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Selections and analysis for Saturday's (11/05/24) 10-race fixture at Sha Tin.

Race 1: #13 General Winner, #4 Master Of All, #6 Beat Hollow, #1 Always Awesome
Race 2: #1 Alacrity, #5 M Unicorn, #3 Berlin Tango, #6 So We Joy
Race 3: #1 Baby Crystal, #5 Flying High, #3 Pleasant Endeavor, #10 Ka Ying Victory
Race 4: #5 Fast Victory, #6 Triumphant Warrior, #11 Sun Of Makfi, #8 Starship Eighty
Race 5: #3 King Miles, #9 Strathbarry, #6 Awesome Treasure, #5 Super Highway
Race 6: #12 Strathpeffer, #3 Lo Pan Spirit, #6 Sky Prophet, #11 Hayday
Race 7: #9 Bourbonaire, #2 Flaming Rabbit, #3 Mr Ascendency, #7 Chancheng Glory
Race 8: #3 Winning Gold, #11 Super Taichi, #14 Young Horizon, #5 Golden Rise
Race 9: #8 Sky Trust, #4 Top Scorer, #5 Enjoy Golf, #9 Sturdy Ruby
Race 10: #1 Eighty Light Years, #2 Stellar Express, #7 Gracious Express, #8 Leslie

Race 1: Yau Ma Tei Handicap

#13 General Winner produced one of his best runs last time out. He can take another step forward this week and the featherweight impost bodes well for this contest. #4 Master Of All is seeking back-to-back wins. He's found his groove and gets another chance in this grade, which is suitable. #6 Beat Hollow can roll forward under the apprentice and from there take plenty of catching. He has an ideal draw. #1 Always Awesome gets down to the bottom grade. He can improve significantly.

Race 2: Tsim Sha Tsui Handicap

#1 Alacrity has the class-edge. He's raced well on the dirt before and is most-deserving of another win this weekend. Zac Purton takes the mount and the inside gate should afford him a sweet run throughout. #5 M Unicorn was an impressive last-start winner on the dirt course. It doesn't appear as though he's found his ceiling yet. #3 Berlin Tango is racing well and he caught the eye late last start when charging home from the tail of the field. #6 So We Joy is versatile. He does his best racing over this course and distance.

Race 3: Mong Kok Handicap

#1 Baby Crystal loves the course and distance. He's after a fourth win from his last five starts and the outside draw suits him down the straight. One they all must beat. #5 Flying High has been a touch disappointing this season. Still, he gets a super chance here over his preferred track and trip. #3 Pleasant Endeavor is another who is suited to the straight course's five furlongs. He'll press forward and give this group something to worry about. #10 Ka Ying Victory gets in light and is in with a chance of reversing his recent form. 

Race 4: Hung Hom Handicap

#5 Fast Victory is fast improving for an in-form David Hayes. He goes about his racing well and his latest effort was sound. Any further improvement can easily see him win this weekend. #6 Triumphant Warrior has consistency on his side and the services of Zac Purton once more. He's shown already that he's a winner in waiting. #11 Sun Of Makfi slots in light. He's better suited to Class 5 now, although he has won in this grade before. #8 Starship Eighty is next in line.

Race 5: The Kowloon Cricket Club Centenary Cup Handicap (1st Section)

#3 King Miles is after consecutive wins. He's a seriously nice horse on the rise and the inside draw is favourable. Hugh Bowman retains the ride and his ascent is far from over. #9 Strathbarry is lightly raced. He's better than his record suggests and can easily make an impact this weekend, especially with Zac Purton up. The wide gate is the only concern. #6 Awesome Treasure has a favourable draw. He's aiming to snap three straight runner-up efforts. #5 Super Highway is next best.

Race 6: Jordan Handicap (2nd Section)

#12 Strathpeffer is still without a win. He's raced well this season, however, still hasn't broken through. Matthew Chadwick knows the horse and he gets his opportunity once more under the featherweight impost. #3 Lo Pan Spirit was an impressive winner on debut. He gets another shot in the same grade which suits. #6 Sky Prophet caught the eye last start. He'll get back and do his best work late. #11 Hayday is racing well and he's another favoured with a light weight. Keep safe. 

Race 7: The Hong Kong China Rugby Cup Handicap

#9 Bourbonaire has performed well all season, aside from the odd form blip. He's proven in the grade and over this distance. The featherweight brings him strongly into contention. #2 Flaming Rabbit makes his own luck. He'll find an early lead and give this group something to reel in. #3 Mr Ascendency is in career-best form. He's holding his condition well and rates as a big danger again this weekend. #7 Chancheng Glory returns to a suitable distance. He can bounce back to his best. 

Race 8: Ho Man Tin Handicap (1st Section)

#3 Winning Gold coasted to a super impressive victory last start. He only needs to replicate that effort to have a chance again, especially as he remains in the same grade. #11 Super Taichi is lightly raced but has shown some ability. Chances are he switches up tactics to lead under the seven-pound claiming apprentice. #14 Young Horizon won well two runs back. He can prove competitive, however, both of his wins have come in the grade below. #5 Golden Rise mixes his form but is capable. Don't discount.

Race 9: Ho Man Tin Handicap (2nd Section)

#8 Sky Trust is lightly raced and taking all of the right steps forward. He has a suitable gate this weekend and is open to improving further with more racing. One to beat. #4 Top Scorer has placed in all four of his starts. He's clearly got ability and it's only a matter of time before he breaks through. Zac Purton hops up again which is ideal. #5 Enjoy Golf finished sixth on debut. Hugh Bowman's aboard this weekend, which is a positive. #9 Sturdy Ruby has an inside gate and can make his presence felt.

Race 10: Austin Handicap

#1 Eighty Light Years is seeking consecutive wins. He's now a two-time victor this campaign and the inside gate should afford him a soft lead throughout. One to beat. #2 Stellar Express is lightly raced but continues to perform well. He's after a first win and his pairing with Hugh Bowman from gate two is a plus. #7 Gracious Express has the wide gate to contend with, although he is racing well. He's a swiftly improving type. #8 Leslie can surprise. His most recent turf gallop was superb.