Happy Valley 23 Sep 2026
GOING: G
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Cracking tempo with Leading Dragon leading the way. CLOUD NINE (6) was building nicely last preparation and came within striking distance at this track and distance before his spell, but had to settle for fourth after having no luck from a tough gate. He resumes from a superior gate, and is overdue for a win. FRIENDS OF SHAJING (1) is backing up quickly after a tough run last week when covering ground and fading late. Jerry Chau returns to the saddle and with cover, he can switch off, and produce a strong finish late. Each way. LEADING DRAGON (3) returned with a solid fourth over this track and distance, beaten only by a length and a half when trying to make all, and he should be much sharper with that run behind him. The gear change could make all the difference, so stick with him. BROWNNEEDSFURTHER (4) resumes after 4 months and has previously performed well fresh at Happy Valley. If he returns near his best, he has the ability to figure prominently. Keep an eye on the market moves.
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FRIENDS OF SHAJING
W K MO 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG FRIENDS OF SHAJING SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after two months 10th of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Live Wire carrying 61kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Wings Of War with 54.5kg at $9.40. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. |
8 JERRY CHAU |
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TACTICAL ACE
W Y SO 4YO GR/BR GELDING 61.0KG THE EASY RIDE SYNDICATE First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Motor carrying 51.5kg at $165. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Sha Tin March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind We Are Hero with 55kg at $26. Will need this hitout. |
10 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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LEADING DRAGON
PIERRE NG 4YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG MA PAK HUNG Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Robot Lucky Star with 54.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 1 over 1000m, 2 len behind Master Lucky with 57.5kg at $5.10. Will come on from that run and is sure to measure up. |
6 NICHOLA YUEN |
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BROWNNEEDSFURTHER
DAVID HALL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HON MAN KIT Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by nose this track June 3 over 1200m defeating Loving Vibes with 57kg at $2.60. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track November 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Argento Ocean carrying 57.5kg at $5.20. A bright return to the track is anticipated. |
7 B AVDULLA |
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JOKER ORBIT
DANNY SHUM 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG TOBIAS CHONG WING TO & OPHELIA CHONG KAR WING Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track April 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Smart Fighter carrying 60kg at $51. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin December 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Stellar Express with 51.5kg at $73. Can play a major role. |
3 E C W WONG |
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CLOUD NINE
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO DK B GELDING 58.0KG YUE YUN HING Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Winning Champion carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track April 15 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Storming Dragon carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Should be right in the finish. |
2 Z PURTON |
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STUNNING BUNDLE
JOHN SIZE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MR & MRS COLIN LO CHOR CHEONG Third race start. First start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Sha Tin on July 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Silver Spurs carrying 58kg at $4.90. Returned from break 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Light Years Glory carrying 58kg at $14. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
12 ANDREA ATZENI |
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CHANCHENG SPARKLE
K W LUI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG CHANCHENG RACING SYNDICATE Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Sha Tin July 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Almighty Warrior with 56kg at $25. On debut fifth of 14 at Sha Tin May 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rising World with 56kg at $5.70. Prepared to watch. |
5 LYLE HEWITSON |
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INVICTUS
D WHYTE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SEVEN HEROES SYNDICATE Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin June 21 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Rapid Phantom carrying 57kg at $3.70. On debut seventh of 14 at Sha Tin April 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Zouper Fellow with 57.5kg at $36. Improvement to come and looks hard to beat. |
4 JAMES ORMAN |
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LUCKY XANDER
K H TING 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHEUNG HING LOI Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track April 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Vigor Eye with 57kg at $159. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Rating 80 October 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind King Miles with 54.5kg at $52. Would need to improve sharply. |
9 M F POON |
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PODIUM
DAVID EUSTACE 8YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG FRANCIS LUI SING CHUEN Most recently 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Light Years Glory with 54.5kg at $55. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on July 8 over 1650m, 3 len behind Forza Toro with 54kg at $14. Worth another chance. |
1 K TEETAN |
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FREE PONY
C W CHANG 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG EDWIN FONG YICK CHUNG, EDMUND HO KWOK SHING & SO WAI KEUNG Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Starry Show carrying 55.5kg at $52. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Charming Babe carrying 57.5kg at $53. Doesn't appeal. |
11 M L YEUNG |
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WATCH LEGEND
Y S TSUI 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG FRIENDS OF WATCH MANUFACTURERS SYNDICATE Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Sha Tin July 12 over 1200m, 17 len behind Pi Legend with 52kg at $214. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Sha Tin May 9 over 1000m, 19 len behind Straight To Glory with 55.5kg at $24. Happy to watch this time. |
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MY WYNDFALL
JAMIE RICHARDS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG TOAST TRUST SYNDICATE Resuming after a break; only one run when 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on July 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rising Phoenix carrying 58.5kg at $105. Resumes today and would rather see how he's come back before considering. |
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