Early selections for Sha Tin Sunday

Luke Middlebrook's tips and race-by-race preview from Idol Horse for Sha Tin's Sunday racemeeting.

Selections

Race 1: 5 Flying Dragon, 6 Fung, 2 Smart Leader, 11 Patch Of Watch Race 2: 3 Inno Century, 2 Groovy Feeling, 8 Dragon Four Seas, 1 Positive Smile Race 3: 4 Fun N Fun Together, 1 Roman Crown, 3 Dragon Air Force, 10 Vulcanus Race 4: 8 Invincible Lucky, 1 Sunny Da Best, 6 Flying Double, 7 Island Buddy Race 5: 12 Lucky Fionn, 3 Fatal Blow, 5 Juneau Pride, 2 City Thunder Race 6: 6 Monta Frutta, 12 Offroad Master, 9 Mojave Desert, 3 Stormi Race 7: 12 Johannes Brahms, 6 Rubylot, 1 Packing Hermod, 4 Young Champion Race 8: 6 Masterofmyuniverse, 12 Great State, 4 Lucky Eight, 1 Young Superstar Race 9: 6 Markwin, 1 Mickley, 5 Steps Ahead, 8 Silvery Breeze Race 10: 11 Glorious Success, 6 Packing Turbine, 14 Embraces, 4 Lo Rider

Race 1 - WU KAI SHA HANDICAP

With plenty of early speed expected, the race shape should suit his style. 6 Fung gets a significant jockey upgrade with Zac Purton taking over from an apprentice. On his first Class 5 outing, he led and gave a good sight before fading late into fourth. With that run under his belt, he's well-placed to improve. 2 Smart Leader drops back into Class 5, a grade where he boasts a strong record. Reunited with Keagan De Melo, who guided him to victory at this course and distance four starts ago, the 10-year-old can be in the mix. 11 Patch Of Watch had excuses last time, pulling up with blood in the trachea. From barrier 2 and with Brittney Wong's 10lb claim, he's well-drawn to improve his form.

Race 2 - WU KAU TANG HANDICAP