Happy Valley   07 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

CONNAUGHT HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Forza Leader and Triumphant More can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. PERFECT GENERAL (10) turned in a solid performance when fourth in his first run in this grade last start over 1200m at this track, finishing just 3 lengths off the winner. That followed a good first-up win at this track. He has a good gate and should be right in the finish again. SPICY GOLD (2) settled well back before making steady ground in the straight, last start to finish fifth, beaten a neck, over this journey at this track. Sure to prove hard to beat again. TRIUMPHANT MORE (1) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by nearly a length over 1200m at this track. If the pace is again genuine, then he can have the last say. WINGS OF WAR (3) finished eighth at this track and distance at his last appearance three months ago. He comes to hand quickly, and his trial form is good. Check the market moves.
1 07241 TRIUMPHANT MORE
F C LOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
MR & MRS JULIAN CHOW KAI WO, CHOW WING SHUEN AND CHOW CHEUK WAI
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track December 10 over 1200m defeating Tourbillon Golfer with 59kg at $23. Before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin on November 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Matters Most with 58kg at $39. One of the major players.
11
JERRY CHAU
YELLOW, ORANGE DIAGONAL STRIPES, ORANGE STARS SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP, YELLOW STARS, WHITE PEAK
2 x0625 SPICY GOLD
MARK NEWNHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MR & MRS CHAN WAI LEUNG
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, neck behind King Miles with 61kg at $11. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Regal Gem with 60kg at $11. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes.
6
ALEX BADEL
PURPLE, LIGHT PINK HEART, ARMBANDS, GREY CAP, AQUA SPOTS, WHITE PEAK
3 4x68x WINGS OF WAR
D WHYTE
7YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
MARY SLACK
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track October 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Regal Gem with 61kg at $41. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at this track September 17 over 1000m, 3 len behind Superb Capitalist carrying 60.5kg at $14. Great chance.
8
HUGH BOWMAN
BLACK, RED CAP,WHITE PEAK
4 87940 STORMING DRAGON
JAMIE RICHARDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
KOWLOON TONG CLUB SYNDICATE
Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1650m, 6 len behind Silvery Breeze carrying 58.5kg at $18. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1650m, 2 len behind The Boom Box carrying 58.5kg at $11. Will be harder to beat this time.
10
DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE
GOLDENROD, GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, GOLDENROD QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
5 86x1x LEAPING STAR
DAVID A HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MAURICE LAI TAI HEI, JOHN LO, RICHARD PU HAI TAO & MATTHEW CHENG YUN MING
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign won by 0.5 len at Galway July 30 over 1709m defeating Refreshment carrying 58.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 11 at Cork on April 6 over 1408m, 4 len behind Saint Brandon carrying 59.5kg at $10. May pay to watch for a market push.
9
HARRY BENTLEY
ORANGE, GRAY STAR, STARS SLEEVES, NAVY CAP
6 x3178 CHARMING BABE
P F YIU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
BEYOND WINS SYNDICATE
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sports Legend carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind King Miles carrying 57.5kg at $11. Finds a nice race and worth another chance.
7
K TEETAN
GOLD , RED SIX STARS , PURPLE SLEEVES , GOLD CHEVRONS , PINK CAP , PURPLE HOOPS , WHITE PEAK
7 1x0x0 PRESTIGE SUPERIOR
C W CHANG
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
LI SI RONG
Having second run back today. Last outing ran last of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Sports Legend with 55kg at $99. At only start last preparation ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on June 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 57kg at $196. Fitter but others are better placed.
3
M L YEUNG
GOLD, PINK HEART, GOLD SLEEVES, PINK HEARTS, PURPLE CAP, GOLD HEARTS CAP, WHITE PEAK
8 3x1x0 FORZA LEADER
Y S TSUI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
LOUISA TSE & TSE MING YEE
Racing second-up today. Last start 10th of 13 at Sha Tin on December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Helene Supafeeling with 55kg at $57. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by a nose at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1200m defeating Fast Fun with 58kg at $8.50. Wait to see if he regains that winning form before backing.
12
RICHARD KINGSCOTE
ORANGE, LIME STAR, SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, CAP, LIME STAR, WHITE PEAK
9 x0649 REFUSETOBEENGLISH
PIERRE NG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
24/25 PIERRE NG PANG CHI TRAINER SYNDICATE
At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 13 at Sha Tin on December 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Helene Supafeeling with 56kg at $8.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Romantic Son with 57kg at $39. Strong contender on his best form.
1
ANDREA ATZENI
GREEN, GOLD, BROWN CHECKS SLEEVES, CHECKS CAP, WHITE PEAK
10 56x14 PERFECT GENERAL
CASPAR FOWNES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MR & MRS RINGO NG YIU KWOK AND QUENTIN NG KWAN WAI
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track December 3 over 1200m defeating Turin Champions carrying 60kg at $2.70. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sports Legend carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. In a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.
2
C Y HO
ORANGE, DENIM STAR, CHECKS ON SLEEVES, SPOTS ON CAP, WHITE PEAK
11 66309 SPIRIT OF PEACE
JOHN SIZE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
FONG CHUN MAN, VINCENT FONG CHUN KEUNG & LUCIA FONG SO CHING
Since last run he has trialed at Conghua AW over 1200m on 18/12/2025; Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Joy Of Spring carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. The start before that; tenth of 14 at Sha Tin November 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Beauty Bolt carrying 54.5kg at $23. Expect he will make amends.
4
MATTHEW CHADWICK
LIGHT GREEN, RED CADRE, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN HALVED CHECKED,RED, DARK GREEN CHECKS CAP,WHITE PEAK
12 221x8 MY DAY MY WAY
DANNY SHUM
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
INVINCIBLE GURUS SYNDICATE
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Romantic Son carrying 54.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Fatal Blow with 56.5kg at $14. Expect a better outcome this time.
5
M F POON
LIGHT PINK, YELLOW SIX STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK CAP, LIGHT BLUE DISC CAP, WHITE PEAK
13 71x60 PAKISTAN LEGACY
W Y SO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
NAZIR BEGUM DIN & KAREEM DIN
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming led to the turn then faded 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sky Joy with 58.5kg at $28. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Triumphant More carrying 60.5kg at $23. Hard to enthuse.

GREEN,WHITE SIX STARS,SLEEVES,GREEN CAP,WHITE STAR,WHITE PEAK
14 5x060 YOUNG EMPEROR
DAVID EUSTACE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1650m, 6 len behind A Americ Te Specso with 58kg at $8.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Chateauneuf with 57.5kg at $18. Will need to improve sharply.

BLACK , RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON , WHITE SLEEVES , BLACK CAP , WHITE STRIPE , PEAK