| What | Sha Tin Races |
| Where | Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong |
| When | Saturday, March 16, 2024 |
| First Race | 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) |
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Hong Kong racing heads to Sha Tin for a rare Saturday meeting, with both the all-weather and turf circuits being utilised throughout the afternoon. The rail is out in the C+3 position on the turf surface, and although there is some chance of rainfall hitting the track, punters shouldn’t anticipate a downgrade from the current Good 4 rating. All the action is set to get underway at 1pm local time.
Best Bet at Sha Tin: Chateauneuf
Chateauneuf produced an impressive debut Hong Kong victory at this course and distance on February 18 and appears classy enough to go on with the job. The David Hayes-trained gelding bolted away by a half-length on that occasion and looked to be holding his rivals comfortably on the wire. He should get a very similar setup on Saturday, and with Zac Purton happy to stick in the saddle, Chateauneuf must be considered the one to beat as he looks to win his way out of Class 4 company.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#3 Chateauneuf (6)
3yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Zac Purton (60.5kg)
Bet with Neds
Next Best at Sha Tin: Devas Twelve
It took Devas Twelve six starts to break his maiden status, but he proved far too good in his most recent effort at Sha Tin on March 3. The son of Headwater stormed over the top of his rivals over the 1600m and looked to have plenty in hand as he crossed the winning post, suggesting the 1800m should be no issue on Saturday. Zac Purton should lob into a soft position in transit from barrier two, and a repeat of his last start victory will have Devas Twelve connections celebrating back-to-back wins.
Next Best
Race 4 – 
#1 Devas Twelve (2)
4yo Gelding | T: Chris So | J: Zac Purton (60.5kg)
Bet with Unibet
Best Value at Sha Tin: Affordable
Affordable makes his debut for the David Hayes barn and has done enough at the trials to suggest he is worth following on Saturday. His most recent tick-over trial caught the eye when he was striding comfortably behind Victor The Winner down the Sha Tin straight course and looks to have acclimatised well to conditions. Gate six should allow Brenton Avdulla to find a midfield sit with cover, and at a good each-way price with horse racing bookmakers, Affordable can send punters home happy.
Best Value
Race 4 – 
#5 Affordable (6)
4yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Brenton Avdulla (56.5kg)
Bet with Playup
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