SCMP Best Bets: Dazzling galloper looks the right Fit for punters
on Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 PM
Sunday's top tips from the Post's racing team
Sam Agars
DAZZLING FIT - R9 (5)
Improving galloper looks well placed to break through here
Jay Rooney
DAZZLING FIT - R9 (5)
Talented type should relish the rise to 1,400m and go very close here
Trackwork Spy
CROSSBORDERPEGASUS - R5 (2)
Is racing in top form and can salute again today
Phillip Woo
SHAMUS STORM - R7 (6)
Has caught the eye in two of three starts and should win from a good draw
Shannon (Vincent Wong)
HONG LOK GOLF - R4 (5)
In-form galloper continues to race well and looks hard to beat over 1,600m today
Racing Post Online
CROSSBORDERPEGASUS - R5 (2)
Narrowly beaten last start and can make amends
Tom Wood
CALL ME GORGEOUS - R3 (1)
Down in grade with a good draw and looks ready to run a race
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