Happy Valley 17 Dec 2025
GOING: G
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LARK HANDICAP 1650m Track: GOOD |
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Strong early tempo with Made For Life and Iconical leading the way. TOP TIME (1) flew home from the back of the pack at this track and trip 28 days ago, finishing 1.5L off the winner. Purton hops in the saddle now in a big push for his chances. Might need some luck from the draw, but if he can run up to what he did last start, he can go one better. MADE FOR LIFE (5) jumped favourite on debut over 1200m at Sha Tin, beaten 2L after sitting close to the speed. He jumps right up to 1650m now which is the query, though he has shown plenty of class through his early career. Can make an impression. GLORIOUS JOURNEY (2) settled back in the run last start and mowed down his rivals over this track and trip. He can settle closer in the run this time around from a good draw and he can make an impression. METAL KING (12) can fly home from the back of the pack as he did last time out. Building nicely and is not to be discounted.
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| 1 | x2352 |
TOP TIME
W Y SO 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG ALICE MING BO TING Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at this track on November 19 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Glorious Journey with 61kg at $8.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on October 22 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind South Star with 54.5kg at $8.70. Can improve again. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time. |
9 Z PURTON |
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| 2 | x5541 |
GLORIOUS JOURNEY
F C LOR 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HUI YUK HON Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track November 19 over 1650m defeating Top Time with 56kg at $7.70. The run before that 4th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Leslie carrying 56.5kg at $8.70. Hard to beat again. |
3 C Y HO |
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| 3 | 00000 |
COLOURFUL KNIGHT
DANNY SHUM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GAVIN GAN CHENG HOOI & GARY GAN CHENG CHUAH Most recently second last of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1650m, 8 len behind Samarkand carrying 56kg at $73. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1650m, 15 len behind Beauty Glory with 58kg at $58. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more. |
12 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 4 | x0699 |
FIGHTING MACHINE
PIERRE NG 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG ANTHONY CHEUNG HIN SHUN Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Auspicious carrying 56kg at $24. The run before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 4 over 1650m, 6 len behind Precision Goal carrying 60.5kg at $4.70. Needs to improve sharply. |
10 MAXIME GUYON |
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MADE FOR LIFE
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG ERIC NG WING KWONG Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mabubu carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Sure to play a major role. |
4 B AVDULLA |
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| 6 | 9x906 |
CALIFORNIA MOXIE
A S CRUZ 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHLOE LIANG SHUN YIN At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1650m, 3 len behind Samarkand carrying 57kg at $5.80. Before that second last of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1650m, 14 len behind Fortunate Son carrying 56kg at $11. Can turn things around. |
6 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 7 | 90x96 |
UP WITH CHARM
MANFRED MAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG FRATERNAL FORTUNE SYNDICATE Third-up today. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Glorioso with 59kg at $82. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Win Method with 57.5kg at $33. Looking to others. |
5 D LEUNG |
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| 8 | 4x778 |
SMART CITY
P F YIU 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG HOWARD TANG HO WAI Last start 8th of 11 at this track on November 19 over 1650m, 5 len behind Glorious Journey carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. The race before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1650m, 6 len behind Corleone with 59kg at $12. Good enough to figure in the finish. |
2 HOLLIE DOYLE |
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| 9 | 550x8 |
ICONICAL
JAMIE RICHARDS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG IAN CHENG KA HO Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Meowth with 56kg at $38. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Happy Soul carrying 58kg at $112. Out of his depth. |
7 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 10 | 68030 |
SUPERB GUY
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MAK KAI CHUNG Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wukong Jewellery with 56kg at $23. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on November 9 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Super Love with 56kg at $19. Outclassed again. |
8 JERRY CHAU |
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| 11 | 97254 |
HAPPY ACTION
DAVID A HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG HAPPY PROJECT SYNDICATE Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 15 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Supreme Agility with 55kg at $11. Before that 5th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Vulcanus with 55.5kg at $10. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix. |
1 M L YEUNG |
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| 12 | 7x984 |
METAL KING
K H TING 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG THOMAS CHEUNG WUI At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Samarkand carrying 52.5kg at $39. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1650m, 6 len behind Celtic Times with 54.5kg at $11. Terrific chance to return to form. |
11 M F POON |
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| 13 | 0x830 |
GLORIOUS RYDER
DAVID EUSTACE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG DANIEL CHAN CHING YAN Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1650m, 11 len behind Turin Warrior carrying 56kg at $22. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Fantastic Fun with 56kg at $49. Can't see him figuring in the finish. |
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| 14 | 400x0 |
CALIFORNIA SUN
W K MO 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG CHARIS LIANG SHUN XING Second run back. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ocean Impact with 56kg at $37. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ping Hai Comet carrying 58kg at $14. Unlikely to feature. |
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