Happy Valley 18 Mar 2026
GOING: G
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DAISY HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. COLOURFUL KING (1) has gone under as a short-priced favourite his past couple and comes to Happy Valley once again. He's place din both attempts at this track and trip and Purton sticks with him. He'll get back from the draw but he rates highly on his recent efforts and looks the one to beat. BRAVE STAR (4) missed by 1.3L two back before a 2L defeat most recently under Ho. Drawing away from the outside is a big tick for him and he rates highly on his latest run. Can return to winning ways. ROMANTIC SON (7) is in winning form and was very impressive at the trials recently. He's right down in the weights again today and the inside draw is a big tick. Hits this in form and he can bring up the hat-trick. GUSTOSISIMO (9) comes back to this track and trip today where he's a two-time winner. Not out of this.
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| 1 | 22122 |
COLOURFUL KING
DAVID EUSTACE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG GAN WEE SEAN Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Sha Tin on February 22 over 1000m, neck behind Stellar Express with 61kg at $1.50. The start before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Sha Tin in the G3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy on January 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Stellar Express with 56kg at $1.80. Expected to be very competitive. |
7 Z PURTON |
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| 2 | 25055 |
MAGIC CONTROL
W K MO 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG SIM TZE SHIONG Last start 5th of 7 at Sha Tin on February 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Stellar Express carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 11 at Sha Tin on February 14 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Sky Trust with 57.5kg at $32. Not keen at all. |
4 JERRY CHAU |
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| 3 | 00107 |
KAHOLO ANGEL
CASPAR FOWNES 6YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG HO GARRICK SAI MAN & TAM WING YEE Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1650m, 4 len behind Awesome Fluke with 53.5kg at $13. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track in the G3 January Cup on January 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Speed Dragon carrying 52kg at $39. Prepared to risk him again today. |
8 DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE |
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| 4 | 91033 |
BRAVE STAR
K W LUI 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MR & MRS MATTHEW LAM KIN HONG Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Beauty Waves with 54kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Storm Rider carrying 55kg at $23. Big chance to find winning form. |
5 C Y HO |
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| 5 | 71500 |
CHATEAUNEUF
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG ROBERT NG CHEE SIONG Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Invincible Shield with 56.5kg at $86. The run before that ran last of 11 at Sha Tin in the G3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy on January 4 over 1000m, 10 len behind Stellar Express carrying 52kg at $22. Prepared to overlook. |
9 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 6 | 12570 |
CRIMSON FLASH
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG BEAUTY AND THE BEST SYNDICATE Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Sha Tin Hong Kong Classic Mile on February 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Little Paradise with 57kg at $61. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Storm Rider with 55kg at $5.50. Good enough to make amends. |
3 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 7 | 15711 |
ROMANTIC SON
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 23/24 DAVID HAYES TRAINER SYNDICATE Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at this track February 4 over 1200m defeating California Blitz with 61kg at $22. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track January 28 over 1200m defeating Lucky Planet carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Going well and is among the winning hopes. |
1 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 8 | 90022 |
YOUNG CHAMPION
JOHN SIZE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, neck behind Beauty Waves with 52kg at $5.40. Before that 2nd of 11 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 1200m, nose behind Invincible Shield with 54.5kg at $20. Leading prospect. |
6 K TEETAN |
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| 9 | 74434 |
GUSTOSISIMO
A S CRUZ 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG EDWIN CHEUNG HON KIT Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Emblazon carrying 54kg at $6.20. Before that 3rd of 11 at Sha Tin on February 14 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sky Trust with 52kg at $7.50. Thereabouts last time out. Has ability and can make his presence felt. |
10 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 10 | x8656 |
SON PAK FU
A S CRUZ 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG GIN SYNDICATE At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Emblazon with 56kg at $45. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Waves carrying 53kg at $16. Unlikely to improve to challenge here. |
2 ALEX BADEL |
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