Racing returns to Sha Tin on 4 January, bringing a full 11-race programme that promises competitive action across sprint and middle-distance events. The meeting will feature a mix of Class 2 to Class 5 races, highlighted by the Group Three Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, with prize money ranging from HK$875,000 to HK$4,200,000. Racing will commence at 12:30 and run through to 17:50, drawing a diverse field of horses and trainers.
The afternoon kicks off with Race 1, at 12:30 the Tai Lam Handicap over 1400 metres, featuring Class 5 runners rated 40-0 and a prize of HK$875,000. At 13:00, the Tsam Chuk Wan Handicap will test Class 4 horses rated 60-40 over 1000 metres for HK$1,170,000.
The 13:30 and 14:00, Tai Mong Tsai Handicaps, both covering 1200 metres for Class 4 runners rated 60-40, will each offer HK$1,170,000 in prize money. The Broadwood Handicap at 14:30 continues the Class 4 contests over 1400 metres with the same purse.
At 15:00, the Po Leung Kuk Cup (Handicap) will challenge Class 4 horses over 1400 metres for HK$1,170,000. The Leighton Handicap at 15:35 will step up to 1600 metres for Class 2 runners rated 100-75, carrying HK$3,120,000.
The 16:05, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy (Handicap) will be the highlight, a 1000-metre Group Three sprint featuring elite competitors vying for HK$4,200,000. The Tai Tong Shan Handicap at 16:40 follows, a 1200-metre Class 3 race with HK$1,860,000 in prize money, rated 85-60.
Racing concludes with the Pak Tam Chung Handicap at 17:15 over 1200 metres (Class 3, rated 80-60, HK$1,860,000) and the Tai Tong Handicap at 17:50 covering 1600 metres for Class 3 horses with HK$2,050,000 in prize money.
Sha Tin Race Cards 4 January will test both speed and stamina across varied distances, offering trainers multiple opportunities to showcase emerging talent. With feature races and competitive mid-afternoon highlights, spectators can expect a mix of tactical rides and exciting finishes.
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