Happy Valley   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

OI MAN HANDICAP 1650m

Track: GOOD      

A strong gallop is likely with Kingly Demeanor and Gallant Epoch taking up the running, closely attended by Red Majesty and Sky Vino. GALLANT EPOCH (5) bolted in two back over the 1400m before a 0.5L defeat at Sha Tin most recently. The rise in trip doesn't appear an issue and he has the speed to roll forward from the draw. Hewitson remains in the saddle and if he brings that form to The Valley, he'll be hard to run down. JUMBO FORTUNE (9) is racing in good order without winning, finishing 1.3L off the winner when getting well back. He draws better today and he's expected to sit a touch closer this time around. Hamelin remains in the saddle and he can go a couple better this time. QUANTUM PATCH (1) has been around the mark in recent performances and drops back in grade today. That should see him in a good position from the inside barrier and he's held his own in tougher races. Can put his best foot forward. OCEAN IMPACT (8) improved sharply up to this trip last time out and has strong claims once again.
1 x3646 QUANTUM PATCH
PIERRE NG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
SIMON YEUNG CHUN KIN
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind M Unicorn carrying 54kg at $7.30. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 19 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Hameron carrying 54kg at $9.20. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances.
1
D LEUNG
DENIM , WHITE AND YELLOW RAYS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM DOUBLE ARMBANDS , DENIM CAP, WHITE DISC CAP, YELLOW CIRCLE CAP,WHITE PEAK
2 17160 TURIN WARRIOR
MANFRED MAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
LAM SUET WAN
At the latest run ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on March 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Super Express with 61kg at $46. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1650m, 3 len behind Sky Vino with 61kg at $11. Looks tested again.
6
LUKE FERRARIS
RED , GOLD STAR, YELLOW GREEN CHEVRON ON WHITE SLVS, WHITE CAP, YELLOW GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON
3 68056 CASA ROCHESTER
MARK NEWNHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
AIKO WU LOK TING
Useful gelding. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Sunday's Serenade with 61kg at $6.10. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1650m, 2 len behind Sky Vino with 61kg at $39. Terrific chance to return to form.
8
HUGH BOWMAN
LIGHT BLUE,YELLOW HEART,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,MAUVE HEARTS,CAP,WHITE PEAK
4 33312 SKY VINO
CASPAR FOWNES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
BRYAN KWAN HON MING
Racing well. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on March 23 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Master Trillion with 60kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track March 5 over 1650m defeating Jumbo Fortune carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Likely to feature again.
11
E C W WONG
YELLOW,GREEN BRAID,YELLOW SLEEVES,GREEN HALVED,WHITE PEAK
5 83712 GALLANT EPOCH
K W LUI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
DR & MRS SIMON SUEN SIU MAN AND CHLOE SUEN
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on March 9 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind The Auspicious with 59.5kg at $7.70. The race before that won by 2 len at Sha Tin February 9 over 1400m defeating Master Trillion with 56kg at $6.20. Shapes as a key runner.
7
LYLE HEWITSON
WHITE,GREEN SPOTS,GREEN SLEEVES,SKY BLUE HALVED,WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP,RED HOOPS
6 11266 THE AZURE
F C LOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MR & MRS ALAN HO PUI LUN AND MR & MRS NORMAN TANG FAI NG
Useful gelding. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Highland Rahy carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Sturdy Ruby with 58.5kg at $4.30. Great chance to atone.
10
ANDREA ATZENI
RED,YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT,YELLOW SLEEVES,ORANGE HOOPS,YELLOW CAP,ORANGE STARS,WHITE PEAK
7 07476 RED MAJESTY
DAVID A HAYES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PONG KIN YEE, SAMSON YIP YAN TION, GARY CHAN MING LEE & DAVID LIAO YI CHIEN
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1650m, 3 len behind Top Time with 59kg at $9.60. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Sunday's Serenade with 60kg at $10. Capable of a lot more and gets chance to atone.
4
K TEETAN
RED, WHITE STAR, INDIGO SLEEVES, CAP , WHITE PEAK
8 802 OCEAN IMPACT
D WHYTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
IAN SHAM KIN LUNG
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Sunday's Serenade carrying 56.5kg at $32. The race before that second last of 14 at Sha Tin on March 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lucky Fionn with 58kg at $153. Worth including on latest run.
3
JAMES ORMAN
YELLOW,BLACK HEART, YELLOW SLEEVES,BLACK HEARTS,YELLOW CAP,BLACK DISC, WHITE PEAK
9 75223 JUMBO FORTUNE
DAVID EUSTACE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
ALL HAPPY TOGETHER SYNDICATE
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Sunday's Serenade with 55.5kg at $7.30. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1650m, neck behind Sky Vino carrying 55kg at $2.90. Another big run is on the cards.
5
A HAMELIN
SHOCKING PINK, GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE PEAK
10 00000 TO INFINITY
JAMIE RICHARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
CHAN WING CHIU & YILDIZ CHOI YAT FAN
Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1650m, 8 len behind Highland Rahy with 56kg at $43. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1650m, 8 len behind Good Luck Win with 56.5kg at $47. Disappointing form likely to continue.
12
ANGUS CHUNG
WHITE, PURPLE SIX STARS, PINK SLEEVES, PURPLE CHEVRONS , LIGHT PINK CAP, PURPLE STARS , WHITE PEAK
11 66289 KINGLY DEMEANOR
A S CRUZ
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
LEUNG SHEK ON
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sky Deep with 53.5kg at $12. The start before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 13 at Sha Tin on March 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Flying Luck carrying 53.5kg at $11. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
2
M L YEUNG
GOLD, SLEEVES,BROWN HALVES,WHITE ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,BROWN HOOPS,WHITE COLLAR, WHITE PEAK
12 65789 FLYING SILVER
DANNY SHUM
6YO  GREY  GELDING 52.0KG
FRIENDS OF BEIJING SYNDICATE
Last start 9th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 26 over 1650m, 6 len behind Fashion Legend carrying 48.5kg at $19. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Serangoon with 53.5kg at $44. Prepared to risk.
9
ALEX BADEL
GOLD, ORANGE CHECKED, RED HALVED, SLEEVES, GOLD CHECKS, HALVES, RED CAP, GOLD CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
13 0x607 NIGHT PUROSANGUE
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
THE SMARTEST SYNDICATE
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on March 19 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Spicy Spangle with 56kg at $21. The start before that 11th of 14 at Sha Tin on January 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Master Phoenix with 58kg at $60. Might struggle again.

INDIGO , ORANGE BRACES , SLEEVES , INDIGO DOUBLE ARMBAND , STRIPES CAP , WHITE PEAK
14 56487 POSITIVE SMILE
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
LEE LIT LUNG
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Infinity with 53.5kg at $35. Before that 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ballistic Win carrying 61kg at $81. Looking to others.

MAROON, SILVER BRAIDS, BLACK CAP,WHITE PEAK