Happy Valley 23 Sep 2026
GOING: G
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Plenty of speed from Sky Cap and Harmony N Blessed. DANICA'S CHOICE (8) finished last season in good form on this circuit, breaking through for his first Hong Kong win before stepping into Class 3 and going down by only a nose before having a spell. He has trialled very well for his return and is the one to beat fresh up. LEADING AGILITY (11) thrived after joining Danny Shum, winning twice from 5 starts, including a comfortable win over this course and distance before his break. He is up in class, but should measure up, so stick with him. PEGAS (5) faces a tricky task from a wide gate here, but ended his last campaign with a bold effort for second over this track and trip. If he gets across without burning too much energy, he can be right in the finish. STRAIGHT TO GLORY (2) has a big finish off a strong tempo, and he may get the run to suit him with a lot of pace engaged in this field. If the gaps come at the right time, he can have the last say here.
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HARMONY N BLESSED
DAVID A HAYES 10YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG CHEUNG MING MAN, CHEUNG YING HO, JOSEPH LEE CHUNG TAK & ANTONNY CHENG KING CHIU Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ace Champion carrying 56kg at $22. Before that won by a nose at this track on July 15 over 1200m defeating Danica's Choice carrying 59kg at $11. Hard to fault if at his best. |
2 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 2 | 171x7 |
STRAIGHT TO GLORY
C W CHANG 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG CHAN TIM SHING & PANG WAI HAK Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on September 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Alpha Strike with 60.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sight Hermoso with 57kg at $8.50. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
8 D LEUNG |
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| 3 | 3501x |
SKY CAP
CASPAR FOWNES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG KWAN YUI MAN Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by nose this track June 24 over 1000m defeating Pegas carrying 54.5kg at $7.10. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at this track December 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Free Pony with 61kg at $5.90. Looks the testing material. |
4 C Y HO |
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| 4 | x3x0x |
STAR RISE
DAVID HALL 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG ADRIAN HASSAN Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind My Mars carrying 57kg at $3.60. First up last campaign came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sha Tin on March 22 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Hot Delight with 56.5kg at $19. Can return with a bold run. |
1 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 5 | 6872x |
PEGAS
Y S TSUI 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG PRIZE HUNTER SYNDICATE Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track June 24 over 1000m, a nose behind Sky Cap carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Sha Tin November 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Crimson Flash with 55kg at $37. Among the chances. |
11 JERRY CHAU |
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| 6 | 2601x |
THRIVING BROTHERS
C H YIP 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG YEUNG CHUN WANG, YEUNG HO WANG & YEUNG CHUNG WANG Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len this track July 15 over 1650m defeating Call Me Topseed carrying 55kg at $3.80. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Sha Tin April 13 2025 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Parents' Love carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Don't underestimate. |
7 K TEETAN |
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| 7 | 340x8 |
STORMING DRAGON
JAMIE RICHARDS 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG KOWLOON TONG CLUB SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ace Champion carrying 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 in a Rating 60 at this track on October 16 2024 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Spicy Gold carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. This looks too tough. |
6 B AVDULLA |
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| 8 | x512x |
DANICA'S CHOICE
MANFRED MAN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG HERBERT CHEUNG PO LUN Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track July 15 over 1200m, a nose behind Harmony N Blessed carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. Previously first up; with blinkers first time; fifth of 12 at this track June 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Brownneedsfurther with 57kg at $19. Should kick off this prep in a positive manner. |
5 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 9 | 7957x |
KING LOTUS
MARK NEWNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG KIMMY NGAN KING LIN Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track June 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jumbo Treasure carrying 56kg at $18. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track September 17 2025 over 1200m defeating The Perfect Match with 61kg at $6.20. Hard to have until the form swings in a positive direction. |
9 LYLE HEWITSON |
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| 10 | 4621x |
MEOWTH
W K MO 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG LIU SHUN HONG Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len this track June 24 over 1200m defeating Gameplayer Elite carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at this track November 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dan Attack with 57.5kg at $14. Ran fourth in a trial at Conghua. |
12 NICHOLA YUEN |
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| 11 | 4131x |
LEADING AGILITY
DANNY SHUM 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MA PAK HUNG & MAN PUI KWAN Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len this track July 8 over 1200m defeating Forerunner carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track March 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Honest Witness carrying 56kg at $10. Very keen on his prospects while fresh. |
3 E C W WONG |
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| 12 | 00x0x |
OUTGATE
A S CRUZ 7YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG MARTIN SIU KIM SUN Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran second last of 14 at Sha Tin on July 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lucky Sam Gor carrying 53kg at $32. When resuming last campaign 6th of 11 at this track on September 10 2025 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Wrote A New Page with 55kg at $7.60. Would prefer over further. |
10 ANGUS CHUNG |
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| 13 | 630x1 |
ACE CHAMPION
PIERRE NG 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG PATRICK TSANG ON YIP Second-up. First-up after three months won by a head at this track on September 9 over 1200m defeating Tycoon Resources with 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, head behind Metro Power with 54.5kg at $15. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today. |
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| 14 | 641x0 |
DEVAS TWELVE
W Y SO 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MEGAFOLKS SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after six months ran second last of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ace Champion with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up won by a head in a Rating 60 at Sha Tin on July 13 2025 over 1400m defeating Pejibaye with 61kg at $8. Fitter now and is a second-up winner in the past but this looks too tough. |
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