Happy Valley 10 Dec 2025
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LONGINES INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS' CHAMPIONSHIP (HANDICAP) - 4TH LEG 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Mr Desira, Tourbillon Golfer and Wonderstar to take up the running at a decent tempo. AKASHVANI (5) won well two back before a narrow defeat last start as the $1.80 favourite. He rates highly on that effort despite being caught late in the race and McDonald gets the ride today. Maps beautifully and can return to winning ways. MR DESIRA (9) was far too good over the 1000m journey last start. Up in trip now, but he is a winner over this track and trip three back. Likely to hold the lead from the inside barrier and will be tough to run down. KYRUS DRAGON (1) missed in a photo finish over this course and distance a fortnight ago when flying late in the race. Will need some luck from out wide, though there does look to be some good speed engaged with Purton hopping on board. He's 1/1 when partnering and he can storm home over the top. TOURBILLON GOLFER (12) has trialled well since a good win here in easier company 35 days ago and can be tough to catch.
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KYRUS DRAGON
DAVID HALL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG WONG YING SHEUNG Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track October 8 over 1200m defeating Bienvenue carrying 56kg at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, nose behind King Miles with 61kg at $14. Just missed when flying home last start and with good speed engaged, this sets up nicely for him. |
12 Z PURTON |
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| 2 | 5x764 |
POWER KOEPP
MARK NEWNHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG MR & MRS SIMON NG KAR MING At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Chateauneuf carrying 60kg at $18. The run before that 6th of 11 at Sha Tin on October 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Matters Most carrying 61kg at $35. Strong top-three hope. |
3 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 3 | 571x6 |
PAKISTAN LEGACY
W Y SO 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG NAZIR BEGUM DIN & KAREEM DIN Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sky Joy with 58.5kg at $28. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Triumphant More carrying 58kg at $14. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
7 M BARZALONA |
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| 4 | 21743 |
WONDERSTAR
Y S TSUI 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG GREAT FUND SYNDICATE Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Blue Illusion carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Regal Gem with 57kg at $12. Not out of this. |
9 C Y HO |
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| 5 | x2514 |
AKASHVANI
DAVID A HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG PREM FATHECHAND MELWANI Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, neck behind King Miles carrying 60kg at $1.80. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track October 22 over 1200m defeating Triumphant More with 55kg at $2.80. Just missed as favourite last start and looks a leading contender once more. |
6 JAMES MCDONALD |
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ROMANTIC SON
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 23/24 DAVID HAYES TRAINER SYNDICATE Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track November 19 over 1200m defeating Bundle Of Charm carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Brave Star with 55kg at $11. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
4 RACHEL KING |
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TRIUMPHANT MORE
F C LOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MR & MRS JULIAN CHOW KAI WO, CHOW WING SHUEN AND CHOW CHEUK WAI Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on November 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Matters Most with 58kg at $39. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Akashvani with 56kg at $16. Expect he will make amends. |
10 RYAN MOORE |
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| 8 | 44302 |
BUNDLE OF CHARM
JOHN SIZE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MR & MRS COLIN LO CHOR CHEONG Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Romantic Son with 58kg at $13. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Akashvani with 57.5kg at $21. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
2 WILLIAM BUICK |
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MR DESIRA
CASPAR FOWNES 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG WONG CHO BAU Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track November 19 over 1000m defeating Bunta Baby carrying 60.5kg at $2.80. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Day Day Victory with 60.5kg at $3.50. Should get every chance back up to this track and trip. |
1 HOLLIE DOYLE |
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| 10 | 19x28 |
NEVER TOO SOON
DAVID HALL 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG KENNETH CHUNG KIN SHU Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, nose behind Regal Gem carrying 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Regal Gem carrying 56kg at $22. Not keen on his chances. |
8 JOAO MOREIRA |
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MIGHTY COMMANDER
CASPAR FOWNES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG HAPPY GO LUCKY SYNDICATE Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Chateauneuf carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Akashvani with 52kg at $5.50. Has ability and is strong top-three hope. |
11 C P LEMAIRE |
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| 12 | 2x431 |
TOURBILLON GOLFER
P F YIU 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG SHUM MAK LING, JUSTIN LIU SAI WAI & WILSON LIU CHUNG KIN Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track November 5 over 1200m defeating Roman Crown carrying 60kg at $2.50. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on October 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mr Desira carrying 59kg at $3.10. Nice trial following a good win last time out and can be tough to catch down in the weights. |
5 UMBERTO RISPOLI |
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| 13 | 0x040 |
SYMBOL OF STRENGTH
F C LOR 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG JOCELYN SIU YANG HIN TING Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind King Miles with 60.5kg at $18. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Brave Star carrying 58.5kg at $74. Difficult to recommend. |
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HELENE SUPAFEELING
DAVID EUSTACE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HELENE SYNDICATE Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR King Charles II Stakes May 2 over 1408m, 7 len behind Cosmic Year with 59.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Chelmsford February 27 over 1609m defeating Crack On Boys carrying 60.5kg at $1.30. Ran sixth at Sha Tin AW over 1200m in a trial. |
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