Happy Valley 12 Mar 2025
GOING: G
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SOKO ISLANDS HANDICAP 1650m Track: GOOD |
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Solid tempo with Satirical Fan leading from Forever Glorious and Atomic Beauty. POCHETTINO (10) has had a quiet trial since a good effort at Sha Tin over the 1400m most recently, flashing late to finish 2L away. The step up to this trip looks a smart move for this son of Highland Reel. Still has plenty of upside and can shed the maiden tag now. GOOD LUCK WIN (6)
rolled across to sit on the speed last start from a wide barrier and was only collared late in the race. Similar tactics may be adopted this time and Chung has had success when riding him previously. Worth including. COURIER MAGIC (11) flashed home last start to just miss over this course and distance 21 days ago in a strong effort. He'll need some luck, but he's racing in good order and he can put his best foot forward. FOREVER GLORIOUS (1) drops back in grade today and has been competitive at the top of C4 previously. Can play a major role.
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FOREVER GLORIOUS
K W LUI 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG LAU NG MUI CHU Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Fallon carrying 52kg at $50. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1650m, 7 len behind Definitive with 52kg at $33. Well placed. Has the ability and can atone this time. |
1 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 2 | x8000 |
LUCKY COMBINATION
F C LOR 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG LUCKY ASSOCIATES SYNDICATE Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on January 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Packing Angel with 54kg at $186. Before that 10th of 12 at Sha Tin on January 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Dancing Code with 54kg at $91. Shapes up nicely. |
2 M L YEUNG |
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| 3 | x6005 |
MIDORI FUJI
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG MR & MRS LI WING HON Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 19 over 1650m, 3 len behind Thesis with 61kg at $22. The start before that 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bundle Award carrying 52.5kg at $56. Major player. |
3 K TEETAN |
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| 4 | 00x5x |
SATIRICAL FAN
DANNY SHUM 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG DR SILAS S S YANG, WONG TAK WAI & HO CHI KEUNG Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Fortune Whiskey with 57.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 8th of 10 at this track on September 18 over 1650m, 3 len behind Star Contact carrying 52kg at $12. Among the leading players. |
10 E C W WONG |
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| 5 | 57600 |
JOLLY RULER
P F YIU 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG KENNY CHENG TSIN KI At the latest run 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sky Jewellery with 60.5kg at $13. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at Sha Tin on January 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mr Energia with 61kg at $3.40. Looks tested in this field. |
9 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 6 | 01333 |
GOOD LUCK WIN
K H TING 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SIU WAI CHUNG & LO NGA YIN Going well. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1650m, neck behind Sturdy Ruby carrying 57kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Turin Warrior with 56.5kg at $5.90. Will take plenty of beating. |
11 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 7 | 75290 |
SNOWALOT
DAVID A HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG HK FOOTBALL CLUB HORSE RACING SYNDICATE Last start didn't finish the race at Sha Tin All Weather February 12 over 1800m. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1650m, 5 len behind Turin Warrior with 57.5kg at $14. Genuine chance this time around. |
4 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 8 | 71000 |
TO INFINITY
JAMIE RICHARDS 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHAN WING CHIU & YILDIZ CHOI YAT FAN At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on February 12 over 1800m, 22 len behind Charming Steed carrying 57kg at $58. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1650m, 6 len behind Amazing Award carrying 58.5kg at $69. Prepared to overlook. |
5 B AVDULLA |
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| 9 | 92070 |
ATOMIC BEAUTY
A S CRUZ 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG JUNBON CHAN CHUN BONG Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Brilliant Express with 55kg at $21. Before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Firefoot carrying 56kg at $14. Rates well in this line up and worth including. |
6 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 10 | 75003 |
POCHETTINO
JOHN SIZE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG PHILIP CHAN KWOK CHUNG Since last run he has trialed at Conghua over 1200m on 28/02/2025; Last run came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on February 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gale Saga with 54kg at $7.80. The run before second last of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather January 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Ariel with 55kg at $58. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat. |
7 ALEX BADEL |
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| 11 | 299x3 |
COURIER MAGIC
MANFRED MAN 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG MR & MRS CHAN WING KWAN Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 12 at this track on February 19 over 1650m, neck behind Thesis with 53kg at $9.20. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on October 16 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Sure Joyful with 56kg at $5.30. Fitter and worth following up. |
8 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 12 | 79195 |
PEGASUS GENERAL
W K MO 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG DANIEL KWAN At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Sturdy Ruby carrying 53.5kg at $15. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1800m, 3 len behind Northern Beast with 55kg at $18. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away. |
12 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 13 | 721x7 |
SUPER CONTENTED
CASPAR FOWNES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG THOMAS LAU SUM FAI Second-up. First-up after 13 months 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sky Jewellery with 56kg at $55. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on November 5 2023 over 1400m, 78 len behind Beat Hollow with 56kg at $34. Looks tested in this line-up. |
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| 14 | x0000 |
HYPER DRAGON BALL
T P YUNG 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG XIAO JING RU Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last of 14 at Sha Tin on February 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gallant Epoch with 60kg at $84. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1650m, 9 len behind Mighty Commander carrying 61kg at $72. Happy enough to avoid. |
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