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Chinese General Chamber Of Commerce Cup (Handicap) (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf)

  • Prize money: £69776.36
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Chinese General Chamber Of Commerce Cup (Handicap) (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

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12/1 (Won)

Form: 6825-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Looked in need of the run when returning from a long absence over 7f at Sha Tin last month; today's ease in grade can only aid his chance; blinkers refitted.

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11th

12

(12)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Happy Valley

Zoom Boom

8st 9lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: Douglas Whyte

started slowly, towards rear of midfield after 1 1/2f, ridden and no impression from 2f out

20/1

1st

2

(2)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Zoom Boom

9st 9lb

J: Angus Chung

T: Douglas Whyte

towards rear of midfield, headway into midfield over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on strongly final 150yds, hung right and hampered rival 100yds out, led 50yds out, driven out

12/1

9th

14

(2)

15th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

10:15 Sha Tin

Zoom Boom

8st 6lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Douglas Whyte

Went close over 1m here in February 2022 and remains unexposed in Hong Kong but is entitled to benefit from this first start for 574 days.

33/1

Form: 220563 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Twice a winner over 6f last season; in good nick since making his return, making the frame over C&D on his latest start; likely to be involved.

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4th

1

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Sight Hero

9st 9lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: David A Hayes

midfield, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on well from 1 1/2f out, not able to challenge

5/1

2nd

3

(9)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Sight Hero

9st 7lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: David A Hayes

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched very wide entering straight, driven and stayed on strongly from over 1f out, hung right final 100yds, every chance close home, just held

6/1

3rd

2

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:45 Happy Valley

Sight Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: David A Hayes

Two 6f victories last season; made a pleasing return when fifth over C&D last month but was slightly disappointing when never involved on his latest start; capable of bouncing back.

8/1

3rd
12 (3)
Speedstar

8/1

Form: 905445

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict

Gained his only career win in Class 5 but kept on well for close fifth over C&D last month and has possibilities in this uncompetitive race.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(6)

19th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

06:30 Sha Tin

Speedstar

8st 7lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: D J Hall

mid-division, struggling to go pace over 2 1/2f out, slightly hampered by rival just under 2f out, soon beaten

7/2

3rd

12

(3)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Speedstar

8st 4lb

J: K De Melo

T: D J Hall

midfield, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on well final 150yds, nearest finish

8/1

14

(14)

29th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

07:40 Happy Valley

Speedstar

8st 4lb

T: D J Hall

Kept on well for close fifth over C&D this month but his only win was gained in Class 5 and others in this line-up look stronger.

5/1

Form: 287852 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Kicked on from a pleasing seasonal debut when narrowly beaten over C&D last month; drawn well and no reason why he shouldn't play a big role once again.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

29th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:10 Happy Valley

Act Of Faith

9st 9lb

J: Brenton Avdulla

T: J Size

quickly away, headed after 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven to lead 100yds out, kept on strongly, readily

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

15th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:10 Happy Valley

Act Of Faith

9st 9lb

J: Zac Purton

T: J Size

quickly away, headed after 100yds, tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, driven over 1f out, led 150yds out, headed 100yds out, soon held, kept on

9/4

4th

1

(5)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Act Of Faith

9st 9lb

J: Brenton Avdulla

T: J Size

quickly away, headed after 100yds, tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and pressed leader over 1f out, led narrowly 100yds out, headed 50yds out, no extra close home

5/1

5th
5 (8)
Hero Star

7/1

Form: 500694 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

C&D winner at the start of the year but his form tailed off towards the end of last season; seemingly bounced back when finishing fourth last month; can make his presence felt.

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9th

8

(2)

29th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Hero Star

8st 13lb

J: K C Leung

T: K L Man

led, headed after 1f, chased leader, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened quickly final 100yds

10/1

6th

5

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:40 Happy Valley

Hero Star

9st 1lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: K L Man

chased leader, ridden under 2f out, driven and led over 1f out, headed 100yds out, soon weakened

6/1

5th

5

(8)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Hero Star

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: K L Man

led after 100yds, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven inside final furlong, headed 100yds out, weakened final 50yds

7/1

15/2

Form: 792239

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict

Placed over C&D on his first two starts this season but didn't fire from a favourable draw here last time; contender if bouncing back.

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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(5)

29th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Super Eagle

8st 4lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: W Y So

towards rear of midfield, switched wide entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish

20/1

11th

11

(9)

15th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:40 Happy Valley

Super Eagle

8st 6lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: W Y So

always in rear

14/1

6th

9

(7)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Super Eagle

8st 8lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: W Y So

midfield, ridden under 2f out, wide entering straight, driven and kept on final furlong, not going pace to challenge

15/2

7th
10 (1)
Wind Speeder

14/1

Form: 085295 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict

Sole local victory came over C&D back in July 2022; unlucky not to strike on his final start last season but has only managed two moderate efforts so far this term; more needed.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Wind Speeder

8st 5lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: Y S Tsui

Yet to hit top gear after three runs this season but was hampered when keeping on inside final furlong over C&D three weeks ago and has the inside stall again today; a possible.

7/1

7th

10

(1)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Wind Speeder

8st 6lb

J: L Hewitson

T: Y S Tsui

midfield, took closer order from 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven final furlong, keeping on when hampered and snatched up 100yds out, no chance after

14/1

5th

10

(12)

11th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Wind Speeder

8st 8lb

J: L Hewitson

T: Y S Tsui

held up in rear, ridden and kept on well from under 2f out, not going pace to challenge

33/1

16/1

Form: 099696

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

2-2 when based in Australia but has made a quiet start to his Hong Kong career; more help needed from the handicapper before being considered; eyeshields removed.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(14)

29th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Mayhem

9st 0lb

T: F C Lor

2-2 when based in Australia but has made a quiet start to his Hong Kong career and probably needs further help from the local handicapper.

8th

6

(6)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Mayhem

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: F C Lor

took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, weakened final 100yds

16/1

6th

6

(2)

27th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Happy Valley

Mayhem

9st 4lb

J: Zac Purton

T: F C Lor

midfield, steadied towards rear of midfield 3f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on steadily final furlong, never dangerous

9/2

9/2

Form: 825947 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

Hit the crossbar a couple of times last season and wasn't entirely disgraced on last month's return to action; jockey booking makes him of interest.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(8)

15th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Harmony N Home

8st 11lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: C S Shum

held up in rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish

16/1

9th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Harmony N Home

8st 13lb

J: Zac Purton

T: C S Shum

held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

9/2

7th

5

(9)

18th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Harmony N Home

9st 1lb

J: L Hewitson

T: C S Shum

Gave pretty good account when fourth over C&D in July but is drawn wider for today's seasonal debut and hasn't won since March 2021; not the percentage call.

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Toronado gelding; stretched out nicely in a recent barrier trial; likely to do better over further in time.

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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Happy Feeling

9st 1lb

J: K C Leung

T: Jamie Richards

always towards rear

16/1

10/1

Form: 351360 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

Winner of a novice event over today's trip last season; shade disappointing when finishing towards the rear last month, after making a reasonable return to action in September; looks capable of better.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(12)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Super Bonus

9st 5lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: P C Ng

with leader, ridden under 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, short of room and slightly hampered over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

11th

3

(2)

15th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

08:00 Sha Tin

Super Bonus

9st 7lb

J: Angus Chung

T: P C Ng

led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

13

(13)

11th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Super Bonus

9st 6lb

T: P C Ng

Promising sort who got off the mark when scoring over 6f at Sha Tin in May; can strip fitter for his run 17 days ago and has minor place hopes at least if securing a run.

12th
11 (11)
Hercules

20/1

Form: 438908 CD

Last run: 123 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict

All three local victories have come over C&D; had lost his way by the end of last season so will need to have been rejuvenated during the break; percentage call is to look elsewhere.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(13)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

11:10 Happy Valley

Hercules

9st 6lb

T: C H Yip

All three local victories have come over C&D; looked to have lost his way until a first run down at this level galvanised an improved showing a week ago; down another 1lb and every chance if building on that run.

5th

4

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

10:40 Happy Valley

Hercules

9st 8lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: C H Yip

held up towards rear, ridden and switched wide 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final 150yds, nearest finish

11/2

12th

11

(11)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Hercules

8st 4lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: C H Yip

always in rear

20/1

13 (13)
Lucky Quality

Form: 001545 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Gained his fifth career victory when scoring over 6f at Sha Tin in July; has ran with credit in all three starts this season so a certain place contender if getting a run today.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(1)

26th Nov 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

05:15 Sha Tin

Lucky Quality

8st 13lb

J: C Y Ho

T: C Fownes

Five-time winner and is more than capable of making an impact from this mark; however, he appears to be more comfortable over 6f nowadays and is vulnerable to more progressive rivals here.

14/1

3rd

9

(2)

5th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

05:30 Sha Tin

Lucky Quality

9st 4lb

J: Ellis Wong

T: C Fownes

in touch in midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on well final 150yds, took 3rd 50yds out

6/1

13

(13)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Lucky Quality

9st 0lb

T: C Fownes

Gained his fifth career victory when scoring over 6f at Sha Tin in July; has ran with credit in all three starts this season so a certain place contender if getting a run today.

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

AUD$160,000 yearling; previously trained in Australia; plenty of speed in pedigree so market check advised on today's official debut; first-time blinkers fitted.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(5)

11th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

05:00 Sha Tin

Hickory Victory

9st 3lb

J: K De Melo

T: Jamie Richards

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out

50/1

14

(14)

1st Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

12:10 Happy Valley

Hickory Victory

9st 1lb

T: Jamie Richards

AUD$160,000 yearling; previously trained in Australia; plenty of speed in pedigree so market check advised on today's official debut; first-time blinkers fitted.

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