Happy Valley   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

SHEUNG WAN HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD      

Candlelight Dinner can be prominent. WINNING CIGAR (6) is on debut for the David Hayes stable and has shown good signs at the trials leading into this. The gelding was given a quiet time of it most recently, but he led and did it easy in his prior trials, including at this track. Purton rides and he finds a good race to start his career. DAY DAY VICTORY (11) won two on-end before a 4L defeat most recently as favourite at this track and trip. He faded on the run late last time out, but now comes into this with 21 days between runs, which was the winning recipe earlier this campaign. Maps well and can put his best foot forward. HAPPY UNITED (3) wasn't far away last start in the same race as Day Day Victory and has trialled well since that performance. He's 511 days without a win, but he's on the cusp and has to be included. SPICY SPANGLE (8) finished just behind Happy United last start and has to be in the mix despite his wide alley.
1 1x706 FLYING TING LOK
MANFRED MAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
RACING BUDDIES SYNDICATE
Useful gelding. Last start second last of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Seasons Wit carrying 54kg at $88. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Sha Tin on March 30 over 1000m, 5 len behind La Forza with 54.5kg at $47. Strong contender on his best form.
1
HUGH BOWMAN
PURPLE,SILVER LIGHTNING BOLT,SLEEVES,ORANGE ARM BAND,SILVER CAP,ORANGE HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
2 00092 CANDLELIGHT DINNER
Y S TSUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MR & MRS CHENG CHAK YIN
Useful gelding. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, nose behind Thriving Brothers with 60kg at $9.40. Before that did the work up front then tired 9th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Solid Shalaa with 60.5kg at $11. Talented type who is expected to run well again.
8
JAMES ORMAN
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
3 58752 HAPPY UNITED
JAMIE RICHARDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MILLIONS IN ONE SYNDICATE
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Lean Master carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Super Sixty with 60.5kg at $17. Can improve again. Major player.
7
ANGUS CHUNG
RED,WHITE STRIPE,SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE CAP,WHITE STARS , WHITE PEAK
4 506x4 HARMONY FIRE
D WHYTE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
AUGUSTINE WONG HO MING
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Lean Master carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sugar Sugar with 57.5kg at $80. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
9
E C W WONG
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, BROWN HALVES, YELLOW CAP ,WHITE PEAK
5 0x THOUSAND CUPS
A S CRUZ
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
TSANG KAM CHUEN, SIMON SIU CHAK YU, WONG CHIN LEUNG & CHAN PAK PING
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on November 24 over 1000m, 14 len behind Alluring Laos carrying 56.5kg at $56. Likely to need the run.
2
M L YEUNG
YELLOW,RED STARS,BLACK SLEEVES,RED STARS,YELLOW CAP,BLACK CHECKS,WHITE PEAK
6 WINNING CIGAR
DAVID A HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SURE WIN BUDDIES SYNDICATE
Gelding by Toronado making his first appearance. Trialled on May 22 at Sha Tin AW over 1050m and finished fifth. Should be primed for a big run despite a tricky draw.
12
Z PURTON
PURPLE, SILVER ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SILVER SLEEVES, PURPLE CHEVRONS, GREEN TWO CHEVRONS, SKY BLUE CAP, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
7 0x YOUNG STRIKER
W Y SO
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Master Phoenix carrying 59kg at $43. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.
6
HARRY BENTLEY
BLACK, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
8 01453 SPICY SPANGLE
W K MO
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
WONG MAN
Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Lean Master with 57.5kg at $7.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Everstar carrying 56.5kg at $12. Top chance.
11
A HAMELIN
RED AND WHITE STRIPES, DENIM SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP WITH YELLOW STAR AND WHITE PEAK
9 0080 HAPPY BOYS
MARK NEWNHAM
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
DAVID TSE SIK HUNG, ALLISON TSE PUI SHAN & QUEENIE TSE PUI CHING
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lean Master carrying 56.5kg at $113. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Super Sixty carrying 58kg at $146. Not doing enough.
5
LYLE HEWITSON
ORANGE,GREEN HALVED,WHITE BAND,WHITE SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,GREEN STRIPES
10 090x0 DIVINE MOONLIGHT
PIERRE NG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
WONG KWONG MIU
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on May 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Goldentronicmighty carrying 56kg at $71. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Sha Tin on February 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind La Forza carrying 57kg at $32. Not keen on his chances.
4
BEN THOMPSON
RED,BLACK STRIPES,BLACK STARS SLEEVES,RED CAP,BLACK STARS,WHITE PEAK
11 86117 DAY DAY VICTORY
T P YUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
ALAN KIANG PING FAI & JOYCE LEE
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Lean Master with 54.5kg at $4.40. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track May 7 over 1000m defeating Modest Gentleman carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Will prove very tough to beat.
3
ALEX BADEL
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE SASH, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, GOLD SPOTS, WHITE PEAK
12 44080 E UNIVERSE
CASPAR FOWNES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
JEFFREY YIM TSZ YU
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 14 at Sha Tin on May 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind Patch Of Stars carrying 51.5kg at $111. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lucky Planet with 52kg at $9.30. Looking elsewhere.
10
K TEETAN
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, STRIPES SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP,WHITE PEAK
13 PERIDOT
DAVID HALL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ZENG SHUIDA
First starter by Ribchester out of Midnight Story. Looks tested in this line-up.

BROWN, BLACK BRAID,WHITE SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBAND,RED CAP,WHITE HOOPS,PEAK
14 38341 LEAN MASTER
C H YIP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
CHENG WAN WAI & CHENG TSZ YAN
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 21 over 1000m defeating Happy United with 58kg at $4.90. Before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on May 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Little Paradise with 57.5kg at $17. In form but others rate better.

SILVER, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SILVER DOUBLE ARMBAND, RED CAP, GRAY STAR , WHITE PEAK