Happy Valley   04 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

KWAI FONG HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Pace genuine with Hero Star and Flying Wrote pressing hard closely followed by Spicy So Smart. GALLANT VALOUR (3) won and raced well in his initial prep and is resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He looked ready to rumble when winning the most recent of 2 lead-up trials and having Hugh Bowman in the saddle fresh up is usually a strong lead from this stable. Hard to beat. CAMINO (5) franked his improved trial form with a big win fresh up here over 1000 metres. He has been given plenty of time to get over that run and if he can cope with an extra 3.5 kilos, he will take some stopping again. FLYING WROTE (1) needed his first couple of starts before showing his true worth with a tough all-the-way win here just over 3 weeks ago. He is a progressive type who is expected to work his way through the grades this year. Stick with him. SO TREASURE (6) was a beaten favourite here last start but is better than that.
1 541 FLYING WROTE
A S CRUZ
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
SIMON TSANG HEUNG TUNG & SHIRLEY TSANG HUANG YANG
Racing well. Most recently won by a neck at this track June 12 over 1200m defeating Travel Golf carrying 56.5kg at $13. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Lean Master with 56kg at $9.40. Expected to go well again.
2
ANGUS CHUNG
GOLD,BLACK STAR,SLEEVES,GOLD HALVED CHECKED,BLACK CAP,GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
2 717x7 HAPPY SOUL
DANNY SHUM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
TSENG JOR HAI
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1000m, 5 len behind Red Elegance with 58.5kg at $30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on October 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Tattenham carrying 58kg at $7.90. Unlikely to threaten.
8
A K CHAN
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVES, RED ARMBAND, LIGHT BLUE CAP, YELLOW CIRCLE , WHITE PEAK
3 3363x GALLANT VALOUR
JAMIE RICHARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
EQUITY SYNDICATE
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track April 10 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Capital Legend carrying 59kg at $4.10. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track November 29 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Watch Buddy with 56kg at $16. Expect a bold showing.
4
HUGH BOWMAN
LIGHT BLUE , LIGHT PINK HALVED , INDIGO BAND , LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES , LIGHT PINK SPOTS, LIGHT BLUE CAP , LIGHT PINK SPOTS , WHITE PEAK , WHITE COLLAR
4 GET SET WIN
K W LUI
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
ALL THE BEST FRIENDS SYNDICATE
First starter by U S Navy Flag out of La Bellezza. On profile he seems hard pressed.
7
H T MO
RED, YELLOW DOUBLE VEE, GREEN VEE, SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, YELLOW CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 006x1 CAMINO
CASPAR FOWNES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
NISA LEUNG & JAMES LIN
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after a year won by 0.5 len at this track May 15 over 1000m defeating Ma Comet carrying 55kg at $11. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Sha Tin on April 9 2023 over 1000m, 8 len behind Red Elegance carrying 58kg at $96. Improver with winning prospects.
10
C Y HO
BROWN, YELLOW VEE, ARMBANDS, CAP, BROWN STRIPE
6 x9429 SO TREASURE
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SANDY SO YUEN YEE
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ernest Feeling carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind New Power carrying 57kg at $18. Expected to do much better.
5
LUKE FERRARIS
WHITE,BROWN DIAMOND CHECKS,BROWN SLEEVES,WHITE CHEVRON,CAP,BROWN HOOPS
7 04868 RAGNARR
DAVID HALL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
CHOI CHUN KWONG
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 26 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bottomuptogether with 57.5kg at $22. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Winning Heart carrying 57.5kg at $10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
HARRY BENTLEY
BLACK, RED CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED & GOLD ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE PEAK
8 23077 SUPER HIGHWAY
F C LOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
JOHNNY SHUM PUI KAY, YEUNG LIN KAR, SAM YEUNG WAI SHING & YEUNG LEI SHA
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Winnabe with 57kg at $10. The race before that 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Super Bonus carrying 58.5kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
9
K TEETAN
RED, GREEN DIAMOND SASH, GREEN DIAMOND STRIPE ON RED SLVS, GREEN STARS CAP.,WHITE PEAK
9 700x STERLING WONGCHOY
D WHYTE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
LESTER C H KWOK
He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track December 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gallant Valour with 57.5kg at $69. On debut seventh of 14 at Sha Tin November 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wunderbar with 56kg at $9.10. Unlikely to feature.
6
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, PURPLE HALVED, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED CAP,WHITE PEAK
10 89002 TRAVEL GOLF
C H YIP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
WONG CHUN TAT
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1200m, neck behind Flying Wrote carrying 54kg at $16. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind New Power with 54.5kg at $16. Will be saved up for one last crack.
11
ANDREA ATZENI
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,CHECK SLEEVES,PURPLE CAP,YELLOW STARS , WHITE PEAK
11 54416 HERO STAR
MANFRED MAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MR & MRS WONG KWUN KEONG, WONG MEN CHU AND WONG BO CHU
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 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. Among the winning chances.
3
D LEUNG
YELLOW, LAWN GREEN HLVD WITH RED VEE, WHITE, RED AND YELLOW CHEVRONS ON SLEEVES, LAWN GREEN CAP, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON CAP, WHITE PEAK
12 108x4 SPICY SO SMART
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
NG CHONG MUK, WONG MAN & NG SIU LUEN
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Glory Elite with 52kg at $19. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on October 25 over 1200m, 16 len behind All Is Ready carrying 61kg at $14. Improver with definite claims.
12
M F POON
INDIGO, WHITE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, INDIGO CHEVRON, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR , WHITE PEAK
13 x2243 TOP SCORER
JOHN SIZE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
WINE AND DINE SYNDICATE
Racing well. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on June 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Aca Power carrying 60kg at $3.90. The start before that 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 2 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Handsome Bomb with 59.5kg at $2.40. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.

RED,WHITE EPAULETTES,MAUVE SLEEVES,PURPLE STARS,WHITE CAP,PURPLE STAR
14 64765 GREAT ACHIEVER
T P YUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
SO KAI SING
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 26 over 1650m, 1.75 len behind Comet Splendido carrying 53kg at $31. Before that 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Enjoy Golf carrying 55kg at $51. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.

JADE, YELLOW INVERTED TRIANGLE, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, YELLOW CHECKS, WHITE COLLAR, WHITE PEAK