Sha Tin Sunday races preview & betting tips | Hong Kong Derby Day
| What | Hong Kong Derby Day |
| Where | Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong |
| When | Sunday, March 24, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:45pm HKT (3:45pm AEDT) |
The four-year-olds take centre stage at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon, with the Hong Kong Derby (2000m) headlining a bumper 10-race program. The rail moves back into the A position for the entire circuit, and although there are some scattered showers anticipated in the lead-up, it shouldn’t affect the current Good 4 rating. The action is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm local time.
Hong Kong Derby Tip: Star Mac
Star Mac stamped himself as a leading contender in Sunday’s feature after powering through the wire in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) on March 3. He was near-last turning for home and made a long run down the centre of the course, suggesting the 2000m would be ideal for the son of Heroic Valour. The David Hayes-trained gelding should get the softest possible run in transit from stall one, and provided he can get clear when the whips are cracking, Star Mac will look the winner at some stage.
Hong Kong Derby
Race 7 – 
#14 Star Mac (1)
4yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Karis Teetan (57kg)
Best Bet at Sha Tin: Geneva
Geneva has produced consecutive runner-up performances since debuting at this course and distance on January 1 and looks prepared to strike third-up. The three-year-old was luckless in his most recent start, as he was held up for a run at a crucial stage before reeling off some eye-catching late sectionals. Hugh Bowman takes the reins once again, and with barrier five giving him every possible chance, Geneva can finally chalk up a much-deserved maiden victory.
#5 Geneva (5)Next Best at Sha Tin: Sky Trust
Sky Trust has been crying out for a step up in trip to 1400m. The son of So You Think has produced flashing-light performances in his last two outings, giving the impression that his rivals have simply proved too sharp over the sprinting journey. Blake Shinn makes his way back to Hong Kong for Derby Day, and with the Australian hoop already afforded race-day experience aboard Sky Trust, watch for the pair to be doing their best work late.
Next Best
Race 6 – 
#10 Sky Trust (3)
3yo Gelding | T: Caspar Fownes | J: Blake Shinn (58kg)
Best Value at Sha Tin: Full Credit
Full Credit was cast three wide without cover on his debut at this course and distance on March 3, and despite the torrid run, the three-year-old fought to the wire and only went down by 2.5 lengths. Lyle Hewitson may have his work cut out for him from the sticky draw in gate nine, but at the big odds with HK racing bookmakers, Full Credit has strong each-way claims.
Best Value
Race 3 – 
#5 Full Credit (9)
3yo Gelding | T: Mark Newnham | J: Lyle Hewitson (57.5kg)
Hong Kong Derby Day 2024 quaddie tips
Sha Tin quadrella selections
Sunday, March 24, 2024
- 1-2-4-14
- 2-6-7-8-9
- 1-2-4-11
- 1-2-4-5-8-14