There is not a great deal of speed in this event on paper which maps it rather tricky for CHIU CHOW KID, however he still rates as my top selection for the race. He didn’t get the tempo to suit at his last outing, which potentially highlights an issue he faces today, but was sound in running second to Amazing Gold. The move back to Sha Tin is a positive and when the sprint goes on, hopefully he won’t be giving away too much of a start. WONDERFUL CHASER comes through the same race (48) and had a marginally better final-200m on that occasion. He maps to potentially sit a pair or two closer to the lead in the running, which could be telling in the finish. PROUD SKY has had the benefit of two runs this season and maps nicely this time too, his last run rated well enough to go close here. CLEMENT LEGEND has no early speed but might be a touch of overs and will be working home well late. That said, his run pattern makes him very vulnerable to races that are run slowly through out. Chiu Chow Kid is the horse to beat, but the right price is important. A conservative play is to take my first three selections in a small unit boxed quinella or take small units to win on Chiu Chow Kid.

From Sweet In Defeat:

CHIU CHOW KID