Purton and Man Partnership Poised for Sunday Success at Sha Tin

Purton and Man's Profitable Partnership Targets Sunday Success at Sha Tin

The formidable combination of jockey Zac Purton and trainer Manfred Man has been delivering impressive results for racing enthusiasts over the past two weeks. Their successful partnership secured notable weekend victories with Robot Star and Patch Of Cosmo, demonstrating their effective collaboration on the track.

Statistical analysis reveals this dynamic duo has achieved a remarkable 30 percent strike-rate for bettors during the current racing season. This impressive figure appears likely to improve further as they join forces for two significant races on Sunday's competitive card at Sha Tin racecourse.

Leading Contenders in Sunday's Feature Races

Patch Of Stars emerges as a prominent contender in the Able Friend Handicap scheduled for 8.40am over six furlongs. The horse experienced some difficulty last month when hampered by an awkward starting gate position behind Sky Trust, but finds himself in a much more favourable position this time around with gate five.

In the same race, attention should also focus on Masterofmyuniverse from the John Size stable. The five-year-old recently produced his best performance of the season at Happy Valley, finishing strongly despite encountering traffic problems in the home straight. Racing experts suggest he may be better suited returning to the Sha Tin track where conditions could favour his running style.

Happy Index Presents Strong Claims

Purton receives another notable booking aboard the Manfred Man-trained Happy Index in the subsequent Aerovelocity Handicap at 9.15am, also contested over six furlongs. The four-year-old made an encouraging debut on New Year's Day, finishing third behind rival Rising Force over the same course and distance when ridden by Jerry Chau.

While the winner delivered an impressive performance on that occasion, Rising Force now faces challenges from an outside draw and carries a substantial nine-pound penalty. The significant development that Purton has partnered Happy Index in his last two track gallops indicates the son of I Am Invincible has been specifically prepared for this contest and could prove difficult to defeat.

Competitive Finale with Multiple Threats

The concluding Beauty Generation Handicap at 9.50am over one mile features Dazzling Fit as the likely favourite. This son of Ribchester has been identified as one of the main contenders for the upcoming Classic Four-Year-Old Series and, on paper, faces less demanding opposition in this race.

However, the field includes several tough and experienced campaigners who could challenge the favourite. Most notably Beauty Alliance and Silo present significant threats, with the latter racing from an attractive handicap mark that could prove advantageous.

The Jamie Richards-trained Silo has particularly caught the eye in his recent performances. With a favourable draw in gate two and jockey Luke Ferraris taking the ride, this galloper appears well-positioned to secure a victory that many believe has been overdue.