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Hanshin Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf)

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  • 1m 0f 55y
  • 14 runners
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Hanshin Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

15/8 (Won)

Form: 211 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Very lightly raced 4yo who has won comfortably from off the pace over C&D on his last two appearances; up another 9lb since last time but it's very hard to gauge the limit of his ability.

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

1st

6

(4)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Chill Chibi

9st 1lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: C S Shum

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

14:15 Happy Valley

Chill Chibi

8st 7lb

J: L Hewitson

T: C S Shum

held up in rear, ridden and good headway from 1 1/2f out, led 125yds out, quickened clear final 75yds, comfortably

3/1

2nd
9 (8)
Karma

6/1

Form: 03101

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Found 5f too sharp on seasonal debut but quickly got back on track with 7f win at Sha Tin last month and now has 2-5 strike-rate; moves up in grade and contests a competitive race today but could have significant potential over this new trip.

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

2nd

9

(8)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Karma

8st 10lb

J: C Y Ho

T: C Fownes

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, hung left and very wide entering straight, driven and stayed on strongly final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

1st

1

(10)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

10:15 Sha Tin

Karma

9st 9lb

J: C Y Ho

T: C Fownes

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway from over 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out, soon switched and ridden, stayed on well to lead 100yds out, ridden out

4/1

10th

1

(2)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

09:00 Sha Tin

Karma

9st 9lb

J: Ellis Wong

T: C Fownes

started slowly, always outpaced and behind

7/1

6/1

Form: 217013 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Returned to form and won quite comfortably over C&D on last month's seasonal/stable debut, and again ran well when third here a fortnight later; may yet have a bigger run in him; likely contender.

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

3rd

4

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Romantic Laos

9st 3lb

J: Zac Purton

T: W K Mo

midfield, ridden under 2f out, chased leaders 1 1/2f out, driven over 1f out, led narrowly 150yds out, headed 100yds out, kept on

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:45 Happy Valley

Romantic Laos

9st 3lb

J: Zac Purton

T: W K Mo

tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, driven and pressed leader inside final furlong, no extra final 50yds, lost 2nd close home

9/4

4th
11 (5)
Thesis

10/1

Form: 097002 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Made low-key start to Hong Kong career last season but took big step in right direction when keeping-on second over C&D on last month's stable debut and could easily have more to offer for his new trainer.

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

4th

11

(5)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Thesis

8st 9lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: F C Lor

in touch in midfield, ridden under 2f out, switched wide entering straight, driven and pressed leaders entering final furlong, kept on

10/1

2nd

12

(4)

18th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:45 Happy Valley

Thesis

8st 9lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: F C Lor

midfield, ridden inside 2f out, kept on well from 1 1/2f out, driven final 50yds, took 2nd close home

25/1

14th

10

(10)

4th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:50 Sha Tin

Thesis

8st 13lb

J: Luke Currie

T: Richard Gibson

always towards rear

25/1

Form: 111740 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Made excellent progress for this stable last season, winning four times (7f-1m), and stayed on well for fourth when back in action in September; didn't fire on latest outing but further improvement remains possible.

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

5th

5

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Sixth Generation

9st 3lb

J: K De Melo

T: Jamie Richards

midfield, ridden under 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not able to challenge

14/1

10th

4

(11)

29th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:15 Happy Valley

Sixth Generation

9st 3lb

J: Zac Purton

T: Jamie Richards

towards rear of midfield, headway into midfield 3f out, wide entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong

5/1

4th

4

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Happy Valley

Sixth Generation

9st 3lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Jamie Richards

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, wide into straight, stayed on well final 150yds, nearest finish

10/1

6th
8 (3)
Viva Hunter

40/1

Form: 220506 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Ran quite well over C&D on seasonal debut in September but two lesser efforts have followed and he's against some progressive rivals today.

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

13

(13)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Viva Hunter

8st 9lb

T: K L Man

Arguably ran better than finishing position suggests when sixth over C&D a week ago and is another 2lb lower today but he's not one to rely upon heavily.

6th

8

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Viva Hunter

8st 12lb

J: K C Leung

T: K L Man

tracked leaders, ridden and chased leader 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, headed 150yds out, driven and no extra final 100yds

40/1

6th

6

(11)

25th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

14:45 Sha Tin

Viva Hunter

9st 1lb

J: K De Melo

T: K L Man

Ran quite well on seasonal debut (turf) and should be fine back on dirt but didn't fire when last in action and remains on a fairly tough mark.

14/1

7th
12 (11)
Lucky Gold

66/1

Form: 414470

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

Dual 7f winner in Class 4 last season and has held his own in this higher grade since but his latest run was disappointing and he looks vulnerable from stall 11 today.

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

7th

12

(11)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Lucky Gold

8st 6lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: K W Lui

held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not going pace to threaten

66/1

10th

12

(10)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

10:50 Sha Tin

Lucky Gold

8st 6lb

J: L Hewitson

T: K W Lui

towards rear of midfield, switched wide and ridden over 2f out, driven and no impression from under 2f out

16/1

7th

9

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Happy Valley

Lucky Gold

8st 6lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: K W Lui

slowly into stride, soon behind, ridden and some headway from 2 1/2f out, kept on final 100yds, never dangerous

33/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 221131 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Very progressive 6yo who ended last season with two C&D wins and was firmly in command in closing stages when adding to his tally here 17 days ago; another 7lb higher now but commands respect in current form.

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

8th

1

(9)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Splendid Living

9st 9lb

J: L Hewitson

T: P F Yiu

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

09:50 Happy Valley

Splendid Living

9st 2lb

J: L Hewitson

T: P F Yiu

tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, in command and eased closing stages

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Splendid Living

9st 4lb

J: Zac Purton

T: P F Yiu

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice over C&D in good style; hiked up another 8lb since last time but Zac Purton takes the ride; obvious contender, assuming 11-week break has not checked his momentum.

5/2

14/1

Form: 147902 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Belied 38-1 when staying on strongly for second over C&D a fortnight ago and competes off the same mark again today but would appeal more over further.

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

9th

3

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Escape Route

9st 5lb

J: Brenton Avdulla

T: J Size

held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra final 50yds

14/1

2nd

3

(7)

1st Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Escape Route

9st 6lb

J: Brenton Avdulla

T: J Size

held up towards rear, ridden under 2f out, switched wide entering straight, stayed on strongly from over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner final 100yds

33/1

25/1

Form: 585737 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Three wins last season, the last two over C&D; placed here on reappearance outing in September but was slightly below form here last month and doesn't appear to have much margin for error off current mark.

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

10th

10

(10)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Star Contact

8st 10lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: David A Hayes

held up in rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on steadily final furlong, not clear run final 100yds

25/1

7th

5

(7)

11th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

13:10 Happy Valley

Star Contact

8st 10lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: David A Hayes

midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and effort 1 1/2f out, slightly hampered and edged left over 1f out, no extra final 125yds

8/1

3rd

7

(2)

20th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:45 Happy Valley

Star Contact

8st 10lb

J: Zac Purton

T: David A Hayes

tracked leaders, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and kept on same pace from over 1f out

3/1

11th
7 (12)
Brilliant Way

20/1

Form: 000842

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Lost his way as a sprinter this year but has made the frame on consecutive C&D starts since upped in trip last month, more recently when second behind Splendid Living 17 days ago; drawn wide today, though, and others have more pressing claims.

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

11th

7

(12)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Brilliant Way

8st 13lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: P C Ng

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

09:50 Happy Valley

Brilliant Way

8st 12lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: P C Ng

led, ridden under 2f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on

16/1

4th

3

(8)

4th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

15:50 Happy Valley

Brilliant Way

8st 13lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: P C Ng

led in early stages, headed after 1f, chased leader, ridden under 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, driven and headed 1f out, no extra final 100yds

25/1

12/1

Form: 143374 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Consistent towards end of last season and built upon satisfactory reappearance run when fourth over C&D last month; probably won't be far away.

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

12th

2

(7)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Winning Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

in touch, ridden 2f out, wide entering straight and lost place, weakened and eased final furlong

12/1

4th

1

(4)

11th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

13:10 Happy Valley

Winning Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

in touch, ridden 2 1/2f out, driven and chased leaders over 1f out, kept on at same pace final furlong

9/2

7th

1

(10)

20th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:45 Happy Valley

Winning Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

chased leader, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, no extra final 100yds

9/2

Form: 092988 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Second from awkward draw over C&D on seasonal debut but safely held on all three starts since; younger rivals have more persuasive profiles.

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

10th

9

(6)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Red Majesty

8st 7lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: David A Hayes

Second from awkward draw over C&D on seasonal debut but safely held on all three starts since; younger rivals have more persuasive profiles.

20/1

13

(13)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Red Majesty

8st 8lb

T: David A Hayes

Second from awkward draw over C&D on seasonal debut but safely held on all three starts since; younger rivals have more persuasive profiles.

8th

8

(5)

1st Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Red Majesty

8st 11lb

J: Luke Currie

T: David A Hayes

tracked leaders, chased leader 3 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

Form: 1126-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Dual 2yo winner when trained in Britain (6f/7f) but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive on last month's Hong Kong debut (6f).

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

14

(14)

15th Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:50 Happy Valley

Accolade Start

9st 2lb

T: C S Shum

Dual 2yo winner when trained in Britain (6f/7f) but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive on last month's Hong Kong debut (6f).

12th

5

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Happy Valley

Accolade Start

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: C S Shum

always in rear

25/1

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