Happy Valley   08 May 2024
 
GOING: G

THE SPORTS CLUB DIAMOND JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Sea Sapphire is the likely leader at a slick tempo. TELECOM SPEED (2) stuck on well over this course and distance last time out after crossing from a wide draw. He gets a softer barrier this time and Teetan replaces the apprentice hoop. Can be prominent from the outset and looks set to capitalise on his recent efforts. RIGHTEOUS ARION (1) ran home strongly from midfield to end up just 1.3L off the winner last time out. He's likely to get back from the draw, but Bowman remains in the saddle and he's expected to be storming home. SEA SAPPHIRE (6) couldn't sustain the run after leading them throughout at Sha Tin last time out. He is o/4 at this course, but he maps for a nice run from an inside alley and he's run some good ratings despite not winning. Should be right in the thick of the finish. ERNEST FEELING (3) can mix his form but did win a trial coming into this. Right in the mix on his best form.
1 45552 RIGHTEOUS ARION
A S CRUZ
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
GENTLEMEN'S LEAGUE SYNDICATE
Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind High Percentage with 61kg at $4.80. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Sha Tin on April 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Eighty Light Years with 54.5kg at $6.20. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
12
HUGH BOWMAN
RED, YELLOW STAR, GREEN SLEEVES, GREY CAP, YELLOW HOOPS, WHITE PEAK
2 14634 TELECOM SPEED
Y S TSUI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
SUNNY CHEUNG KING FUNG
Racing well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Our Lucky Glory with 56kg at $10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Golden Link carrying 61kg at $16. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
6
K TEETAN
RED, YELLOW VEE, LIGHT PINK SLEEVE, RED CHEVRON, YELLOW CAP, RED CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
3 12040 ERNEST FEELING
JAMIE RICHARDS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr & Mrs Anthony W K Chow And Justin Chow
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Our Lucky Glory carrying 59.5kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind King Eccellente carrying 60kg at $7.90. Can bounce back.
9
A HAMELIN
YELLOW, PURPLE DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR, WHITE PEAK
4 00780 SAVVY CHIC
F C LOR
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Last start couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Golden Link with 60kg at $6.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Golden Luck with 61kg at $5.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
D LEUNG
YELLOW, RED STAR, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, RED, YELLOW CHECK CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE
P F YIU
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
SPECIFIC SYNDICATE
Three-year-old gelding making debut by All Too Hard out of Divergence. Watch the betting.
8
M F POON
RED, INDIGO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, PEAK, INDIGO CAP, RED STAR
6 06105 SEA SAPPHIRE
PIERRE NG
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
HK GOLF CLUB RACING SYNDICATE
Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Sha Tin on April 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind King Miles with 57kg at $7.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Phoenix Light with 57kg at $10. Doesn’t need to improve that much.
3
ALEX BADEL
GOLD,INDIGO BAND,SLEEVES,CAP,WHITE PEAK
7 00 DEEP PURSUIT
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CYNTHIA LING OI YIN
Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on March 10 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bowser carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second-up second last of 12 at Sha Tin on April 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lo Pan Spirit carrying 58kg at $99. This race looks too tough.
2
HARRY BENTLEY
YELLOW GREEN , BLACK STRIPE, BLACK SLEEVES, LAVENDER HALVES , WHITE ARMBANDS , CAP, YELLOW GREEN SPOTS
8 5775x PARTY WARRIOR
DANNY SHUM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Courageous Syndicate
Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track March 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Solar Partner carrying 57.5kg at $12. Previously first up; second last of 11 at this track September 13 over 1000m, 5 len behind Harmony N Blessed carrying 51.5kg at $80. Look for a bold run.
7
KEAGAN DE MELO
LIGHT BLUE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE HALVES, WHITE SLEEVES, GREY HALVED CHECKED, LIGHT BLUE CAP, GREY CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
9 9x6 ROARING BEBE
DAVID HALL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
LESLEY SUEN YUEN LAM
Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Sha Tin on March 26 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Speedy Smartie carrying 57.5kg at $19. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Copartner Prance carrying 57kg at $50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
1
Z PURTON
GOLD, LIGHT BLUE CADRE, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVE, WHITE CHEVRONS,CAP,GOLD STRIPE
10 000x0 SUPER TEN
C W CHANG
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Forever Luck Syndicate
Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Multisuper with 56kg at $102. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Pins Prince with 54kg at $86. Needs more time.
5
BEN THOMPSON
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, GREY SLEEVES, RED DIAMOND STRIPE, WHITE CAP, RED SPOTS
11 01500 MASSIVE TALENT
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
ALAN CHAN KIN ON
Resumes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently second last of 14 at Sha Tin on March 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Divano carrying 58.5kg at $53. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Sha Tin on March 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Star Club with 57.5kg at $20. Would rather see in something easier.
11
B AVDULLA
YELLOW, NAVY VEE, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBANDS, CHECKS CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 07996 FALCON COURT
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
WAYFOONG SYNDICATE
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Our Lucky Glory with 54kg at $26. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Golden Link with 55kg at $81. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
4
ANDREA ATZENI
RED,WHITE HOOPS,PEAK,COLLAR
13 07008 SUGAR BALL
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
LAU PO KEUNG, YEE SHUN HUNG, YEUNG WAI KWONG & BEN LAU HUNG TOA
Last start 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sunny Da Best carrying 58kg at $62. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sunlight Power carrying 60.5kg at $102. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
M L YEUNG
YELLOW,RED STAR, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, RED CAP, YELLOW CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
14 90x70 HELLS BELLS
D WHYTE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
ANDREW SHAWN REYNOLDS & THIYAGARAJAH RAJAH
Third-up today. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 10 over 1000m, 2 len behind Bowser with 56kg at $36. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Metro Warrior carrying 55kg at $80. Would be better placed in something easier.
11
LUKE FERRARIS
YELLOW,RED LIGHTNING BOLT,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND,YELLOW CAP,RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON