13:15 Happy Valley
GoodNam Fung Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf)
- Prize money: £110926.52
- 0m 5f 0y
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
15/2 (Won)
Form: 476763 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Off the mark on only his second local start last season; failed to justify market favouritism on his reappearance last month but did run a creditable race; no reason why he shouldn't be in the mix.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
raced keenly, prominent, ridden under 2f out, driven and kept on from over 1f out, no extra final 50yds |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, pushed wide entering straight, driven and kept on at same pace final furlong |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 11lb |
in touch in midfield, ridden and chased leaders under 2f out, driven and challenged over 1f out, led 150yds out, kept on strongly, readily |
15/2 |
4/1
Form: 422235
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
Habitual front-runner who did everything right but get his head in front last season; recent return run would have blown away any cobwebs and he is expected to be heavily involved once again today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (2) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 11lb |
led, soon clear, ridden 1 1/2f out, still clear well inside final furlong, no extra final 75yds, headed close home |
8/1 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
with leader, led going well under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on strongly and drew clear final furlong, comfortably |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 (9) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
chased leader, ridden under 2f out, driven to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 150yds out, no extra closing stages |
4/1 |
7/4
Form: 040862 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
Awarded 6f race after finishing second on Hong Kong debut here in December but didn't really build on that performance afterwards; ran a big race when narrowly defeated on his seasonal return last month; claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
in touch in midfield, switched wide entering straight, ridden and kept on well from 1 1/2f out, led 150yds out, in command closing stages, comfortably |
6/4 |
|
1st 4 (6) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
midfield, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, led 125yds out, soon clear, comfortably |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
midfield, headway to track leaders 2f out, ridden and pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, driven and outpaced final furlong, just held second |
11/4 |
10/1
Form: 080275 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
Long in the tooth now and not one to rely upon; two starts this season have been respectable but he will need to find more to play a role today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (7) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
raced keenly, prominent, ridden 1 1/2f out, outpaced entering final furlong, kept on |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on well final 125yds, nearest finish |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
held up towards rear, ridden and switched very wide entering straight, driven and kept on well from over 1f out, nearest finish |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 312231 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
6-28 and made the perfect start to the season when scoring over C&D last month; 5lb rise demands a career-best but he is hard to ignore in current form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
with leader, ridden 2f out, no extra final 125yds |
4/1 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven final furlong, no extra final 100yds |
13/2 |
|
1st 4 (9) |
13th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Scored over C&D in April and was placed over C&D on final three starts last season; ought to give another good account but is not well drawn today and may find others better handicapped. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 4234-7
Last run: —
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
Formerly trained by Dion Luciani in Australia, scoring in two of his eight starts; market check advised on his local debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (1) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
always in rear |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (9) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
held up towards rear, headway into midfield 2 1/2f out, switched wide entering straight, ridden and kept on at same pace from 1 1/2f out |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 10lb |
started slowly in rear, switched wide entering straight, kept on well final furlong, never dangerous |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 502190 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
Two Class 4 wins last season but has found things tough since returning to this grade; big step forward now required.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (3) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden and effort 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong |
16/1 |
|
12th 11 (12) |
24th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 10lb |
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong |
33/1 |
|
9th 7 (10) |
13th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Two Class 4 wins last season, the latter over the straight 5f at Sha Tin in June; has combination of rise in grade and double-digit draw to overcome today. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 231200 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
Back to winning ways when scoring over C&D in a Class 4 event in May; faded tamely under front-running tactics on his seasonal debut last month.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 8lb |
quickly away and led, headed under 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened quickly final furlong |
8/1 |
|
11th 11 (10) |
22nd Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 8lb |
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
8th 9 (7) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
ridden along to lead, headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: -31715
Last run: 151 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
2-7 when trained by Les Bridge in Australia; speedy sprinter who looks suited at this track; take note of any support in the market.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (1) |
11th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
prominent, ridden 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out |
25/1 |
|
9th 7 (8) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
midfield, wide into straight and lost place, ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened and eased final furlong |
8/1 |
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