Hong Kong International Races Betting Preview PT 1

We are getting a lot closer to one of the last big flat meetings of the 2017 year as the Hong Kong International Races are set to unfold over a week of fanfare with the bulk of the attention all happening as the big contests kick off at Sha Tin Racecourse in the reclaimed territories in the Hong Kong suburbs.

There is always plenty of action and excitement among the four massive races and you can expect the usual huge amount of betting volume as the local punters turn out in numbers for this massive day at one of thoroughbred racing’s truly greatest facilities.

One of the most important things to remember about wagering in the Hong Kong International Races is the fact that if you can get into local or comingled pools then you’re going to do very well to be backing the international imports since so many of the locals prefer to wager on their regional superstars who seem to race every week or two at either Sha Tin or Happy Valley.

The big name coming into the Hong Kong Vase is the effervescent Highland Reel who was beaten in the 2017 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar but comes into this race with plenty of action and opportunity to get another big payday to wind down his incredible globetrotting career.

Right now, Highland Reel is trading at a 3/1 margin for the Hong Kong Vase while his closest competition comes from the likes of Kiseki and Talismanic - who can be backed at a 5/1 or 7/1 margin, respectively.