10:40 Happy Valley
GoodKokura Handicap (Class 5) (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf)
- Prize money: £52183.17
- 0m 6f 0y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
Form: 551442 CD BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 32
Made his breakthrough when scoring over C&D in September and has continued in good form since off his revised mark; has the best of the draw on the inside and can play a leading role again.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
in touch, ridden and chased leader 2f out, no extra inside final furlong |
7/2 |
|
1st 10 (1) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
in touch, tracked leaders 2f out, ridden and chased leader 1 1/2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on strongly, pushed out |
11/4 |
|
2nd 8 (1) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
tracked leaders, ridden and pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, driven to lead narrowly 150yds out, headed 100yds out, kept on |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 096404 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 22
Poor strike rate (1-31) and the only success was way back in October 2021 over 5f here; yet to threaten seriously since and despite a career-low mark others have much stronger claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (8) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 6lb |
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, very wide entering straight, driven and kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous |
6/1 |
|
2nd 12 (6) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, headway from 1 1/2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish |
10/1 |
|
4th 12 (1) |
25th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
5f winner on turf here in October 2021 but yet to threaten seriously since; drops to a career-low mark for this first attempt on the dirt and on the evidence of his recent barrier trials it could suit; not easily overlooked from the box seat on the inside. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 800650 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 40
On a long losing run but has won over C&D off a much higher mark; has caught the eye in a couple of runs this season when recovering from tardy starts and with Zac Purton taking the reins for the first time, he looks a very interesting contender.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (12) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
started slowly, towards rear, ridden 2f out, wide entering straight, driven and kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 (8) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
started slowly, towards rear, headway on inside from 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not able to challenge |
7/2 |
|
10th 12 (10) |
18th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
Recovered quite well from unfortunate start to take sixth over C&D on last month's seasonal debut and again did pretty well when fifth from stall 10 here a fortnight ago; has the same tough draw today, though, and remains on a long losing run. |
16/1 |
Form: 301718 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 31
Off the mark over C&D on his final outing last season and added another win when making all over 1m here on penultimate start; found life much tougher off 5lb higher next time and a similar scenario anticipated.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (4) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 0lb |
led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
12/1 |
|
4th 11 (7) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, effort and effort chance entering final furlong, no extra final 100yds |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 1lb |
raced keenly, led, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final 150yds, eased 75yds out |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 389080 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 39
All three local victories have come over C&D; had lost his way by the end of last season and it was a similar scenario on seasonal reappearance two weeks ago; that run should have blown away the cobwebs and off a career-low mark on his first foray at Class 5 level he cannot be discounted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (1) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
midfield, ridden over 2f out, barged way through gap 1 1/2f out, bumped over 1f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish |
9/2 |
|
13 (13) |
22nd Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb
|
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. |
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|
5th 4 (3) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
held up towards rear, ridden and switched wide 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final 150yds, nearest finish |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 807003 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 40
Poor in a curtailed campaign last term; returned from a layoff in much the same sort of form this season until a dip in grade instigated a much-improved showing latest; minor place claims if building on that effort; visor removed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (4) |
3rd Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
midfield, ridden over 2f out, driven and no impression from over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
in touch in midfield, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not going pace to challenge |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
midfield, ridden and effort 1 1/2f out, driven and chased clear leader 1f out, kept on at same pace final furlong |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 008907
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 37
Struggled to make any impact in six starts in higher grade and despite the dip in the ratings it was a similar story on his reappearance; 2lb lower mark and the step up in trip are positives but easy to look elsewhere.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
midfield, ridden and effort under 2f out, driven and pressed leaders 1f out, no extra final 125yds |
33/1 |
|
14 (14) |
8th Nov 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 8lb
|
Struggled to make any impact in six starts in higher grade and despite the dip in the ratings it was a similar story on his reappearance; nothing obvious to tempt if making the line-up. |
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|
7th 1 (6) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
outpaced in rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 700008
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 38
Very promising 2yo when trained in Australia but generally very disappointing in Hong Kong; did show a bit more zest two weeks ago (his first run since being gelded) and if building on that run at this lower level he could be a lively outsider.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
midfield, ridden 2f out, involved in some scrimmaging from 1 1/2f out until inside final furlong, kept on final 100yds, not going pace to challenge |
8/1 |
|
8th 5 (9) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, not clear run and switched 1f out, no impression final furlong |
25/1 |
|
8th 12 (2) |
1st Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 5lb |
midfield, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, not going pace to threaten |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 600377 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 38
6f winner at Sha Tin off 14lb higher in June 2022; mostly downhill since and has yet to show any worthwhile form at this venue.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (5) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
led, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, driven and weakened final 150yds |
16/1 |
|
16 (16) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb
|
6f winner here off 12lb higher in June 2022; mostly downhill since but there was minor encouragement over 5f here on his penultimate start in higher grade; could have say if making the line-up. |
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7th 1 (2) |
25th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Poor for the majority of last season until bouncing back with a good third on his final outing in July; minor encouragement in his reappearance over 5f here on turf and now drops to Class 5 company for the first time; only had two runs on the dirt, the first of which was encouraging, so could have more to offer on this surface; respected. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 051001 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 40
Dual C&D winner last season and bounced back to form with a cosy win over track and trip four weeks ago; 7lb penalty and wide draw make things much tougher for the follow-up bid but with his proven course record he can't be discounted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (11) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, wide into straight and lost place, weakened final 125yds |
10/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
18th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner last season; made a fairly low-key reappearance when finishing down the field last month; that run should have at least blown away any cobwebs. |
15/1 |
|
10th 9 (8) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden and effort under 2f out, no extra final furlong |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 099879 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 38
Regressive 8yo who drew a blank during a disappointing campaign last season; offered little on reappearance and despite the downgrade others have much more appealing profiles.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (8) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression from 1 1/2f out |
12/1 |
|
11th 6 (12) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
prominent, ridden and lost place 1 1/2f out, not clear run and snatched up over 1f out, soon beaten, eased final 100yds |
33/1 |
|
9th 12 (11) |
25th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 4lb |
Regressive 8yo who drew a blank during disappointing campaign last season; drawn wide for this reappearance run; others have much more appealing profiles. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 979976
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 34
Struggled in six starts in Class 4 company last season and has continued that trend in three starts at this level this campaign; still relatively early days and represents a strong stable so likely to do better in due course.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (10) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
always towards rear |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
8th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, driven final furlong, kept on final 100yds, never dangerous |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 (10) |
29th Oct 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 8lb |
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, switched wide entering straight, kept on final furlong, never dangerous |
8/1 |
Form: 700930 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 34
Inconsistent performer but very well treated these days; won a 7f Class 4 event at Sha Tin at the start of last season and has won over C&D off a much higher mark; could outrun his odds.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (14) |
6th Dec 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 2lb
|
Inconsistent performer but more than capable at this level on the evidence of his 7f Class 4 win at Sha Tin at the start of last season; caught the eye over 6f here 14 days ago and may appreciate this sort of trip at this stage of his career; minor place claims. |
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3rd 6 (6) |
22nd Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Inconsistent performer but more than capable at this level; won a 7f Class 4 event at Sha Tin at the start of last season and has won over C&D off a much higher mark; minor place hopes at least in the first-time cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
|
13 (13) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb
|
Inconsistent performer but very well treated these days; won a 7f Class 4 event at Sha Tin at the start of last season and has won over C&D off a much higher mark; could outrun his odds. |
Form: 00000
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 38
Well down the field on all five starts, most recently over 7f at Sha Tin; difficult to make a case for despite a tumbling mark and the ease in grade.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
29th Nov 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
held up towards rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final 100yds, never dangerous |
16/1 |
|
14 (14) |
15th Nov 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb
|
Well down the field on all five starts, most recently over 7f at Sha Tin; difficult to make a case for despite a tumbling mark and the ease in grade. |
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11th 14 (3) |
5th Nov 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 4lb |
in touch in midfield, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out |
66/1 |
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