Step into the evening energy at SHA TIN RACECOURSE in Hong Kong, where a lively eight-race card takes centre stage on Thursday, 30th October from 7:15pm to 10:50pm. All contests are open to three-year-olds and up, starting with Class 5 events before moving through Class 4 and then finishing with higher-grade Class 3 races. The floodlit track and the city backdrop make this more than just a race-card—it’s a vibrant night of racing where opportunity meets ambition.
Race 1: WA MEI SHAN HANDICAP (7:15pm, 1650 meters)
The programme begins with a Class 5 contest for three-year-olds and older, a place for runners to show early promise in the evening air. PERPETUAL POWER, NIGHT PUROSANGUE and YEE CHEONG RAIDER may use their freshness and positioning to assert, while FOREMOST TEDDY, BRAVE OF FRIENDS and COURIER MAGIC could take advantage of late pace if they settle well. A nice opener to gauge the tempo of the night. Prize Money: $875,000
Race 2: TSIM MEI FUNG HANDICAP (7:45pm, 1200 meters)
Another Class 5 event follows, setting the tone for runners still finding their footing. BEAUTY FORMULA, NOTTHESILLYONE and LUCKY BLESSING might benefit from race readiness and strong gate work, while ORIENTAL SURPRISE, FORTUNE RACER and DOUBLE BINGO could be the one ready to make a move when the gaps open. Look for those ready to jump to the next level. Prize Money: $875,000
Race 3: SHEK UK SHAN HANDICAP (8:15pm, 1200 meters)
Stepping up into Class 4 competition, this race brings together horses racing at a higher level of consistency. MARVEL AND GOLD, WATCH THIS ONE and IMPENDING LEGACY may impose early if they’ve handled this company before, and HINOKAMI KAGURA, JOLLY COMPANION and NO OTHER CHOICE might surprise with a late flourish if they’ve been steadily improving. It’s a test of readiness and race craft. Prize Money: $1,170,000
Race 4: TIU YUE YUNG HANDICAP (8:45pm, 1800 meters)
Continuing in Class 4, the field deepens and the demands increase. RELIABLE PROFIT, YOUNG BRILLIANT and SUPREME AGILITY might bring the form and fitness to match, while SPECIAL HEDGE, DASHING DRAGON and SOARING BRONCO could be the quietly rising runner ready to shine under the lights. Expect the finish to tell the story. Prize Money: $1,170,000
Race 5: SHEK UK SHAN HANDICAP (9:15pm, 1200 meters)
The third Class 4 race of the evening allows for further progression among this grade’s runners. DAILY TROPHY, FORTUNE WHISKEY and FORTUNE WARRIOR may look to replicate recent momentum, whereas EVERYONE’S GALLOP, KNOW AT HEART and WINNING MACHINE could benefit from a well-timed ride and strong positioning. A solid middle fixture of the night. Prize Money: $1,170,000
Race 6: TIN HA SHAN HANDICAP (9:45pm, 1650 meters)
Closing out the Class 4 bracket, this race challenges horses to show both stamina and speed as form lines sharpen. PRESTIGE RICKY, FASHION LEGEND and GLORIOUS JOURNEY might key into the pace and lead the way, while SPEEDY TRIDENT, CALIFORNIA STAR and MAGIC COSMOS could come through if they’ve been tactically placed. Look for the decisive move in the home straight. Prize Money: $1,170,000
Race 7: HEBE HILL HANDICAP (10:15pm, 1200 meters)
Now into Class 3, the contest steps up in intensity as horses aim for higher marks and better recognition. DRAGON FOUR SEAS, LUCY IN THE SKY and FUN N FUN TOGETHER may rely on experience and race readiness, and GOOD LUCK BABE, SUPER JOY N FUN and THE REVOLUTION could be the improving type ready to make a strong statement. A race where form and timing clash. Prize Money: $1,860,000
Race 8: PYRAMID HILL HANDICAP (10:50pm, 1650 meters)
To wrap the evening, another Class 3 race offers one final platform for rising talent and consistent campaigners alike. TOURBILLON PRINCE, MOJAVE DESERT and YOUNG ACHIEVER may use previous runs to carry forward momentum, while NEVER PETER OUT, HARMONY GALAXY and PRECISION GOAL could capitalise on late pace and find the right path when it matters most. A fitting finish under the Hong Kong lights. Prize Money: $2,050,000
Tonight’s meeting at Sha Tin captures the spirit of midweek racing under floodlights—where form, ambition, and timing come together in a unique urban setting. This gathering sets out fresh chances for three-year-olds and up, across each class, and helps mark the pace of the season ahead. Keep an eye on how today’s runners move forward as the calendar turns and the next major meeting draws near.
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