Zac Purton is wary of engaging in a speed battle with Wunderbar as John Size’s talented sprinter looks to rebound from rare defeat when he tackles the HK$2.84 million Class 2 Poinsettia Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (22 December).

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for December 21.

We head to Narrogin on Saturday with seven races on the card.

The Ted Van Heemst is the feature event as the lead-up to the Perth Cup continues.

The ultimate test will come on Saturday, but there are a lot of good signs pointing to Numerian reproducing a similar performance to last year when successful in the west.

There aren’t too many accolades missing from expat Kiwi jockey James McDonald’s mantle, but recognition from his home country’s sporting industry has been one, and that has finally been rectified with his announcement as a finalist for the ISPS HANDA Halberg Sportsman of the Year.

Selections and analysis for Sunday's (22/12/24) 10-race fixture at Sha Tin

A new-look Pakenham Cup Day card takes centre stage this weekend. The time-honoured Pakenham Cup has been won by several star stayers since the turn of the century, but the program will now also feature Victoria’s newest slot race – the $1 million The Supernova!

Smokin’ Romans, Herman Hesse and Strawberry Rock will aim to give Ciaron Maher a third Pakenham Cup success.

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for December 18.

Jerome Reynier has revealed that Facteur Cheval is gearing up for a campaign on the dirt, with the valuable Saudi Cup in Riyadh his ultimate aim.

Trainer keen to see mare work Tuesday before committing to Pakenham Cup start.

Champion rider to miss rich Queensland raceday after Hong Kong suspension.

Brett Davis provides exclusive Preview of Sha Tin races.