Happy Valley   08 May 2024
 
GOING: G

D'AGUILAR HANDICAP 1650m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Precision Goal and Viva A La matching motors. BEAU GOSSE (1) has been right around the finish for much of this campaign, only going under by 0.5L as favourite last time out. The wide draw is a niggle, though Bowman remains in the saddle and if he gets some luck in running, he'll be hard to hold out. SMART BEAUTY (7) ran on well from beyond midfield over this track and trip 21 days ago. Purton remains in the saddle although they have drawn wider this time. That shouldn't be an issue with his racing pattern though and his best is good enough to be winning. CHARMING STEED (3) bolted in over this trip on the All Weather surface, scoring by 2.5L as favourite. Drawn ideally again today and if he runs up to what he did last start, he'll take plenty of holding out. MEDIC ELITE (2) comes through the same race as Smart Beauty where they hit the line together. Nicely drawn and has to be included.
1 33352 BEAU GOSSE
D WHYTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
DR ANDY POON TSZ CHUNG
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sweet Diamond carrying 61kg at $4.20. The start before that 5th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Super Joy with 61kg at $28. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
9
HUGH BOWMAN
ORANGE, BLUE SPOTS SASH, BLUE, RED HALVED SLEEVES, YELLOW CUFFS, HOOPS CAP,WHITE PEAK
2 15943 MEDIC ELITE
PIERRE NG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Medicore Syndicate
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Northern Beast with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Master Of All with 60.5kg at $20. Strong chance from a low draw.
4
ANGUS CHUNG
INDIGO, GOLD HALVES, WHITE BAND, GOLD SLEEVES, INDIGO HALVES, WHITE ARMBAND, GOLD CAP ,WHITE PEAK
3 25361 CHARMING STEED
CASPAR FOWNES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Fortunes Turn Syndicate
Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Sha Tin All Weather April 20 over 1650m defeating Eagle Run with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1650m, 5 len behind Courier Magic carrying 57kg at $8.40. Strong chance from a low draw.
3
C Y HO
RED , BLUE CROSS OF LORRAINE, RED SLEEVES, TEAL,YELLOW HALVED CHECKED, YELLOW,RED HOOPED CAP,WHITE PEAK
4 0x996 SPEEDSTAR
DAVID HALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
ANDREW LEE YING BIU & DR TANG CHEUK CHEE
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Young Horizon with 60.5kg at $14. The start before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tsuen Wan Glory carrying 60.5kg at $19. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
8
ALEX BADEL
NAVY, WHITE HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 32000 DIAMOND DIAMOND
T P YUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
LUCKY MONEY SYNDICATE
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1650m, 19 len behind Northern Beast carrying 60kg at $57. Before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1650m, 8 len behind Can't Go Wong with 61kg at $10. Can't make much of a case.
11
LUKE FERRARIS
RED, YELLOW GREEN HALVED, WHITE SLEEVE, YELLOW GREEN STRIPE,BLACK CAP,WHITE STAR,WHITE PEAK
6 90900 FORTUNE PRESIDENT
Y S TSUI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Chan Chi Sun
At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1650m, 13 len behind Charming Steed with 60kg at $38. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1650m, 8 len behind Northern Beast with 60kg at $36. Hard to enthuse.
12
MATTHEW CHADWICK
DENIM, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES,DENIM HLVD SLVS, RED CAP, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
7 34164 SMART BEAUTY
A S CRUZ
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
BEAUTY TEAM SYNDICATE
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Northern Beast carrying 58kg at $4.30. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Dragon Pride with 59kg at $2.90. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
10
Z PURTON
BLACK, WHITE STAR, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLACK STARS
8 63853 ASIAN ONE
JAMIE RICHARDS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Joey Tong Yat Sing
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1650m, 4 len behind Charming Steed with 58kg at $6.10. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1650m, 4 len behind Can't Go Wong carrying 59kg at $35. Should go well in this line up.
6
B AVDULLA
PURPLE ,LIGHT PINK DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES,PURPLE HALVED,WHITE ARM BAND,LIGHT PINK CAP,PURPLE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
9 62316 VIVA A LA
MANFRED MAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Dominic Chung Won Lok
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sweet Diamond carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track March 20 over 1200m defeating Double Show with 54.5kg at $2.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
1
M F POON
ORANGE,BLACK SIX STARS,SLEEVES,ORANGE ARM BAND,BLACK CAP,ORANGE CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
10 99896 CASA LEGEND
C W CHANG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Kenneth Wu Kai Chung
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1650m, 7 len behind Charming Steed with 55.5kg at $27. The start before that 9th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Valiant Elegance carrying 57kg at $15. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
2
ANDREA ATZENI
LIGHT BLUE, SLEEVES, YELLOW AND INDIGO ARMBAND, LIGHT BLUE CAP, YELLOW STARS, WHITE PEAK
11 60403 PRECISION GOAL
DAVID A HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
WINNING GROUP SYNDICATE
Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1800m, head behind Amazing Boy carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1800m, 19 len behind Joyful Champion carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Worth thought after getting close last time.
5
HARRY BENTLEY
NAVY, YELLOW STAR, SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, GREEN SPOTS CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 77804 HANG'S CHOICE
W Y SO
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Wong Yuet Sing & Tony Wong Sze Ho
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1650m, 3 len behind Dragon Delight with 52kg at $40. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1650m, 10 len behind Northern Beast with 53kg at $53. Others preferred at this stage.
7
M L YEUNG
RED : YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP,RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON , WHITE PEAK
13 60809 RIGHT HONOURABLE
MARK NEWNHAM
10YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Yan Ming
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Young Horizon carrying 60.5kg at $69. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1650m, 7 len behind Strongest Boy carrying 52kg at $39. Others are preferred.

INDIGO, SILVER SPOTS, SILVER SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS ON SILVER CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 98009 PRESTIGE MOOCHI
C H YIP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
BRANDON LAU & ISSAC LIU
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1650m, 10 len behind Dragon Delight with 56kg at $26. Before that second last of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Super Joy with 54.5kg at $61. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

WHITE,DARK GREEN SLEEVES