Early Selections for Sha Tin Meeting

Luke Middlebrook's tips and previews for the Hong Kong meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday.

- Luke Middlebrook

Sha Tin Selections

Race 1: 9 Justifying, 1 Grand Nova, 8 Jumbo Treasure, 3 Summit Cheers

Race 2: 8 Ho Ho Star, 11 The Concentration, 5 Speedy Smartie, 7 Flying Phantom

Race 3: 5 Fighting Machine, 6 Never Peter Out, 3 Perfect Team, 10 Stormi

Race 4: 7 Laserblanca, 3 Master Phoenix, 2 Positive Smile, 1 Parterre

Race 5: 12 Lucky Fionn, 10 Sight Dreamer, 1 The Heir, 3 Master Trillion

Race 6: 8 Escape Route, 3 Precision Goal, 9 Lucky Banner, 1 Lucky Touch

Race 7: 11 Packing Angel, 8 Noisy Boy, 6 Stunning Peach, 1 My Wish

Race 8: 5 Dancing Code, 9 Lady's Choice, 4 Young Champion, 3 Ramadan

Race 9: 8 Definitive, 14 Midori Giant, 2 Talents Ambition, 7 Pray For Mir

Race 10: 5 Masterofmyuniverse, 4 Savvy Brilliant, 2 Glory Elite, 8 Crimson Flash

Race 1 - FU TAI HANDICAP

Each time, he has shown plenty of early speed to lead with ease, suggesting he could be an exciting prospect for the Fownes stable. He looks well-placed to kick off his career in winning style. 1 Grand Nova steps out for his second attempt back in Class 4 and warrants respect at this level. He tends to settle back before launching a late bid, as seen last start when closing in nicely for fourth over this distance at Happy Valley. 8 Jumbo Treasure was in need of the run on debut, racing greenly after early interference but still finishing a respectable fifth. He can take a step forward second-up with added race experience. 3 Summit Cheers was unsuited over 1200m last time and can be enigmatic, but he is much better suited returning to this course and distance, where his best form has come. He has placed in two recent starts here and remains in the mix.

Race 2 - LUNG YAT HANDICAP