| What | Sha Tin Races |
| Where | Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong |
| When | Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
| First Race | 12:45pm HKT (3:45pm AEDT) |
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Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) and Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) share top billing for the meeting, while the undercard oozes quality throughout the afternoon.
The rail moves into the A+3 position, and although some rainfall is predicted to hit the course proper, it shouldn’t have any effect on the Good 4 rating at the time of acceptances. Racing is set to commence at 12:45pm HKT.
Sprint Cup Tip: Ka Ying Rising
Three-time Group 1 winning sprinter Ka Ying Rising steps out in the Group 2 Sprint Cup (1200m) and should have no issues adding a seventh win to the tally this preparation. He was perhaps softened up in his latest effort over 1400m in the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup, but a return to 1200m should allow the son of Shamexpress to return to his brilliant best. He’ll be winning again; it’s simply a matter of ‘how far’.
Sprint Cup
Race 7 – 
#1 Ka Ying Rising (6)
4yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Zac Purton (58kg)
Chairman’s Trophy Tip: Galaxy Patch
It was ugly viewing for Galaxy Patch backers in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m), where Voyage Bubble proved far too classy. The son of Wandjina had excuses, however, unable to show his devastating turn of speed in a slowly run 2000m contest. The booking of Zac Purton shows intent from the Pierre Ng barn, and although he’ll be getting back from barrier nine once again, watch for Galaxy Patch to be surging down the centre of the course to get his preparation back on track.
Chairman’s Trophy
Race 5 – 
#3 Galaxy Patch (9)
5yo Gelding | T: Pierre Ng | J: Zac Purton (56kg)
Best Bet at Sha Tin: Ka Ying Glory
David Hayes & Zac Purton combine with Ka Ying Glory and appear to have a smart debutant stepping out in this Class 4 contest. The Turn Me Loose gelding has impressed in back-to-back barrier trial wins, with his latest piece of work catching the eye at Happy Valley on March 14 as the three-year-old made every post a winner. Expect similar tactics in his first attempt under race-day conditions, and with this Class 4 affair lacking depth, Ka Ying Glory should have no issues justifying the short price with horse racing bookmakers.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#7 Ka Ying Glory (2)
3yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Zac Purton (57.5kg)
Next Best at Sha Tin: Mission Strike
After back-to-back minor placings at Happy Valley, the Mark Newnham-trained Mission Strike appears set to peak stepping out to the 2000m for the first time. The Dundeel gelding savaged the line in his latest outing over 1800m on March 5 but simply had too much work to do from the rear of the field when trying to chase down Beauty Alliance in the shadows of the post. Luke Ferraris must take advantage of barrier two and sit handy to the speed and provided Mission Strike is in striking distance at the turn, this guy should surge clear to claim his first Hong Kong win.
Next Best
Race 1 – 
#5 Mission Strike (2)
3yo Gelding | T: Mark Newnham | J: Luke Ferraris (59kg)
Best Value at Sha Tin: Little Paradise
Little Paradise debuts on the back of a strong barrier trial win on the all-weather surface at Sha Tin on March 18 and warrants respect in this wide-open Class 4 contest. The son of Toronado was fast away on that occasion before fending them off under his own steam in the final furlong, suggesting the unraced gelding still had plenty left in the tank. Luke Ferraris will go searching for the lead from gate 13, and although he’s unlikely to get it all his own way, expect Little Paradise to give a bold sight at the each-way price with .
Best Value
Race 4 – 
#8 Little Paradise (13)
3yo Gelding | T: Jimmy Ting | J: Luke Ferraris (58kg)
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