Happy Valley   08 May 2024
 
GOING: G

COCHRANE HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Hero Star to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. MY INTELLIGENT (1) had been in the market and running well in tougher grade his past few and now drops back into C5 where he was narrowly beaten here just four starts ago. Zac Purton rides today and he has the speed to get across from out wide. Can get the job done back in grade. VAMOS (12) comes into this first-up and the booking of Bowman shows the stable's intentions. He strikes at 17% when riding for Hall, and although the gelding is still a maiden, everything points to a bold showing. HERO STAR (6) has been left behind his past couple, but comes through a strong race over 1000m here most recently. Now out to 1200m again which looks to suit. Can play a major role. DOUBLE SHOW (10) is better than he showed last time out and can bounce back from an inside alley.
1 52423 MY INTELLIGENT
W Y SO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Wong Siu Wah
Racing well. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind California Touch with 52.5kg at $12. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Copartner Prance with 52kg at $7. Major player on recent form.
10
Z PURTON
YELLOW GREEN , YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW CHEVRON, YELLOW CAP, DARK GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON ,WHITE PEAK
2 96900 YOUTH POWER
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
THE YOUTH SYNDICATE
Last start 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Owners' Praise carrying 53.5kg at $129. The start before that second last of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Voyage Samurai carrying 54.5kg at $120. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
M L YEUNG
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, DENIM CHECKS,WHITE CAP, THREE STARS
3 98900 THE CONCENTRATION
P F YIU
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
KEN CHAN CHUN NING
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1650m, 15 len behind Forever Folks carrying 52kg at $155. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1650m, 11 len behind Show Respect carrying 53.5kg at $48. Others make more appeal.
7
D LEUNG
ORANGE,INDIGO DIAMONDS,INDIGO DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES,CAP,ORANGE SPOTS,WHITE PEAK
4 87596 WOODFIRE CHAMP
C W CHANG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
CHEUNG KA WAI
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind E Universe with 52kg at $17. The race before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Aeroinvincible carrying 53kg at $35. Watch for him dropping on these late.
6
ANDREA ATZENI
PURPLE, WHITE BRAID, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS, HOOPED CAP , WHITE PEAK
5 28000 ALLOY KING
K H TING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lun Hoi Sze
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Super Axiom with 61kg at $15. Before that second last of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Winning Heart carrying 52.5kg at $42. Genuine chance this time around.
9
HARRY BENTLEY
LIGHT BLUE, INDIGO STRIPE, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE AND RED ARMBAND, RED CAP, INDIGO STRIPE,WHITE PEAK
6 78544 HERO STAR
MANFRED MAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr & Mrs Wong Kwun Keong, Wong Men Chu And Wong Bo Chu
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Super Axiom carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind High Percentage carrying 52kg at $6.30. Low draw and expected to go well.
4
ANGUS CHUNG
YELLOW, LAWN GREEN HLVD WITH RED VEE, WHITE, RED AND YELLOW CHEVRONS ON SLEEVES, LAWN GREEN CAP, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON CAP, WHITE PEAK
7 41400 FIRE BALL
C H YIP
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ricky Chiu Tong
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Young Horizon carrying 60kg at $21. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tactical Command with 61kg at $9.80. This looks too tough.
5
A HAMELIN
EMERALD-GREEN : RED DISC, SLVS, CAP,WHITE PEAK
8 00886 SAME TO YOU
MARK NEWNHAM
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
COLIN CHEUNG KWOK LAM, AMOS CHEUNG SAI KEUNG & GARY HUI KA YAU
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Super Axiom with 60.5kg at $44. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Golden Link with 52kg at $58. Prefer to watch at this stage.
12
B AVDULLA
PINK,WHITE HALVED,LIGHT BLUE BAND,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE PINK HALVED CHECKED,PINK CAP,LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
9 81060 GENERAL ACE
K W LUI
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
KAM HING YUEN
Last start ran last of 12 at Sha Tin on April 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Urban Triumph with 59kg at $41. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Viva A La carrying 60kg at $15. Prefer others.
3
C Y HO
RED, BLACK FIVE DIAMONDS, ARMBANDS, QUARTERS CAP, WHITE PEAK
10 83428 DOUBLE SHOW
D WHYTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Sustainable Operation Syndicate
Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Super Joy carrying 57.5kg at $14. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Viva A La with 58.5kg at $15. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside alley.
1
LUKE FERRARIS
WHITE, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CHEVRONS, INDIGO CHEVRON, WHITE CAP, RED STARS
11 7757x H Z TOURBILLON
T P YUNG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Shum Mak Ling, Ma Ren De, Jimmy Tang & Pin Yik Ping
Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track March 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Colonel with 59kg at $30. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at this track September 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mega Bonus with 54.5kg at $25. Solid top-three proposition.
2
BEN THOMPSON
PALE-GREEN AND RED HLVD WITH GREEN V ,RED COLLAR, PALE-GREEN STARS ON DARK GREEN SLEEVES, BLUE CAP, RED STAR CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 3390x VAMOS
DAVID HALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Vamos Syndicate
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather January 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Beat Hollow carrying 60.5kg at $7.70. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track March 15 2023 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind G One Excellent with 55kg at $6.10. Among the leading players.
11
HUGH BOWMAN
BLUE , CREAM & PALE-BLUE CHECKED SASH,BLUE SLEEVES, CREAM HALVED CHECKED, CREAM & PALE-BLUE CHECKED CAP, WHITE PEAK
13 x8246 CHEER FOR SOUTH
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
CHAN MAN CHUN, JAMES MATHEW FONG, VINCENT WONG LING SUN & TIMOTHY WONG CHEUK TIM
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind California Touch with 51kg at $8.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Our Lucky Glory carrying 51.5kg at $5.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

LIGHT BLUE, RED VEE, RED SLEEVES, RED CAP, LIGHT BLUE CIRCLE CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 80005 DASHING GLORY
Y S TSUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan)
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Modest Gentleman carrying 52.5kg at $22. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 9 len behind Happy Horse with 54.5kg at $35. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

YELLOW,RED DOUBLE VEE, PURPLE VEE,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE HALVED CHECKED, CAP,YELLOW CHECK,PEAK,WHITE PEAK