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Happy Valley 04 Jul 2024

GOING: G

CHEONG MING HANDICAP 1650m Track: GOOD
Good early pressure for top spot with Fortunate Son or Capital Legend likely to take up the running. RED HARE KING (1) has been stepping up in each start this prep and continued his good form with another win on this circuit when arriving just in time to score by a head just over 3 weeks ago. He won't find this any harder and even though he has a wide draw this time, he remains on the same weight. Go again. STAR CONTACT (5) has raced his way back into form and followed up a close second placing here in his penultimate start with a brave third last time out when he came home with a rush, finishing half-a-length from the winner. He has 2-kilos less to carry this time and is overdue for his next win. JUMBO LEGEND (11) is normally running on strongly and again hit the line hard to finish fourth here last time out. He is in a good space and is weighted to win. ZOOM BOOM (2) is another that holds claims and is worth keeping safe.
1	12321	RED HARE KING A S CRUZ 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG JONATHAN CHEUNG YU SHING Going well. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track June 12 over 1650m defeating Aestheticism with 61kg at $3.50. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, neck behind Romantic Laos carrying 58kg at $4.60. Sure to be right there at the business end.	11 HUGH BOWMAN
2	82142	ZOOM BOOM D WHYTE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG YEOH SAW KHENG Useful type. Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1650m, 2 len behind Helene Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Lovero carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw.	3 HARRY BENTLEY
3	121x	FORTUNATE SON D WHYTE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG SEVEN HEROES SYNDICATE Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since winning by head Ellerslie 3yo SWP January 14 over 1500m defeating Tulsi carrying 57kg at $12.90. On debut won by 0.8 len Arawa Park November 21 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Part Time Lover carrying 57kg at $3.40. Best form gives him a decent chance.	2 B AVDULLA
4	447x9	JOYFUL HUNTER K W LUI 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MR & MRS CHOW KAY YUI Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind California Touch carrying 59.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on October 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Taj Dragon carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. Don't underestimate.	6 ANDREA ATZENI
5	66223	STAR CONTACT DAVID A HAYES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG ADRIAN HASSAN Racing well. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Red Hare King with 58.5kg at $8.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1650m, nose behind Lovero with 55.5kg at $12. Leading player.	5 K TEETAN
6	97127	JOLLY RULER P F YIU 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG KENNY CHENG TSIN KI Useful type. Most recently 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rubylot with 56kg at $18. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on June 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lost Child with 56.5kg at $12. The inside gate brings him right into contention.	1 A HAMELIN
7	06162	AESTHETICISM PIERRE NG 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG CLEMENT CHENG KA MAN Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, neck behind Red Hare King with 56kg at $33. Before that 6th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 29 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Berlin Tango with 53.5kg at $18. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.	4 LYLE HEWITSON
8	81680	GLORIOUS JOURNEY F C LOR 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG HUI YUK HON At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, 4 len behind Red Hare King with 57kg at $27. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 5 len behind Romantic Laos carrying 55.5kg at $40. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.	10 M F POON
9	21376	CAPITAL LEGEND CASPAR FOWNES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG STEVE HO At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Chain Of Gold carrying 53kg at $17. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on June 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lost Child with 56kg at $11. Has the ability to be in the finish.	12 C Y HO
10	31x09	WRITTEN CASA JAMIE RICHARDS 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG WU WEI LAM Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Sha Tin on May 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Full Credit with 55kg at $59. Last start second last of 10 at Sha Tin on June 15 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Sunlight Power with 56kg at $98. Can't recommend.	9 BEN THOMPSON
11	52154	JUMBO LEGEND CASPAR FOWNES 6YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG BILLY CHAN WING KWONG At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Red Hare King carrying 55kg at $4.40. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Romantic Laos with 53kg at $11. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.	7 ALEX BADEL
12	83188	EXUBERANT DANNY SHUM 7YO BROWN GELDING 52.0KG CAI SHUI SYNDICATE Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind California Touch with 52.5kg at $43. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lean Master carrying 60.5kg at $13. Happy enough to avoid.	8 ANGUS CHUNG
13	16843	SAMARKAND DAVID A HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG DRAGON IMPERIAL SYNDICATE Useful gelding. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Sha Tin on June 8 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Stunning Peach with 57kg at $10. Before that 4th of 11 at Sha Tin on May 26 over 2000m, 2 len behind Awesome Fluke with 55kg at $22. Well placed to take this out.
14	676x7	GOKO WIN D WHYTE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG IP CHUN SHING Second-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 7th of 13 at Sha Tin on June 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind James Tak carrying 59kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sha Tin on October 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lucky With You carrying 54.5kg at $24. Fitter but must improve sharply.