Happy Valley   18 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G

HYDRANGEA HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Good speed from Lucy In The Sky booting up on the inside the other on-pacers Matters Most and Lucky Planet. AURIO (7) is racing in good order, finishing 1.8L off the winner at Sha Tin most recently. Purton remains in the saddle today and he drops 1kg today. Maps for a beautiful run in transit and this shapes favourably for him. Can get back to winning ways. FLYING WROTE (9) got the job done two back before a 0.3L last time out when a $3.50 chance. The wide draw this time around is a niggle, but he does possess some early speed. Can go one better. STORMING DRAGON (11) flew home from the back last start as the $2.90 favourite and that form has already been franked. Likely to get back from the draw again today but he rates highly on that recent effort and he can put his best foot forward. SOVEREIGN FUND (4) is better than he showed last time out and can return to form with Bowman hopping in the saddle.
1 86578 MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE
JOHN SIZE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
HENRY CHAN KA YEUNG
Most recently 8th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Magnifique carrying 59.5kg at $47. The run before that 7th of 11 at Sha Tin on January 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Invincible Shield carrying 55.5kg at $18. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.
6
DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE
LIGHT PINK, MAUVE QUARTERS, DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP, WHITE PEAK
2 829x9 LUCY IN THE SKY
Y S TSUI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
ATHY NGAI SZE YIN
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pakistan Legacy carrying 61kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on November 9 over 1400m, head behind Thriving Brothers carrying 59kg at $13. Fitter and can do a lot better.
1
RICHARD KINGSCOTE
INDIGO, WHITE EPAULETTES, WHITE SLEEVES, INDIGO ARMBAND, CAP, WHITE STAR, PEAK
3 31216 LUCKY PLANET
W K MO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
LEUNG KAI FAI & CHEUNG SUI LING
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 61kg at $9.40. Before that won by a nose at this track February 11 over 1200m defeating Beauty Glory carrying 57kg at $6.10. Has ability and can bounce back.
3
M F POON
PURPLE,YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES,RED HALVED,PURPLE ARM BAND,CAP,YELLOW STARS ,WHITE PEAK
4 66018 SOVEREIGN FUND
B CRAWFORD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
GLENN CHAN WAI CHEUNG & RAYMOND CHAN KA SHUN
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind My Day My Way with 59kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track February 11 over 1200m defeating Sports Legend carrying 57kg at $6.40. Rates highly and expected to do much better.
10
HUGH BOWMAN
INDIGO, LIGHT PINK CHECKS, INDIGO SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK CAP, INDIGO CHECKS, WHITE PEAK
5 46800 I CAN
PIERRE NG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MR & MRS TING WING KEUNG
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on February 14 over 1650m, 14 len behind Sky Vino with 58.5kg at $71. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 11 len behind China Win carrying 60kg at $20. Looks tested in this field.
12
ANGUS CHUNG
SILVER, GOLD VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRONS,SILVER CAP, PINK CIRCLE, WHITE PEAK
6 10907 MATTERS MOST
DANNY SHUM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
ALEXANDER NG WIN YEW
Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 58.5kg at $27. The run before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 12 at Sha Tin on February 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Galactic Voyage with 56.5kg at $38. Will need to do a lot more.
8
LYLE HEWITSON
PURPLE, RED STAR,SLEEVES,RED HOOPS,RED CAP,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE PEAK
7 21244 AURIO
MANFRED MAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
LUCKY SIX SYNDICATE
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Pakistan Legacy carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Before that 4th of 13 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Riding Together carrying 57kg at $3.30. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.
4
Z PURTON
YELLOW,RED STRIPES,LIGHT BLUE BRACES,SLEEVES,RED CAP,WHITE PEAK
8 97303 POWER KOEPP
MARK NEWNHAM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MR & MRS SIMON NG KAR MING
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Symbol Of Strength carrying 58.5kg at $14. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sovereign Fund with 59kg at $15. Sure to go very well.
7
JAMES ORMAN
DENIM, GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT, GOLD & SILVER CHEVRONS ON SLEEVES, BLACK TWO CHEVRONS , GOLD CHEVRON,BLACK CAP,GOLD STARS , WHITE PEAK
9 25412 FLYING WROTE
A S CRUZ
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
SIMON TSANG HEUNG TUNG & SHIRLEY TSANG HUANG YANG
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, neck behind Symbol Of Strength with 55kg at $3.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track February 11 over 1200m defeating Meowth with 59.5kg at $2.30. Expected to feature.
11
JERRY CHAU
GOLD,BLACK STAR,SLEEVES,GOLD HALVED CHECKED,BLACK CAP,GOLD HOOPS,WHITE CIRCLE,,WHITE PEAK
10 52116 STRAIGHT TO GLORY
C W CHANG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
CHAN TIM SHING & PANG WAI HAK
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind My Day My Way with 54.5kg at $6.10. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track January 28 over 1200m defeating Superb King carrying 60kg at $2.80. Rates highly and should be prominent.
2
HARRY BENTLEY
WHITE, ORANGE CHEVRONS, BLACK CHEVRON, WHITE, ORANGE CHEVRONS SLEEVES, BLACK CHEVRON, ORANGE CAP, BLACK STRIPE CAP,WHITE PEAK
11 55563 STORMING DRAGON
JAMIE RICHARDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
KOWLOON TONG CLUB SYNDICATE
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Amazing Kid carrying 55kg at $2.90. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Outgate with 54kg at $13. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected.
5
K TEETAN
GOLDENROD, GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, GOLDENROD QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
12 415x2 ARGENTO OCEAN
D WHYTE
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 52.0KG
HAPPY CORNER SYNDICATE
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Rainbow Seven carrying 61kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Vulcanus with 57.5kg at $12. Sure to be fitter and cannot be discounted.
9
ALEX BADEL
LIME, BLACK SPOTS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK CHEVRON, YELLOW CAP, BLACK SPOTS CAP, WHITE PEAK
13 00018 COPARTNER FLEET
K W LUI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
KELVIN LAU SIK SUEN
Last start 8th of 10 at Sha Tin on February 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cool Boy with 55kg at $19. The race before that settled well back; won by a neck at this track January 28 over 1000m defeating Beauty Thunder carrying 58.5kg at $14. Doesn't appeal.

DENIM, GREEN CROSS,WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM AND GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND,WHITE CAP, GREEN STRIPE
14 71037 SUGAR SUGAR
CASPAR FOWNES
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
CALVIN FRANCIS TIEN
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sight Hermoso carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind My Day My Way carrying 55.5kg at $21. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.

SILVER AND BLUE CHECKS, STRIPE SLEEVES, BLUE CAP, WHITE PEAK