It’s a Saturday Sha Tin meeting in Hong Kong today, with 10 turf races to be held on the “C” Course.

This year’s Hong Kong Derby contenders are strong. We have seen 3 horses win at their next starts: Romantic Warrior, Senor Toba and Nordic Sky.

So we should keep our eyes on Ima A Single Man (Race 3), Mr Ascendency and Rocket Spade (Race 8).

Zac Purton and Karis Teetan are both fully-booked today. Zac’s mounts look slightly better but don’t forget the in-form Lyle Hewitson who gets some good rides too.

Sha Tin Race 6 #4 Calafornia Vanes $2.45

California Vanes is a strong type tipping the scales at 1217 lbs, and he is becoming more muscular.

This Hinchinbrook 3YO is going to have his 5th start today, now he is mature enough to win.

Last 2 starts he led and kept quite well till the end, he was just beaten by Fun N Glory and August Moon who are in-form.

There is no speed in Race 6, so California Vanes breaking from gate 9 can lead easily under Zac Purton and is likely to break maiden.

Sha Tin Race 7 #2 Run Run Cool $2.05

Run Run Cool is looking for a hat trick today over his best course and distance, he is so fit and is able to do it.

He won impressively in his last 2 starts over this trip and the winning margins were at least 2.25L.

Zac Purton keeps riding him, also still racing in Class 3 this time will be easy for him.

He is big enough to overcome the top weight to keep the winning streak in this weak field.

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