Hong Kong horse racing betting tips: Punters should put faith in Godspeed for Ho and Hall
FORMER Hong Kong champion apprentice Vincent Ho looks set for an afternoon to remember at Happy Valley.
The talented 29-year-old has already surpassed his best ever total of winners in the territory with 52 victories and rode his third local Group winner on Sunday, when partnering Rise High in the Group Three Premier Plate at Sha Tin.
Ho has a full book of rides at the Valley and all can be given chances. He is certainly capable of leaving the inner-city track with at least a couple of winners, and maybe even more.
Ho, who has a gilt-edged chance on Bullish Brother in the 1.45pm, also teams up with the Caspar Fownes-trained THE JUDGE in the 1.15pm over the extended mile.
The six-year-old’s recent form figures are not inspiring, but they were all at Sha Tin and it’s at the tight Valley circuit where he excels.
Having dropped 9lbs in the handicap in recent times, he now finds himself 10lbs below his last course and distance win earlier in the season.
He showed a glimmer of encouragement over a trip short of his best last start and is capable of causing a surprise, especially with draw one a bonus.
Earlier in the afternoon, Ho partners last-start winner GODSPEED in the 12.45pm over the extended mile.
In-form trainer David Hall and Ho have struck up a fruitful partnership this season, including with recent Group Three winner Ho Ho Feel.
They can continue their winning spree with a horse who won with plenty in hand on his recent start and is drawn again for an ideal journey.
POINTERS
Godspeed 12.45pm Happy Valley
The Judge e/w 1.15pm Happy Valley