Happy Valley   24 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

YEONGCHEON HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine tempo from Sweet Diamond leading Viva A La. TACTICAL COMMAND (2) has been closing off well in recent efforts after getting well back in the run. He now drops back into C5 where he won a similar race just 3 starts ago, and he gets Zac Purton in the saddle. This looks a targeted attack and he looks set to return to the winners stall. VIVA A LA (9) settled midfield and bolted in over this course and distance 35 days ago, winning by 1.3L. He's been very good at the trials since that effort and he only rises 2kg after the claim of Poon. Rates highly on his latest effort and can make his presence felt again. BEAU GOSSE (3) wasn't far away on the All Weather surface last start after a placing over 1650m two back. Hugh Bowman rides today from a better gate and he's placed 2/2 at this track and trip. Should be right in the finish. MILLENNIUM FALCON (11) disappointed out in trip last time out and is suited better coming back to 1200m. Include.
1 719x7 NOBLE ONE
K W LUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr & Mrs Tony Tang Wai Bun
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Smart Leader carrying 61kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on October 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 52kg at $9. Fitter and a winning hope.
9
C Y HO
YELLOW, MAUVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, MAUVE CHECKS, WHITE CAP, MAUVE STARS
2 03174 TACTICAL COMMAND
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
RIGHTEOUSNESS SYNDICATE
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind E Universe carrying 52.5kg at $16. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind King Eccellente carrying 52.5kg at $24. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
7
Z PURTON
INDIGO , PINK SPOTS, INDIGO SLEEVES, PINK CAP,WHITE PEAK
3 53335 BEAU GOSSE
D WHYTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
DR ANDY POON TSZ CHUNG
Most recently 5th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Super Joy with 61kg at $28. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Master Of Luck with 61kg at $9.30. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
4
HUGH BOWMAN
ORANGE, BLUE SPOTS SASH, BLUE, RED HALVED SLEEVES, YELLOW CUFFS, HOOPS CAP,WHITE PEAK
4 65603 MR GOOD VIBES
DAVID HALL
4YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
KENNETH SHI HO MING
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Sha Tin on April 14 over 1200m, neck behind Urban Triumph with 60kg at $12. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Happy Horse with 61kg at $5.80. Won’t spend a dime in the run from the inside gate. Good each-way hope.
1
K TEETAN
YELLOW, RED STRIPE, BLACK SLEEVES,RED CHECKED , YELLOW CAP, RED AND BLACK STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
5 88000 PODIUM
C W CHANG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Unifaith Bloodstock (Mgr: A J Koolman) & Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish)
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Sha Tin on March 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Loyal Bo Bo carrying 53.5kg at $97. The race before that 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sky Heart with 53.5kg at $73. Will be saved up for one last crack.
11
ALEX BADEL
BLACK,GOLD STAR,GOLD SLEEVES,BLACK HALVED,GOLD CAP,BLACK STAR ,WHITE PEAK
6 95548 STORMTROUPER
C H YIP
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lunner Club Syndicate
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1650m, 6 len behind Courier Magic with 61kg at $10. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 7 over 1650m, 2 len behind United Endeavors with 61kg at $7.20. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
A HAMELIN
YELLOW, MAROON DOUBLE VEE, DENIM VEE, YELLOW SLEEVES, MAROON STRIPE, INDIGO CAP, YELLOW STAR , WHITE PEAK
7 28263 SWEET DIAMOND
P F YIU
6YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Kan Kin Kwong
Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Super Axiom carrying 60.5kg at $12. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smart Leader with 60.5kg at $11. Should go well.
5
HARRY BENTLEY
WHITE, MAROON ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT PINK CAP, MAROON ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
8 27545 WIND SPEEDER
Y S TSUI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Exceed Expectations Syndicate
Group 3 placegetter. Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Viva A La carrying 61kg at $7.80. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Colonel carrying 60kg at $14. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
12
MATTHEW CHADWICK
RED, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, SILVER, BLACK, RED RAYS, RED SLEEVES, SILVER & BLACK ARMBAND, SILVER, BLACK QUARTERS CAP , WHITE PEAK
9 86231 VIVA A LA
MANFRED MAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Dominic Chung Won Lok
Going well. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track March 20 over 1200m defeating Double Show carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Colonel with 54.5kg at $5.20. Great chance to win again.
6
M F POON
ORANGE,BLACK STARS,SLEEVES,ORANGE ARM BAND,BLACK CAP,ORANGE CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
10 0x060 HERO ICON
W K MO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
WONG KWUN KEONG, WONG MEN CHU, WONG BO CHU & WONG KAM ON
Most recently 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Young Horizon carrying 58.5kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tactical Command with 60.5kg at $26. Will be winding up strongly.
2
ANDREA ATZENI
YELLOW, PALE GREEN HALVES, RED VEE, CHEVRONS SLVS, RED CAP, PALE GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
11 93530 MILLENNIUM FALCON
T P YUNG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Lindsay Racing Syndicate
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 3 over 1650m, 31 len behind Sun Of Makfi carrying 55.5kg at $17. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Tactical Command carrying 56kg at $6. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
LYLE HEWITSON
RED : LIGHT PINK CHEVRONS, RED CHEVRON ON WHITE SLVS, RED CAP. PINK STAR , WHITE PEAK
12 70940 EASY TWO
K H TING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
DAVID GROUP SYNDICATE
Last start 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Master Of All with 52kg at $32. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Viva A La carrying 55kg at $19. Cannot enthuse.
8
ANGUS CHUNG
LIGHT BLUE, RED DIAMOND, SLEEVES , LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, RED STRIPE CAP,WHITE PEAK
13 30800 AUGUST MOON
JAMIE RICHARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Patrick Wang
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Super Axiom with 56kg at $29. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 13 len behind Viva A La carrying 55.5kg at $12. Take on trust.

LIGHT PINK, DARK GREEN SASH, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK STARS, LIGHT PINK CAP, DARK GREEN HOOP, WHITE PEAK
14 460x9 ISLAND SURPRISE
PIERRE NG
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ng Yick Lam
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Super Axiom carrying 57kg at $29. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on October 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Happy Day carrying 52.5kg at $20. Needs more time.

BLUE & ORANGE HOOPS, WHITE STARS ON ORANGE SLVS, BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK