Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 25 June. Happy Valley Race 1 2 Winning Heart Open Race time:  Winning Heart (#2) draws barrier 4 after two runs from gate 12 and that gives his chances a clear boost. He’s well placed to pick up another win.  Selections: 2-7-1-12  Bet Now Happy Valley Race 2 5 My Day My Way Open Race time:  My Day My Way (#5) has had no luck with barriers, so gate 8 is a small win. He’s gone down a…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday, 22 June. Sha Tin Race 1 8 Lightness Of Music Open Race time:  Lightness Of Music (#8) can win on debut. The Chris So-trained three-year-old has looked sharp in three local trials, all under Zac Purton, and also showed promise in two trials back in New Zealand before arriving.  Selections: 8-1-12-4  Bet Now Sha Tin Race 2 3 Storm Runner Open Race time:  Storm Runner (#3) can go one better after putting in his best showing yet with…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Sha Tin on Saturday, 14 June. Sha Tin Race 1 13 Winning Champion Open Race time:  Winning Champion (#13) was luckless on debut and made good late ground. He is drawn the right part of the track and is an each-way play at odds.  Selections: 13-2-1-4  Bet Now Sha Tin Race 2 4 Celtic Times Open Race time:  Celtic Times (#4) makes his first Class 5 appearance and has trialled well. He looks ready to show something for the stable since the…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 11 June. Happy Valley Race 1 7 Podium Open Race time:  Podium (#7) gains the services of Zac Purton for the first time following a fast-finishing third at this course and trip. With a bit of luck from barrier 9 he will be hard to hold out. Selections: 7-8-5-12 Bet Now Happy Valley Race 2 4 Harmony Fire Open Race time:  Harmony Fire (#4) has not won for a long time but is more than capable off this mark.…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday, 8 June. Sha Tin Race 1 7 Modest Gentleman Open Race time:  Modest Gentleman (#7) is an interesting runner having his first look at Sha Tin on his 37th start. Unlike many in this race, he’s a winner—two times, in fact—and comes off an encouraging second placing. Barrier 2 gives him the right run. Bet Now Sha Tin Race 2 5 Lunar Dash Open Race time:  Lunar Dash (#5) is a newcomer for the Mark Newnham stable and…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 4 June. Happy Valley Race 1 9 Mr Aladdin Open Race time:  Mr Aladdin (#9) has been in good form recently and looks poised to break through for his first win. Wide draws have hindered him in his past three starts, but he moves into a slightly better gate here in stall 9, and Zac Purton taking the ride suggests he’ll get every chance. Selections: 9-6-10-2  Bet Now Happy Valley Race 2 1 Lean Hero Open Race time:  Lean…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Sha Tin on Saturday, 31 May. Sha Tin Race 1 1 Circuit Mighty Open Race time:  Circuit Mighty (#1) makes his Class 5 debut and, while winless in 734 days, he has returned to form at the bottom of Class 4 in recent starts. Barrier 4 ensures an ideal map for Zac Purton who takes the ride.  Selections: 1-9-3-8  Bet Now Sha Tin Race 2 5 Flowing Riches Open Race time:  Flowing Riches (#5) has trialled up well ahead of his debut…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 28 May. Happy Valley Race 1 4 Sky Prophet Open Race time:  Sky Prophet (#4) was unsuited rising to the extended mile last start and had some excuses in running, but his effort over this distance prior—when a close-up second under Hugh Bowman—reads well. He reunites with Bowman here and looks set to bounce back. Selections: 4-5-8-6 Bet Now Happy Valley Race 2 6 Ragnarr Open Race time:  Ragnarr (#6) steps back up to 1200m after two good…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday, 25 May. Sha Tin Race 1 1 Quick Money Open Race time:  Quick Money (#1) remains the one to beat after a strong debut second to The All Out, then going one better with a soft win second-up. The rise to 1200m now looks ideal, and he’ll be hard to hold out. Selections: 1-8-4-10  Bet Now Sha Tin Race 2 7 Invincible Ibis Open Race time:  Invincible Ibis (#7) is a three-year-old newcomer for the Mark Newnham stable who…