Sha Tin races betting tips & quaddie | Friday, January 31, 2025
| What | Hong Kong Classic Mile Day 2025 |
| Where | Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong |
| When | Friday, January 31, 2025 |
| First Race | 12:30pm HKT (3:30pm AEDT) |
Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin Racecourse on Friday afternoon, with the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) kicking off the first leg of the four-year-old series on a bumper 11-race program. All races are set to be run-and-won on the turf course, with the rail moved out to the B+2 position.
The forecast promises a pristine Good 4 surface for race-day, and with the Group 3 Centenary Vase (1800m) adding another layer of depth to an already stacked program, punters can expect a stellar day of racing when the action gets underway at 12:30pm local time.
Hong Kong Classic Mile Tip: Packing Hermod
The Francis Lui-trained Packing Hermod gets the verdict in what looks to be a vintage edition of the Hong Kong Classic Mile. The son of Rubick has been ultra-impressive since making his debut towards the end of last season, only missing the frame once across his six starts, which happened to be in his most recent outing at Sha Tin on January 12. He did a terrific job surging through the line at the end of 1400m to get within 1.5 lengths of Rubylot, and with a crucial 3kg swing in the weights on his key rival to go along with Zac Purton being legged aboard, Packing Hermod will prove hard to hold out in the opening leg of the four-year-old series.
Hong Kong Classic Mile
Race 8 – 
#1 Packing Hermod (6)
4yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Zac Purton (57kg)
Centenary Vase Tip: Happy Together
Happy Together is flying heading into the Centenary Vase, with the Frankie Lor-trained gelding narrowly missing out in the Group 3 January Cup (1800m) on January 8. The son of Dragon Pulse lost no admirers in the end, however, with the 61kg proving a hefty task for the ever-consistent six-year-old as Helene Feeling got the head down where it matters most. He was luckless prior to that in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) behind Voyage Bubble, and provided Happy Together can replicate that peak performance, this guy will take a power of beating in the Group 3 feature.
Centenary Vase
Race 4 – 
#2 Happy Together (4)
6yo Gelding | T: Frankie Lor | J: Alexis Badel (59.5kg)
Best Bet at Sha Tin: Young Champion
Young Champion was terrific last start at Sha Tin on January 12, closing to within a half-length of four-year-old series contender, Rubylot. The son of Zoustar got every chance after settling mid-field with cover on that occasion but simply ran into a smart one with the five-year-old gelding unable to reel in the margin. Zac Purton elects to stick with the John Size-trained galloper, and with the application of blinkers set to keep his mind on the job, punters can expect Young Champion to justify favouritism with horse racing bookmakers.
Best Bet
Race 6 – 
#5 Young Champion (6)
5yo Gelding | T: John Size | J: Zac Purton (56kg)
Next Best at Sha Tin: Yee Cheong Glory
The Jamie Richards-trained Yee Cheong Glory appears primed to strike on debut after a dominant barrier trial victory at Sha Tin on January 21. Zac Purton hardly asked for an effort aboard the unraced four-year-old, with the son of Puissance De Lune careering away by 1.4 lengths racing down the Sha Tin straight course. He maps to travel in the ideal stalking position throughout the contest from barrier four, and although he may want further in the future, there is no reason why Yee Cheong Glory can’t claim his rivals at the first time of asking.
Next Best
Race 7 – 
#7 Yee Cheong Glory (4)
4yo Gelding | T: Jamie Richards | J: Zac Purton (59kg)
Best Value at Sha Tin: Sunstrider
Sunstrider should appreciate dropping into Class 4 company for the first time after only managing one placing across his nine starts in Hong Kong. The Highland Reel gelding hasn’t been far away, however, with his best performance of the preparation coming at this course and distance behind the in-form Bravehearts on October 20. The 61kg on his back should be offset by a positive ride from gate four, and provided Sunstrider can loom within striking distance turning for home, this guy should give followers a bold sight at the each-way price with Dabble.
Best Value
Race 3 – 
#1 Sunstrider (4)
5yo Gelding | T: David Hall | J: Hugh Bowman (61kg)
Friday quaddie tips for Sha Tin
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