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Selections and analysis for Sunday, 26th December 10-race fixture at Sha Tin.

Race 1: #6 Happy Tango, #9 Call Me Teddy, #5 Goodmanship, #3 Rattan World
Race 2: #3 Noble One, #7 Compulsory, #4 Fire Ball, #5 Fortune Master
Race 3: #5 Youthful Deal, #2 Seasons Wit, #1 Ping Hai Galaxy, #3 Chancheng Prince
Race 4: #7 Manythanks Forever, #1 Baby Crystal, #2 Flying Dragon, #4 Crazy Treasure
Race 5: #7 Super Sixty, #8 Top Scorer, #4 Mr Maestro, #2 Phoenix Light
Race 6: #9 Cool Blue, #8 Aca Power, #11 Lean Master, #2 Man Star
Race 7: #8 Super Wise Dragon, #1 Darci Joy, #10 Joyful Prosperity, #5 Imperial Magee
Race 8: #9 Gorgeous Win, #10 Raging Blizzard, #11 Ka Ying Cheer, #3 Righteous Arion
Race 9: #8 Lucky Gor, #14 Must Go, #4 Kyeema, #3 Packing Bole
Race 10: #4 Chancheng Glory, #10 Let's Do It, #3 Accolade Start, #7 Billionaire Secret 

Race 1: Wu King Handicap 

#6 Happy Tango can fire forward and lead this group. He's drawn ideally and can play a strong game of catch me if you can here, especially with Karis Teetan up. #9 Call Me Teddy can figure this time with a better draw. He has a bit of ability and is definitely better than his record suggests. #5 Goodmanship can mix his form but does have a bit of class on his day. He just needs to overcome the wide draw. #3 Rattan World is suited here, especially with Zac Purton engaged. He'll be competitive. Don't discount. 

Race 2: Yue Wan Handicap 

#3 Noble One is racing well in this grade and he is capable of landing a first win here. Strong booking of Zac Purton warrants plenty of respect, especially from an ideal draw. One to beat. #7 Compulsory can lead under the featherweight. He's shown a stack of speed in the past and it wouldn't surprise to see him use that to his advantage here. #4 Fire Ball caught the eye last start. He's coming to hand this term and is well placed with James McDonald aboard. #5 Fortune Master can use the inside gate. He's next in line. 

Race 3: Choi Hung Handicap 

#5 Youthful Deal is a classy operator on the dirt and he is very well suited over this course and distance. Expecting him to be at his best here, especially with Vincent Ho remaining aboard. #2 Seasons Wit hops on the dirt. He has enough class to be competitive on this surface. Strong booking of Zac Purton holds him in good stead. #1 Ping Hai Galaxy can bounce back. He'll fly through to lead and could easily replicate his heroics from two starts ago. #3 Chancheng Prince loves the course and distance. Don't discount. 

Race 4: Po Shek Wu Handicap 

#7 Manythanks Forever has done well ahead of his debut. He looks to have his fair share of ability and is worth taking a chance on here down the straight. #1 Baby Crystal trialled well recently and should be able to put his best foot forward here, especially from an outside draw. #2 Flying Dragon is always competitive and this shouldn't change. He can make his presence felt over a course and distance he loves. #4 Crazy Treasure makes his debut. He's caught the eye and should be making an impression. 

Race 5: Shui Pin Wai Handicap 

#7 Super Sixty is a nice horse and he looks well placed to fire on debut. He doesn't meet an overly strong field and this shapes as a good starting point for his career in Hong Kong. Like the booking of Vincent Ho. #8 Top Scorer is another debutant. Zac Purton hops up for John Size and this combination always commands respect. #4 Mr Maestro finished fifth on debut and can build on that effort here. He just has a sticky draw to overcome. #2 Phoenix Light has race experience on his side. He's suited in this grade. 

Race 6: Tin Sau Handicap 

#9 Cool Blue is better than his record suggests. He's been a victim of circumstances at times but is worth another chance here, especially on the dirt, which he much prefers. #8 Aca Power has class and his win two starts ago was full of merit. He'll be making his presence felt in a big way. #11 Lean Master is in superb form and he's the likely leader. Zac Purton is up now and the champion rider's ability could be a key factor in getting the horse his first win. #2 Man Star has a bit of a class edge but he does need to start showing more. Next best. 

Race 7: Tin Wan Handicap 

#8 Super Wise Dragon is showing his class now. His latest effort for second was impressive and he can continue to build on that here, especially as James McDonald retains the ride. One to beat. #1 Darci Joy has the class and pairs favourably with Zac Purton. He'll be making his presence felt, just as he has done across two runs this season in the grade. #10 Joyful Prosperity has been hard to catch at times but there is clearly something there. He can figure from the positive draw. #5 Imperial Magee is next best. 

Race 8: Nam Shan Handicap 

#9 Gorgeous Win won well last start and he can take another step in the right direction here. He's a smart talent, one who looks ready to seriously ascend the handicap. #10 Raging Blizzard has hit the ground running in Hong Kong with a win from three starts. He's got a bit of class and the inside draw should see him do no extra work in the run. #11 Ka Ying Cheer has a suitable draw and can bounce back to his best for an in-form stable. #3 Righteous Arion has the draw to overcome but is talented. Keep safe. 

Race 9: Hoi Lai Handicap 

#8 Lucky Gor narrowly missed last start. He can atone for that effort here, especially with Karis Teetan sticking aboard. He draws out wide and can win over a suitable course and distance. #14 Must Go hasn't shown much yet but with two runs under his belt now he might be able to make his presence felt. He trialled well ahead of his debut. #4 Kyeema steps out for his first start. He pairs favourably with Zac Purton for his first start in Hong Kong. #3 Packing Bole is a multiple winner already. He's got ability and should be fighting out the finish. 

Race 10: Pak Tin Handicap 

#4 Chancheng Glory is chasing a fourth straight win. He's unbeaten over this course and distance in Hong Kong and he could easily win again, especially from an ideal draw. #10 Let's Do It is in superb form this season. He'll be finishing fast, albeit from the wide barrier. #3 Accolade Start continues to develop and he can take another forward step here. His latest effort was excellent and his ascent can commence. #7 Billionaire Secret draws well and can prove competitive again. He's got talent.