The Ranker
Browse the latest race-day research picks, switch dates with the dropdown, and review the strongest four selections for each race.
Race 1
1650m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 君智盛 | p_top3 0.492 | - |
| 2 | 9 | 大利好運 | p_top3 0.406 | Win |
| 3 | 1 | 光輝歲月 | p_top3 0.299 | 4th |
| 4 | 11 | 上市魅力 | p_top3 0.245 | 3rd |
Official first 4 #9 大利好運 > #13 東方魅影 > #11 上市魅力 > #1 光輝歲月
Win / Place
- Win #9 大利好運 HK$38.50
- Place #9 大利好運 HK$15.50
- Place #11 上市魅力 HK$15.00
Q / QP
- Quinella Place #9 大利好運 / #11 上市魅力 HK$28.00
Model Narrative
Top pick #2 君智盛: gate 6 on the ST 1650m all-weather and a p_top3 (~0.49) that opens a clear gap over the rest — but the venue note is hard to ignore, with all prior runs at Happy Valley and none at Sha Tin. 潘頓 for 姚本輝, rated 41, cheekpiece and cross-blinkers throughout; placed third at HV 1800m on March 18, fourth on March 4, and third again on February 4 — consistent form in the trip range, just untested here. #9 大利好運 (~0.41) is the main danger from gate 2 — 布文 for 蔡約翰, rated 33; ran second at ST 1650m on April 1 and March 15, so the course and distance are proven, and the inside draw is a genuine asset. #1 光輝歲月 (~0.30) is next from gate 7 — 霍宏聲 for 游達榮, rated 40, blinkers and tongue tie; won at ST 1650m on April 1 and has placed second or fourth over this trip in recent starts, so the form fits well here. #11 上市魅力 (~0.25) from gate 4 — 田泰安 for 蘇偉賢, rated 26, pacemaker and tongue tie; won at ST 1650m on March 15 and placed fifth on April 1, a lightly rated but consistent sort at this course and distance. #6 幸運傳承 (~0.21) from gate 12 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, rated 35; won at HV 1200m on February 25 but the step up to 1650m and the shift to all-weather Sha Tin are both new questions, and recent form has been uneven. #12 幻影旋風 (~0.19) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 8 — 巴度 for 丁冠豪, rated 26, visor throughout; placed second at ST 1650m in January and third in December, so there is course-and-distance form in there, though more recent runs have faded.
Race 2
1200m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 銀亮濠俠 | p_top3 0.407 | 4th |
| 2 | 10 | 爆熱 | p_top3 0.331 | 2nd |
| 3 | 6 | 辣得金 | p_top3 0.235 | - |
| 4 | 2 | 喜行 | p_top3 0.207 | 3rd |
Official first 4 #9 機械騎士 > #10 爆熱 > #2 喜行 > #8 銀亮濠俠
Win / Place
- Place #10 爆熱 HK$13.50
- Place #2 喜行 HK$38.50
Q / QP
- Quinella Place #10 爆熱 / #2 喜行 HK$92.50
Model Narrative
Top pick #8 銀亮濠俠: gate 5 on the ST 1200m all-weather and a p_top3 (~0.41) that leads a closely grouped field — 布浩榮 for 徐雨石, rated 33, visor throughout; placed second at HV 1000m on April 15, second at ST 1200m on April 1, and won at HV 1000m on February 11 — a horse that keeps finding the placings, even if the step up from 1000m to 1200m is worth monitoring. #10 爆熱 (~0.33) is the main danger from gate 6 — 艾兆禮 for 告東尼, rated 30, blinkers and tongue tie; won at ST 1200m on April 1 and ran second on April 19 — back-to-back strong efforts at this exact course and distance give it a very live case, and the gate is friendly. #6 辣得金 (~0.23) is next from gate 4 — 布文 for 巫偉傑, rated 35, hood and tongue tie; the venue note flags it rarely races at Sha Tin, mostly Happy Valley, and all recent form has been at HV 1000m — the track and distance shift are both new here. #2 喜行 (~0.21) from gate 1 — 班德禮 for 大衛希斯, rated 41; ran twelfth at ST 1000m on April 19 and was well beaten at HV in December, so recent form is a concern despite the gate 1 advantage. #9 機械騎士 (~0.19) from gate 3 — 黃寶妮 claims 7lb for 文家良, rated 34, blinkers and tongue tie; placed third at ST 1200m on April 6 which was solid, but earlier runs this season have been inconsistent. #12 東方福寶 (~0.19) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 8 — 潘明輝 for 姚本輝, rated 17; recent form at HV has been mid-field and the low rating suggests this is still finding its footing.
Race 3
1200m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 起舞奜奜 | p_top3 0.430 | Win |
| 2 | 9 | 尚旋 | p_top3 0.264 | - |
| 3 | 4 | 快樂神駒 | p_top3 0.247 | 4th |
| 4 | 8 | 精彩勇將 | p_top3 0.241 | - |
Official first 4 #7 起舞奜奜 > #6 文明戰士 > #12 翠湖烈風 > #4 快樂神駒
Win / Place
- Win #7 起舞奜奜 HK$30.00
- Place #7 起舞奜奜 HK$13.50
Q / QP
No winning Q / QP combinations from Top 4.
Model Narrative
Top pick #7 起舞奜奜: gate 5 on the ST 1200m all-weather and a p_top3 (~0.43) that gives it a clear edge — 艾兆禮 for 文家良, rated 51, visor throughout; won at ST 1200m on March 8, placed second by a neck on April 1, and ran fifth on April 19 — the course and distance form is the strongest in the field, and gate 5 keeps it in a workable spot. #9 尚旋 (~0.26) is the main danger but comes with a big question from gate 1 — 何澤堯 for 呂健威, rated 50, cross-blinkers throughout; all runs have been at Happy Valley with none at Sha Tin, and the last three results there have been well beaten — form and venue switch both need to improve. #4 快樂神駒 (~0.25) is next from gate 12 — 霍宏聲 for 廖康銘, rated 52, cross-blinkers; placed second at HV 1200m on April 15 and third at ST 1200m in December — honest form across venues but the wide gate is a hurdle. #8 精彩勇將 (~0.24) from gate 8 — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, rated 51, tongue tie; finished thirteenth at ST 1000m on April 19 and was well beaten at ST 1200m in March — the recent form is hard to read positively, though the jockey booking adds some interest. #3 巧眼光 (~0.23) from gate 9 — 田泰安 for 蔡約翰, rated 56, tongue tie; won twice at ST 1650m in January and December but was well beaten when tried at 1200m in December and bombed out in February at 1650m — the distance may actually be shorter than ideal. #1 贏得威楓 (~0.21) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 4 — 希威森 for 桂福特, rated 62, no gear fitted; three consecutive heavy defeats in Class 3 at ST 1200m suggest this horse is finding Class 4 conditions needed, and the model rates it well above its current form line.
Race 4
1800m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 安可 | p_top3 0.423 | - |
| 2 | 6 | 艾莉奧 | p_top3 0.256 | 3rd |
| 3 | 1 | 開心宇宙 | p_top3 0.252 | - |
| 4 | 10 | 風起雲湧 | p_top3 0.252 | 2nd |
Official first 4 #9 精明選擇 > #10 風起雲湧 > #6 艾莉奧 > #8 保羅輝煌
Win / Place
- Place #6 艾莉奧 HK$37.50
- Place #10 風起雲湧 HK$15.50
Q / QP
- Quinella Place #6 艾莉奧 / #10 風起雲湧 HK$77.00
Model Narrative
Top pick #2 安可: gate 9 on the ST 1800m all-weather and a p_top3 (~0.42) that opens a modest gap — 潘頓 for 蔡約翰, rated 60, no gear fitted; placed third at ST 2000m on February 19 and showed earlier Class 3 form, though the last two runs at HV 1800m and ST 1800m have been eighth and sixth — the class and rating speak to genuine ability, but current form needs a bounce. #6 艾莉奧 (~0.26) is the main danger from gate 1 — 班德禮 for 大衛希斯, rated 51, blinkers and tongue tie; ran seventh at ST 1650m on April 19, the best recent result in a string of mid-to-rear finishes — consistency has been elusive, but gate 1 at this distance is a real asset. #1 開心宇宙 (~0.25) is next from gate 10 — 梁家俊 for 丁冠豪, rated 54, pacemaker gear; won at ST 1800m on April 1 by a short head and placed second on February 14 — the course-and-distance form is the most compelling in the field, and if form holds it is a genuine threat to the top pick. #10 風起雲湧 (~0.25) matches it almost exactly from gate 4 — 田泰安 for 蘇偉賢, rated 39, visor and tongue tie; ran second at ST 1800m on April 19 by a neck and placed third twice in Class 4 this season — consistent and effective at this distance. #9 精明選擇 (~0.23) from gate 3 — 袁幸堯 claims 10lb for 伍鵬志, rated 44, cheekpiece and tongue tie; placed second at ST 1800m on April 1 by a short head, placed second at ST 1400m in February — consistent recent form and the claim is a meaningful weight relief. #5 本領輝煌 (~0.17) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 2 — 周俊樂 claims 2lb for 游達榮, rated 56, tongue tie; placed second at ST 1600m on February 19 but the last two runs have been eighth and twelfth — form has fallen away sharply.
Race 5
1200m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 棉棉日上 | p_top3 0.433 | - |
| 2 | 10 | 加州勇勝 | p_top3 0.400 | Win |
| 3 | 2 | 光年程祥 | p_top3 0.259 | 3rd |
| 4 | 1 | 飛輪霸 | p_top3 0.240 | 4th |
Official first 4 #10 加州勇勝 > #3 顯勝高昇 > #2 光年程祥 > #1 飛輪霸
Win / Place
- Win #10 加州勇勝 HK$35.00
- Place #10 加州勇勝 HK$15.50
- Place #2 光年程祥 HK$16.00
Q / QP
- Quinella Place #10 加州勇勝 / #2 光年程祥 HK$32.50
Model Narrative
Top pick #5 棉棉日上: gate 9 on the ST 1200m all-weather — 潘頓 for 大衛希斯, and a p_top3 (~0.43) that leads the field, though no prior form data is available, making the model score the main guide here. #10 加州勇勝 (~0.40) is the main danger from gate 2 — 田泰安 for 告東尼, rated 48, visor and tongue tie; came off two heavy defeats at ST 1400m in April but had placed second at ST 1400m on March 1 and third in February — the form at this shorter trip is an open question, and the inside draw is a clear plus. #2 光年程祥 (~0.26) is next from gate 5 — 布文 for 巫偉傑, rated 56, cheekpiece and tongue tie; placed third at ST 1200m on April 19 and fourth on April 1 — consistent recent placings over this exact course and distance build a solid case. #1 飛輪霸 (~0.24) from gate 1 — 袁幸堯 claims 10lb for 姚本輝, rated 60, tongue tie throughout; placed third at ST 1200m on April 1 and has Class 3 form in its recent history — the high rating suggests real ability, while the claim softens the weight, and gate 1 is a bonus. #7 杭至尊 (~0.20) from gate 6 — 艾道拿 for 葉楚航, rated 51, tongue tie; placed second at ST 1200m on March 15 by a head but ran seventh on April 12 — the form is inconsistent but the proximity win keeps it relevant. #9 一路精彩 (~0.18) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 3 — 何澤堯 for 呂健威, rated 50, cross-blinkers; last three runs were all in Class 4 Restricted and well beaten — returning to open company, the form gap looks significant.
Race 6
1650m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 天威 | p_top3 0.505 | - |
| 2 | 11 | 林寶精神 | p_top3 0.334 | 4th |
| 3 | 3 | 加州星馳 | p_top3 0.194 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 火神神樂 | p_top3 0.178 | - |
Official first 4 #13 午夜快車 > #2 超加加 > #1 凱明神駒 > #11 林寶精神
Win / Place
No winning Win / Place selections from Top 4.
Q / QP
No winning Q / QP combinations from Top 4.
Model Narrative
Top pick #6 天威: gate 4 on the ST 1650m all-weather and a p_top3 (~0.50) that stands well clear of the rest — 潘頓 for 羅富全, rated 54, visor and tongue tie throughout. The form at this exact course and distance is relentless: fifth on April 1 and fifth again on March 15, both at ST 1650m Class 4, with the margin closing each time, and a win at ST 1650m back in February underlines the course affinity. #11 林寶精神 (~0.33) is the main danger from gate 3 — 希威森 for 廖康銘, rated 46, blinkers on; placed second on April 19 and fourth on April 1 at ST 1650m, both solid efforts at this trip, and the sharp gate helps. #3 加州星馳 (~0.19) is next from gate 2 — 鍾易禮 claims 2lb for 告東尼, rated 56, blinkers and tongue tie; won at ST 1650m on February 14 and placed third on March 15, but ran a distant 12th on April 19 — the form is uneven and that last run raises questions. #7 火神神樂 (~0.18) from gate 8 — 蔡明紹 for 蘇偉賢, rated 50, blinkers on; stepped up to 1650m on April 1 and ran third after a string of poor runs at 1200m, so the trip switch is a positive, but the score gap is real. #5 花開 (~0.17) from gate 7 — 艾兆禮 for 文家良, rated 48, blinkers on; won at ST 1650m on April 19 but dropped to ninth on April 1, so the form is inconsistent. #13 午夜快車 (~0.17) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 10 — 田泰安 for 徐雨石, rated 43, pacifier on; placed third at ST 1650m in March and ran sixth on April 1, honest but the model rates it well below the top two.
Race 7
1200m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 天天耍樂 | p_top3 0.413 | 4th |
| 2 | 11 | 勇者無敵 | p_top3 0.313 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 逍遙人生 | p_top3 0.268 | 2nd |
| 4 | 1 | 大番薯 | p_top3 0.254 | Win |
Official first 4 #1 大番薯 > #5 逍遙人生 > #4 金玉良言 > #3 天天耍樂
Win / Place
- Win #1 大番薯 HK$141.00
- Place #5 逍遙人生 HK$21.50
- Place #1 大番薯 HK$48.00
Q / QP
- Quinella #5 逍遙人生 / #1 大番薯 HK$443.00
- Quinella Place #5 逍遙人生 / #1 大番薯 HK$150.50
Model Narrative
Top pick #3 天天耍樂: gate 8 on the ST 1200m all-weather and a p_top3 (~0.41) that leads a reasonably competitive field — 潘頓 for 羅富全, rated 57, blinkers on; placed third at ST 1200m on April 1 after a tough eighth in March, with the step back down from Class 3 into Class 4 company a clear advantage. #11 勇者無敵 (~0.31) is the main danger from gate 4 — 巴度 for 韋達, rated 44, shadow roll, cross-blinkers and tongue tie throughout; ran second on April 1 and second on March 8, both at ST 1200m, consistent placing form that keeps it firmly in the picture. #5 逍遙人生 (~0.27) is next from gate 3 — 希威森 for 沈集成, rated 56, tongue tie on; won at ST 1200m on February 1 and ran second by a neck on March 1, honest consistent form across the trip, and gate 3 suits. #1 大番薯 (~0.25) from gate 6 — 霍宏聲 for 廖康銘, rated 59, tongue tie on; won at HV 1000m on March 18 and at ST 1200m in December, but ran ninth on April 1 — the return to ST 1200m is familiar, though that last run gives pause. #2 贏得自然 (~0.24) from gate 1 — 周俊樂 claims 2lb for 葉楚航, rated 52, blinkers and visor combination; won at ST 1200m on April 1 by a neck and the model rates it well above its likely market position — gate 1 is an asset at this trip. #8 馬運高 (~0.19) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 5 — 黃寶妮 claims 7lb for 文家良, rated 52, tongue tie fitted on debut; only two runs to go on, both at ST 1000m, so the step up to 1200m is an open question.
Race 8
1650m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 精英雄心 | p_top3 0.548 | - |
| 2 | 9 | 安泰 | p_top3 0.312 | 3rd |
| 3 | 11 | 哪吒 | p_top3 0.243 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 滿心星 | p_top3 0.236 | Win |
Official first 4 #7 滿心星 > #8 川河耀駒 > #9 安泰 > #6 將睿
Win / Place
- Win #7 滿心星 HK$39.50
- Place #9 安泰 HK$20.00
- Place #7 滿心星 HK$17.00
Q / QP
- Quinella Place #9 安泰 / #7 滿心星 HK$50.00
Model Narrative
Top pick #1 精英雄心: gate 11 on the ST 1650m all-weather, and a p_top3 (~0.55) that towers over the rest — 潘頓 for 廖康銘, rated 83, cross-blinkers and blinkers in use; ran second by a short head at ST 1650m Class 3 on April 1, placed fourth on March 15, and the form in this grade is consistently front-rank. The wide gate is the main knock, but the score advantage is commanding enough to absorb it. #9 安泰 (~0.31) is the main danger from gate 2 — 艾兆禮 for 蔡約翰, rated 68, cross-blinkers on; ran second by a nose at ST 1400m on April 12 and placed third at ST 1650m on April 1, building a nice arc of form across both trips, and gate 2 is a genuine asset. #11 哪吒 (~0.24) from gate 4 — 潘明輝 for 賀賢, rated 66, blinkers on; won at ST 1650m Class 4 on March 15 and stepped into Class 3 — ran seventh on April 1 but that was over a longer trip at HV, so the return to ST 1650m may suit better. #7 滿心星 (~0.24) from gate 10 matches it almost exactly — 莫雷拉 for 方嘉柏, rated 72, tongue tie throughout; placed second by a head at HV 1650m on April 8 and won at ST 1650m on February 14, a consistent performer across multiple class 3 trips. #6 將睿 (~0.22) from gate 12 — 金誠剛 for 游達榮, rated 72, blinker-open and cross-blinkers; won at ST 1650m on April 1 by a short head but ran 13th the start before — the form is streaky, and the wide gate compounds the risk. #3 知足常樂 (~0.19) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 6 — 梁家俊 for 羅富全, rated 84, a high-class horse dropping into Class 3 from a run of poor Class 2 efforts, but recent starts have been well beaten and the form confidence is low.
Race 9
1200m | awt
| Rank | No. | Horse | Signals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 熾烈神駒 | p_top3 0.536 | Win |
| 2 | 4 | 錶之極光 | p_top3 0.419 | 3rd |
| 3 | 2 | 樂勝天下 | p_top3 0.338 | 2nd |
| 4 | 1 | 友愛心得 | p_top3 0.309 | - |
Official first 4 #7 熾烈神駒 > #2 樂勝天下 > #4 錶之極光 > #9 時尚風趣
Win / Place
- Win #7 熾烈神駒 HK$32.00
- Place #7 熾烈神駒 HK$15.00
- Place #4 錶之極光 HK$18.00
- Place #2 樂勝天下 HK$16.50
Q / QP
- Quinella #7 熾烈神駒 / #2 樂勝天下 HK$68.50
- Quinella Place #4 錶之極光 / #2 樂勝天下 HK$42.00
- Quinella Place #7 熾烈神駒 / #2 樂勝天下 HK$31.00
- Quinella Place #7 熾烈神駒 / #4 錶之極光 HK$37.00
Tierce / Quartet
- Tierce #7 熾烈神駒 / #2 樂勝天下 / #4 錶之極光 HK$475.00
Model Narrative
A deep and genuinely competitive Class 3 sprint shapes Race 9 on the ST 1200m all-weather. Top pick #7 熾烈神駒 (~0.54) leads from gate 2 — 潘頓 for 沈集成, rated 72, blinkers and tongue tie throughout; won at ST 1200m on January 21 and the form has been solid around that level — fourth on April 1 and third on March 8, both at this course and distance, suggesting a return to the front is overdue. #4 錶之極光 (~0.42) is the main danger from gate 10 — 布文 for 文家良, rated 80, visor and tongue tie; placed second on April 19 and second by a neck on April 1, back-to-back runner-up efforts at ST 1200m Class 3 that paint it as the most consistent horse in the race — the score gap to the top pick is real but this one is knocking hard. #2 樂勝天下 (~0.34) is next from gate 3 — 袁幸堯 claims 10lb for 姚本輝, rated 79, tongue tie on; won at ST 1200m on April 1 by a neck and also won in January and November — the form line is strong and the claiming allowance adds an interesting dimension. #1 友愛心得 (~0.31) from gate 6 — 班德禮 for 大衛希斯, rated 85, cheekpiece on; won at HV 1200m on February 4 and placed third on April 1, but a withdrawal on April 19 is flagged and needs watching — still the highest-rated horse in the field on paper. #3 閃耀天河 (~0.30) from gate 5 — 周俊樂 claims 2lb for 呂健威, rated 81, cross-blinkers throughout; won at ST 1200m in Class 3 on March 1 and February 8, and placed fourth in Class 2 on April 12 — stepping back down in grade after two Class 2 outings, which is a positive angle. #11 觀眾之力 (~0.26) rounds out the Top 6 from gate 1 — 楊明綸 for 方嘉柏, rated 57, tongue tie fitted; won at ST 1200m Class 4 on April 19 and now steps up to Class 3 — the grade jump is significant, though the model rates it above its position might suggest.
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