MONG KOK HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD Out 9 Metres |
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Toy Soltero and Highland Rahy should lock horns early at a strong tempo. FAST RESPONDER (2) makes his HK debut on the back of some nice trials after ending his last campaign as an impressive 1.5L winner in G3 company in England. The wide draw suits down the straight course and he still has good upside. Hewitson sticks from the trials and he can make a winning start to his HK career. BABY CRYSTAL (1) is looking for the hat-trick after proving too strong at this track and trip last time out. Draws wide again which suits and he only rises 1.5kg. Looks to have found his niche and he's expected to go awfully close again. KA YING VICTORY (10) has been just fair this season after dominating in his debut prep. Now drops right back to this track and trip where he has won previously. Has good speed and a turn around in form wouldn't surprise. HAPPY UNITED (6) has never raced at this track but does boast a good record over the 1000m journey. Purton hopping on board is a big tick. Live chance.
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1 | 21811 |
BABY CRYSTAL
K W LUI 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG IP WAI YUEN & CHAN TAK WA Useful type. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track April 14 over 1000m defeating Stellar Express carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track March 10 over 1000m defeating James Tak with 55.5kg at $6.50. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game. |
10 C Y HO |
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2 | 3x11x |
FAST RESPONDER
D WHYTE 3YO BAY COLT 61.0KG HONG KONG ST JOHN PRESIDENTS CLUB SYNDICATE Group 3 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len Newmarket (Rowley) G3 Cornwallis Stakes October 13 over 1005m slow track defeating Rosario carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len York LR August 26 over 1005m defeating Purosangue with 58kg at $7. Should be right in the finish. |
9 LYLE HEWITSON |
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3 | 14065 |
PLEASANT ENDEAVOR
P F YIU 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ho Kwok Wing At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Baby Crystal with 56.5kg at $18. The start before that 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Harmony N Blessed carrying 56.5kg at $84. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
7 D LEUNG |
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4 | 111x |
TOY SOLTERO
C W CHANG 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG CHOAPA Multiple Group 2 winner. Won all to date. Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2 len Valparaiso Sporting Club G2 Copa de Plata Italo Traverso P. June 28 over 1600m defeating Mis Mejores Amigos with 57.5kg at $2.30. At his first start favourite; to post a big 3 len win. Valparaiso Sporting Club G2 El Estreno Nicanor Senoret May 1 2023 over 1300m slow track defeating Sputnik with 57kg at $4. Looking to others for the winner. |
8 BEN THOMPSON |
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5 | 28586 |
FLYING HIGH
W Y SO 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Happy Celebration Syndicate At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Baby Crystal with 61kg at $24. Before that 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 27 over 1000m, 5 len behind Beauty Waves carrying 61kg at $52. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up. |
5 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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6 | 14065 |
HAPPY UNITED
JAMIE RICHARDS 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MILLIONS IN ONE SYNDICATE Useful type. Most recently couldn't go on with it; 5th of 11 at Happy Valley on May 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Copartner Prance carrying 56kg at $33. The start before that second last of 7 at Happy Valley on April 24 over 1000m, 4 len behind Beauty Waves with 55.5kg at $22. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time. |
1 Z PURTON |
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7 | 0701x |
SUPER LOVE DRAGON
W Y SO 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A TENG Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning post a big 7 len win. Cambridge May 31 over 1550m defeating Jimmy Dean carrying 58kg at $16.40. On debut fifth of 12 at Ruakaka December 14 2022 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Niance carrying 57.5kg at $13.90. Likely to be up for this. |
6 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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8 | 4321x |
HIGHLAND RAHY
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG PETER K L CHU Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since winning post a big 8 len win. Gowran Park October 16 over 1911m in the wet defeating Toll Stone carrying 61kg at $4. On debut fourth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather March 24 2023 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Sea Chariot with 59.5kg at $4.50. May need this run. |
2 ANDREA ATZENI |
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9 | 8x1x7 |
MAJESTIC EXPRESS
JOHN SIZE 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG LARRY YUNG CHI KIN Second-up today. Last start ran last of 7 at Happy Valley on April 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Beauty Waves carrying 54.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation won by 1.3 len at Kembla Grange 3yo Mdn October 12 over 1000m defeating Callistemon carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Don't underestimate. |
3 A HAMELIN |
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10 | 88x36 |
KA YING VICTORY
DAVID HALL 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG KA YING SYNDICATE Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1200m, 2 len behind Eighty Light Years carrying 55.5kg at $6.60. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Top Gun with 54.5kg at $4. Rates highly. Big chance. |
4 ALEX BADEL |