SCMP Best Bets: Lightning can strike again for punters at Sha Tin

South China Morning Post - Oct 24, 2026

Jay Rooney SPEEDY POWER - R5 (13) Great first run for new stable and can strike from an improved draw   Owen Goulding HAPPY BOSS - R11 (9) Lead-up trials suggest he's improved this season and stable is in hot form   Paul Lally ALMIGHTY LIGHTNING - R11 (8) Should be suited up in trip and from a low draw   Phillip Woo SMART FAT CAT - R3 (14) Good run first up for new trainer and can bag a first win from a better draw   Trackwork Spy STORM MIRROR - R8 (1) Broke through impressively last start and...

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