Happy Valley   16 Sep 2026
 
GOING: G

LIDO HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

A strong gallop is likely with Winning Money taking up the running, closely attended by Grouper and Golden Friendship. YOUNG ARROW (6) was unlucky to miss a win last campaign, with poor draws and difficult runs repeatedly going against him. Zac Purton taking over is a big plus, and with a cleaner run, he looks ready to cash in first-up. LUCKY MCQUEEN (4) resumes off a last-start win and gets a perfect barrier to stalk the speed. His trial was encouraging and he will be ready to rumble fresh. WINNING MONEY (7) is likely to roll forward from a nice gate and could prove difficult to catch if he gets an uncontested lead. The pressure up front will determine his chances, but he is still a top 4 threat. GRATIFIDE (1) broke through impressively at his final run last season and may have more improvement in him. tricky draw is the concern, but he is one to follow this campaign. FORZA LEADER (11) charged home for third over 1200m last start and looks capable of running another bold race. He appeals as a value runner for the exotics. Watch for him late.
1 0031x GRATIFIDE
DAVID EUSTACE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
WONG LEUNG SAU HING & EDDIE WONG MING CHAK
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by nose this track July 15 over 1200m defeating Forza Leader carrying 59kg at $7.60. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track March 18 over 1650m, 3 len behind Win Beauty Viva with 54kg at $105. Capable of a bold showing.
9
RICHARD KINGSCOTE
BLACK, SILVER ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, BLACK CHEVRON, CAP, SILVER STRIPE,WHITE PEAK
2 5146x JUICY DRAGON
MANFRED MAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
24/25 MAN KA LEUNG TRAINER SYNDICATE
Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Sha Tin July 1 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Lahore carrying 60.5kg at $17. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin October 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Invincible Ibis with 57.5kg at $91. Should launch this campaign in a positive way.
12
BRITNEY WONG
INDIGO, GOLD SIX STARS, RED, RED SLEEVES,INDIGO HALVED , GOLD ARMBANDS, RED CAP, TEAL ZIGZAG CHEVRON ,WHITE PEAK
3 2x04x ARMOUR WAR EAGLE
MARK NEWNHAM
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
JOHNNY SHIH JAR YI
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Gratifide with 61kg at $9.40. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Anode carrying 61kg at $17. Can run a bold race.
8
ANDREA ATZENI
ORANGE, GOLD BRAID, GOLD SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP, GOLD QUARTERS , WHITE COLLAR, PEAK
4 4591x LUCKY MCQUEEN
W K MO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
STEVEN LEUNG MAN HUNG
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation won by neck this track May 27 over 1200m defeating Lean Master with 57kg at $3.30. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Sha Tin September 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Same To You carrying 57.5kg at $6.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks the testing material.
4
M F POON
PURPLE, GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED HALVED, CAP, PURPLE STAR, WHITE PEAK
5 7130x ELEGANT LIFE
CASPAR FOWNES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
23/24 CASPAR FOWNES TRAINER SYNDICATE (T1)
Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin June 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ka Ying Resilience carrying 60kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Sha Tin January 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Island Buddy carrying 53.5kg at $27. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
11
E C W WONG
LIGHT BLUE, LILAC ZIGZAG CHEVRON,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,LILAC ARMBAND,WHITE PEAK
6 3353x YOUNG ARROW
D WHYTE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track July 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Leading Agility carrying 61kg at $29. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track October 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kyrus Dragon carrying 54.5kg at $19. Excellent chance.
6
Z PURTON
BLACK , RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON , WHITE SLEEVES ,BLACK CAP , WHITE STRIPE CAP , PEAK
7 6344x WINNING MONEY
K W LUI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
RACING SPIRIT SYNDICATE
Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Starry Show with 59.5kg at $5.70. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Sha Tin November 9 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sight Hermoso carrying 55kg at $7.40. No surprise to see him back in a positive manner.
3
LUKE FERRARIS
RED, LIGHT BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, CHEVRONS SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR CAP,WHITE PEAK
8 823x6 GROUPER
DANNY SHUM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
DARYL NG WIN KONG
Second run back. First-up after two months did the work up front then tired 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Spicy Standard with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Conrad Patch carrying 59kg at $3.90. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement.
2
JERRY CHAU
PURPLE,RED STAR,SLEEVES,PURPLE ARMBANDS,WHITE PEAK
9 5x STAR OF HEARTS
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
TING PING SING, TING WING KEUNG & TING MEI WAN
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 12 at Sha Tin on June 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Superb Spirit carrying 57kg at $147. Needs to improve sharply.
5
C Y HO
RED, YELLOW HEART, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES, LT PINK CAP, RED STAR, WHITE PEAK
10 4443x GENIUS BABY
B CRAWFORD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS PANG WAI HAK, FRANKIE PANG KA YEUNG AND ANDY PANG KA WAI
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Starry Show with 57.5kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track September 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind King Lotus carrying 59.5kg at $9. Strong top three prospect.
1
D LEUNG
GOLD, BLACK CHEVRONS, GREY TWO CHEVRONS, GOLD SLEEVES, GREY AND BLACK ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP, BLACK STRIPE, GREY SEAMS, WHITE PEAK
11 44623 FORZA LEADER
Y S TSUI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
LOUISA TSE & TSE MING YEE
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Robot Lucky Star carrying 53.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, nose behind Gratifide carrying 53.5kg at $15. Capable on his day and is right in the mix.
7
K TEETAN
ORANGE, LIME STAR, SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, CAP, LIME STAR, WHITE PEAK
12 2626x GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP
K H TING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
JANET WONG HOI SHAN, JOHN YUEN SE KIT, WONG KAM CHUEN & RAYMOND CHOY WAI SHEK
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track July 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Leading Agility with 53kg at $19. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track September 17 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Silver Spurs carrying 61kg at $7.80. Will need this hitout.
10
H T MO
BLACK, RED STAR, RED SLEEVES, RED AND SILVER HALVED CHECKED, RED AND SILVER CHECKS CAP ,WHITE PEAK
13 0006x BUCEPHALAS
W K MO
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
ALEXANDER SO
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Sha Tin July 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rising Phoenix carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Sha Tin Rating 60 November 15 over 1400m defeating The Golden Knight carrying 59.5kg at $8. Wait and see how he comes up.

GREEN,YELLOW CROSSED SASH,BLACK CAP,YELLOW STAR,WHITE PEAK
14 202x5 RIDING HIGH
D WHYTE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
RIDING HIGH SYNDICATE
Second-up. First-up after two months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Light Years Glory with 55kg at $30. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Double Show with 60.5kg at $6.70. Looking to others on this occasion.

INDIGO, YELLOW BRAIDS, SLEEVES, INDIGO DIABLO, YELLOW CAP, INDIGO CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK