Happy Valley 16 Sep 2026
GOING: G
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LIDO HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Holmes A Court taking charge. HOLMES A COURT (5) resumes after scoring his first Hong Kong win at this track and distance in his only run last campaign. That performance suggests there is more upside to come. Drawn to land on speed, he looks the one to beat. DAN ATTACK (8) won fresh up this time last season and appears to have returned in similar order. He finished second over this course and distance last prep and a good barrier gives Bentley every chance to secure the right run. Each way. LOVING VIBES (11) signed off last season with 3 straight seconds after changing stables, and was narrowly beaten here over this trip. He should be even better this season, and he can go right on with the job. BRIGHT DAY (3) resumes from a spell, and he showed promise first-up last campaign, placing over 1200m at Sha Tin. He maps to get the perfect stalking run and he can be dangerous late.
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GLORIOUS DYNASTY
B CRAWFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG HUI YUK HON Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin June 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Almighty Lightning carrying 54kg at $79. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Sha Tin May 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Thunder Kit with 56kg at $91. Has to be respected. |
11 LYLE HEWITSON |
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TRUE BROTHERS
Y S TSUI 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG 25/26 ME TSUI YU SAK TRAINER SYNDICATE Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; second last of 12 at this track July 15 over 1650m, 7 len behind Thriving Brothers with 53kg at $21. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Sha Tin June 7 over 1400m, 22 len behind Chill Easy with 57kg at $100. Would need to improve sharply. |
1 ALEX BADEL |
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BRIGHT DAY
MANFRED MAN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG 23/24 MAN KA LEUNG TRAINER SYNDICATE Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track July 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Leading Agility with 61kg at $19. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Sha Tin September 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Emblazon carrying 57.5kg at $19. Has the talent to take this out. |
3 D LEUNG |
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GRIT SPIRIT
F C LOR 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG ZHAN FENG First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sovereign Fund carrying 54.5kg at $133. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Sha Tin March 29 over 1200m, 11 len behind Rising Force carrying 55kg at $73. Will improve on what he does today. |
9 JERRY CHAU |
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HOLMES A COURT
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG JONATHAN CHEUNG YU SHING Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len at this track on June 10 over 1200m defeating Golden Friendship carrying 56kg at $13. First up last campaign ran second last of 14 at Sha Tin on October 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kempes with 55kg at $86. Looks all set for a bright start to the campaign. |
5 B AVDULLA |
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KANSAS
DAVID A HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG LEO RACING SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after two months 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Light Years Glory carrying 60kg at $85. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jubilant Winner with 59.5kg at $161. Will struggle again. |
6 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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CALIFORNIA BAY
A S CRUZ 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CHESTER LIANG JUN YU Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Anode with 57.5kg at $27. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 September 7 2025 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Heir carrying 61kg at $10. Should give a great sight. |
8 K TEETAN |
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DAN ATTACK
D WHYTE 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG DAVID PHILIP BOEHM Resuming. Only had one start last campaign led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Elegant Life carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 12 at this track on July 16 2025 over 1200m, head behind Speedy Smartie with 59.5kg at $5.50. Can bring the good form from the last campaign to this contest. |
4 HARRY BENTLEY |
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VERY GRATEFUL
W K MO 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG HENRY LEE PO LAI Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track July 15 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Shamz carrying 59.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Sha Tin January 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Six Pack carrying 54kg at $58. Can't enthuse. |
2 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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LEGEND STAR
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG SURPLUS HORSE RACING SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Light Years Glory with 54.5kg at $89. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 10 2025 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Flash Current with 57.5kg at $86. This looks a tough assignment. |
12 ANGUS CHUNG |
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LOVING VIBES
MARK NEWNHAM 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG CHOW KA YEE Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Starry Show with 55kg at $3.50. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin September 7 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Groovy Feeling with 59.5kg at $11. Big chance. |
10 ANDREA ATZENI |
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TACTICAL COMMAND
JAMIE RICHARDS 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG RIGHTEOUSNESS SYNDICATE First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nyx Gluck with 56kg at $70. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Sha Tin October 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bulb General with 52.5kg at $39. Might need a run or two. |
7 M F POON |
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I AM BACK
CASPAR FOWNES 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG TONY STRADMOOR Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Starry Show carrying 57kg at $11. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind California Blitz with 57.5kg at $58. Not ready yet. |
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HONORARY
W K MO 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG YIP YUK KIT & DR TOMMY YIP CHUN MING Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nyx Gluck carrying 56kg at $3.70. On debut eighth of 14 at Sha Tin November 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Packing Glory with 58kg at $46. In the mix on best form. |
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