Happy Valley   27 May 2026
 
GOING: G

CIRON HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting California Bay to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. GAMEPLAYER ELITE (4) was a good winner at this course and distance last start when ridden a treat by Bentley. Now draws off the track, which is the obvious knock, but still rates well and is expected to make his presence felt. HAPPY SHOOTER (2) proved very game on the All-Weather at Sha Tin last start and surprisingly has only raced at Happy Valley once. Rates well and Hewitson sticks. He shapes as one of the major players. CALIFORNIA BAY (7) broke through on the All-Weather last start and ran right up to his career peak. Teetan sticks and he has to be a chance if able to repeat. SPIRIT OF PEACE (1) continues to race well and gets a key switch with Purton taking over. No favours from the wide draw, he's likely to be taken right back, but should be very strong late.
1 42543 SPIRIT OF PEACE
JOHN SIZE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
FONG CHUN MAN, VINCENT FONG CHUN KEUNG & LUCIA FONG SO CHING
Since last run he has trialed at Conghua over 1000m on 18/5/2026; Last run 3rd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Giant Ballon with 52.5kg at $16. Run before fourth of 12 at this track April 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Perfect General carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
10
Z PURTON
LIGHT GREEN, RED CADRE, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN HALVED CHECKED,RED, DARK GREEN CHECKS CAP,WHITE PEAK
2 21282 HAPPY SHOOTER
DANNY SHUM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
23/24 DANNY SHUM CHAP SHING TRAINER SYNDICATE
Last start 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Notthesillyone with 60kg at $5.80. The start before that 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gold Patch carrying 59.5kg at $6. Should go well again.
8
LYLE HEWITSON
RED , LIGHT BLUE CAP , RED SPOTS , WHITE PEAK
3 73565 HAYDAY
P F YIU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
PAUL LAU YIU SING
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mr Incredible with 55kg at $20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Motor carrying 61kg at $8.20. Capable of sharp improvement.
1
M F POON
RED, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK STARS SLEEVES, RED CAP, LIGHT PINK HOOPS CAP, WHITE PEAK
4 35121 GAMEPLAYER ELITE
D WHYTE
6YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
LAM YAU PIK, REX LAM LAM & MONICA LAM MUNG NI
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track April 29 over 1200m defeating Superb King with 56.5kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sky Cap with 55.5kg at $4.20. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
11
HARRY BENTLEY
NAVY, GREEN VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON , RED CAP, NAVY HOOPS CAP, WHITE PEAK
5 68049 RYUI KOKOROE
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
PENDRAGON SYNDICATE
Last start 9th of 12 at Sha Tin on May 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Northern Fire Ball with 60kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Storming Dragon with 60.5kg at $23. Looks tested again.
12
HUGH BOWMAN
RED,GREEN STAR,GREEN CHEVRONS SLEEVES,RED CAP,GREEN STAR,WHITE PEAK
6 8668x NEW POWER
C W CHANG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CHEUNG TIN CHAI, CHEUNG SHU YAN & CHEUNG SHU TAK
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track November 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Everstar with 57kg at $6.10. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track September 17 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Master Champion carrying 59.5kg at $4.90. Should launch this campaign in a positive way.
4
MATTHEW CHADWICK
LIGHT BLUE,BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,LIGHT BLUE STRIPES
7 25091 CALIFORNIA BAY
A S CRUZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CHESTER LIANG JUN YU
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a neck at Sha Tin All Weather May 6 over 1200m defeating One Man Show carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind King Dance with 56kg at $6.50. Can measure up again.
7
K TEETAN
INDIGO, ORANGE, YELLOW RAYS, INDIGO SLEEVES, ORANGE AND YELLOW ARMBANDS, INDIGO CAP, WHITE PEAK
8 0 SOO KOO
K W LUI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
HOWARD TANG HO WAI
Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind Honest Witness carrying 58kg at $80. Others look better prospects.
3
M L YEUNG
LIGHT PINK,PURPLE STRIPE,SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK CHEVRONS,SILVER CAP,PURPLE STRIPE,WHITE PEAK
9 41459 LUCKY MCQUEEN
W K MO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
STEVEN LEUNG MAN HUNG
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Leading Agility with 57.5kg at $8.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Vigor Eye carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Major player.
6
JOAO MOREIRA
PURPLE, GOLD ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED HALVED, CAP, PURPLE STAR, WHITE PEAK
10 92965 TACTICAL COMMAND
MARK NEWNHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
RIGHTEOUSNESS SYNDICATE
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Leading Agility carrying 57.5kg at $28. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sky Cap with 58.5kg at $43. Having trouble finding best and looks safely held.
5
ANDREA ATZENI
INDIGO , PINK SPOTS, INDIGO SLEEVES, PINK CAP,WHITE PEAK
11 95566 JOLLY COMPANION
MANFRED MAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
22/23 MAN KA LEUNG TRAINER SYNDICATE
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Leading Agility carrying 56kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Vigor Eye with 57kg at $10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
2
C Y HO
INDIGO,GOLD STARS,INDIGO SLEEVES,RED HALVED,GOLD ARMBANDS,RED CAP,INDIGO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE PEAK
12 70886 LEAN MASTER
C H YIP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
CHENG WAN WAI, SHEENA CHENG TSZ YAN & SELINA CHENG TSZ CHING
Most recently couldn't go on with it; 6th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Honest Witness carrying 54kg at $8.60. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lucky Mcqueen carrying 55kg at $9.40. Can play a role in the outcome.
9
BRITNEY WONG
WHITE, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, CAP, WHITE STAR, PEAK
13 58x09 SUPER SIXTY
CASPAR FOWNES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
RANJAN TIKAM MAHTANI
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 6 over 1000m, 10 len behind Zouper Fellow with 57kg at $36. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Tycoon Resources with 57.5kg at $22. Looking to others.

LIME,BLACK CROSSED SASH,LIME CAP,BLACK STRIPE,WHITE PEAK
14 85242 FORERUNNER
W K MO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
NG TAI WING, ANSON OR YIU WAH & HENRY YEUNG MUN KIN
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Nebraskan carrying 57kg at $5.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Smart Fighter carrying 56.5kg at $17. Definite winning chance. Don't underestimate.

BLUE, WHITE SPOTS, BLUE SLEEVES,RED HALVED SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, RED CAP, WHITE PEAK