Happy Valley   26 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

THE PEARCE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) 1650m

Track: GOOD      

From the wide draw Atomic Beauty can cross and set the tempo in a race without genuine pace. I CAN (1) may need a touch of luck from the outside alley, but his recent form warrants him being at the pointy end of the market in this. He's raced well here his past three starts and the Pierre Ng barn is flying of late. Racing well and looks to have found a winnable event. ATOMIC BEAUTY (4) finished behind I Can most recently over this course and distance in what was a disappointing effort for him. Avdulla has options from the wide draw and he'll take plenty of beating if he can bounce back to form. CAN'T GO WONG (5) is hard to knock on recent form, finishing close on a number of occasions lately. The booking of Teetan is a welcomed addition and he can be handy in the run. Sure to run up to his recent form and make his presence felt. SETANTA (2) flashed home from the back last start and is expected to be coming home with a wet sail once again.
1 76124 I CAN
PIERRE NG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
MR & MRS TING WING KEUNG
Going well. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Northern Beast carrying 61kg at $7.30. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1650m, head behind Big Red with 61kg at $7. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
11
ANDREA ATZENI
SILVER, GOLD VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRONS,SILVER CAP, PINK CIRCLE, WHITE PEAK
2 35172 SETANTA
MARK NEWNHAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
JAMES LAU PO MAN & ALICE WOO WAI SEE
At the latest run settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, neck behind Comet Splendido carrying 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1650m, 6 len behind Daring Pursuit with 59kg at $9.40. Knocking on the door.
4
LUKE FERRARIS
SILVER-GREY : LIGHT PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SILVER-GREY & LIGHT PINK STRIPED CAP, WHITE PEAK
3 967x7 STAR LINE
DAVID HALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
ADRIAN HASSAN
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Enjoy Golf carrying 61kg at $48. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sha Tin on January 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Gorgeous Win with 56kg at $135. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
KEAGAN DE MELO
LAVENDER, DEEP PINK BRAIDS, GREY SLEEVES, DEEP PINK SPOTS , GREY CAP, DEEP PINK HOOPS , WHITE PEAK , COLLAR
4 43126 ATOMIC BEAUTY
A S CRUZ
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
JUNBON CHAN CHUN BONG
Group 2 winner. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1650m, 6 len behind Northern Beast carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, nose behind Satirical Fan carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.
12
B AVDULLA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, CAP, BLACK SPOTS , WHITE PEAK
5 32342 CAN'T GO WONG
F C LOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
OR WING CHI
Group 2 placegetter. Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Daring Pursuit with 56kg at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Forever Glorious with 56kg at $16. Another bold run is expected.
5
K TEETAN
BLACK , GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES, RED SASH, RED SLEEVES, GREEN & BLACK ARM BANDS, RED, WHITE QUARTERS CAP,WHITE PEAK
6 76000 TOGEPI
W K MO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LIU SHUN HONG
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1650m, 16 len behind Daring Pursuit carrying 58.5kg at $49. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind The Perfect Match with 59kg at $24. Will find this too difficult.
7
LYLE HEWITSON
BLACK, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, ORANGE SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, BLACK CAP, ORANGE STARS,WHITE PEAK
7 55830 FAST VICTORY
DAVID A HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
HAPPY UNCLES SYNDICATE
Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 11 over 1650m, 5 len behind Sun Of Makfi carrying 58.5kg at $9.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 20 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Galvanic carrying 56kg at $9.90. Watch for him late in the piece.
1
JERRY CHAU
GOLD, SILVER VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, GOLD HOOPED SLEEVES , GOLD CAP, SILVER ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
8 09000 NOT A FEW
D WHYTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
THE HUW SYNDICATE
At the latest run ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on June 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Handsome Bomb with 55.5kg at $93. The run before that second last of 14 at Sha Tin on May 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Jolly Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $154. Will be tested.
9
ANGUS CHUNG
PINK,PURPLE STARS,GOLD SLEEVES,PURPLE STARS,PURPLE CAP,PINK STARS,WHITE PEAK
9 0000 TIGER AND GOLD
C H YIP
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
VICTOR HUI CHUN FUI
Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Sha Tin on May 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Top Peak carrying 53kg at $163. The start before that 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Aestheticism carrying 56kg at $206. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
BEN THOMPSON
ORANGE,LIGHT BLUE VEE,SLEEVES,ORANGE CAP,WHITE PEAK
10 58160 AMAZING BOY
C W CHANG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
BACK ROOM BOYS SYNDICATE
Most recently sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Jubilation with 52.5kg at $54. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 4 len behind Satirical Fan carrying 53kg at $29. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
3
MATTHEW CHADWICK
LIGHT PINK AND WHITE STRIPES, STRIPES SLEEVES, RED CAP, WHITE PEAK
11 47785 HARRY'S HERO
P F YIU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
CHOW YUET KAM
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1650m, 6 len behind Daring Pursuit with 54kg at $15. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Satirical Fan with 54kg at $10. Another bold run is expected.
10
A HAMELIN
CARNATION PINK, PURPLE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS, CARNATION PINK CAP, PURPLE STARS, WHITE PEAK
12 66550 THE KHAN
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
EDDIE JUNIOR YAU
At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Enjoy Golf with 54.5kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Forever Glorious with 55.5kg at $9.30. Expected to be doing his best work late.
8
ALEX BADEL
INDIGO, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, INDIGO ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, INDIGO STAR CAP, WHITE PEAK
13 08020 FOREMOST TEDDY
DANNY SHUM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
TSE MING YEE & EMILY TSE WING MAN
Since last run he has trialed at Conghua trial over 1200m on 14/06/2024; Last outing sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track on May 15 over 1650m, 54 len behind Big Red carrying 57kg at $5.50. Race before second of 12 at this track April 10 over 1650m, a neck behind Capital Legend with 55.5kg at $42. On his best form he can take this out.

 LIME GREEN , BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, BLACK, ORANGE STRIPES CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 98416 TO INFINITY
JAMIE RICHARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CHAN WING CHIU & YILDIZ CHOI YAT FAN
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 5 len behind Forever Glorious carrying 57.5kg at $8.80. The start before that won by 5.5 len at this track May 15 over 1650m defeating Happihood carrying 61kg at $5.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

WHITE, PURPLE SIX STARS, PINK SLEEVES, PURPLE CHEVRONS , LIGHT PINK CAP, PURPLE STARS , WHITE PEAK