Sha Tin Racing Tips for Sunday, February 22nd 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Sha Tin on Sunday, which features 11 races on the Group 1 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. (16:00) Daffodil Handicap (1000m)

#5 – Almighty Lightning

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Almighty Lightning is on debut for Manfred Man, and the booking of Zac Purton is a good sign.

The three-year-old son of Dirty Work has looked good in preparation for his debut, and we expect betting markets to reflect that.

Back him to win the opening race.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (16:30) Gladiolus Handicap (1200m)

#5 – Giant Ballon

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We’re going with Purton again, who rides Giant Ballon. He has two placings from his last three starts, so he’s knocking on the door.

The four-year-old son of Mehmas was only 1.2 lengths behind the winner at Happy Valley last time out, and coming back to Sha Tin won’t worry him.

A good ride could be enough to get him home.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (17:00) Jasmine Handicap (1800m)

#2 – Beauty Missile

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Shooting for consecutive wins is Beauty Missile, who pulled out all the stops to score narrowly.

The six-year-old son of Smart Missile might have taken 38 starts to lodge his first win, but the flood gates could have opened.

He’s worth backing again at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (17:30) Orchid Handicap (1000m)

#2 – Colourful King

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Colourful King owns five wins and seven placings from 15 starts, and he is the testing material in this field.

The four-year-old son of Blue Point was no match for Stellar Express last start, but he was the $1.80 favourite, and he can turn the tables.

He adds to Purton’s book of rides, and the money should come.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 5. (18:00) The Heung Ye Kuk Centenary Cup (1200m)

#1 – Smart Golf

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Smart Golf looked good when winning two starts back at Sha Tin, and he wasn’t far away when placing last time out.

He’s a nice type in the making, and after securing barrier two, we expect plenty of money to come for him on race day.

He is a runner worth including in Hong Kong racing multis.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 6. (18:30) Peach Blossom Handicap (1400m)

#4 – Aerovolanic

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Looking to go one better than his last-start second is Aerovolanic, who was only a length behind the winner.

The son of Frosted is taking his time to win another race in Hong Kong, having last won in June, but the ability is there.

We’re happy to give him another chance.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (19:00) Peach Blossom Handicap (1400m)

#1 – Turin Champions

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Seeking consecutive wins is Turin Champions, who scored by a half-length as a $5.80 chance last time out.

The three-year-old son of Harry Angel has steadily improved throughout his career, and he could keep rising through the grades.

He’s a runner that punters should have on their tickets.

Stake: 1.5 Unit

Race 8. (19:35) The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m)

#1 – Ka Ying Rising @ $1.05

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The best horse in the world, and there’s not much else to say about the champion.

He should put this field to bed early in the straight, and although punters won’t get rich from $1.05, he’s worth including in multis to boost payouts.

Records will be set on Sunday, so tune in.

Stake: 10 Units

Race 9. (20:10) Peony Handicap (1200m)

#4 – Cool Boy

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Shooting for three consecutive wins is Cool Boy, who is good enough to handle the rise in class.

He paid $31 when breaking maidens, but he was at much shorter odds last start, and now Purton takes over the riding duties from James Orman.

Barrier five is ideal, which adds to his appeal.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 10. (20:45) Primula Handicap (1600m)

#1 – Beauty Alliance

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There isn’t much form in this race, and looking to take advantage is Beauty Alliance.

The son of Starcraft comes off back-to-back fifths at Sha Tin, but he wasn’t far behind the winner in both runs.

Purton could have a big night and add to his tally.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 11. (21:20) Rose Handicap (1400m)

#3 – The Boom Box

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The son of Spirit of Boom won well earlier this preparation, and he hasn’t been too far away from the prize since.

He ran fifth last time out behind Lucky Sam Gor as a $27 chance, so punters are likely to get a good price from bookmakers.

He could boost payouts in the final race.

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.