Hong Kong AI play: Best speed can wire this turf sprint

Hong Kong racing hosts three international Grade 2 stakes on Saturday's overnight card at Sha Tin. First post is Saturday at 11:30 p.m. EST, 8:30 p.m. PST.

Free past performances are available at Horse Racing Nation as well as full card selections. And for more free handicapping information, visit the Hong Kong Jockey Club website.

This season we are going to be using our Hong Kong AI analysis developed for HRN's machine learning and advanced analytics.

Race 5 (1:30 a.m. ET) - Trifecta 4 with 2,7,8 with 2,7,8,10,12,14

The model projects Alpha One to be the speed in this five-furlong sprint on the turf straight at Sha Tin. Expect this horse to break well, stay out of trouble and fight to hang on late. 

Fast Network is projected to be the clear favorite at 7-5 odds and should close well. Top rider Zac Purton will give this horse every chance to win. 

Two other horses at big prices have projected speeds that are competitive with these top two. Midori Glory has early speed and will be in the mix up front at 10-1 projected odds. Carroll Street has closing speed and will be competitive if apprentice jockey Britney Wong can find running room to exploit her 10-pound weight break.