14
Predict Pacing
1800m
Mid
Annotation
1
ORIENTAL SMOKETwo weeks ago, this horse ran poorly in a 1200m dirt race, slow out of the gate and settling at the back with an even pace but no finishing burst. Dropping in class now to return to Sha Tin over 1400m turf, he will carry an 18lb penalty this time. He has previous form over this distance, recorded the fastest time among his group and is capable of tracking the leaders. Expected to race forward, possessing a strong finishing kick within the field. Zac Purton takes the ride, gaining some understanding of the horse's capabilities. Trainer and jockey are in agreement, with the horse showing improved fitness. Despite drawing an unfavorable outside barrier, a clean break and intention to race forward will be key.
Predict Pacing
1800m
Mid