Happy Valley   01 May 2024
 
GOING: G

MAISONS-LAFFITTE HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD      

Strong early tempo from the fliers Happily Friends and Diamond Soars. DIAMOND SOARS (1) drops back in grade today after tiring late in the race last start over 1200m. Now back to the short course where he's won three times and Bowman hops in the saddle. Looks a targeted assault and he looks the one to beat. MULTIMORE (6) will be fitter for two trials coming into this. Dylan Mo should get every chance from barrier 1 and he was in good form at the end of last campaign. Can return with a bang. TACTICAL COMMAND (2) drops back tot he 1000m journey today for the first time after tiring late in the race last time out. He has good early speed, but has also shown he can run on strongly from the back. Worth keeping on side. MODEST GENTLEMAN (4) was no match for a good winner last start but was best of the rest. Chance if he can run up to that level again.
1 30006 DIAMOND SOARS
P F YIU
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Lau So Wah
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Exuberant carrying 51.5kg at $43. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Our Lucky Glory carrying 53.5kg at $57. Further improvement is anticipated.
11
HUGH BOWMAN
GOLD, BLACK STAR, GOLD CHEVRON ON TEAL BLUE SLEEVES, GOLD AND BLACK CHECKED CAP, WHITE PEAK
2 31748 TACTICAL COMMAND
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
RIGHTEOUSNESS SYNDICATE
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sweet Diamond carrying 61kg at $6.60. Before that 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. Will hit the line hard.
6
ALEX BADEL
INDIGO , PINK SPOTS, INDIGO SLEEVES, PINK CAP,WHITE PEAK
3 59468 KING INVINCIBLE
F C LOR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
THOMAS LEUNG WAI KIN
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Super Axiom carrying 61kg at $7.30. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Colourful Prince carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
D LEUNG
GREEN,MAUVE SASH,SLEEVES,CAP,GREEN STRIPE,WHITE PEAK
4 10772 MODEST GENTLEMAN
C H YIP
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
The Cool Gurus Syndicate
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Super Axiom with 58.5kg at $23. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Happy Horse with 60.5kg at $16. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
2
JERRY CHAU
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK VEE, BLACK CHEVRONS ON LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR, WHITE PEAK
5 50097 THE GOOD DEAL
D WHYTE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Leung Man Wei, Raymond Ho Hon Yin, Tang Leung Nuen & Stephen Kwok Chiu Kwong
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Sha Tin on April 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Urban Triumph with 59.5kg at $8.90. The run before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Smart Leader carrying 60.5kg at $23. Well placed to take this out.
12
ANDREA ATZENI
DENIM , RED DOUBLE VEE, YELLOW VEE, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, DARK DENIM CAP, RED CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
6 3954x MULTIMORE
T P YUNG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Multi-Friendship Syndicate
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track January 10 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Modest Gentleman with 55kg at $11. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track September 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Valhalla with 61kg at $4.60. Should be right in the finish.
1
H T MO
RED : GOLD BRAID, RED CHEVRONS ON GOLD SLVS, GOLD CAP, BLACK CIRCLE CAP,WHITE PEAK
7 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. Should progress from that first-up run.
8
HARRY BENTLEY
BLUE & ORANGE HOOPS, WHITE STARS ON ORANGE SLVS, BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK
8 00x0x CRAIG'S MASTER
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET CLUB RACING SYNDICATE
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 17 len behind Valhalla carrying 56kg at $39. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1000m, 9 len behind Tronic Mighty with 60kg at $57. Others rate better.
4
A HAMELIN
GREEN, GOLD HOOPS SLEEVES, GOLD CAP,WHITE PEAK
9 30800 AUGUST MOON
JAMIE RICHARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Patrick Wang
Last start 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 with 55.5kg at $12. Might just find this a bit too tough.
5
KEAGAN DE MELO
LIGHT PINK, DARK GREEN SASH, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK STARS, LIGHT PINK CAP, DARK GREEN HOOP, WHITE PEAK
10 0x99x SIX BEST FRIENDS
MANFRED MAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Chan Kwok Keung & Dr Carl Leung Ka Kui
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track October 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nordic Combined carrying 51.5kg at $17. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track October 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Diamond Soars with 55.5kg at $23. Prefer others.
9
ANGUS CHUNG
HOT PINK,RED BRAID,BROWN SLEEVES,RED AND WHITE HALVED CHECKED,GOLD CAP,RED STAR,WHITE PEAK
11 53008 HAPPILY FRIENDS
W Y SO
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Bill Mok Yuen Bill, Yip Wing Kui, John Yuen Se Kit & Raymond Choy Wai Shek
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Viva A La with 56kg at $64. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind General Ace carrying 51.5kg at $19. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
MATTHEW CHADWICK
LIGHT PINK, YELLOW VEE, WHITE AND RED CHECKED SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS ON RED CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 08000 DASHING GLORY
Y S TSUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan)
Resumes off a 49 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 9 len behind Happy Horse with 54.5kg at $35. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 7 over 1650m, 38 len behind United Endeavors with 55.5kg at $64. Needs to step up.
7
K TEETAN
YELLOW,RED DOUBLE VEE, PURPLE VEE,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE HALVED CHECKED, CAP,YELLOW CHECK,PEAK,WHITE PEAK
13 41400 FIRE BALL
C H YIP
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ricky Chiu Tong
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Young Horizon carrying 60kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tactical Command carrying 61kg at $9.80. Needs to step up.

EMERALD-GREEN : RED DISC, SLVS, CAP,WHITE PEAK
14 13466 HAPPY TANGO
Y S TSUI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Chan Chi Sun
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Valiant Elegance carrying 51.5kg at $62. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Super Joy with 55.5kg at $4.70. Has to find a few lengths.

BLUE, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLVS, BLUE HALVED, RED CAP. WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , PEAK