Happy Valley 02 Nov 2025
GOING: G
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THE HONG KONG COUNTRY CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Vigor Elleegant leading the way. EXCEED THE WISH (8) got a long way back but rattled home strongly to just miss over this course and distance, beaten 0.5L. He remains down in the handicap, but meets the winner of that race better at the race. Likely to get back from the draw but can storm home to get the job done. AUTUMN VIBES (7) just missed over this trip at Sha Tin first-up before another close defeat over 1400m last time out. Purton remains in the saddle as he comes to this track for the first time. Can surge across from the wide gate and the tight turning nature of the course could be advantageous. ARGENTO OCEAN (4) hasn't been far away in recent races and can put his best foot forward once again. BROWNNEEDSFURTHER (5) has raced just twice and placed here when last seen. Has upside so keep safe.
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EVERSTAR
Y S TSUI 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG JACKIE FUNG CHEUK HANG, COLIN LI PAU CHEUNG & FREDRICK FUNG CHECK LUN Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on October 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kempes with 53kg at $67. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sha Tin on February 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Triumphant More with 56kg at $262. Haven't seen his best for sometime now so prepared to wait for signs of improvement. |
6 K TEETAN |
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| 2 | 9x090 |
SUPER PACE
CASPAR FOWNES 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG FONG CHI KEUNG At the latest run raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind King Oberon carrying 56kg at $37. The start before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1650m, 4 len behind Sturdy Ruby with 55.5kg at $87. Others preferred. |
4 ALEX BADEL |
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WINNING DATA
P F YIU 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DR STEVEN LI SIU LUNG, CHENG LAP YIN, PAUL CHENG LAP TAK & KEN CHAN First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pearl Of Pang's with 59kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Sha Tin May 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Moduleconstruction carrying 54.5kg at $52. Maybe later in the prep. |
5 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 4 | 7474 |
ARGENTO OCEAN
D WHYTE 4YO GR/BR GELDING 57.0KG HAPPY CORNER SYNDICATE At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Dancing Classics with 58kg at $5.90. Before that 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Same To You with 60kg at $6. Capable of sharp improvement. |
9 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 5 | 82x |
BROWNNEEDSFURTHER
DAVID HALL 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG HON MAN KIT Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track July 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vulcanus carrying 57.5kg at $21. On debut eighth of 12 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Wonderstar with 57.5kg at $10. Should be in the finish. |
3 JAMES ORMAN |
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WINNING CIGAR
DAVID A HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SURE WIN BUDDIES SYNDICATE Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Sha Tin July 5 over 1200m, 22 len behind Igor Stravinsky carrying 57.5kg at $23. On debut ninth of 12 at this track June 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Candlelight Dinner carrying 57.5kg at $13. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
7 D LEUNG |
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| 7 | 77x26 |
AUTUMN VIBES
JAMIE RICHARDS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG SYED PERVEZ HUSSAIN Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on October 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Aurora Patch carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 19 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind The Auspicious carrying 56kg at $4.90. Rates highly and is right in the mix again. |
11 Z PURTON |
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| 8 | 29x52 |
EXCEED THE WISH
MARK NEWNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG IVAN YAU WAI SHING Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Master Champion with 53kg at $16. Second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Flying Wrote carrying 53kg at $16. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to feature. |
10 LYLE HEWITSON |
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SIGHT DREAMER
JOHN SIZE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG DR & MRS TAM WING KUN Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW over 1200m on 27/10/2025; Last run 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Good Luck Babe with 54.5kg at $30. The start before that; eighth of 14 at Sha Tin September 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lucky Sam Gor with 55.5kg at $25. Prepared to overlook. |
8 ANDREA ATZENI |
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LUCKY MCQUEEN
W K MO 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG STEVEN LEUNG MAN HUNG Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Same To You carrying 57.5kg at $6.70. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Sha Tin on October 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Oldtown carrying 55kg at $28. Finds a suitable race and can do much better. |
2 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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SMART ENGINEER
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG RINGO YU SHEK MAN He is resuming after a four months break. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Sha Tin July 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Devas Twelve carrying 56kg at $160. On debut 12th of 14 at Sha Tin April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Top Throne carrying 57.5kg at $44. Others make more appeal. |
1 DAVID PROBERT |
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WIN METHOD
DANNY SHUM 3YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG HO TAI HING Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Sha Tin on October 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jubilant Winner carrying 56.5kg at $95. Before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on October 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Invincible Ibis carrying 56.5kg at $98. Others make much more appeal. |
12 HARRY BENTLEY |
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VIGOR ELLEEGANT
MANFRED MAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG JAMES LING CHI FAI Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at this track on September 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Bienvenue carrying 55kg at $25. Second run from a spell faded in the straight ran last of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1650m, 20 len behind Mighty Steed with 55kg at $26. Unlikely to trouble this field. |
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| 14 | 64321 |
FLYING WROTE
A S CRUZ 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG SIMON TSANG HEUNG TUNG & SHIRLEY TSANG HUANG YANG Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track October 8 over 1200m defeating Exceed The Wish carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on September 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Bienvenue carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Can get the job done again. |
JERRY CHAU |
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