Sha Tin Racing Tips for Thursday, February 19th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Sha Tin on Thursday, which features 11 races on the card.

Punters get good value odds for the Hong Kong racing feature, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Sha Tin horse racing tips

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Race 1. (15:30) Kung Hei Handicap (1200m)

#8 – Majestic Delight

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Majestic Delight is worth sticking with for another run following a fifth at Sha Tin behind The Concentration.

The four-year-old son of Unite and Conquer owns three placings from 14 starts, and getting Hugh Bowman riding from barrier two is ideal.

This is his best chance to score an overdue win.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (16:00) Fat Choi Handicap (1200m)

#9 – Prestige Hall

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Prestige Hall posted his second placing from six starts last time out, and a maiden win isn’t far away.

The David Hall-trained gelding was only a length behind the winner, and getting Zac Purton in the saddle boosts his chances.

Look for a betting push on race day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (16:30) Lucky Star Handicap (1600m)

#5 – Forever Folks

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Forever Folks turned his form around with a win at Sha Tin, which came impressively by 2.2 lengths.

The seven-year-old son of Tavistock isn’t always the most consistent type going around, but he’s a two-time winner this season.

We’re happy to include him in picks at each-way odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (17:00) Fat Choi Handicap (1200m)

#6 – Good Luck Happy

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Good Luck Happy is closing in on a maiden win after two second placings from three starts, including a second placing at Happy Valley last start.

Coming to Sha Tin is a good sign, and it’s also good seeing Purton stick with him after a good run earlier this month.

We expect money to come for him on race day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 5. (17:30) Fat Choi Handicap (1200m)

#3 – Circuit Champion

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Circuit Champion ran second on debut as a $33 chance, and we expect shorter odds this time around.

It was a good effort from the five-year-old son of Starspangledbanner, who gets all favours off the inside draw for this race.

It’s not an easy field, but he deserves respect.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (18:00) The Year of the Horse Cup (1600m)

#6 – Soleil Fighter

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Soleil Fighter is nearing an overdue win after running second at Happy Valley last time out, and it’s another good ride for Purton.

The David Hayes-trained gelding owns five wins and 13 placings, and getting barrier two gives him every chance in the run.

We’re happy to include him in picks at the odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (18:35) Prosperity Handicap (1400m)

#9 – Lucky McQueen

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Lucky McQueen has three placings from his last four starts, including a close-up third placing at Sha Tin last start.

The four-year-old son of All Too Hard has yet to win from nine starts, but it’s only a matter of time before he breaks through.

55.5kg on his back is ideal, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (19:05) Yue Yee Handicap (1200m)

#4 – The Unique Star

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The Unique Star made a good impression in his Hong Kong debut when running second at Sha Tin behind City Gold Banner.

He is a four-year-old son of Shalaa who scored a win at Warwick Farm before leaving for Hong Kong, which is a good form guide.

The wide barrier isn’t ideal, but he only needs luck to go close.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 9. (19:40) Red Packet Handicap (2000m)

#7 – Le Zonda

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Le Zonda is a former European coming off a sixth at Sha Tin in his Hong Kong debut.

The four-year-old son of Beckford is a two-time winner from seven starts, and it won’t take him long to score at Sha Tin.

Purton rides, adding to his good book of rides.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 10. (20:15) Yue Yee Handicap (1200m)

#2 – Glowing Praises

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Shooting for consecutive wins is Glowing Praises, who won by a half-length in his Hong Kong debut.

The four-year-old son of Yes Yes Yes showed good form in Australia, including three wins and two placings from seven starts.

We expect him to run well on Thursday, so include him in picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 11. (20:50) Kut Cheong Handicap (1400m)

#11 – Rising Phoenix

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Boasting two wins from his last three starts is Rising Phoenix, who can handle this level of racing.

The four-year-old son of Darci Brahma scored by 1.5 lengths at this track last start, which is a good enough form guide.

Look for odds around $8 on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.