Happy Valley 18 Sep 2024
GOING: G
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THE HONG KONG COUNTRY CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) 1800m Track: GOOD |
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Pace looks strong with Dragon Star pressing on from an outside draw, joining Forever Glorious. FOREVER GLORIOUS (2) trialled well recently after turning in an impressive and consistent season last time in work. He was competitive over this course and distance a number of times and draws to get plenty of favours again. Can race on the speed and prove very hard to run down. SERANGOON (1) missed out over this course and distance at the end of last campaign, but his prior efforts were very good. He's had a recent trial and while he may get back in the run, there does look to be good speed engaged. Watch for him running over the top late in the race. WINNING STEPS (3) ended last campaign on a good note and has kept up that form into the trials recently. Teetan was on board for his most recent outing and remains in the saddle today. Can put his best foot forward. DRAGON STAR (5) will be fitter for the fresh effort and won't be far away.
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| 1 | 7245x |
SERANGOON
A S CRUZ 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG LI SHE SYNDICATE Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track July 4 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Joy Of Spring with 61kg at $4.20. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at this track May 8 over 1800m, 4 len behind Escape Route with 61kg at $10. Among the leading players. |
6 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 2 | 1533x |
FOREVER GLORIOUS
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG LAU NG MUI CHU Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Sha Tin July 14 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Volcanic Spark with 59kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Sha Tin September 17 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Pakistan Friend with 56kg at $15. Expect a forward showing. |
4 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 3 | 0023x |
WINNING STEPS
PIERRE NG 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG ROY LEE MING FAI Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track July 10 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Brave Witness carrying 58.5kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Sha Tin November 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Mister Dapper with 57.5kg at $7.90. Likely to play a major role. |
2 K TEETAN |
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| 4 | 8800x |
AFFORDABLE
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DR GENE TSOI WAI WANG Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Sha Tin July 14 over 1800m, 14 len behind Volcanic Spark carrying 59.5kg at $49. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at Sha Tin March 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Outgate carrying 56.5kg at $39. Will be better for this hitout. |
9 D LEUNG |
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| 5 | 266x4 |
DRAGON STAR
PIERRE NG 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG FLYING QUEEN'S RACING SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Matsu Victor with 57kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on September 20 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind June Planet with 50kg at $2.20. Rates highly and should improve sharply. |
10 M F POON |
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| 6 | 15x9x |
FLYING SILVER
DANNY SHUM 5YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG FRIENDS OF BEIJING SYNDICATE Resuming. Finished off last preparation 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on July 14 over 1800m, 8 len behind Volcanic Spark carrying 54.5kg at $34. First up last campaign second last in a small field at this track on September 20 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind June Planet with 60kg at $8.70. Won't threaten at this stage of the prep. |
1 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 7 | 601x7 |
LITTLE FAIRY
P F YIU 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG KO PIU SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after two months from last on the turn 7th of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1650m, 4 len behind Matsu Victor carrying 54kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on October 29 over 1650m, 7 len behind Durham Star with 56kg at $9.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
12 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 8 | 73x5x |
STORM WINNER
CASPAR FOWNES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG FRANCIS YEUNG Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on July 14 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Volcanic Spark with 56kg at $10. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sunlight Power with 57.5kg at $82. Expect a forward showing. |
7 C Y HO |
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| 9 | 6006x |
PEGASUS GENERAL
K H TING 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG DANIEL KWAN Group 1 winner. Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track July 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Joy Of Spring carrying 55kg at $20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Sha Tin September 25 2022 over 1600m, 6 len behind Looking Great carrying 56kg at $25. Cannot recommend. |
8 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 10 | 8972x |
ME TIME
D WHYTE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MIKE CHEUNG SHUN CHING Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track July 4 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Joy Of Spring carrying 53.5kg at $14. On debut 11th of 14 at Sha Tin January 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Panda Legend with 57.5kg at $37. Shapes well and worth following up. |
3 ALEX BADEL |
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| 11 | 2415x |
HAPPY HERO
MARK NEWNHAM 6YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG CHAN SIU CHEUNG, CHAN FUT YAN, VICTOR FUNG CHIU CHAK & KUOK HOI SANG Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Sha Tin June 23 over 1800m, 2 len behind Joy Of Spring with 53kg at $9.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track October 11 over 1650m defeating Happy Jai Jai with 54kg at $16. Among the main contenders. |
5 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 12 | 2160x |
NICE BIRDIE
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG REAL MCCOY SYNDICATE First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track June 12 over 1800m, 7 len behind Jubilation with 52kg at $20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at this track September 13 2023 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind D Star carrying 54.5kg at $7.10. Will be better for this run. |
11 M L YEUNG |
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