Hong Kong Saturday night: Picks, analysis, free PPs

Hong Kong racing starts Saturday at 1:00 a.m. EDT in North America. Free PPs are available at the website of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Hong Kong Saturday night: Picks, analysis, free PPs. SHA TIN SELECTIONS by Declan Schuster. Race 1: Chiron, Righteous Doctrine, Yes We Can, Victory Park, Silver Fig, Campione, Grateful Heart, We The South, Brave Power, Apex Top, Towards Success, Prime Mortar, War Weapon, King Of The Court, Chancheng Prince, Handsome Twelve, Blotting Paper, Amazing Teens, Red Desert, Maximus, Sunny Boy, Man Star, Circuit Nine, Kasa Papa, Super Baby, Winner Method, The Irishman.

#10 Chiron did his best work late last start and the rise in distance this weekend appears suitable. David Hayes’ stable is in red-hot form and he should get every opportunity to nail a first win here. #4 Righteous Doctrine has tumbled down the handicap and Silvestre de Sousa is engaged. Yes We Can is always in contention and Zac Purton”s booking bears close watching.

Turbo Power makes his first start on the dirt in Hong Kong. #5 Thunderstrike did very well first-up to grab third. Fiery Diamond is chasing his 1st win. Moeraki slots in light and gets his chance from an ideal draw.

#4 Silver Fig won first-up last season and shapes to do so again here. #2 Campione should roll to the front and give good account of himself.

#13 Boys Party did well first-up for his new stable. #3 Brave Power charged home first time. Angus Chung’s 10lb claim makes things interesting.

#5 Beauty Eternal is having his first start for trainer John Size. #8 Prime Mortar improved out of sight last start and his latest trial was sound. War Weapon is still a winner in waiting.

#1 Chancheng Prince is bred for the dirt and draws well in gate one for Ruan Maia. #9 Handsome Twelve does his best racing on the Dirt.

#8 So You Trust has been distant in his trials but he should get the right run. #4 Leslie has class and deserves respect. #10 All Is Good is so close to a first win.

#7 Red Desert has tumbled down the handicap. #3 Maximus returns from a lengthy layoff. #1 Sunny Boy loves the course and distance.

#9 Circuit Nine won both of his races last season. #5 Kasa Papa should finish second in Spoonbill Handicap. Super Baby has more ability than his record suggests.

#11 Beauty Fit is a contender in the Swan Handicap. #14 Galaxy Witness is four-time winner from five starts. Declan Schuster grew up racing in Asia and is employed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The coverage of the entire Hongkong Thoroughbred season is made possible through a sponsorship by a Hong kong Jockeying club.