| What | Hong Kong Gold Cup Day 2025 |
| Where | Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong |
| When | Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
| First Race | 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) |
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Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon, with a bumper 10-part program set for decision. The Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) and Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) share top billing, with the latter headlined by the worlds’ best sprinter Ka Ying Rising.
Participants will be racing on the A course for the meeting, and although there is some rainfall expected to hit the track across the weekend, it shouldn’t affect the Good 4 rating at the time of acceptances. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 1pm local time.
Hong Kong Gold Cup Tip: Galaxy Patch
Voyage Bubble and Galaxy Patch go head-to-head once again after meeting in the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) on January 19. The pair step out to 2000m this time around, and while it may be advantage Voyage Bubble, Galaxy Patch should get every chance to turn the tables. Blake Shinn will attempt to stalk the four-time Group 1 winner every step of the way, and provided this guy can produce his elite turn-of-foot in the concluding stage, Galaxy Patch should finally crack his first Group 1 success in the 2025 Hong Kong Gold Cup.
Hong Kong Gold Cup
Race 7 – 
#2 Galaxy Patch (5)
5yo Gelding | T: Pierre Ng | J: Blake Shinn (57kg)
Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup Tip: Ka Ying Rising
The 1400m is the only box Ka Ying Rising must tick off heading into the 2025 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. He’s been breaking track records over the 1200m and toyed with his rivals in his most recent victory in the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m), suggesting the son of Shamexpress should have no issues extending out in trip. Helios Express appears to be the only danger on recent form, so expect Ka Ying Rising to justify the short price with horse racing bookmakers once again as he claims his third Group 1 success.
Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup
Race 5 – 
#1 Ka Ying Rising (9)
4yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Karis Teetan (57kg)
Best Bet at Sha Tin: Shamus Storm
Shamus Storm was impressive debuting at this course and distance on December 29, and although he was no match for Endeared, he cleared out by 2.3 lengths on his remaining rivals in his runner-up performance. The Shamus Award gelding hasn’t been sighted on race-day since, however, produced a comfortable piece of work on the all-weather circuit on February 13 in preparation for this second-up assignment. He maps to get the perfect run from barrier one with Andrea Atzeni in the saddle, and with no Endeared in her to spoil the party, expect Shamus Storm to go one better in the opening event.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#7 Shamus Storm (1)
3yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Andrea Atzeni (58kg)
Next Best at Sha Tin: Yee Cheong Glory
Yee Cheong Glory put them away stylishly debuting at Sha Tin on January 31, sitting mid-field with cover before exploding down the centre of the course. He steps up to Class 3 company in the final event and looks well placed with 54.5kg on his back as Karis Teetan gets legged aboard in place of the injured Zac Purton. Gate three should allow him to take a similar stalking run in transit, and provided he can stretch out to the 1400m second-up, Yee Cheong Glory must be considered the one to beat in the Sha Tin finale.
Next Best
Race 10 – 
#14 Yee Cheong Glory (3)
4yo Gelding | T: Jamie Richards | J: Karis Teetan (54.5kg)
Next Value at Sha Tin: Dilbagh
Dilbagh hasn’t fired a shot in four Hong Kong starts but should appreciate dropping back into Class 4 company for the first time. His best performance of the preparation came at this track and trip two starts back, with the son of Akeed Mofeed working through the line nicely in a high rating contest. Keagan De Melo will look to be positive from barrier three, and provided he can find the top turning for home, Dilbagh presents at a massive each-way price with horse racing betting sites.
Best Value
Race 6 – #1 Dilbagh (3)
4yo Gelding | T: Douglas Whyte | J: Keagan De Melo (61kg)
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