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Happy Valley Form Guide

Wednesday, 18th September 2024

Track Map

Track Details for HAPPY VALLEY

  Straight: 
310m
  Circumference: 
1450m
  Direction: 
Clockwise

Track/Weather

  Track: 
GOOD
Trainer
W
W%
P
P%
S
HKD $
W
W%
P
P%
S
HKD $
 A S CRUZ  4  8%  6  12%  50 912.8K  39  11%  66  19%  350 16319.2K
 C W CHANG  3  6%  6  12%  50 939.3K  17  5%  57  16%  350 5937.7K
 CASPAR FOWNES  2  4%  6  12%  50 685.4K  28  8%  63  18%  350 8642.2K
 D WHYTE  4  8%  10  20%  50 1369.6K  23  7%  63  18%  350 7930K
 DANNY SHUM  7  14%  9  18%  50 1595K  34  10%  49  14%  350 17751.6K
 DAVID A HAYES  2  4%  10  20%  50 1175.5K  33  9%  73  21%  350 11056.7K
 F C LOR  3  6%  8  16%  50 937.3K  28  8%  62  18%  350 10169.3K
 JAMIE RICHARDS  2  4%  9  18%  50 819K  20  6%  52  15%  350 5833K
 JOHN SIZE  2  4%  13  26%  50 1163.2K  33  9%  81  23%  350 19161.4K
 K H TING  5  10%  6  12%  50 984.2K  22  6%  34  10%  350 4689.6K
 K W LUI  6  12%  12  24%  50 2222.7K  44  13%  67  19%  350 14534K
 MANFRED MAN  3  6%  7  14%  50 1109.6K  21  6%  41  12%  350 8585.8K
 MARK NEWNHAM  12  24%  7  14%  50 2115.1K  35  10%  41  12%  350 7333.5K
 P F YIU  6  12%  8  16%  50 1339.8K  40  11%  65  19%  350 14023.7K
 PIERRE NG  4  8%  11  22%  50 1359.4K  23  7%  62  18%  350 11605.4K
 W K MO  4  8%  6  12%  50 1160.5K  21  7%  47  15%  313 5824.6K
 W Y SO  5  10%  8  16%  50 1173.7K  31  9%  51  15%  350 6860.9K
 Y S TSUI  3  6%  3  6%  50 553.3K  17  5%  32  9%  350 4226.8K
No dual acceptances found for this meeting.
Race
Scratchings
 Race 4  13.HERO WARRIOR, 14.TELECOM BULLET
 Race 8  13.BERLIN TANGO
Race
Tab
Horse
Date
Course
Class
  Race 1  4  JUDY'S GREAT  15 Sep 2024  SHA TIN AW  
  Race 7  7  YOUNG ARROW  15 Sep 2024  SHA TIN AW  
Date
Rail Information
SOT
Races
Runners
 11 Sep 2024    

R1 - R8 GOOD

 8  82
 10 Jul 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD FIRM

 9  103
 04 Jul 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  103
 26 Jun 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  101
 12 Jun 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  105
 05 Jun 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD YIELDING

 9  107
 22 May 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  108
 15 May 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  101
 08 May 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  103
 01 May 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD YIELDING

 9  106
 24 Apr 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  99
 17 Apr 2024    

R1 - R9 GOOD

 9  103
Sire
L50
L350
W
W%
P
P%
S
$PM
W
W%
P
P%
S
$PM
 ACCLAMATION (GB) 3 6% 9 50 $143,873 32 9% 86 50 $1,298,418
 AL MAHER (AUS) 5 10% 5 50 $131,299 31 9% 64 50 $1,972,806
 ALL TOO HARD (AUS) 5 10% 10 50 $147,191 27 8% 64 50 $1,021,229
 ARCHIPENKO (USA) 5 10% 13 50 $614,344 28 8% 84 50 $2,618,100
 BUNGLE INTHEJUNGLE (GB) 4 8% 9 50 $82,496 35 10% 70 50 $1,518,846
 CAPITALIST (AUS) 6 12% 19 50 $749,684 31 9% 84 50 $1,968,271
 CHARM SPIRIT (IRE) 4 8% 9 50 $250,470 31 9% 71 50 $1,101,187
 CRACKSMAN (GB) 7 14% 12 50 $215,076 44 13% 91 50 $1,551,736
 DANSILI (GB) 2 4% 12 50 $167,294 31 9% 58 50 $2,965,280
 DAWN APPROACH (IRE) 3 6% 3 50 $72,478 19 5% 52 50 $603,895
 DEEP FIELD (AUS) 9 18% 10 50 $515,368 46 13% 73 50 $1,935,184
 DEEP IMPACT (JPN) 3 6% 9 50 $928,956 26 7% 66 50 $6,123,278
 EAVESDROPPER (USA) 3 6% 13 50 $460,320 26 7% 52 50 $1,528,762
 ECHOES OF HEAVEN (AUS) 11 22% 8 50 $549,961 41 12% 78 50 $1,495,533
 EQUIANO (FR) 4 8% 12 50 $126,197 36 10% 68 50 $1,082,258
 EUROZONE (AUS) 6 12% 7 50 $147,275 25 7% 73 50 $833,321
 EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) 9 18% 13 50 $151,684 45 13% 65 50 $1,835,698
 FASTNET ROCK (AUS) 8 16% 11 50 $537,826 40 11% 73 50 $2,656,542
 FLOWER ALLEY (USA) 9 18% 14 50 $0 38 11% 75 50 $159,228
 GLENEAGLES (IRE) 6 12% 16 50 $270,941 55 16% 81 50 $3,277,623
 GOOD JOURNEY (USA) 2 4% 5 50 $129,494 31 9% 65 50 $1,125,930
 HARDHAM (AUS) 5 14% 6 35 $152,250 5 14% 6 35 $152,250
 HAVANA GREY (GB) 7 14% 8 50 $418,267 43 12% 72 50 $2,147,631
 HEROIC VALOUR (AUS) 6 12% 12 50 $145,088 32 9% 74 50 $898,986
 I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) 7 14% 16 50 $472,907 51 15% 89 50 $3,167,968
 ILOVETHISCITY (AUS) 5 10% 8 50 $160,004 38 11% 64 50 $2,412,489
 IMPENDING (AUS) 3 6% 13 50 $135,671 37 11% 74 50 $1,507,967
 JIMMY CHOUX (NZ) 2 4% 6 50 $137,030 22 6% 59 50 $912,581
 KODIAC (GB) 6 12% 13 50 $195,113 37 11% 89 50 $2,146,024
 LONHRO (AUS) 3 6% 13 50 $164,095 38 11% 84 50 $1,535,129
 LOOKIN AT LUCKY (USA) 10 20% 12 50 $437,695 44 13% 87 50 $2,281,492
 MYBOYCHARLIE (IRE) 5 10% 10 50 $132,351 33 9% 78 50 $797,120
 OUTSTRIP (GB) 8 16% 5 50 $109,058 39 11% 74 50 $1,173,131
 PARIAH (AUS) 7 14% 9 50 $302,249 37 11% 79 50 $1,765,321
 PER INCANTO (USA) 8 16% 6 50 $259,881 33 9% 78 50 $1,371,709
 PIERRO (AUS) 6 12% 11 50 $122,599 39 11% 73 50 $1,306,905
 PINS (AUS) 5 10% 10 50 $283,387 29 8% 62 50 $2,975,570
 PRIDE OF DUBAI (AUS) 4 8% 13 50 $518,674 32 9% 82 50 $1,588,764
 RUBICK (AUS) 3 6% 11 50 $143,008 24 7% 64 50 $1,529,024
 SACRED FALLS (NZ) 7 14% 8 50 $206,648 34 10% 80 50 $1,641,228
 SCISSOR KICK (AUS) 1 2% 12 50 $112,491 32 9% 54 50 $1,075,067
 SEBRING (AUS) 5 10% 7 50 $176,865 30 9% 71 50 $1,660,777
 SETEMBRO CHOVE (BRZ) 5 10% 16 50 $37,876 44 13% 106 50 $370,801
 SHALAA (IRE) 8 16% 11 50 $198,189 44 13% 77 50 $2,074,891
 SHAMEXPRESS (NZ) 7 14% 8 50 $928,555 55 16% 60 50 $4,003,279
 SHOOTING TO WIN (AUS) 7 14% 11 50 $311,826 39 11% 77 50 $1,299,847
 SHOWCASING (GB) 5 10% 9 50 $257,417 42 12% 59 50 $1,465,098
 SHOWTIME (AUS) 6 12% 12 50 $204,255 39 11% 82 50 $1,376,320
 SIOUX NATION (USA) 14 28% 12 50 $418,757 53 15% 76 50 $1,880,555
 SO YOU THINK (NZ) 5 10% 13 50 $228,712 47 13% 85 50 $1,688,730
 STAR TURN (AUS) 5 10% 10 50 $210,405 36 10% 73 50 $1,827,754
 STAR WITNESS (AUS) 5 10% 8 50 $348,931 40 11% 77 50 $1,778,281
 SUPER ONE (AUS) 9 18% 14 50 $203,687 43 12% 72 50 $1,251,100
 SWISS ACE (AUS) 4 8% 13 50 $367,485 43 12% 77 50 $4,087,840
 TAVISTOCK (NZ) 2 4% 7 50 $111,662 29 8% 56 50 $1,493,048
 TERRITORIES (IRE) 6 12% 14 50 $222,691 39 11% 78 50 $1,802,633
 THE BROTHERS WAR (USA) 5 10% 9 50 $152,185 52 15% 80 50 $2,976,648
 THE GURKHA (IRE) 7 14% 8 50 $237,741 34 10% 61 50 $1,911,920
 TIME TEST (GB) 7 14% 15 50 $456,575 48 14% 82 50 $1,617,417
 TRAPEZE ARTIST (AUS) 8 16% 11 50 $230,356 36 10% 78 50 $2,019,677
 TURN ME LOOSE (NZ) 6 12% 14 50 $192,016 41 12% 76 50 $1,450,763
 VETTORI (IRE) 7 14% 8 50 $34,417 45 13% 92 50 $441,957
 WANDJINA (AUS) 6 12% 14 50 $295,834 40 11% 79 50 $3,206,226
 WAR DECREE (USA) 6 12% 5 50 $202,276 37 11% 63 50 $2,184,635
 WROTE (IRE) 6 12% 8 50 $296,188 36 10% 74 50 $2,431,439
 ZOUSTAR (AUS) 6 12% 13 50 $499,539 44 13% 86 50 $3,094,496
Race
Horse
Prize Money
  Race 1   HAPPY DAY  $222,300
    CHATEAUNEUF  $182,520
    GIANT LEAP  $177,450
    JUDY'S GREAT  $141,570
    SHINKANSEN  $117,650
  Race 2   LIGHTNING BOLT  $167,981
    HAPPY TRIO  $157,463
    GOLDEN LUCK  $93,600
    HAPPY SOUL  $89,700
    WOOD ON FIRE  $81,534
  Race 3   GALLANT VALOUR  $199,631
    SWEET BRIAR  $151,527
    LUCKY PLANET  $148,377
    TACTICAL COMMAND  $94,622
    SMART FIGHTER  $83,070
  Race 4   HAPPY TANGO  $123,698
    DIAMOND SOARS  $114,791
    DOUBLE SHOW  $91,538
    GOODMANSHIP  $76,806
    REGENCY HAPPY STAR  $43,750
  Race 5   SIMPLY MAVERICK  $325,436
    PERFECT TEAM  $253,972
    STAR CONTACT  $230,231
    GALLANT WAKING  $212,332
    BEATO  $160,942
  Race 6   DRAGON STAR  $171,113
    FOREVER GLORIOUS  $144,000
    HAPPY HERO  $131,634
    SERANGOON  $130,163
    WINNING STEPS  $109,479
  Race 7   SOVEREIGN FUND  $587,265
    KAHOLO ANGEL  $305,858
    HEALTHY HEALTHY  $268,125
    YOUNG ARROW  $159,227
    BRAVE STAR  $141,567
  Race 8   HELENE FEELING  $688,236
    CHILL CHIBI  $675,500
    MR ASCENDENCY  $556,217
    YELLOWFIN  $513,542
    OUTGATE  $480,008
Jockey
LSeq
W
W%
P
P%
S
HKD $
W
W%
P
P%
S
HKD $
A HAMELIN  15 4 8% 6 12% 50 867.8K 18 5% 53 15% 350  6273.8K
ALEX BADEL  12 5 10% 5 10% 50 1592.2K 27 8% 53 15% 350  10091.6K
ALFRED CHAN  9 2 4% 5 10% 50 673.3K 17 5% 38 11% 350  4517.9K
ANDREA ATZENI  14 2 4% 5 10% 50 599.4K 28 8% 46 13% 350  11044.2K
ANGUS CHUNG  1 1 2% 6 12% 50 592K 22 6% 50 14% 350  7396.6K
BRENTON AVDULLA  11 2 4% 6 12% 50 768.8K 24 7% 57 16% 350  11184K
DEREK LEUNG  29 1 2% 9 18% 50 712K 19 5% 54 15% 350  7881.4K
E C W WONG  3 4 8% 6 12% 50 953.8K 27 10% 45 16% 274  6982.7K
H T MO  34 1 2% 1 2% 50 311.9K 9 3% 14 4% 350  2399K
HARRY BENTLEY  3 5 10% 12 24% 50 1115.2K 33 9% 62 18% 350  9427.6K
HUGH BOWMAN  0 9 18% 15 30% 50 2394.2K 45 13% 87 25% 350  18887.1K
JERRY CHAU  5 6 12% 6 12% 50 1434.2K 31 9% 46 13% 350  8349K
KARIS TEETAN  31 3 6% 7 14% 50 860.9K 38 11% 77 22% 350  11937.8K
KEAGAN DE MELO  7 5 10% 9 18% 50 95.6K 21 6% 49 14% 350  5436.9K
LUKE FERRARIS  5 7 14% 8 16% 50 1396.4K 22 6% 45 13% 350  5607.8K
LYLE HEWITSON  14 4 8% 12 24% 50 526.2K 25 7% 61 17% 350  7760K
M YEUNG  19 2 4% 4 8% 50 739.7K 17 5% 41 12% 350  5032.9K
MATTHEW CHADWICK  3 5 10% 9 18% 50 1059.5K 20 6% 56 16% 350  6789.2K
MATTHEW POON  1 5 10% 8 16% 50 909.8K 19 5% 36 10% 350  5140.1K
VINCENT HO  10 4 8% 8 16% 50 932K 35 10% 65 19% 350  15331.4K
ZAC PURTON  1 17 34% 12 24% 50 3712.8K 74 21% 96 27% 350  24825.8K
Race
Jockey
Horse
Race 2  ALFRED CHAN  HAPPY SOUL
Race
Horse
Org Jockey
Current Jockey
Race
Tab
Horse
Gear Changes
  Race 1  2  CHATEAUNEUF  BLINKER FIRST TIME.
  Race 2  5  SAVVY CHIC  VISOR OFF.
   6  UNISON  CHEEKPIECES FIRST TIME, X-NOSE-BAND FIRST TIME, TONGUE-TIE FIRST TIME.
   7  SO TREASURE  BLINKER OFF.
   8  TOGEPI  CHEEKPIECES FIRST TIME.
  Race 3  8  SMART FIGHTER  CHEEKPIECES OFF, HOOD OFF.
  Race 4  11  MAGIC TRAVELLER  BLINKER OFF, CHEEKPIECES FIRST TIME.
   13  HERO WARRIOR  CHEEKPIECES OFF, HOOD FIRST TIME, PACIFIER WITH COWLS FIRST TIME.
  Race 5  1  SUPREME AGILITY  BLINKER FIRST TIME, SHADOW ROLL FIRST TIME, TONGUE-TIE FIRST TIME.
   6  SILVER KING  HOOD OFF.
   10  ACROSS DA UNIVERSE  X-NOSE-BAND OFF.
  Race 7  4  SOVEREIGN FUND  BLINKER OFF, VISOR FIRST TIME, TONGUE-TIE OFF.
   9  MOJAVE DESERT  CHEEKPIECES OFF, BLINKER FIRST TIME.
  Race 8  2  HELENE FEELING  CHEEKPIECES OFF, BLINKER AGAIN.
   4  FLAMING RABBIT  SHADOW ROLL OFF, BLINKER FIRST TIME.
   8  CHILL CHIBI  BLINKER FIRST TIME.
Race
Tab
Horse
Last Start Stewards Reports
  Race 1  1  HAPPY DAY  Crowded at the start. From a wide barrier, shifted across behind runners in the early stages. - 2024-05-26 SHA TIN
   4  JUDY'S GREAT  Leaving the 700m got its head up when being steadied to avoid Dragon Joy and as a result shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of Excellent Daddy. - 2024-06-23 SHA TIN
   5  PERFECT GENERAL  Jumped only fairly. Raced greenly under pressure over the final 400m and lay in. - 2024-07-01 SHA TIN
   6  TELECOM POWER  Bumped at the start. - 2024-07-01 SHA TIN
   7  GIMME FIVE  On jumping shifted in and made contact with Happy Horse, resulting in K Teetan becoming badly unbalanced and losing his right iron for some distance after the start. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   8  SHINKANSEN  From the outside barrier, shifted across behind runners in the early stages. - 2024-06-15 SHA TIN
   9  YODA'S CHOICE  Jumped awkwardly and then hampered shortly after when crowded by Lightning Bolt. Approaching the 1100m, steadied to avoid Joy Coming. - 2024-09-11 HAPPY VALLEY
  Race 2  1  LIGHTNING BOLT  Bumped at the start. In the early stages raced keenly and after the 900m, steadied when being crossed by Joy Coming. - 2024-09-11 HAPPY VALLEY
   3  HAPPY SOUL  Jumped awkwardly, then crowded shortly after the start. - 2024-07-04 HAPPY VALLEY
   5  SAVVY CHIC  Approaching the 100m, shifted ground slightly. - 2024-06-26 HAPPY VALLEY
   8  TOGEPI  Near the 150m became held up for clear running behind Atomic Beauty and did not obtain clear running until near the 50m. - 2024-06-26 HAPPY VALLEY
   9  WOOD ON FIRE  Crowded on jumping between Golden Champion and Bowser. Approaching the 100m raced tight between Amazing Ace and Yoda's Choice. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   10  YOUNG HORIZON  Near the 350m, had some difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind Miu Fa Fa. - 2024-07-14 SHA TIN
  Race 3  3  GALLANT VALOUR  Bumped at the start. Lay in over the concluding stages, resulting in its rider H Bowman having to correct his mount approaching the finish. - 2024-07-04 HAPPY VALLEY
   4  EN PERFECTO  Jumped only fairly. - 2024-09-08 SHA TIN
   5  SUNNY DARLING  Near the 1200m, steadied to avoid Lucky Banner. - 2024-06-23 SHA TIN AW
   7  TRIPLE BLISS  For a short distance near the 900m raced keenly. - 2024-06-23 SHA TIN
   8  SMART FIGHTER  At the start, shifted in and crowded Sunny Da Best. For a short distance near the 150m, shifted out slightly. - 2024-06-23 SHA TIN
  Race 4  1  HAPPY TANGO  Near the 800m, brushed the running rail. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   3  GORGEOUS VITALITY  Bumped at the start. Briefly held up approaching the 200m when being shifted to the outside of Victorythirtythree and bumped with Spicy Spangle. - 2024-07-04 HAPPY VALLEY
   5  ACE TALENT  Approaching the 150m, steadied when crowded for room to the inside of Happy Horse. - 2024-03-13 HAPPY VALLEY
   7  PLENTIFUL  When placed under pressure in the home straight lay in. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   10  DOUBLE SHOW  Shortly after the start, shifted ground. - 2024-07-14 SHA TIN
   13  HERO WARRIOR  After the 1100m, raced tight to the inside of Lo Pan Spirit. Near the 300m, raced tight to the inside of Circuit Maximus. - 2024-05-11 SHA TIN
   14  TELECOM BULLET  Hung out in the middle stages and ran wide making the home turn. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. - 2024-05-26 SHA TIN
  Race 5  1  SUPREME AGILITY  Shortly after the start, checked and losing its running between Romantic Laos and AWESOME FLUKE when forcing Romantic Laos onto the runner by Flamingo Trillionk. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   3  GALLANT WAKING  Bumped when crowded on jumping by Splendid Living. - 2024-06-26 HAPPY VALLEY
   4  PERFECT TEAM  Jumped only fairly. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   5  STAR CONTACT  Over the concluding stages brushed when shifting in as it commenced to improve past Red Hare King. - 2024-07-04 HAPPY VALLEY
   8  SATIRICAL FAN  On jumping, bumped by Fallon. - 2024-07-14 SHA TIN
   9  SETANTA  Shortly after the start, crowded by Romantic Laos. - 2024-09-11 HAPPY VALLEY
   10  ACROSS DA UNIVERSE  From the outside barrier, shifted across behind runners in the early stages. - 2024-06-15 SHA TIN
  Race 6  2  FOREVER GLORIOUS  Bumped at the start. - 2024-07-14 SHA TIN
   4  AFFORDABLE  After being crossed by Forever Glorious near the 1300m commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of that runner. - 2024-07-14 SHA TIN
   6  FLYING SILVER  Raced wide and without cover until the 900m. - 2024-07-14 SHA TIN
   11  HAPPY HERO  Bumped approaching the 150m. - 2024-06-23 SHA TIN
   12  NICE BIRDIE  Crowded shortly after the start. Briefly held up near the 150m behind Amazing Boy and was shifted to the outside of Amazing Boy shortly after and made contact with Holy Power. - 2024-06-12 HAPPY VALLEY
  Race 7  1  KAHOLO ANGEL  Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 200m, shifted to the outside of Awesome Treasure to continue into clear running. Near the 100m, disappointed for clear running to the inside of Alpha One when that runner commenced to give ground. As a result, checked to avoid Alpha One and could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event. - 2024-09-08 SHA TIN
   3  MUST GO  After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when bumped by Phantom Cyclone which shifted in and away from Riding High. Approaching the 300m, shifted to the outside of Self Improvement to continue into clear running. - 2024-07-01 SHA TIN
   7  YOUNG ARROW  Crowded at the start. - 2024-07-04 HAPPY VALLEY
   8  HEALTHY HEALTHY  Over the concluding stages raced tight between Armour Eagle and Watch Buddy and as a result could not be ridden out to the finish of the event. - 2024-07-04 HAPPY VALLEY
   10  EXCELLENT PEERS  Bumped shortly after the start. - 2024-06-26 HAPPY VALLEY
  Race 8  1  MOMENTS IN TIME  Near the 1400m, improved to the inside of All For St Paul's and commenced to race keenly. A short distance later was then steadied to avoid All For St Paul's when that runner shifted in when not clear. - 2024-07-14 SHA TIN
   2  HELENE FEELING  Bumped shortly after the start. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   5  MR ASCENDENCY  Jumped only fairly. - 2024-06-12 HAPPY VALLEY
   8  CHILL CHIBI  Lay in in the home straight. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   11  RED HARE KING  Near the 650m, bumped with Jumbo Legend after the runner was shifting to the outside of Capital Legend to obtain a position outside that runner. Over the concluding stages brushed with Star Contact as that runner shifted in as it commenced to improve past Red Hare King. - 2024-07-04 HAPPY VALLEY
   12  FLAMINGO TRILLION  Shortly after the start shifted in when insufficiently clear of Rising From Ashes, resulting in Rising From Ashes being taken in and also forcing Romantic Laos onto Supreme Agility, resulting in Supreme Agility having to be checked and losing its running between Romantic Laos and Awesome Fluke. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
   13  BERLIN TANGO  Bumped shortly after the start. - 2024-07-10 HAPPY VALLEY
Race
  Race 1

#2 Chateauneuf ticks plenty of boxes: Purton rides from barrier 1, and the addition of blinkers for the first time might just do the trick. He showed potential last season, winning one from five. #3 Giant Leap ended his first season by scoring a dominant win at this course and distance on his first attempt. The youngster looks more than capable of repeating the dose and has plenty of upside. #5 Perfect General turned in a promising debut down the Sha Tin straight last season, finishing strongly late, one length into fifth. He should appreciate the step up in trip here and appears progressive. #1 Happy Day returns to Class 4, where all three career wins have come. One to watch.

  Race 2

#7 So Treasure had six starts last season and began to hit his straps in the latter part of his campaign. Given more time to develop in the off-season and well prepared after two trials, he should acquit himself well first-up. #3 Happy Soul will have the race run to suit his pattern, and he is always competitive in a race of this nature. #2 Happy Trio finished fifth behind Packing Power last week and will find this race easier. Race fitness will also hold him in good stead. #4 Golden Luck was an eye-catcher in his recent trial and will roll forward to give a sight.

  Race 3

#3 Gallant Valour was consistently strong in his first season of racing last term. He has drawn perfectly in gate 2 for his return and looked well in his trial. One to beat. #6 Lucky Planet ended last season on a high, winning his first race impressively. He can continue that form. #5 Sunny Darling has slid down the ratings and resumes on a career-low mark in Hong Kong. His trials suggest improvement, and barrier 1 will ensure a favourable run in transit. #2 E Universe resumes for a new stable—Cody Mo. He loves to lead and can give a sight in the small field.

  Race 4

#4 Parents’ Love has already had a run this season, which is advantageous. He also drops into Class 5 for the first time and receives the guidance of Zac Purton—a noteworthy jockey change. #7 Plentiful is well-prepared with two trials ahead of his return. Barrier 2 will suit his on-pace running style, and he can give a sight. #3 Gorgeous Vitality will be a threat on the downgrade. Barrier 1 ensures he will have the right run. #5 Ace Talent makes his second start in Class 5 and can be expected to improve, especially with Hugh Bowman aboard.


  Race 5

#2 Simply Maverick ended last season on a sour note, but he is better than that. He won three from seven at this course and distance in fine style during that campaign, all with Andrea Atzeni aboard, who partners him again here. #1 Supreme Agility was trending towards a win with more racing last term and is ready to take the next step. #9 Setanta races on a quick seven-day turnaround after a strong run into fourth behind Helene Warrior. He needs to improve on his Class 3 record, and his racing pattern works against him, but having a run under the belt is positive. #5 Star Contact is consistent, having placed in his last four runs.

  Race 6

#3 Winning Steps will resume from barrier 2 with Karis Teetan in the saddle. The Pierre Ng-trained six-year-old ended last season in good form with back-to-back placings and looks set to perform well first-up after an encouraging trial. #6 Flying Silver relishes this course and distance as a four-time winner. Danny Shum’s runners deserve plenty of respect early on, and he has conditions to suit from barrier 1 with Angus Chung aboard. #1 Serangoon is consistently around the mark. Wide draws often hurt his chances last season, but a mid-draw here could be beneficial. #2 Forever Glorious is a pace influence and shines at this course and distance.

  Race 7



#1 Kaholo Angel has race fitness on his side as the only second-up horse in the race. He is better suited to Happy Valley and benefits from a significant jockey upgrade with Hugh Bowman on board. #8 Healthy Healthy looked very well in his recent trial. Although he was a market elect last time he raced, he pulled up with a veterinary issue. He can atone. #7 Young Arrow showed improvement with racing last season and has more to offer this campaign. #9 Mojave Desert chased home some good horses in three runs last season and was improving with each race. Blinkers go on for the first time in Hong Kong, a piece of equipment that was effective when he raced in Australia.

  Race 8

#8 Chill Chibi will wear blinkers for the first time as trainer Danny Shum introduces a new piece of gear for his first-up run. He showed plenty of potential last season, including a close-up fourth-place finish in the Hong Kong Derby. This race provides a good opportunity for him to bounce back to winning ways. #1 Moments In Time was ultra-impressive last term and still has more to offer. #11 Red Hare King steps up to Class 2 for the first time, marking his biggest test yet, but barrier 1 will ensure every chance. #2 Helene Feeling won first-up at this track and distance last season. Barrier 11 is tricky, but he is in capable hands with Zac Purton aboard.

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