The Lismore Cup at 1 5/16 miles in Australia on Thursday is run at a familiar distance, though at a new venue, for the 5-year-old Southern Hemisphere gelding Tavion Prince.
Picks for the Happy Valley card on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.
Equipment tinkering appears to have brought out the best in the 4-year-old Australian-bred gelding California Rad, who will be among the favorites in the featured 8th race Wednesday at Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong.
Let’s Karaka Deel, a New Zealand-bred 3-year-old who made his debut in July, has had two starts and is rated as a derby contender in Australia in coming months. A specific race target could be decided after Let’s Karaka Deel starts in the Victoria Derby Trial at 1 1/8 miles at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Happy Valley.
The fourth race at Orange Racecourse in Australia on Monday is run at five furlongs and will almost certainly have a furious pace. For some runners, the distance could be a stretch.
Full-card selections for Sha Tin on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.
With a solid recent prep race, Influential Jack can win for the second time in his career in a seven-furlong handicap at Ballarat Racecourse in Australia on Sunday, if he can overcome a threat from the young filly Peskijen.
At his most recent published weight, 1,037 pounds, Lakeshore Eagle is the lightest horse in the featured 10th race Sunday at Sha Tin, and he’ll be asked to carry 10 pounds more than in his most recent start as he tries to extend his winning streak to four.
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Sha Tin.
