Happy Valley 30 Apr 2025
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THE KOREA RACING AUTHORITY TROPHY (HANDICAP) 1800m Track: GOOD |
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Strong tempo with Viva Graciousness leading the way over Arthur's Kingdom. PRESTIGE GOOD (2) has raced his way into form on this track and was a brave third over 1650m here 4 weeks ago. The step up to 1800m is ideal, and he should go close to getting the job done this time. HARMONY GALAXY (1) turned in a fine effort to score by a nose at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. He is facing a similar field, and with only half a kilo more to carry, he can repeat the dose. MISSION STRIKE (6) finished second over 1800m at this track two back, and then was fifth as favourite at Sha Tin a month ago. That is good form for a race like this, and with Zac Purton stepping into the irons for the first time, he will be hard to hold out. Follow your money. ESCAPE ROUTE (12) is better than his form suggests, and he was a good fifth when not having all favours here a fortnight ago. He has won twice over 1800m, and can give this a shake.
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| 1 | 67521 |
HARMONY GALAXY
DANNY SHUM 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG YUE YUN HING Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at this track April 9 over 1800m defeating Can't Go Wong carrying 60.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Highland Rahy carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Looks suitably placed here and expected to measure up again. |
11 B AVDULLA |
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| 2 | 80633 |
PRESTIGE GOOD
P F YIU 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG ERIC YEUNG TING FUNG Going well. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Highland Rahy with 61kg at $9.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Sky Vino carrying 61kg at $8.10. Went close last time. Expected to be very competitive. |
6 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 3 | 32520 |
VIVA GRACIOUSNESS
A S CRUZ 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG ARNALDO HO YAU HENG Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1650m, 16 len behind Top Time with 61kg at $3.20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Highland Rahy carrying 61kg at $4.70. Sure to prove hard to beat at a circuit he has enjoyed in the past. |
3 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 4 | 20862 |
CAN'T GO WONG
F C LOR 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG OR WING CHI Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1800m, nose behind Harmony Galaxy with 60kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1800m, 4 len behind Beauty Alliance carrying 61kg at $8.80. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
5 M F POON |
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| 5 | 06070 |
CAPITAL LEGEND
CASPAR FOWNES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG STEVE HO At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on April 16 over 2200m, 10 len behind Management Folks with 57kg at $30. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1650m, 3 len behind Highland Rahy with 61kg at $15. Looks tested in this line-up. |
7 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 6 | 0325 |
MISSION STRIKE
MARK NEWNHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ELITE LEISURE SYNDICATE Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 30 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Mighty Strength with 59kg at $3.40. The race before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Beauty Alliance carrying 59.5kg at $4.90. Sure to be in the thick of things again. |
9 Z PURTON |
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| 7 | 09656 |
VON BAER
DAVID A HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CELESTIAL DRAGON SYNDICATE Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Iconical with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 26 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Chill Kaka with 60kg at $19. Worth one more chance. |
12 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 8 | 00684 |
S J TOURBILLON
C H YIP 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MA REN DE & DR MA YUEN YUEN At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Harmony Galaxy carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Beauty Alliance carrying 59kg at $37. Can play a role in the outcome. |
1 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 9 | 40123 |
SOARING BRONCO
PIERRE NG 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG SIMON YUNG YUN SANG, TANG KA NIN, DR BENJAMIN LI XIAO YI & JASON CHOW YIU MING Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Sunday's Serenade carrying 56kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Top Time carrying 55kg at $9.50. Tough to beat. |
8 D LEUNG |
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| 10 | 43549 |
ME TIME
D WHYTE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MIKE CHEUNG SHUN CHING Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Harmony Galaxy with 55.5kg at $6.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1800m, 3 len behind Beauty Alliance carrying 56kg at $5. Can atone. |
2 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 11 | 600x9 |
ARTHUR'S KINGDOM
Y S TSUI 8YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG YAU KWOK FAI Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track on April 16 over 2200m, 6 len behind Management Folks carrying 53.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on October 27 over 1800m, 2 len behind Charity Gain with 53.5kg at $3.20. Fitter again but prefer to see a return to form. |
10 K TEETAN |
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| 12 | 84605 |
ESCAPE ROUTE
JOHN SIZE 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG JOCELYN SIU YANG HIN TING Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1650m, 2 len behind Sunday's Serenade carrying 54.5kg at $11. The start before that 12th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 26 over 1650m, 9 len behind Fashion Legend with 55kg at $13. Hard to beat on his best form. |
4 ALEX BADEL |
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| 13 | 09000 |
DILBAGH
D WHYTE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG SANDEEP SEKHRI Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1650m, 6 len behind Iconical carrying 59.5kg at $68. The run before that second last of 14 at Sha Tin on February 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mister Dapper with 61kg at $59. Finds a few better today. Can't have on recent performances. |
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| 14 | 51720 |
CHARMING STEED
CASPAR FOWNES 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG FORTUNES TURN SYNDICATE Most recently sat on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Harmony Galaxy with 56kg at $20. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 26 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Fashion Legend with 54.5kg at $8. Others rate better. |
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