SCMP Best Bets: Star Brose can shine bright at Sha Tin
Sam Agars
MICKLEY - R9 (2)
Looks to be finally hitting his straps and can cash in down in grade
Jay Rooney
CHANCHENG GLORY - R8 (2)
Can dictate in a race lacking pace and prove hard to catch
Trackwork Spy
STAR BROSE - R5 (10)
Steadily improving and with a strong pace to chase, he can collar them late on
Phillip Woo
SOUTH STAR - R11 (4)
Unlucky last start and can end a sterling first campaign with another win
Shannon (Vincent Wong)
CALIFORNIA MOXIE - R5 (7)
Ran well at Happy Valley recently and can salute with a shift to Sha Tin
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BULB GENERAL - R7 (5)
Looks to have trialed well and can score with Zac Purton aboard
Tom Wood
HUGE WAVE - R9 (6)
Desperately held up last start in the final stages and he's in good form
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