| What | Hong Kong Derby Day 2025 |
| Where | Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong |
| When | Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
| First Race | 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) |
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Sha Tin Racecourse is the destination for Hong Kong racing on Sunday afternoon, with the time-honoured Hong Kong Derby (2000m) headlining a bumper 10-race program. The rail is in the A position the entire circuit, and with nothing but sunny skies forecast leading into race-day, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. 2025 Hong Kong Derby Day is scheduled to get underway at 1pm HKT.
Hong Kong Derby Tip: Packing Angel
Packing Angel was outmatched stretching out to the 1800m for the first time in the Hong Kong Classic Cup, but warrants forgiving heading into the final leg of the four-year-old series. He was stepping up from the 1400m and was left flat footed when the sprint went on, allowing the likes of Rubylot and Johannes Brahms to surge over the top of him late. This edition of the Derby lacks tempo on paper and should play into Packing Angel’s favour as Joao Moreira presses forward from gate six. There will be a wall of horses chasing but expect this guy to be in for the fight at an each-way price with horse racing bookmakers.
Hong Kong Derby
Race 7 – 
#6 Packing Angel (6)
4yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Joao Moreira (57kg)
Best Bet at Sha Tin: Spirit Of Peace
Spirit Of Peace should be in search of a hat-trick after a luckless effort at this course and distance on February 16. The son of Harry Angel continuously got pushed back in the ruck from stall nine, and when eventually getting clear air, accelerated like a very smart four-year-old. Ryan Moore takes over from barrier seven this time around, and provided Sprit Of Peace and gain a spot mid-field with cover, watch for him to be storming over the top to secure his second career win.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#2 Spirit Of Peace (7)
4yo Gelding | T: John Size | J: Ryan Moore (61kg)
Next Best at Sha Tin: Packing Hermod
Packing Hermod was found out in the Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 2, unable to stretch out in trip after finishing in the minor money in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) on January 31 the start prior. He’s been a model of consistency outside of his last start failure, claiming four wins and two placings across seven starts. Francis Lui applies blinkers as he steps back to his favoured journey (1400m), and with Joao Moreira set to gain the gun run from stall five, expect Packing Hermod to figure in the finish.
Next Best
Race 2 – 
#3 Packing Hermod (5)
4yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Joao Moreira (58kg)
Best Value at Sha Tin: Everyone’s Star
Everyone’s Star was forced to trial after bombing the start at Sha Tin on February 16. His jump-out suggests he’s back on track, with the son of Puissance De Lune stepping nicely before being restrained on the three-wide line throughout. He impressive on Hong Kong debut at this course and distance without winning, and provided he can replicate that performance, Everyone’s Star must be considered a live chance at the each-way price with Picklebet.
Best Value
Race 5 – 
#6 Everyone’s Star (9)
4yo Gelding | T: Frankie Lor | J: Joao Moreira (56kg)
Sunday quaddie tips for Sha Tin
Sha Tin quadrella selections
March 23, 2025
- 1-3-5-6-7-13
- 3-4-8-11
- 1-4-6
- 2-5-6-8-9-10-12
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