Happy Valley 24 Jun 2026
GOING: G
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MORRISON HILL ROAD HANDICAP 1650m Track: GOOD |
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Expecting Mighty Steed to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. FLYING FORTUNE (5) went forward last start and stuck on strongly, beaten 0.5L at this track and trip. Vincent Ho takes the ride now and it wouldn't surprise to see them adopt similar tactics from a better draw today. Ticks plenty of boxes and can get the job done this time around. MIGHTY STEED (2) disappointed last start when well beaten and the stewards' report was a novel. His form prior was superb however and I'm happy to overlook one poor effort. Needs a touch of luck from the barrier draw but he can bounce back in a big way. TAKE ACTION (6) flew home from a long way back to win by 0.3L last start and has had a quiet trial since that performance. Likely to get back again, but he's racing in top order and can get the job done again. CASA ROCHESTER (1) is building nicely and now gets Bowman in the saddle as he comes back in grade. Can land the knockout blow this time.
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| 1 | 53x56 |
CASA ROCHESTER
MARK NEWNHAM 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG AIKO WU LOK TING Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1650m, 3 len behind Violet Star carrying 53.5kg at $23. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Without Compare with 52.5kg at $18. Has ability and can measure up on best form. |
4 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 2 | 75220 |
MIGHTY STEED
K W LUI 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG CHOI WONG LING LING Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1650m, 16 len behind General Redwood carrying 61kg at $5.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1650m, nose behind Another Zonda carrying 61kg at $9.40. Looks ready to return to form. |
12 Z PURTON |
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| 3 | 506x5 |
IVY LEAGUE
D WHYTE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG YU CHU LAM Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1650m, 7 len behind Vivacious Win carrying 61kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Uranus Star carrying 55kg at $9.90. Fitter and rates highly. |
9 K TEETAN |
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| 4 | 24600 |
VICTOR THE RAPID
PIERRE NG 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG CHU YUN LAU Last start 10th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Live Wire carrying 60.5kg at $45. The start before that 10th of 13 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Red Hare with 49.5kg at $37. Likely to find this out of reach. |
10 JERRY CHAU |
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| 5 | 06034 |
FLYING FORTUNE
W K MO 4YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG MICHAEL YUEN & ELLEN CHAN Recent form sound. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Take Action carrying 60kg at $28. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1650m, 2 len behind Decision Link carrying 59.5kg at $22. Shapes as one of the key chances. |
2 C Y HO |
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| 6 | 82621 |
TAKE ACTION
JOHN SIZE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MERRICK CHUNG WAI LIK Racing well recently. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at this track June 3 over 1650m defeating Exceed The Limit with 56.5kg at $10. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1650m, neck behind The Azure carrying 57kg at $6.30. Back in form and is expected to run well again. |
11 B AVDULLA |
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| 7 | 99049 |
LUCKY TOGETHER
F C LOR 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG EXCELLENT RIDE SYNDICATE Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1650m, 7 len behind Decision Link with 59kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Another Zonda carrying 59.5kg at $61. Strong contender on his best form. |
7 ALEX BADEL |
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| 8 | 94755 |
NOBLE PURSUIT
CASPAR FOWNES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MR & MRS LEUNG SZE TIEN At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Legend Winner carrying 57.5kg at $7.20. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1650m, 2 len behind General Redwood carrying 58kg at $8. Certainly worth another chance. |
6 JOAO MOREIRA |
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| 9 | 06493 |
TURIN WARRIOR
MANFRED MAN 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG LAM SUET WAN Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1650m, 6 len behind Vivacious Win carrying 56kg at $51. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1650m, 3 len behind Win Method carrying 57kg at $37. Still favouring others today. |
5 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 10 | 0060 |
HEALTHY PONY
C W CHANG 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG TSENG JOR HAI Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 14 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 1600m, 9 len behind Big Return carrying 56kg at $115. The start before that 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Flying Knight carrying 57.5kg at $136. Makes no appeal. |
3 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 11 | 00020 |
NORTHERN BEAST
DAVID HALL 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG NGAI MAN, AMY WANG HONG & DORIS NGAI YAN TUNG Last start got back early 10th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on June 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Leaping Star carrying 55kg at $73. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Decision Link carrying 54kg at $22. Rates highly and can break through. |
1 M F POON |
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| 12 | 60396 |
STAR FIGURE
JAMIE RICHARDS 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG FINANCIAL INVESTORS GROUP SYNDICATE Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brownneedsfurther with 56kg at $24. The race before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meaningful Dragon with 56kg at $6.90. Prefer to see him back in form. |
8 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 13 | 36786 |
GOLDEN EMPIRE
B CRAWFORD 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG LAW YUNG KOON At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Forerunner carrying 57.5kg at $29. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Leading Agility carrying 59.5kg at $44. Difficult to recommend. |
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| 14 | 67114 |
PODIUM
DAVID EUSTACE 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG FRANCIS LUI SING CHUEN Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Brownneedsfurther carrying 54.5kg at $10. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track May 13 over 1650m defeating Setanta carrying 61kg at $8.90. Has ability and can bounce back. |
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