Happy Valley 18 Mar 2026
GOING: G
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SNAPDRAGON HANDICAP 1650m Track: GOOD |
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A solid tempo from Do Your Part and Stormi all kicking up to take advantage of their low draws. STORMI (9) made it a hat-trick last time out, leading and winning by 0.8L in a strong performance at the top of C4. He rises in grade today, but he drops 5.5kg and should be able to find the front again. He continues to raise the bar and with no weight on his back, he'll be very hard to gun down. MAX QUE (1) is hard to knock on recent form, just missing here in a photo finish last time out. That form has worked out well and he's been back to the trials since where he moved nicely. Purton remains in the saddle and he can continue his strong run of form. DO YOUR PART (3) is another who continues to race well, finishing 1.8L away after sitting on the speed throughout over 1400m last time out. He rises to 1650m for the first time today, but he maps to get every chance under Ferraris and he can make his presence felt. WITHALLMYFAITH (11) won't be far away with the inside draw a big tick for him.
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| 1 | 33312 |
MAX QUE
MARK NEWNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG RICKY NG YU CHIU & TO NGO FUNG Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1650m, nose behind Mister Dapper carrying 61kg at $2. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track January 14 over 1650m defeating Silvery Breeze with 55.5kg at $1.70. Went close last time. Will take plenty of beating. |
5 Z PURTON |
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| 2 | 74980 |
NOISY BOY
C H YIP 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG LEUNG LUN PING Most recently eased back early on 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 1 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Gentlemen Legacy carrying 56.5kg at $55. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Gentlemen Legacy carrying 60kg at $27. Unlikely to feature. |
11 K TEETAN |
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| 3 | 31333 |
DO YOUR PART
K W LUI 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHAN CHI KONG Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Riding Together with 56.5kg at $9.60. Before that 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on January 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Akashvani with 56kg at $9.20. Ready to run a big race. |
4 LUKE FERRARIS |
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| 4 | 00780 |
TOURBILLON PRINCE
C W CHANG 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG TOURBILLON PRINCE SYNDICATE Last start 10th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Solid Win carrying 58.5kg at $13. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Lucky Sam Gor carrying 56.5kg at $47. Sure to be thereabouts. |
8 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 5 | 00429 |
VIVA GRACIOUSNESS
A S CRUZ 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG ARNALDO HO YAU HENG Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Fivefortwo with 56kg at $8.70. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Corleone with 56kg at $12. Great chance to atone. |
7 MATTHEW CHADWICK |
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| 6 | 37140 |
FORTUNATE SON
W K MO 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG SEVEN HEROES SYNDICATE At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1650m, 5 len behind Fivefortwo with 54.5kg at $16. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Corleone carrying 56kg at $4.60. Top-three candidate. |
10 M F POON |
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| 7 | 0x500 |
VIOLET STAR
D WHYTE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG ALEX CHU YIU CHUNG At the latest run faded in the straight 10th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Endued carrying 56kg at $37. Before that second last of 14 at Sha Tin on February 8 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Flow Water Flow carrying 54kg at $23. Looking elsewhere. |
3 HARRY BENTLEY |
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| 8 | 4x002 |
SO YOU WILL
CASPAR FOWNES 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG FRIENDSHIP GALLOP SYNDICATE Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1650m, 2 len behind Solid Win with 56kg at $45. The start before that ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on February 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Super Express with 54.5kg at $129. Faces a tough assignment this time. |
9 ALEX BADEL |
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| 9 | 28111 |
STORMI
W K MO 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG CHAN KIU SUM On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track February 25 over 1650m defeating Amazing Award with 60kg at $4. Before that won by a neck at this track February 4 over 1650m defeating Vivacious Win with 56kg at $4.20. Major player once again. |
6 JERRY CHAU |
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| 10 | 1x00x |
GRATIFIDE
DAVID EUSTACE 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG WONG LEUNG SAU HING & EDDIE WONG MING CHAK First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Sha Tin January 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Invincible Ibis with 53kg at $50. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Sha Tin December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Little Paradise with 54kg at $82. Faces a tough essay. |
12 RICHARD KINGSCOTE |
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| 11 | 30335 |
WITHALLMYFAITH
DAVID A HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG VICKY TANG Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Fivefortwo with 53.5kg at $3.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1650m, neck behind Mister Dapper with 54kg at $6.10. Terrific chance in a suitable contest. |
1 M L YEUNG |
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| 12 | 2x767 |
WIN BEAUTY VIVA
JOHN SIZE 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG BEAUTY FAMILY SYNDICATE Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1650m, 3 len behind Solid Win with 55.5kg at $3. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1650m, 4 len behind Corleone carrying 55.5kg at $9.70. In the mix. |
2 ANDREA ATZENI |
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| 13 | x9059 |
AKERMANIS GOLD
DAVID EUSTACE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG KONG CUTE SYNDICATE At the latest run 9th of 14 at Sha Tin on March 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Winning Ovation with 52kg at $59. The race before that 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on February 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jubilant Winner carrying 54.5kg at $148. Can't tip off that performance. |
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| 14 | 18672 |
SAMARKAND
JAMIE RICHARDS 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG DRAGON IMPERIAL SYNDICATE At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1650m, 2 len behind Fivefortwo with 55kg at $28. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on February 4 over 1650m, 4 len behind Corleone carrying 56kg at $44. One of the chances. |
3 LYLE HEWITSON |
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