Happy Valley 18 Mar 2026
GOING: G
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THE IRELAND TROPHY (HANDICAP) 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Sky Cap should lead at a slick tempo. RAINBOW SEVEN (5) finished off impressively from midfield to get the job done by 1L as the race favourite. Purton hops in the saddle today for the first time and he maps beautifully from a good draw. Rates highly on the recent form and he can continue his winning run. JOLLY COMPANION (4) disappointed last time out when beaten 4.3L at this track and trip after a good run of form prior to that. He'll need some luck from out wide, but Ho remains in the saddle and he can return to winning ways. HOLMES A COURT (9) turned in a better performance last time out when 2.3L off the winner at this track and trip. This looks a similar assignment and Bowman remains in the saddle. He drops 1kg here and will take some catching from the front. DIAMOND SPARKLE (3) creates some interest coming here on debut after showing some ability in his latest heat.
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KING OBERON
D WHYTE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG RACING GURU SYNDICATE Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Sha Tin January 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Joy Capital carrying 61kg at $13. First up last campaign second of 11 at Sha Tin September 15 2024 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Super Infinity with 55kg at $8.10. Expecting a strong start to the campaign. |
12 B AVDULLA |
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| 2 | 0x007 |
AUTOMATED
W Y SO 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MATTHEW WONG LEUNG PAK Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Northern Fire Ball carrying 60.5kg at $127. The race before that 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind All Round Winner with 61kg at $79. Not likely to threaten. |
10 M L YEUNG |
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DIAMOND SPARKLE
MARK NEWNHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG LAU SO WAH & DONNA NG SIU YING Three-year-old gelding having first run by leading sire So You Think out of See Me Rock. Shapes as a leading prospect. |
11 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 4 | 89129 |
JOLLY COMPANION
MANFRED MAN 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG 22/23 MAN KA LEUNG TRAINER SYNDICATE Last start 9th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Legend Star carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Victor The Rapid carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Capable of sharp improvement. |
9 C Y HO |
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| 5 | 07601 |
RAINBOW SEVEN
K W LUI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG JASON CHOW HEI SHING & CHOW YUK YIN Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track February 25 over 1200m defeating Argento Ocean carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Before that second last of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Somelovefromabove with 56.5kg at $3.30. Can go on with it. |
3 Z PURTON |
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| 6 | 05703 |
SKY CAP
CASPAR FOWNES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG KWAN YUI MAN Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Gameplayer Elite with 57.5kg at $3.90. The race before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on February 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Good Chap with 56kg at $9.50. Good effort last start and can build on that performance. |
8 DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE |
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VIEW OF COSMOS
C H YIP 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CHENG YING YIM First starter by Bon Hoffa out of Pixible. Watch for any market moves. |
1 JERRY CHAU |
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GRAND MASTERMIND
DAVID A HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG DR PETER LAM HOW MUN Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on December 27 over 1200m, 18 len behind Mount Everest with 58kg at $26. Last start ran last of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on January 21 over 1200m, 15 len behind Speedy Smartie carrying 57.5kg at $42. Others read better. Others much better. |
2 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 9 | 05074 |
HOLMES A COURT
A S CRUZ 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG JONATHAN CHEUNG YU SHING Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gameplayer Elite carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Master Resolute with 58.5kg at $51. He is a leading contender. |
5 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 10 | 608 |
FULL OF LAUGHTER
C W CHANG 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG WINFUL RACING SYNDICATE Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Northern Fire Ball with 56.5kg at $28. The start before that ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Lucky Eight carrying 57.5kg at $62. Might struggle again. |
7 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 11 | 46486 |
SWAGGER BRO
JAMIE RICHARDS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG HAPPY BUNNY SYNDICATE Most recently 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Circuit Fiery with 55kg at $16. The start before that 8th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on February 14 over 1650m, 6 len behind California Star carrying 56kg at $26. Best form measures up favourably so worth including. |
4 ALEX BADEL |
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| 12 | 85556 |
WINNING CHAMPION
DANNY SHUM 3YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG WAYLEE SYNDICATE Last start 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Chill Partners with 54.5kg at $17. Before that 5th of 12 at Sha Tin on February 14 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Gor Gor with 55.5kg at $9.10. Strong contender on his best form. |
6 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 13 | 20296 |
LITTLE MONSTER
W K MO 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG KELVIN CHENG & ANITA CHEN Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Papaya Brose carrying 56kg at $14. The start before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Island Buddy with 56kg at $8.70. Not keen on his chances. |
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FORTUNE GOLDSADDLE
K H TING 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG MR & MRS YAN QING LIN Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on February 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Master Lucky with 56.5kg at $116. Last start 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Embrace Aberdeen with 57.5kg at $126. May need more time. |
1 H T MO |
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