Hong Kong Saturday night: Picks, analysis, free PPs

Race 1: 12 Star Of Glory, 1 Baebae Tsoi, 10 All Is Ready, 2 Master Of Luck

No. 12 Star Of Glory slots in light and is suited switching back to the turf. He should get a sweet run behind the leading pair, who should set a cracking tempo out in front. He can win with the right run. No. 1 Baebae Tsoi is one of those who should lead. He gets a handy 10 pounds taken off his back with the apprentice up. No. 10 All Is Ready is racing in superb form and is favored under Zac Purton. No. 2 Master Of Luck can bounce back to his best. He should get a few favors from the draw.

No. 12 Daily Trophy slots in light and has been improving steadily. He can put his best foot forward here from gate five, especially as Vincent Ho hops up for the first time. No. 2 Magic Supreme can find the front. He’s favored with 10 pounds coming off his back, especially as has an awkward draw to overcome. No. 8 Lean Master tried to pinch last start from the front. Chances are he attempts the same here. No. 9 Smart Folks is a major threat over this course and distance. He’ll make his presence felt.

No. 3 Multisuper can return to form with a switch from turf to dirt. He’s better suited here, especially as James McDonald retains the ride. One to catch. No. 11 Patch Of Theta makes his debut. He’s trialed well and looks to have plenty of ability. He’ll be able to make his presence felt. No. 10 Loyal Bo Bo was well supported first-up. He was only fair that day, however, is open to a stack of improvement here. No. 2 Super Axiom returns to Class 4 which is hugely ideal. He’ll fly forward to lead, which could see him take catching.

No. 9 Diamond Winner caught the eye late last start. The penny appears to have finally dropped with him and his ascent can begin here. He’ll get his opportunity and might be worth taking a chance on, especially from the right stable. No. 2 Turtle Again won well last time out and can improve. He’ll just need to transfer his best form from Happy Valley to Sha Tin. No. 1 Classic Archi loves the distance and brings the right level of form. No. 10 Joyful Champion is in solid form. Take an each way ticket, dependent on his price.

No. 1 Kurpany might be value to pinch this contest from out in front. He’s got a stack of pace and an early lead can afford him his chance to do so, just as he did first-up this season. Take a chance on him. No. 7 Invincible Sage is the likely favorite and deservedly so. He’ll be coming late and fast. One they all have to beat. No. 9 Wonder Kit has solid form credentials and a clean passage plus light weight affords him his opportunity. No. 2 Ping Hai Galaxy is after back-to-back wins. He’ll roll forward and mount a challenge.

No. 6 Karma has loads of ability and he did very well to finish a narrow second last start. He overcame issues that day, such as getting lost on the turn for home. Expect he can take another forward step this weekend. One to beat. No. 7 Beauty Fit has been racing consistent of late. He’s so, so close to a drought-breaking win. No. 3 Golden Artie was a tidy winner two runs back and he’s held his condition since then. He just needs to overcome an awkward draw. No. 4 Speed Dragon can take a forward step. Don’t discount.