09:50 Happy Valley
GoodZhuhai Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf)
- Prize money: £122257.72
- 1m 0f 55y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
7/2 (Won)
Form: 222113 CD BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice over C&D in good style, and was placed off today's mark here when back in action last month; well drawn today; major player.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (10) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 8lb |
chased leader, ridden 2f out, driven over 1f out, no extra final 100yds |
12/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 9lb |
prominent, very wide around first two bends, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, hung left entering straight, driven and weakened final furlong |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 2lb |
tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, in command and eased closing stages |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 000084
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Much better known as a sprinter but belied 44-1 odds when fourth over C&D last month, his first attempt at 1m, and might have more to offer over this trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (11) |
3rd Dec 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
chased leader, ridden 2 1/2f out, lost place under 2f out, soon struggling |
12/1 |
|
11th 7 (12) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 13lb |
quickly away and led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong |
20/1 |
|
2nd 6 (4) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 12lb |
led, ridden under 2f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 641451 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
Posted career-best performance when scoring over C&D this month but today's rise in grade demands even more from him.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (8) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 1lb |
in touch, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, driven and no impression final furlong |
7/1 |
|
1st 8 (2) |
8th Nov 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 8lb |
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, led 150yds out, kept on well and gradually asserted, driven out |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (5) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 8lb |
midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, wide into straight, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish |
14/1 |
Form: 026234
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
0-7 in Hong Kong but has made the frame at Sha Tin on all three starts this season (7f-1m) and has the inside draw for this Happy Valley debut; will probably be in the mix again.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (1) |
10th Dec 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 6lb |
Had been hinting at a breakthrough in his first four starts this season but took a backward step when well beaten on his first attempt over today's C&D last month; plum draw to work from today so may bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
9th 7 (4) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 8lb |
took keen hold in midfield on outside, ridden under 2f out, soon bumped, pushed along and weakened final furlong |
9/2 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 7lb |
midfield, ridden and headway 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish |
5/1 |
Form: 344238 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
Ended last season with string of good efforts over 6f-1m and made a satisfactory reappearance last month but remains on a career-high mark and has awkward draw today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (3) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 10lb |
led, ridden under 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
22nd Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 10lb |
Ended last season with string of good efforts over 6f-1m and both runs this term have been perfectly respectable; recent 2lb drops helps and he's well drawn; each-way claims. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (12) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 13lb |
chased leader, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven final furlong, no extra final 100yds |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 419138
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
Won four times last season (6f-7f) and was placed off today's mark at Sha Tin (7f) last month; not in same form over that trip a fortnight ago but might have untapped potential over 1m.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (1) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
mid-division, pushed along and effort 2f out, ridden just inside final furlong, kept on same pace |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (9) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 6lb |
in touch in midfield, ridden and took closer order 2 1/2f out, no further impression from 2f out, no extra final 75yds |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 (14) |
15th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Won three times over 6f here last season and took form to new level with C&D success in May; over 2l behind Taj Dragon when staying-on third here three weeks ago but is 2lb better off today and remains unexposed over 7f. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 1-2260
Last run: 239 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
1m maiden winner in New Zealand in December and subsequently placed in 1m2f Group 2 but makes Hong Kong debut after seven-month break and is entitled to benefit from this outing; usual blinkers removed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
10th Dec 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Sent off at fairly big prices on his first two local starts and has ran accordingly; remains a longer-term prospect. |
33/1 |
|
10th 5 (5) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 3lb |
mid-division, pushed along over 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, limited response, kept on same pace inside final furlong |
28/1 |
|
7th 3 (7) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 3lb |
held up towards rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 397683 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 60
Kept on to snatch third over 1m1f here last month and remains on a good mark but today's drop back in trip is not ideal and others have more persuasive profiles.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (11) |
22nd Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 9lb |
Kept on to snatch third in higher-grade 1m1f contest here in September but never really looked dangerous over C&D last month and has another awkward draw today; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
8th 12 (10) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 4lb |
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, never dangerous |
20/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
27th Sep 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 4lb |
in touch, dropped towards rear after 3f, ridden and headway under 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, snatched 3rd close home |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 114340 D
Last run: 118 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
Began year with two 1m1f wins at Sha Tin and remained in form for a good while afterwards but signed off with a disappointing run in July and has a wide draw today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 14 (11) |
10th Dec 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 4lb |
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish |
12/1 |
|
6th 13 (8) |
19th Nov 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 5lb |
in final pair, asked for effort in rear 2 1/2f out, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish |
20/1 |
|
9th 9 (11) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 7lb |
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous |
20/1 |
2/1
Form: 223511 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
Came good when returned to 1m here last month, his 11th start, and followed up with another convincing C&D success 25 days ago; up in grade today but needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (6) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 6lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, no extra final furlong |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, switched wide entering straight, driven and stayed on strongly from over 1f out, led 100yds out, eased closing stages |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
20th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 0lb |
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run and angled out 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on strongly final furlong, led final 50yds, soon in command |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 396320 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
Never involved after missing the break on seasonal debut but was placed here on final two starts last term (1m/1m1f) and has possibilities if this race is run to suit his closing style.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 9lb |
missed break and lost about five lengths, always towards rear |
10/1 |
|
10th 1 (5) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 9lb |
missed break and lost about five lengths, in rear, ridden and some headway on outside from 2 1/2f out, wide into straight and lost place, weakened inside final furlong |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 (12) |
12th Jul 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 8lb |
started slowly, towards rear, ridden and headway from 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on well final 150yds, pressed winner closing stages, just held |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 170P47 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
Began this season with two respectable C&D runs and a recent 2lb drop helps but he's yet to win in this grade and others look stronger.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (8) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 6lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, wide into straight and dropped towards rear, weakened final 100yds |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
4th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 8lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, driven and no impression final furlong |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
13th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 10lb |
Came from off the pace for emphatic C&D win in Class 4 in March but struggled to make any impact when upped to this grade for final three starts last season. |
25/1 |
Form: 942409 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
Made the frame on three consecutive 7f starts at Sha Tin in March-May and shaped as though in need of the outing over that C&D four weeks ago; unexposed over 1m in Hong Kong (Group 3 winner over this trip in Australia); could have a say if he gets a run.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (1) |
10th Dec 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
midfield, took closer order from 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong |
25/1 |
|
11th 1 (10) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 9lb |
in touch, ridden and lost place under 2f out, soon beaten and eased |
8/1 |
|
13 (13) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 8lb
|
Made the frame on three consecutive 7f starts at Sha Tin in March-May and shaped as though in need of the outing over that C&D four weeks ago; unexposed over 1m in Hong Kong (Group 3 winner over this trip in Australia); could have a say if he gets a run. |
Form: 21 CD
Last run: 270 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
Built upon very promising debut when eased-down C&D winner in February; not seen again since and returns in a higher grade but is open to any amount of further progress this season.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
held up in rear, very wide entering straight, good headway from 1 1/2f out, ridden and stayed on strongly final furlong, led 100yds out, comfortably |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 1lb |
towards rear of midfield, good headway from inside 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on well to lead 100yds out, cosily |
15/8 |
|
1st 11 (9) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 7lb |
held up in rear, ridden and good headway from 1 1/2f out, led 125yds out, quickened clear final 75yds, comfortably |
3/1 |
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