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17-05-2026 | Venue ST | Schema research-result.v1 | Generated 2026-05-14T13:09:59+00:00

Race 1

1800m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 8 開心三多 p_top3 0.427 -
2 1 光輝歲月 p_top3 0.251 -
3 3 江南勇士 p_top3 0.207 -
4 9 幸運同行 p_top3 0.190 -

Model Narrative

Top pick #8 開心三多: gate 4 on the ST 1800m turf and a p_top3 (~0.43) that pulls clear of the field — a genuine standout in what shapes as a one-horse race at the top. 潘頓 for 桂福特, with a hood and cross-blinkers on throughout; ran third at this exact trip and course on April 19, second at HV 1800m in March, and third at ST 2000m in January — consistent form in the right range. #1 光輝歲月 (~0.25) is the main danger from gate 11 — 霍宏聲 for 游達榮, blinkers and tongue tie on; won at ST 1650m in April and rated 40, a notch above the top pick's 32, but the wide draw is a hurdle at this distance. #3 江南勇士 (~0.21) is next from gate 1 — 何澤堯 for 呂健威, blinkers and tongue tie on; drops down from Class 4 company where it has struggled, and the inside draw is a useful asset. #9 幸運同行 (~0.19) from gate 5 — 艾兆禮 for 蔡約翰, blinkers on; has run well at HV 1800m including a third on March 4, but the venue note flags it rarely races at Sha Tin. #10 捷足奔馳 (~0.16) from gate 6 — 田泰安 for 姚本輝, ran seventh here on April 19 and the score drops sharply from the top. #5 富裕君子 (~0.15) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 14 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, tongue tie on; won at HV 1650m on April 15 but the wide draw and a step back in score are notable obstacles.

Race 2

1000m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 14 拉合爾 p_top3 0.390 -
2 3 快樂神駒 p_top3 0.328 -
3 8 王者天下 p_top3 0.326 -
4 4 鄉村威龍 p_top3 0.284 -

Model Narrative

Top pick #14 拉合爾: gate 9 on the ST 1000m turf and a p_top3 (~0.39) that leads the field — 潘頓 for 黎昭昇, with a hood, visor and tongue tie on; ran fourth and second at ST 1000m in Class 4 in January and February, showing good form at this exact trip and course. #3 快樂神駒 (~0.33) is the main danger from gate 10 — 霍宏聲 for 廖康銘, rated 53 with cross-blinkers on; won at HV 1200m on April 15 and placed second at ST 1200m in February — consistent recent form, though this is a shorter trip than recent runs. #8 王者天下 (~0.33) is next from gate 1 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, no form data on file but sharing the same score as 快樂神駒 and drawing the rail is a real asset at this sprint. #4 鄉村威龍 (~0.28) from gate 14 — 布文 for 蔡約翰, no form data available and the outside gate is a notable hurdle at 1000m. #7 喜駿昇星 (~0.27) from gate 7 — 田泰安 for 桂福特, also without form data but a central draw keeps it in contention. #12 飛來霸 (~0.24) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 5 — 艾兆禮 for 賀賢, rated 50 with cheekpieces and tongue tie; won here on April 6 but ran eleventh on April 19 — a sharp swing in form that introduces some doubt, though the model rates it above its score might suggest.

Race 3

1200m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 4 首駿 p_top3 0.410 -
2 5 後無來者 p_top3 0.294 -
3 1 果然僥倖 p_top3 0.264 -
4 11 東方寶寶 p_top3 0.232 -

Model Narrative

Top pick #4 首駿: gate 6 on the ST 1200m turf and a p_top3 (~0.41) that leads a competitive but manageable field — 布文 for 游達榮, cross-blinkers and tongue tie on; won at this exact trip in March, placed second in February and fourth in May — a horse that knows this course and trip well. #5 後無來者 (~0.29) is the main danger from gate 1 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, hood and cheekpiece with tongue tie throughout; placed third on March 8 and ran ninth in its most recent start on May 6 — the inside draw is a real asset but the recent dip in form introduces some doubt. #1 果然僥倖 (~0.26) is next from gate 4 — 奧爾民 for 蘇偉賢, hood and blinkers with tongue tie; placed second on April 6 and ran third in February — a consistent performer around the top end of Class 5. #11 東方寶寶 (~0.23) from gate 5 — 艾兆禮 for 姚本輝, ran ninth on May 13 at HV and had a withdrawal recorded in April, but was a close second at HV 1650m on April 15 — form is patchy, but the score keeps it in the mix. #10 快樂寶寶 (~0.19) from gate 3 — 梁家俊 for 巫偉傑, mostly races at HV and the venue note flags this as a less familiar circuit; managed a third at HV 1200m in January. #8 迅意 (~0.17) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 12 — 布浩榮 for 韋達, blinkers and tongue tie on; the wide draw is a hurdle and ran eleventh at ST 1400m on April 12, though a second here in March shows it can perform at Sha Tin.

Race 4

1200m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 1 禾道豐 p_top3 0.424 -
2 2 開心孖寶 p_top3 0.276 -
3 10 天天更好 p_top3 0.271 -
4 3 大勇勝 p_top3 0.270 -

Model Narrative

Top pick #1 禾道豐: gate 4 on the ST 1200m turf and a p_top3 (~0.42) that stands a clear notch above the rest — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, tongue tie on; won at ST 1200m in February and placed third at ST 1400m in March, rated 60, and the model makes it a genuine standout despite a short recent form record. #2 開心孖寶 (~0.28) is the main danger from gate 9 — 何澤堯 for 呂健威, blinkers and tongue tie on; placed third at HV 1200m in March and in a Class 3 race in January but ran seventh on April 26 — capable form when right, and 呂健威's yard has been in strong order. #10 天天更好 (~0.27) is next from gate 7 — 巴度 for 羅富全, hood, pads and tongue tie on; won at ST 1200m on March 29 and placed second twice recently — consistent course form at this exact trip makes it a genuine three-way battle at the top. #3 大勇勝 (~0.27) from gate 6 — 布浩榮 for 沈集成, tongue tie on; ran eleventh on April 26 in its only recent start — the score matches 天天更好 but that single weak run is a note of caution. #6 閃電奇駿 (~0.22) from gate 12 — 蔡明紹 for 徐雨石, no form data on file and the wide draw is a challenge. #9 猶有心得 (~0.18) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 2 — 艾道拿 for 桂福特, rated 50; ran ninth on April 29 and fourteenth on November 23 — the recent returns have been too poor to inspire confidence, though the inner draw is a practical plus.

Race 5

1200m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 7 巴閉精 p_top3 0.691 -
2 2 鼓浪好友 p_top3 0.340 -
3 1 正極 p_top3 0.246 -
4 6 舞林盛宴 p_top3 0.236 -

Model Narrative

Top pick #7 巴閉精: gate 4 on the ST 1200m turf and a p_top3 (~0.69) that towers over the rest of the field — 潘頓 for 呂健威, cross-blinkers on; ran fourth on April 6 in its only recent start, but the model scores it a commanding distance clear of the second-ranked horse, and this is the definition of a clear standout. #2 鼓浪好友 (~0.34) is the main danger from gate 12 — 霍宏聲 for 桂福特, rated 58 with no gear flags; won back-to-back at ST 1200m in January and February and ran second in March — strong recent form at this exact trip, but the wide draw is a genuine hurdle. #1 正極 (~0.25) is next from gate 1 — 布浩榮 for 沈集成, blinkers and tongue tie on; rated 63 but has been running in Class 3 company where it has struggled, finishing seventh or worse in its last five — the rail draw is a plus but the form line is a concern. #6 舞林盛宴 (~0.24) from gate 7 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, no form data on file but a top jockey booking from a central draw keeps it in the conversation. #3 利高八斗 (~0.21) from gate 6 — 田泰安 for 姚本輝, tongue tie on; ran second by a neck on April 26 and third by three-quarters of a length on April 6 — consistent recent efforts that keep it in the Top 6. #5 非凡時刻 (~0.20) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 8 — 金誠剛 for 廖康銘, rated 44; won at ST 1200m on May 3 and ran second in February — the model places it here on the strength of recent form, though the score trails the top pick by a wide margin.

Race 6

1200m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 3 健康快車 p_top3 0.370 -
2 2 星月飛雲 p_top3 0.333 -
3 6 勁無限 p_top3 0.311 -
4 9 本領多好 p_top3 0.300 -

Model Narrative

Race 6 on the ST 1200m turf is a competitive Class 3 affair with four horses clustered between ~0.28 and ~0.37 and no runaway leader. Top pick #3 健康快車 (~0.37) from gate 2 — 艾兆禮 for 蔡約翰, rated 73 with an ear cover throughout; ran sixth on April 26 after solid back-to-back thirds in February — the recent blip is noted but the model still rates it a clear notch above the field, and the inner draw at Sha Tin is useful. #2 星月飛雲 (~0.33) is the main danger from gate 3 — 布文 for 韋達, rated 74 with cheekpieces; ran third at ST 1200m in March and has placed consistently at both Sha Tin and HV around this trip — this is a horse in solid nick and the adjacency of gate 3 to gate 2 keeps it right in the mix. #6 勁無限 (~0.31) is next from gate 4 — 布浩榮 for 沈集成, no form data on file but a central draw and a score that sits just a point off the main danger. #9 本領多好 (~0.30) from gate 5 — 希威森 for 桂福特, also without form data; the score almost matches 勁無限 and a handy draw makes it a genuine contender. #10 傑出雷霆 (~0.28) from gate 7 — 何澤堯 for 呂健威, rated 63 with a hood; ran second by one and a quarter lengths on April 26 and has placed three times at ST 1200m Class 3 recently — consistent course and class form, and the model rates it above what its market position might suggest. #4 正本巨星 (~0.22) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 11 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, no form data and the widest draw of the group, sitting a step back in score from the tightly packed top five.

Race 7

1400m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 12 瀧澤飛駒 p_top3 0.225 -
2 3 八仟好運 p_top3 0.211 -
3 13 海王 p_top3 0.204 -
4 2 哥倫布 p_top3 0.199 -

Model Narrative

Top pick #12 瀧澤飛駒 (~0.22) from gate 2 — 田泰安 for 桂福特, rated 43 and drawn well on the inside; won at HV 1800m in December and placed third at ST 1800m in November, so there is genuine course-and-distance form in the mix, though the January run at ST 1600m was a disappointing eleventh. #3 八仟好運 (~0.21) is the main danger from gate 5 — 艾兆禮 for 蔡約翰, rated 57, a clear step up in class on ratings but has been running over the shorter 1200m trips where results have been mixed; the step up to 1400m is worth watching. #13 海王 (~0.20) is next from gate 1 — 蔡明紹 for 鄭俊偉, rated 43, cheekpiece and tongue tie throughout; placed third at ST 1400m in February but has struggled since, running tenth and seventh in more recent starts. #2 哥倫布 (~0.20) from gate 8 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, rated 56, tongue tie on; placed second at ST 1400m on April 12 by a head and has consistent placing form at this trip — the top jockey booking keeps it firmly in the mix. #10 韋少寶 (~0.17) from gate 4 — 巴度 for 葉楚航, rated 46, tongue tie on; has been running fourth at this trip recently but form has been over shorter. #9 皇帝英豪 (~0.17) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 10 — 何澤堯 for 文家良, rated 47, has all runs at Happy Valley and no Sha Tin record — a venue switch is a genuine unknown for this one, and the scores across the top six are compressed enough to keep the race shape open.

Race 8

1800m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 5 超開心 p_top3 0.407 -
2 12 竣誠駒 p_top3 0.279 -
3 14 夢照發 p_top3 0.234 -
4 10 禾道威 p_top3 0.209 -

Model Narrative

Top pick #5 超開心 (~0.41) from gate 8 — 潘頓 for 羅富全, rated 46; won at ST 1600m on April 19 and has placed second and third in earlier starts at this yard — the score pulls clear of the rest and this shapes as a genuine standout at the top of the field. Blinkers and tongue tie have been removed, which is a notable gear change worth watching at this longer 1800m trip. #12 竣誠駒 (~0.28) is the main danger from gate 13 — 楊明綸 for 告東尼, rated 41, tongue tie on; ran second at HV 1800m twice in March and April and showed consistency over this trip, but the wide draw at Sha Tin is a hurdle. #14 夢照發 (~0.23) is next from gate 9 — 巴度 for 黎昭昇, rated 41; has been running second frequently — second at HV 1800m in April, second at HV 2200m in March, and second at ST 1800m in February — a consistent place-getter who could again threaten from a fair draw. #10 禾道威 (~0.21) from gate 11 — 艾道拿 for 大衛希斯, rated 44, cheekpiece and tongue tie on; placed third at ST 2000m on March 29 and second at HV 2200m in February — handles the longer trips and gets a booking from a top stable. #11 家樂寶駒 (~0.20) from gate 3 — 潘明輝 for 游達榮, rated 45; ran twelfth and thirteenth in consecutive starts at ST 1800m and ST 1600m — recent form is too poor to inspire confidence despite the handy draw. #4 赤風驪 (~0.16) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 6 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, rated 52, tongue tie on; ran second at ST 1800m on May 3 by a neck — the fresh placing form gives it a case but the score sits clearly below the top three.

Race 9

1400m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 11 部族高手 p_top3 0.242 -
2 6 高明豐勝 p_top3 0.219 -
3 12 星光快驅 p_top3 0.205 -
4 7 洪才 p_top3 0.174 -

Model Narrative

Race 9 on the ST 1400m turf is a reasonably open affair with the top four separated by just nine points. Top pick #11 部族高手 (~0.24) from gate 6 — 周俊樂 for 廖康銘, rated 48, tongue tie on; won at ST 1400m Class 5 on March 29 and placed fourth most recently on April 26 at the same trip — consistent at this course and distance and gets a handy middle draw. #6 高明豐勝 (~0.22) is the main danger from gate 8 — 何澤堯 for 葉楚航, rated 52; only one recent run on file — ran twelfth at ST 1200m on April 26 — so the form picture is thin but the rating suggests more ability, and the tongue tie was newly added in that run. #12 星光快驅 (~0.21) is next from gate 1 — 艾道拿 for 黎昭昇, rated 46; placed third at ST 1400m on April 26 — a solid recent effort at this exact trip — though earlier form has been inconsistent; the inside draw is a useful asset here. #7 洪才 (~0.17) from gate 2 — 班德禮 for 蘇偉賢, rated 42; won at ST 1400m on April 19 by three lengths — that win is the most recent form standout in the race and keeps it firmly in contention despite the drop in score. #14 銀騰 (~0.16) from gate 4 — 楊明綸 for 桂福特, rated 43; placed third in back-to-back starts at ST 1400m in October and July last year but has since run ninth twice — a horse returning to form would be needed. #10 遨遊波士 (~0.15) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 12 — 艾兆禮 for 羅富全, rated 51, blinkers on throughout; has placed fourth twice at ST 1400m recently but gets the widest end of the draw, which is a challenge at this trip.

Race 10

1400m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 5 安泰 p_top3 0.255 -
2 14 愛馬心 p_top3 0.211 -
3 4 國千金 p_top3 0.206 -
4 11 正本良心 p_top3 0.176 -

Model Narrative

Race 10 on the ST 1400m turf is a Class 3 affair with a genuine spread of scores and no runaway standout at the top. Top pick #5 安泰 (~0.26) from gate 8 — 艾兆禮 for 蔡約翰, rated 70, cross blinkers and pacemaker gear on; won at ST 1400m Class 4 on March 15, placed second by a nose at ST 1400m Class 3 on April 12, and placed third again most recently on May 6 — consistent at the top of Class 3 and the model rates it clearly above the others. #14 愛馬心 (~0.21) is the main danger from gate 1 — 金誠剛 for 鄭俊偉, rated 62; ran thirteenth on May 3 and tenth on March 29 but placed fifth earlier in February — a horse that has struggled for consistency and the inside draw is its best asset today. #4 國千金 (~0.21) is effectively level with 愛馬心 from gate 3 — 艾道拿 for 黎昭昇, rated 73, tongue tie on; won at ST 1000m Class 3 in January but has run ninth and seventh in more recent starts — the ability is there on ratings but form has tailed off. #11 正本良心 (~0.18) from gate 14 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, no form data supplied; the wide barrier is a hurdle and without a form record the score alone carries the case. #13 星願無限 (~0.17) from gate 7 — 希威森 for 沈集成, rated 63, tongue tie on; ran eleventh on May 3 and eighth on April 19 — recent form has been well below what the rating implies, and a bounce-back would be needed. #9 丞匡掠影 (~0.16) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 4 — 蔡明紹 for 徐雨石, rated 70, blinkers on; has run eighth consistently in recent starts — the rating matches 安泰 but the form line tells a very different story.

Race 11

1400m | turf

racecard
RankNo.HorseSignalsResult
1 2 友瑩亮 p_top3 0.441 -
2 3 神馳 p_top3 0.375 -
3 8 開心老闆 p_top3 0.357 -
4 4 開心三寶 p_top3 0.276 -

Model Narrative

Race 11 on the ST 1400m turf is a three-way battle at the top with a genuine standout separating from two strong challengers close behind. Top pick #2 友瑩亮 (~0.44) from gate 14 — 潘頓 for 伍鵬志, rated 73, cheekpiece on; won at ST 1400m Class 3 on March 22 and Class 4 on February 22, placed second in February, and most recently sixth on April 19 — back-to-back wins at this exact trip and the score pulls clear of the rest, though the wide draw from gate 14 is the one complication to navigate. #3 神馳 (~0.38) is the main danger from gate 1 — 布文 for 蔡約翰, rated 73, ran fifth at ST 1400m Class 3 most recently on March 29 after a period with blinkers; shares the same rating as the top pick and the inside draw is a genuine advantage at Sha Tin. #8 開心老闆 (~0.36) is a near-identical score from gate 3 — 霍宏聲 for 游達榮, rated 60, cheekpiece and tongue tie on; won at ST 1400m Class 4 on April 12 by a neck and again on December 27 — back-to-back wins at this track and trip before stepping up to Class 3 makes it a genuine contender; the model rates it well above what its Class 4 background and market position might suggest. #4 開心三寶 (~0.28) from gate 4 — 袁幸堯 for 呂健威, rated 69, cross blinkers on; placed second at ST 1400m Class 3 on March 29 but ran twelfth on April 19 — the inconsistency is a concern but the score stays in a workable range. #1 大眾福星 (~0.23) from gate 7 — 莫雷拉 for 羅富全, rated 74; placed second on April 19 at ST 1400m Class 3 — a horse with real class on ratings but a drop in score puts it a step behind the top trio. #13 確好勁 (~0.18) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 9 — 巴度 for 文家良, rated 64, hood and tongue tie on; placed second at ST 1400m Class 3 on February 22 but has run seventh and tenth since — form has faded since that effort and the score sits well off the pace.

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