Happy Valley 09 Sep 2026
GOING: G
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CENTRAL HANDICAP 1650m Track: GOOD |
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Solid tempo with Another Zonda, Samarkand and Do Your Part going hard, closely attended by General Redwood. VIOLET STAR (5) looks ready to take another step forward after breaking through late last campaign. He then drew awkwardly and still battled on strongly into fifth over this course and distance at his most recent run. He is perfectly drawn in the ace, and will be ready to rumble fresh. DO YOUR PART (4) resumes after finishing a close fourth over 1400m at Sha Tin and looks capable of making an immediate impact. FORTUNATE SON (10) was below his best when finishing out of the money over 1800m here last time, but his stronger form makes him one to watch closely at some top 4 value. SAMARKAND (8) has been given a couple of trials to prepare for his return and having Zac Purton take the ride catches the eye. Keep him safe. GENERAL REDWOOD (12) gets in nicely at the weights and remains relatively unexposed, with 2 wins from 7 starts. He has scope to improve further and can make his presence felt. Include in all combos in an even contest.
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| 1 | 53x1x |
DEFINITIVE
DAVID EUSTACE 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG MR & MRS KIRK WONG KING WAI Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation won by a neck at this track on June 24 over 1650m defeating Romantic Gladiator carrying 60kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 8th of 11 at this track on October 22 over 1650m, 5 len behind South Star with 61kg at $34. Can return with a bold run. |
10 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 2 | 1404x |
SOLID WIN
P F YIU 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG CHAMPION SOUTH SYNDICATE Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track May 27 over 1650m, 2 len behind Armor Golden Eagle carrying 60kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Sha Tin September 21 over 1400m slow track defeating The Heir with 60kg at $5.90. Among the main contenders. |
6 JERRY CHAU |
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| 3 | 1235x |
CHINA WIN
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG 24/25 DAVID HAYES TRAINER SYNDICATE Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track April 22 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind The Auspicious carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Sha Tin September 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Spicy Standard with 59.5kg at $6. Should kick off this prep in a positive manner. |
4 M L YEUNG |
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| 4 | 2234x |
DO YOUR PART
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHAN CHI KONG Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sovereign Fund with 59kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at this track November 27 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind Healthy Healthy with 55kg at $23. Can bring the good form from the last campaign to this contest. |
5 B AVDULLA |
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| 5 | 3015x |
VIOLET STAR
D WHYTE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG ALEX CHU YIU CHUNG Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track June 24 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Definitive with 57.5kg at $8. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Sha Tin January 18 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Patch Of Cosmo with 57kg at $67. Looks very hard to beat. |
1 K TEETAN |
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| 6 | 1841x |
ANOTHER ZONDA
Y S TSUI 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG MAK LAM FUNG KING Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by neck this track July 8 over 1650m defeating Shooting To Top carrying 58kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track September 17 over 1650m, 1.0 len behind Rocket Spade carrying 56.5kg at $5. Expected to play a major role. |
2 BRITNEY WONG |
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| 7 | 5808x |
KEEFY
F C LOR 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG CHONG MIN ONN Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track June 24 over 1650m, 4 len behind Definitive carrying 58.5kg at $28. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at this track September 17 over 1650m, 5 len behind Lo Rider with 54kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns. |
7 M F POON |
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| 8 | 72x4x |
SAMARKAND
JAMIE RICHARDS 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG DRAGON IMPERIAL SYNDICATE Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at this track on June 24 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Definitive with 56.5kg at $51. First up last campaign 2nd of 11 at this track on September 11 2024 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Helene Warrior with 58kg at $16. Capable of a bold showing. |
8 Z PURTON |
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| 9 | 0709x |
WINDLORD
A S CRUZ 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG ELAINE CHAN First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sovereign Fund carrying 59kg at $69. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Sha Tin January 4 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Sagacious Life carrying 54.5kg at $31. Doubt he will have much to offer first up. |
12 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 10 | 4420x |
FORTUNATE SON
W K MO 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG SEVEN HEROES SYNDICATE Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track July 8 over 1800m, 10 len behind Le Zonda carrying 52kg at $8.80. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Rating 60 October 15 over 1650m, 3 len behind Fantastic Fun with 60kg at $11. Looks very hard to beat. |
3 C Y HO |
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| 11 | 0760x |
DREAMING TOGETHER
B CRAWFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG HAPPY BIRTHDAY SYNDICATE First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Sha Tin June 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Endued carrying 54.5kg at $58. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin February 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Emblazon carrying 57.5kg at $27. Hard to have. |
9 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 12 | 1013x |
GENERAL REDWOOD
DANNY SHUM 5YO BROWN GELDING 52.0KG KAM HING YUEN Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track June 10 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Viva Firecracker carrying 60.5kg at $8.20. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track April 8 over 1650m defeating Vivacious Win carrying 56kg at $10. Has won when resuming from a spell in the past and his record at this distance reads well. |
11 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 13 | 805x2 |
CALL ME TOPSEED
MANFRED MAN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG CYBER POWER SYNDICATE Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after seven months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Thriving Brothers with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 15 over 1650m, 10 len behind Loch Tay carrying 57.5kg at $94. Right in the mix. |
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| 14 | 96293 |
SUPER UNICORN
MARK NEWNHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MARCES LEE TZE BUN Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Thriving Brothers carrying 55.5kg at $9.70. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Le Zonda carrying 53.5kg at $11. Capable of a big run. |
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