ADVANCING CULTURE & SPORTS 1800M HANDICAP 1800m Track: STANDARD |
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Solid tempo set by Flaming Rabbit and All For St Paul's who are both capable of leading. CHILL CHIBI (6) jumps right off the page after a strong effort in the HK Derby 27 days ago. That was his first try at 2000m after a running some great races over this trip at Happy Valley, and he wasn't far away in the Classic Cup here two back. Kept the legs moving with a recent trial and if he can run up to his Derby effort in this, he should be winning. C P BRAVE (7) was just too far back chase down the winner last time out and found plenty of trouble in the straight to boot. Draws a much better gate this time and he drops in weight rising back to C2 today. Will make his presence felt. THE BEST PEACH (5) was outclassed in the Chairman's Trophy at G2 level last start and performs best at this level. Beat C P Brave two back and is another who can be a touch closer from a nice alley. Live chance. SPEED DRAGON (12) brings the 4YO Series form into this and is worth including right at the bottom of the weights.
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1 | 00104 |
ALL FOR ST PAUL'S
F C LOR 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG St Paul's Boys Syndicate Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Flaming Rabbit with 59.5kg at $22. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 3 over 1650m, 5 len behind Mr Ascendency carrying 58kg at $10. Has the ability to take this out. |
11 ANGUS CHUNG |
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2 | 47861 |
FLAMING RABBIT
D WHYTE 5YO BAY HORSE 61.0KG ANTONIO CHAN HANG TAT & EVA CHAN JIAO TING Multiple Group 3 winner. Useful entire. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track March 31 over 1600m defeating The Golden Scenery with 57kg at $4.70. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Young Champion carrying 57kg at $18. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
8 LYLE HEWITSON |
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3 | 0x505 |
RUNNING GLORY
DAVID A HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Connie Wong Wai Ching & Vivian Wong Man Lei Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Flaming Rabbit carrying 60.5kg at $78. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1800m, 11 len behind Happy Together with 60.5kg at $69. Not on recent form. |
13 BEN THOMPSON |
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4 | 72460 |
LA CITY BLANCHE
A S CRUZ 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG LOS DAGO Group 1 winner. Resumes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1800m, 4 len behind Happy Together with 55.5kg at $22. The race before that second last of 7 at Happy Valley on February 21 over 1650m, 3 len behind Mr Ascendency carrying 56kg at $7.60. Likely to find this a bit tough. |
6 HUGH BOWMAN |
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5 | 83510 |
THE BEST PEACH
A S CRUZ 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG PAUL & CLARE ROONEY Group 3 placegetter. Useful type. At the latest run got back early 10th of 13 at this track in the G2 Chairman's Trophy on April 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Beauty Joy carrying 56kg at $33. The start before that won by 1.3 len at this track March 24 over 1800m defeating C P Brave with 61kg at $7.70. Will hit the line hard. |
2 K TEETAN |
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6 | 13x74 |
CHILL CHIBI
DANNY SHUM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG DR ALEX LAM SAI KEUNG & CHAN PUI FAN Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 3 over 1800m, 4 len behind Helios Express carrying 57kg at $25. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 24 over 2000m, 3 len behind Massive Sovereign carrying 57kg at $11. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off. |
5 JERRY CHAU |
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7 | 11362 |
C P BRAVE
P F YIU 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mr & Mrs Leung Lun, Paul Leung Yuk Hung And Kenneth Leung Yuk Wai Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track on March 24 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind The Best Peach with 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Happy Together carrying 52.5kg at $6.30. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
3 ALEX BADEL |
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8 | 02170 |
NATURAL STORM
P F YIU 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Lyon Cheng Lai Fung Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track on March 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind The Best Peach with 60.5kg at $40. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Happy Together with 53.5kg at $22. Hard to make a case on recent form. |
1 A HAMELIN |
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9 | 12248 |
SWEET ENCOUNTER
JOHN SIZE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG VICKY TANG Useful gelding. At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track on March 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind The Best Peach with 60.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Happy Together carrying 52.5kg at $13. Can bounce back. |
10 Z PURTON |
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10 | 25390 |
ALACRITY
JAMIE RICHARDS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG HARMONY RACING SYNDICATE Group 1 winner. Useful type. Last start second last of 13 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1650m, 9 len behind M Unicorn carrying 61kg at $24. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Happy Together carrying 54kg at $4.10. Hasn't shown much recently but can go a lot better today. |
7 HARRY BENTLEY |
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11 | 42616 |
PACKING HURRICANE
CASPAR FOWNES 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG GEOFF & SANDRA TURNBULL Last start 6th of 13 at this track on March 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind The Best Peach with 59kg at $10. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track February 18 over 1800m defeating Simply Maverick with 56kg at $16. Recent form not good enough. |
4 M L YEUNG |
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12 | 15497 |
SPEED DRAGON
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG PETER CHU KA LOK Most recently 7th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 24 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Massive Sovereign with 57kg at $66. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 3 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Helios Express with 57kg at $17. Was in good form prior to the 4YO Series where he was a touch out of his depth. This looks to suit much better. |
9 C Y HO |
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13 | 53292 |
TURIN MASCOT
PIERRE NG 5YO GREY GELDING 52.0KG DR SHELDON TSE HIU TUNG, KEN HUANG JIAN HUA & TSOI HUK YAM Useful gelding. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1650m, nose behind M Unicorn carrying 56.5kg at $6.80. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 13 over 1800m, 5 len behind Moments In Time carrying 59kg at $6.60. Good effort last time when not far from the winner. Big chance. |
12 M F POON |