Racing tips for Hong Kong: Recommendations from Jim McGrath at Sha Tin this Sunday

Get ready for an action-packed day of horse racing as the new season begins at Sha Tin! Here's what you can expect on Sunday.

The Placepot perm for the race day includes some exciting contenders. In the 8.202 race, keep an eye out for Bull Attitude, while Invincible Ibis is set to compete in the 9.103 race.

One horse not to be missed is Ka Ying Rising, which will make its seasonal debut in the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup. The four-year-old sprinter, trained by Mark Newnham, is the world's highest-rated and is set to give a thrilling performance.

Ka Ying Rising has been in top form, winning the race last year and impressing in its two barrier trials. The horse will be ridden by Zac Purton and will face some tough competition, including Beauty Waves, runner-up 12 months ago, and Lucky Sweynesse and Victor The Winner.

Invincible Ibis, also trained by Newnham, will compete in the 6f handicap. The four-year-old horse showed promise in its last outing, finishing second despite drawing a wide stall (14). This time around, Invincible Ibis has drawn stall 5 and will be partnered by Lyle Hewitson.

The first race of the day is scheduled at 6am, and you can place your bets into Hong Kong pools with the Tote. New customers can sign up here, with eligibility restrictions and specific terms and conditions applying.

The 6f feature race is the traditional first day feature of the new Hong Kong season and is sure to attract a large crowd. The Everest, a 6f race at Randwick on October 18, is a target race for Ka Ying Rising, with A$20m of prize-money up for grabs. The race is Australia's richest and will attract massive media coverage in Asia.

Mark Newnham is a trainer to follow on opening day, with Bull Attitude being one of his best chances in the 7f handicap.

Ka Ying Rising has rectified any issues it had at the start of its races, so it's ready to take on the competition. Let's see if it can repeat its success from last year!