Happy Valley   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

STANLEY GAP HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Giant Leap, Superb Boy and Ka Ying Cheer can set a genuine tempo. STORM RIDER (5) is knocking on the door and gets the blinkers on for the first time today. He's 500 days between wins, but Purton remains in the saddle and he has a winning record aboard the gelding. Ticks plenty of boxes off an inside barrier and can end his winning drought today. KA YING CHEER (12) hasn't raced since October last year but has had plenty of trials since in readiness for his return. He's shown good signs recently and Yeung has been on board his past couple of trials. Down in the weights today and can make an impression. ETERNAL FORTUNE (2) stuck on well last start over 1000m last time out and steps up to 1200m again where he is a winner previously. The wide draw is a niggle, though Wong's claim comes in handy and he won't be far away on recent figures. BEAUTY INFINITY (3) hasn't been far away recently and can play a major role once again.
1 86857 SUPERB CAPITALIST
A S CRUZ
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
LI CHAM KUEN & LI MING CHOI
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dragon Four Seas with 60kg at $15. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Chateauneuf carrying 60kg at $44. Looking elsewhere.
10
ANGUS CHUNG
RED, WHITE SIX STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, WHITE STARS, PEAK
2 94702 ETERNAL FORTUNE
DANNY SHUM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MIGHTIER SWORD RACING SYNDICATE
Useful type. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Seasons Wit carrying 55.5kg at $12. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kaholo Angel with 59kg at $9.10. Can improve again. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
12
E C W WONG
PINK , NAVY EPAULETTES, CAP , PINK STAR , WHITE PEAK
3 17534 BEAUTY INFINITY
JOHN SIZE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
BEAUTY FAMILY SYNDICATE
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Harmony N Blessed carrying 58kg at $24. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chateauneuf carrying 57kg at $11. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
5
B AVDULLA
BLACK, GOLD BRAIDS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, CAP, BLACK HOOP, WHITE CIRCLE, PEAK
4 80511 GIANT LEAP
P F YIU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
GIANT LEAP SYNDICATE
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track April 16 over 1200m defeating Power Koepp carrying 54kg at $21. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track April 2 over 1200m defeating Nebraskan with 61kg at $12. Looms as a real threat.
1
ANDREA ATZENI
DENIM, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVED SLEEVES,CAP, DENIM CIRCLE, WHITE PEAK
5 45222 STORM RIDER
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
CALVIN FRANCIS TIEN
Racing well. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Crimson Flash with 58.5kg at $3.60. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Happy Fat Cat with 56.5kg at $6.50. Leading prospect.
2
Z PURTON
SILVER, DENIM CHECKS, SILVER SLEEVES, DENIM STRIPE SLEEVES, DENIM CAP,WHITE PEAK
6 90048 SUPERB BOY
K W LUI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
MR & MRS MAK YIU HAY AND MAK KAI CHUNG
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dragon Four Seas with 58.5kg at $5.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Kaholo Angel carrying 58kg at $17. Expect he will make amends.
4
LYLE HEWITSON
PURPLE, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, CAP, PURPLE STARS, WHITE PEAK
7 120x OSI HONOUR
DAVID EUSTACE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS PHILIP NG YUK WING AND MICHAEL NG MUN KIT
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Oaklands June 29 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Femminile carrying 56kg at $7. On debut won by 1.75 len Wodonga 2yo Hcp May 25 2024 over 1200m defeating Ignazio with 58kg at $3. Open to improvement this time in work and can measure up.
3
K TEETAN
SILVER,RED CROSSED SASH,SILVER CAP,RED STAR,WHITE PEAK
8 1x THE LION KING
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
GOLDEN BOYS SYNDICATE
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when won by 0.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1240m defeating Under My Thumb with 59.5kg at $10. Others rate better this time.
11
M F POON
DARK GREEN,YELLOW STARS,LIME SLEEVES,YELLOW STARS,SILVER CAP,WHITE PEAK
9 00x17 FATAL BLOW
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
KENNY SHU KIN WAI
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 16 over 1200m defeating Glory B with 61kg at $12. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Chateauneuf carrying 54kg at $31. Others are preferred.
9
ALEX BADEL
LT BLUE, WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT, MAIZE SLEEVES, LT BLUE STRIPE, WHITE CAP, LT BLUE CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
10 71668 FIND MY LOVE
D WHYTE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS DANNIS LEE CHEUK YIN
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Happy Fat Cat carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Power Koepp carrying 55kg at $17. Prepared to overlook.
7
KEAGAN DE MELO
LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVE,BROWN CHEVRON ,WHITE CAP,BROWN ZIGZAG CHEVRON
11 64473 STORMING DRAGON
JAMIE RICHARDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
KOWLOON TONG CLUB SYNDICATE
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Crimson Flash carrying 56kg at $23. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Kaholo Angel carrying 55kg at $11. Rates highly and can break through.
8
LUKE FERRARIS
GOLDENROD, GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, GOLDENROD QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
12 x974x KA YING CHEER
PIERRE NG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
IP CHI MING
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather October 23 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Capital Delight with 48kg at $5.70. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track September 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Super Joy N Fun carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Looks very hard to beat.
6
M L YEUNG
BLACK, BROWN SLEEVES, DENIM CAP,WHITE PEAK
13 631x FLYING KNIGHT
W K MO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
SHI KE MIN & FRANKIE FANG YUAN
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning won by 1.3 len Kyneton Mdn-Sw November 6 over 1454m defeating Mrs Penny Cracker carrying 58kg at $3.30. On debut sixth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw September 18 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Andrina carrying 57kg at $26. Prefer to see.

LIGHT BLUE,NAVY HALVED,WHITE STAR,NAVY SLEEVES, DENIM AND LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, DENIM CAP, WHITE STAR, PEAK
14 07108 SKY CAP
CASPAR FOWNES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
KWAN YUI MAN
Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gracious Express carrying 53.5kg at $42. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Crimson Flash carrying 55kg at $25. Looks tested on latest effort.

YELLOW,GREEN BRAID,GREEN STRIPES SLEEVES,YELLOW CAP,GREEN STAR,WHITE PEAK