Happy Valley   26 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

NG TUNG RIVER HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting there to be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. PACKING HERMOD (5) has made an impression at the trials, winning his most recent against horses racing in higher grade than this. Zac Purton has been on board for a couple of those trials and he remains with the 3YO for his debut. Can make a winning start to his career. PRIME MORTAR (2) won well here two back before a disappointing effort on the All Weather surface most recently. Pulled up with an issue there and he's now 28 days between runs. Can be positive from the inside alley and make his presence felt coming back to this track and trip. MR GOOD VIBES (11) ran over the top to score impressively in easier grade at Sha Tin most recently, winning by 1.3L in fine style. This is tougher, but he drops 6kigs for this assignment. Recent trial was just fair, but if he can run up to his last start figures, he'll go close to winning again. TALENTS SUPREMO (9) will be coming home with a head full of steam and Teetan hopping back on board is a big tick.
1 8x000 MAGIC PHOENIX
K H TING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
ALICE CHAN MEI KEI
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Copartner Prance carrying 53kg at $63. Before that second last of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Copartner Prance carrying 53.5kg at $78. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
HUGH BOWMAN
PALE-GREEN ,PURPLE DIAMONDS , PALE-GREEN CHEVRON ON WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STRIPE ON PALE-GREEN CAP,WHITE PEAK
2 87x19 PRIME MORTAR
A S CRUZ
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
CALVIN CHAN WAI PONG
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track May 15 over 1200m defeating Spicy Gold carrying 56kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Self Improvement with 59kg at $3.40. Racing well. Has strong claims.
1
ANGUS CHUNG
WHITE AND INDIGO DIAGONAL STRIPES, RED, INDIGO, WHITE, RED RAYS, INDIGO SLEEVE, RED STARS SLEEVES, INDIGO CAP, RED STARS CAP , WHITE PEAK
3 50x23 SCOTCH TYCOON
MARK NEWNHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
TUNG KIT SYNDICATE
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Lean Master with 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Winnabe with 60.5kg at $19. Nice draw and worth thought.
3
LUKE FERRARIS
GREEN , YELLOW,ROYAL-BLUE BRACES, NAVY SLVS, YELLOW ARM BANDS, GREEN & ROYAL-BLUE STRIPE ON YELLOW CAP, WHITE PEAK
4 07800 SAVVY CHIC
F C LOR
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
JULIAN HUI CHUN HANG & MICHELE MONIQUE REIS
Resumes off a 49 day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Righteous Arion with 59.5kg at $61. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Golden Link with 60kg at $6.20. Rather invest elsewhere.
4
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, RED STAR, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, RED, YELLOW CHECK CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 PACKING HERMOD
K W LUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
ROLETTA LEE MAN CHING
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Rubick out of Black Tulip. Big show at first outing.
2
Z PURTON
WHITE,INDIGO HOOPS,ORANGE SLEEVES,INDIGO DOUBLE ARMBANDS,ORANGE CAP,INDIGO DISC,WHITE PEAK
6 2808 DOUBLE BINGO
Y S TSUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CHARMAINE WONG KAM MEI & CHAN FU HO
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Packing Power with 59kg at $50. Before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Prime Mortar carrying 59kg at $8. Prepared to just watch today.
7
B AVDULLA
DARK GREEN,RED CAP,WHITE PEAK
7 00x2x GLORY B
D WHYTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
BANKEE KWAN PAK HOO
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Winning Heart with 56kg at $66. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind James Tak carrying 57kg at $48. Don't underestimate.
12
KEAGAN DE MELO
RED,WHITE STAR,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED STRIPES, YELLOW CAP,RED STARS,WHITE PEAK
8 60388 WOOD ON FIRE
C W CHANG
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
CHEUNG KA WAI
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Winnabe with 57kg at $30. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind The Perfect Match carrying 57kg at $9.60. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
9
D LEUNG
PURPLE : PALE-GREEN BRAID, RED & YELLOW HOOPED SLVS, RED CAP,YELLOW HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
9 57343 TALENTS SUPREMO
W K MO
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
TALENTOGETHER SYNDICATE
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Fast Network with 55kg at $11. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind New Power carrying 56kg at $4.50. Another bold run is expected.
6
K TEETAN
MEDIUM PURPLE, RED HEARTS, WHITE AND RED STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED STARS
10 0074 TEAM HAPPY
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
CHINESE ACCOUNTANTS SYNDICATE
Since last run he has trialed at Sha Tin AW trial over 1200m on 18/06/2024; Last outing 4th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind The Perfect Match with 55.5kg at $29. Race before seventh of 12 at this track April 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Exuberant carrying 56kg at $54. Genuine contender under these conditions.
8
A HAMELIN
YELLOW GREEN,NAVY DIAGONAL STRIPES,RED CAP,YELLOW STAR,WHITE PEAK
11 60331 MR GOOD VIBES
DAVID HALL
5YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
KENNETH SHI HO MING
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Sha Tin May 19 over 1200m defeating Tactical Command carrying 60.5kg at $6.60. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sweet Diamond with 60.5kg at $7.20. Expected to go well again.
5
HARRY BENTLEY
YELLOW, RED STRIPE, BLACK SLEEVES,RED CHECKED , YELLOW CAP, RED AND BLACK STRIPE, WHITE PEAK
12 909x0 DIVINE SHINING
CASPAR FOWNES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
WONG KWONG MIU
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Packing Power carrying 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 5 over 1000m, 9 len behind Wunderbar with 59kg at $63. Needs more time.
11
ALEX BADEL
BLACK, RED STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, BLACK STARS ON RED CAP, WHITE PEAK
13 54416 HERO STAR
MANFRED MAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
MR & MRS WONG KWUN KEONG, WONG MEN CHU AND WONG BO CHU
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Flying Wrote carrying 53kg at $23. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track May 8 over 1200m defeating My Intelligent with 58.5kg at $4.40. Favour others today.

YELLOW, LAWN GREEN HLVD WITH RED VEE, WHITE, RED AND YELLOW CHEVRONS ON SLEEVES, LAWN GREEN CAP, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON CAP, WHITE PEAK
14 27548 JOYFUL LIFE
P F YIU
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
TAM HO MAN
Resumes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Sha Tin on May 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Top Peak carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Regent Glory carrying 54kg at $4.60. Deserves another chance.

ALEX BADEL
WHITE, GREEN AND YELLOW CHECKED SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN HALVED CHECKED, WHITE CAP, GREEN STRIPE