Happy Valley   18 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G

SHAMROCK HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Should be a genuine tempo with World Hero pushing forward with Superb King working over from an outside gate. VERY GRATEFUL (1) finished off strongly from the back of the pack last time out to be 1.5L off the winner. He'll end up back in the run once again but the way he closed off last time out was very impressive. Chau remains with him and another forward showing is on the cards. LEGEND STAR (9) ran over the top to score last time out in easy fashion, winning by 1.3L when mowing down his rivals from the back. This shapes similarly with Chung in the saddle. Likely to be back in the run once more but he can storm home to repeat the dose. WORLD HERO (12) is some niggle at this track, though his latest performances suggest he's knocking on the door of another win. He flew home last time out and if he runs up to that performance, he'll be right in the finish. FORTUNE SUPERNOVA (8) is better than he showed last time out and can feature.
1 x0x04 VERY GRATEFUL
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
HENRY LEE PO LAI
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Six Pack with 54kg at $58. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Legend Star with 60.5kg at $8.70. Looks ready to win.
7
JERRY CHAU
INDIGO,GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES,RED CHECKED HALVED,WHITE CAP,GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON
2 44208 SUPERB KING
K W LUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MAK KAI CHUNG
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pakistan Legacy with 53.5kg at $27. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Master Resolute carrying 61kg at $4. In the mix.
12
Z PURTON
LIGHT BLUE,GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON,SLEEVES,PURPLE ARMBANDS,CAP,GOLD CHECKS,WHITE PEAK
3 08605 QUARTZ LEGEND
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
STEVE HO
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Smart Golf with 60.5kg at $36. The race before that got back early 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lucky Eight carrying 59kg at $21. Needs to improve sharply.
6
DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE
WHITE, RED EPAULETTES, RED DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED DIAMONDS, WHITE PEAK
4 17707 FREE PONY
C W CHANG
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
EDWIN FONG YICK CHUNG, EDMUND HO KWOK SHING & SO WAI KEUNG
Most recently 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Papaya Brose carrying 59kg at $40. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind All Round Winner with 59.5kg at $21. Tested again.
8
JAMES ORMAN
NAVY,WHITE SPOTS SASH,,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,NAVY ARM BAND,WHITE CAP,NAVY SPOTS
5 97809 GOKO WIN
D WHYTE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
IP CHUN SHING
Most recently got back early 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Papaya Brose carrying 59kg at $23. The run before that second last of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on January 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bright Mortar carrying 60kg at $22. Seven-year-old gelding who has been well held in recent runs and can't see him playing a major role here.
2
B AVDULLA
RED, INDIGO STRIPE, YELLOW SLEEVES, INDIGO STRIPE, RED CAP, WHITE PEAK
6 x0880 MARVEL AND GOLD
C H YIP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
VICTOR HUI CHUN FUI
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Circuit Champion with 59.5kg at $156. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on January 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Amazing Kid with 60kg at $81. Won't be bothering these on recent runs.
1
K TEETAN
ORANGE,LIGHT BLUE VEE,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE CAP ,WHITE PEAK
7 TRENDY RUSH
JAMIE RICHARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SHIU SHING
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Star Turn out of Lots Of Dosh. Looks set for a bold showing.
11
ALEX BADEL
DENIM, BLACK HALVED, WHITE STAR, DENIM SLEEVES, WHITE CHEVRONS, DENIM CAP, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
8 x0050 FORTUNE SUPERNOVA
K H TING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS WU CHAK MAN
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Legend Star with 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Victor The Rapid with 59.5kg at $62. Has ability and is worth another chance.
5
RICHARD KINGSCOTE
YELLOW,RED STAR,PINK SLEEVES,PINK CAP,RED STAR,WHITE PEAK
9 59101 LEGEND STAR
DANNY SHUM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
SURPLUS HORSE RACING SYNDICATE
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track February 25 over 1200m defeating Tactical Command with 51.5kg at $22. The start before that ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on January 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Riding High with 61kg at $20. Sure to go very well.
10
ANGUS CHUNG
NAVY,LIGHT PINK VEE,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,BROWN ARM BAND,LIGHT PINK CAP,BROWN STARS,WHITE PEAK
10 0089 ZEPHYR
MARK NEWNHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
JOHNSON CHEN
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Northern Fire Ball with 56kg at $28. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Somelovefromabove carrying 59kg at $130. Major player.
3
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, BLUE LIGHTNING BOLT, SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVED, CHECKS, YELLOW CAP, BLUE CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
11 0000 MAGIC SUPER
MANFRED MAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
JASON TAM SIU KEUNG
Most recently ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Chill Partners with 56kg at $160. The run before that ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on February 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Happy Shooter carrying 56kg at $253. Happy to avoid.
9
M L YEUNG
LIGHT PINK, GREEN VEE, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, GREEN STRIPE
12 80044 WORLD HERO
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
FRIENDS OF THE SAINT SYNDICATE
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Good Chap with 53.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smart Golf with 54kg at $11. Terrific chance to return to form.
4
HARRY BENTLEY
LIGHT PINK,RED CROSS,SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK HALVED,LIGHT PINK CAP,RED DISC,WHITE PEAK
13 000 CELESTIAL STRIDER
W Y SO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
STEVEN CHEUNG PANG
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Legend Star with 56.5kg at $162. Before that second last of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Straight To Glory with 57.5kg at $157. Doubt he will threaten the main chances.

RED, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, RED SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPES, RED CAP, WHITE SPOTS, PEAK
14 00 GREEN FIELD PEARL
K W LUI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
CHEUNG KWAI PO
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 1 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Master Lucky with 57.5kg at $102. Last start 10th of 13 at Sha Tin on March 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Run Run Sunrise with 57.5kg at $18. Will need to improve sharply.

RED, WHITE STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, WHITE CAP, RED CHEVRON