Happy Valley   11 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G

THE CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine tempo from Jumbo Treasure leading King Miles. BIENVENUE (3) is trending the right way, improving last start to be 0.8L off the winner after getting well back in the run. The inside draw this time around is a big tick and Purton remaining in the saddle is a good push for his chances. Can go one better this time around. SIGHT HERMOSO (4) finished 2.5L off the winner last time out at Sha Tin and comes to this course for the first time. He'll need a touch of luck from the barrier, but he's shown plenty of talent early in his career. There's no reason why he can't get back to winning ways. JUMBO TREASURE (2) has the speed to roll across from barrier seven and lead as he has done in recent efforts. He's been strong from the front his past few and if he's able to dictate from the front, he'll be right in the mix once again. IGOR STRAVINSKY (8) hasn't been far away in recent runs and can make his presence felt once again.
1 21680 KING MILES
K W LUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
BERNIE YIM MEI FUNG & YIM MAN HAY
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Romantic Son with 60.5kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mighty Commander with 60.5kg at $26. Prepared to overlook.
6
JERRY CHAU
WHITE ,RED STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, RED CAP, LIGHT PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
2 0x104 JUMBO TREASURE
W K MO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
BILLY CHAN CHUN KIT
Most recently 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jubilant Winner carrying 60kg at $15. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pegas carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Capable of sharp improvement.
7
D LEUNG
RED, YELLOW EPAULETTES, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS,CAP,RED QUARTERS,WHITE PEAK, COLLAR
3 20x42 BIENVENUE
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
FERNANDA LAI OON KEI
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sovereign Fund with 57.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Outgate carrying 56kg at $9.10. Fitter now and making headway. Right in the mix again.
1
Z PURTON
ORANGE , SILVER STRIPES ,SILVER STRIPES SLEEVES,SILVER STRIPES CAP, WHITE PEAK
4 14333 SIGHT HERMOSO
JOHN SIZE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
ALVIN TAM CHI FUNG & DR ANDY POON TSZ CHUNG
Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Galactic Voyage with 57kg at $5.40. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on February 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Turquoise Velocity with 57kg at $8.30. Well placed. Strong winning hope.
9
DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE
BROWN,WHITE SPOTS SASH,SLEEVES,BROWN CHEVRON,CAP,WHITE SPOTS,WHITE PEAK
5 67103 SUGAR SUGAR
CASPAR FOWNES
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
CALVIN FRANCIS TIEN
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind My Day My Way carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mighty Commander carrying 55.5kg at $29. Can play a big role again.
3
B AVDULLA
SILVER AND BLUE CHECKS, STRIPE SLEEVES, BLUE CAP, WHITE PEAK
6 64166 VULCANUS
Y S TSUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
DR ALAN LEE WAI KIN
Most recently 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jubilant Winner carrying 55.5kg at $136. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on February 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Aurora Patch carrying 54.5kg at $24. Racing below his best and others are preferred.
2
HUGH BOWMAN
LIGHT BLUE, CLARET SLEEVES, SILVER CAP, WHITE PEAK
7 32587 PRESTIGE ALWAYS
PIERRE NG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
ERIC YEUNG TING FUNG & ANGEL WONG SAU KUEN
Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind My Day My Way carrying 55.5kg at $17. The race before that 8th of 12 at Sha Tin on January 11 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Young Emperor with 56.5kg at $21. Major player.
4
HARRY BENTLEY
GREEN,ORANGE STAR,YELLOW SLEEVES,ORANGE SPOTS,CAP,PURPLE STARS,WHITE PEAK
8 27064 IGOR STRAVINSKY
A S CRUZ
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MR & MRS CYRUS LI KIN WAI
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind My Day My Way carrying 52.5kg at $12. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Romantic Son with 53.5kg at $50. Thereabouts last time out. Don't underestimate.
10
ANGUS CHUNG
RED,WHITE SIX STARS,RED SLEEVES,WHITE DIABLO ,ORANGE CAP, LIGHT PINK QUARTERS,WHITE PEAK
9 1x00x IGOT
C H YIP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
WONG KAM CHOI & BENSON WANG DING BEN
Resuming after a break of a year. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Sha Tin March 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Juneau Pride with 54.5kg at $107. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Sha Tin February 23 2025 over 1200m, 6 len behind Triumphant More carrying 55kg at $78. Win would surprise.
8
M L YEUNG
INDIGO,YELLOW STAR,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS,YELLOW CAP,LIGHT BLUE STARS
10 x39x0 KING OF FIGHTERS
B CRAWFORD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
CALVIN CHENG KA SING
Second-up. First-up after five months 11th of 13 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hot Delight carrying 53.5kg at $28. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Sha Tin on September 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Little Paradise carrying 53.5kg at $23. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
5
K TEETAN
RED, YELLOW SIX STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES,LILAC HALVED CHECKED, YELLOW AND LILAC HOOPS CAP,WHITE PEAK