Sha Tin   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

MONAVEEN HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD      

Ariel to take charge ahead of Super Bonus at a strong tempo. STORMING DRAGON (8) flashed home on debut over 1200m to miss out by 0.8L, with the form out of that race being outstanding. He's won a trial since then and the step out to 1400m looks ideal. Big tick with Purton sticking and with improvement expected, he's the one to beat. SMILING COLLECTOR (10) went under narrowly at this course and distance 28 days ago and looks to have his good on the till. The wide draw is a niggle, but he has raced well when settling forward or back. Stacks up nicely from last start and won't be far away again. DARING PURSUIT (1) looks ready to peak now third-up despite a 3.5L defeat last time out. Vincent Ho sticking with the galloper is a positive sign and while he's a long time between drinks, a win doesn't seem far away. MIDORI BURLY (2) drops back in grade today and was competitive in C3 earlier this campaign. Can play a major role.
1 x1x54 DARING PURSUIT
CASPAR FOWNES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
LEUNG SZE TIEN
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lucky Gold with 56kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Winning Gold with 61kg at $8.80. Definite winning chance.
8
C Y HO
LT GREEN, BLACK STRIPE, LT GREEN,WHITE HALVED SLVS, BLACK CUFFS, HOOPS CAP, WHITE PEAK
2 27805 MIDORI BURLY
P F YIU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Useful type. Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Superb Kid with 53.5kg at $13. The run before that 10th of 13 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Universal Horizon with 54kg at $28. Expected to be doing his best work late.
9
LYLE HEWITSON
GREEN , YELLOW CHECKS, LIGHT GREEN HALVES , SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVED CHECKED, YELLOW CAP, GREEN HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
3 08600 BEAUTY GLORY
A S CRUZ
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Winning Gold with 58.5kg at $22. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lucky Gold with 61kg at $17. Not keen on his prospects.
13
B AVDULLA
BLACK, WHITE SPOTS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS ON LIGHT PINK CAP, WHITE PEAK
4 22425 ARIEL
DAVID A HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MR P K SIU
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Super Goldi carrying 60kg at $6.80. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Loyal Bo Bo with 56kg at $12. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
5
E C W WONG
RED, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED STARS SLEEVES, RED STARS CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 23x06 SUPER LEGENDS
DANNY SHUM
3YO  BROWN  COLT 59.0KG
LAI TAT MING
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Phoenix Light carrying 60kg at $11. Last start got back early 6th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lo Pan Spirit carrying 56kg at $8.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
ANGUS CHUNG
WHITE,INDIGO HALVED,LIGHT BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK
6 90786 WINDICATOR FAMILY
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
THOMAS POON HO WING & POON CHI KEUNG
Useful gelding. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Happy Valley on April 10 over 1650m, 4 len behind Glorious Journey with 59.5kg at $12. The race before that 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 27 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind United Endeavors with 60.5kg at $18. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
ALEX BADEL
RED, GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, GOLD CHEVRON, RED AND LIGHT PINK CHECKED CAP, WHITE PEAK
7 4 CALL ME SUPREME
C W CHANG
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
PHILIP LIU CHUN HANG
At debut, 4th of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Owners' Praise carrying 58kg at $20. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
14
HUGH BOWMAN
LIGHT PINK,MAUVE SASH,MAUVE HOOPS SLEEVES,CAP,,WHITE PEAK
8 3 STORMING DRAGON
JAMIE RICHARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
KOWLOON TONG CLUB SYNDICATE
At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Phoenix Light with 57.5kg at $5.30. Improver who can get off the mark this time.
4
Z PURTON
YELLOW, GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
9 90 MATSU VICTOR
K W LUI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
LAU YING KIN & LAU MOK YUEN KEE
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, from last on the turn 9th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Prosecco carrying 56.5kg at $46. Last start 12th of 14 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sunny Da Best with 56kg at $31. Prepared to risk today.
12
KEAGAN DE MELO
 CLARET, WHITE BRAID, CLARET SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, CAP, CLARET, DISC
10 02752 SMILING COLLECTOR
K H TING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Fung Kok Po
Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, neck behind Super Goldi with 56kg at $5.60. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Loyal Bo Bo with 57.5kg at $17. Another bold run is expected.
10
K TEETAN
INDIGO, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVES, INDIGO ARMBAND, YELLOW CAP, RED CIRCLE , WHITE PEAK
11 000 CIRCUIT BLAZING
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MR & MRS CHEUNG KWOK WA
Resumes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on March 16 over 1800m, 16 len behind Casa Cosmo carrying 59kg at $132. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 2000m, 18 len behind Kimberley carrying 57.5kg at $38. Needs to improve sharply.
11
ANDREA ATZENI
RED,YELLOW STRIPES,INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE STARS,INDIGO CAP,LIGHT BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
12 30802 TOP PEAK
T P YUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
VITUS YIU & FLORENCE YIU
Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Winning Gold with 55kg at $18. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Second To None with 55.5kg at $63. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
HARRY BENTLEY
WHITE , LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE VEE, LIGHT PINK VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW GREEN ARMBANDS, CAP , WHITE CIRCLE, PEAK
13 0x040 SUPER BONUS
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
KITTY LEUNG KIT TING, EDWARD CHAN CHI KEUNG & MATTHEW CHAN CHIN WAH
Most recently failed to make an impression; 10th of 14 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Super Goldi with 56kg at $20. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Divano carrying 57.5kg at $74. Prefer to watch at this stage.
2
BEN THOMPSON
PINK, GOLD STAR, GOLD SLEEVES, RED STARS , PINK QUARTERS CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 40889 TRAVEL GOLF
C H YIP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
ALPHA RACING
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Owners' Praise carrying 56kg at $32. The run before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Second To None with 56.5kg at $40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
MATTHEW CHADWICK
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,CHECK SLEEVES,PURPLE CAP,YELLOW STARS , WHITE PEAK
15 688 SUPER CHARIZZARD
MARK NEWNHAM
3YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
NICE AND GENTLE SYNDICATE
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lo Pan Spirit carrying 57kg at $20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sports Legend carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.

RED,WHITE CHECKS,INDIGO HALVED,SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,RED CHECKS
16 15389 GOLDEN RISE
JOHN SIZE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
JAMES KWAN WAI MING & LEUNG KAM CHUEN
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lo Pan Spirit with 60kg at $13. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lucky Gold carrying 60kg at $2.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.

WHITE, SILVER CHEVRONS BODY, SLEEVES, CHECKS CAP, WHITE PEAK