Happy Valley 24 Jun 2026
GOING: G
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LEIGHTON ROAD HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Jumbo Treasure and Endurance Express. HONEST WITNESS (11) bolted in two back on the wet deck before a disappointing effort last time out when back on top of the ground. He's since trialled well and Purton remains in the saddle. Maps to get every chance from the barrier and he can bounce back in a big way. ENDURANCE EXPRESS (8) made a strong stat to life in Hong Kong with a 1.3L defeat when sitting on the pace. He's trialled nicely since and Kingscote replaces the apprentice hoop. Can sit handy again from a favourable barrier and with that run under his belt, he can be in the finish again. ACE CHAMPION (9) flew home to go under in a photo finish as the race favourite last start. This looks to shape similarly and he gets the winkers go on for the first time. Watch for him flying late in the race. THE HEIR (7) is looking for the hat-trick here and has been strong in his last two wins. Tougher here but he drops in weight and another win wouldn't surprise.
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SYMBOL OF STRENGTH
F C LOR 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG JOCELYN SIU YANG HIN TING Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Power Koepp with 61kg at $16. The race before that 8th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 6 over 1200m, 12 len behind Blazing Wind with 58kg at $33. In the mix. |
5 B AVDULLA |
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| 2 | 43356 |
YOUNG EMPEROR
DAVID EUSTACE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HKJC RACING CLUB LIMITED Most recently 6th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Attack carrying 58.5kg at $36. The start before that 5th of 13 at Sha Tin on May 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Turquoise Velocity carrying 59.5kg at $27. Capable of much better and deserves another chance. |
2 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 3 | 0438x |
JUMBO TREASURE
W K MO 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BILLY CHAN CHUN KIT Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Sha Tin April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind My Mars carrying 54kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Sha Tin December 27 over 1200m defeating Szeryng carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Should be ready to run well. |
1 D LEUNG |
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| 4 | 13864 |
AMAZING KID
JOHN SIZE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG HO HO KING SYNDICATE Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Power Koepp carrying 57kg at $6. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Motor carrying 56kg at $14. Tough to beat. |
9 HUGH BOWMAN |
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| 5 | 08880 |
DARYL FLASH
Y S TSUI 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG PREMIUM VICTORY SYNDICATE Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 14 at Sha Tin on May 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Perfectday with 58kg at $26. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on April 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mighty Commander with 57.5kg at $60. Hard to make a case. |
12 JERRY CHAU |
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| 6 | 00795 |
KING LOTUS
MARK NEWNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG KIMMY NGAN KING LIN Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Son Pak Fu with 55kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Beauty Alliance carrying 56kg at $24. Looms as a genuine threat. |
8 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 7 | 23511 |
THE HEIR
CASPAR FOWNES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG EDDIE JUNIOR YAU Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track June 3 over 1200m defeating Meowth carrying 61kg at $2.80. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track May 20 over 1200m defeating Superb King carrying 57.5kg at $6.90. Will again prove tough to stop at this favoured circuit. |
11 JOAO MOREIRA |
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| 8 | 1x4 |
ENDURANCE EXPRESS
P F YIU 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG BUNNY CHAN CHUNG BUN Third race start. Promising on debut won by 2.5 len at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn December 7 over 1000m defeating Strike Weapon with 60kg at $2.20. Returned from break 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind My Mars with 50kg at $10. Expected to go well again. |
3 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 9 | 62763 |
ACE CHAMPION
PIERRE NG 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG PATRICK TSANG ON YIP Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, nose behind Power Koepp with 54.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at Sha Tin on May 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Effortless Win with 53.5kg at $16. Shapes as one of the key chances. |
7 C Y HO |
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| 10 | 3522x |
TRIPLE FORTUNE
B CRAWFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG PROF CALVIN TSE HOI FAT Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Cork September 30 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Falls Of Acharn carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Leopardstown June 19 2025 over 1609m, 8 len behind Mississippi River carrying 59.5kg at $4. Among the leading chances. |
6 K TEETAN |
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| 11 | 08110 |
HONEST WITNESS
DAVID A HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG ARTHUR ANTONIO DA SILVA, BETTY DA SILVA & TERESA MARIE DA SILVA At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 13 len behind Son Pak Fu with 54.5kg at $3.30. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at this track April 29 over 1200m defeating Golden Friendship with 58.5kg at $2.50. Good enough on his day and can do much better. |
4 Z PURTON |
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| 12 | 05617 |
DO YOU JUST
A S CRUZ 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG SPEED LEGEND SYNDICATE Last start 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ka Ying Attack carrying 56.5kg at $27. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track April 15 over 1200m defeating Matters Most carrying 54.5kg at $12. Others have better credentials. |
10 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 13 | 79276 |
MATTERS MOST
DANNY SHUM 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ALEXANDER NG WIN YEW Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Son Pak Fu carrying 55kg at $20. Before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Motor with 55kg at $14. Not likely to take this out. |
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| 14 | 00447 |
SUPER JOY N FUN
C W CHANG 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG JOHNNY WONG CHUN NAM, NANCY WONG, MAIZIE WONG & WONG CHI POH At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Power Koepp carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Blazing Wind with 53kg at $14. Tested again. |
10 ALEX BADEL |
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