Happy Valley 23 Sep 2026
GOING: G
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MOUNT BUTLER HANDICAP 1200m Track: |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by California Blitz. DARYL FLASH (12) looks ready to make his presence felt after being hampered by wide gates throughout his last campaign. He has trialled up very well in the lead up to his return, and a light weight is also a big plus. A handy gate makes him the one to beat. AKASHVANI (3) caught the eye first-up at Sha Tin and should improve sharply with that run under his belt. Zac Purton reunites second-up after teaming with him to win at this track and trip last season, and despite the tricky gate, he can take this out. PRESTIGE ALWAYS (11) gets in very nicely at the weights with Nichola Yuen's claim and resumes at an easier level than he is used to. Follow any market confidence. KING MILES (9) is an interesting runner with the aid of the pole position, and the quick backup should not be an issue after he was held up and eased down late last time out. Stick with him on an each-way basis.
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| 1 | 2129x |
FLYING WROTE
A S CRUZ 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG SIMON TSANG HEUNG TUNG & SHIRLEY TSANG HUANG YANG Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Harmony N Blessed with 60kg at $14. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track December 10 over 1200m, a head behind Free Pony with 58.5kg at $5.80. Looks a key runner. |
4 JERRY CHAU |
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| 2 | 4865x |
SYMBOL OF STRENGTH
F C LOR 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG JOCELYN SIU YANG HIN TING Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track June 24 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 60.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather Rating 80 October 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mr Energia carrying 60kg at $37. Should launch this campaign in a positive way. |
3 B AVDULLA |
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| 3 | 080x6 |
AKASHVANI
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG PREM FATHECHAND MELWANI Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 1 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Kempes with 54.5kg at $2.40. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. |
10 Z PURTON |
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| 4 | 5634x |
YOUNG EMPEROR
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; fourth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Harmony N Blessed carrying 60.5kg at $8.70. Previously first up; second last of 12 at this track October 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Regal Gem carrying 60kg at $27. Looks very hard to beat. |
12 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 5 | 0x00x |
PASS LINE
DAVID HALL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MEARAS SYNDICATE Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1650m, 6 len behind Thriving Brothers with 61kg at $43. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Sha Tin June 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Baby Sakura with 56kg at $93. Can sneak into the finish. |
5 M F POON |
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| 6 | 614x5 |
POWER KOEPP
MARK NEWNHAM 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MR & MRS SIMON NG KAR MING Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ace Champion carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Sha Tin on October 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Matters Most carrying 61kg at $35. Plenty of improvement to come. |
7 D LEUNG |
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| 7 | 38x5x |
CALIFORNIA BLITZ
W K MO 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG LIANG LOK HO LING Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Dancing Classics with 56kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 12 at this track on September 17 2025 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Mighty Commander carrying 55kg at $5.70. Looks a key runner. |
11 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 8 | 0852x |
WUKONG JEWELLERY
JOHN SIZE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG TUNG MOON FAI Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Sha Tin March 15 over 1200m, a neck behind Smart Golf carrying 53.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at this track November 19 over 1650m, 4 len behind Glorious Journey with 60.5kg at $10. Expect a forward showing. |
2 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 9 | 080x9 |
KING MILES
K W LUI 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG BERNIE YIM MEI FUNG & YIM MAN HAY Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ace Champion with 55.5kg at $25. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Chateauneuf with 57kg at $7.80. Each way value. |
1 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 10 | 001x7 |
ANODE
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG EDMOND SIU KIM PING Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lucy In The Sky carrying 53kg at $23. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on October 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Max Que with 59kg at $123. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
8 E C W WONG |
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| 11 | 6501x |
PRESTIGE ALWAYS
PIERRE NG 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG ERIC YEUNG TING FUNG & ANGEL WONG SAU KUEN Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by neck Sha Tin July 12 over 1200m defeating Spirited Steed with 55.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Sha Tin October 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kempes carrying 56kg at $20. Capable of picking up where he left off. |
9 NICHOLA YUEN |
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| 12 | 8068x |
DARYL FLASH
Y S TSUI 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG PREMIUM VICTORY SYNDICATE First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Harmony N Blessed carrying 56kg at $14. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Sha Tin January 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sagacious Life carrying 53.5kg at $54. Can take this out fresh up at odds. |
6 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 13 | 10595 |
JUBILANT WINNER
JAMIE RICHARDS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG HAPPY VALLEY BROTHERS SYNDICATE Most recently 5th of 13 at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 56kg at $58. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Wings Of War with 60.5kg at $31. Not keen on his chances. |
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| 14 | 5512x |
TARGET AUDIENCE
CASPAR FOWNES 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG WONG YUEN MAN Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track July 8 over 1200m, a nose behind Wings Of War with 58kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Sha Tin All Weather April 19 over 1200m defeating Armour War Eagle carrying 60kg at $13. Hard to enthuse. |
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