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Kam Shan Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf)

  • Prize money: £122257.72
  • 1m 0f 55y
  • 14 runners
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Kam Shan Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

10/1 (Won)

Form: 000295

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

0-7 in Hong Kong and has a tendency to race too freely but was second over C&D in June and made a satisfactory seasonal debut over 1m1f here a fortnight ago; a possible.

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

2nd

4

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

13:40 Happy Valley

Quantum Patch

8st 13lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: P C Ng

held up towards rear, ridden and headway from over 2f out, wide entering straight, driven 1 1/2f out, stayed on final furlong, took 2nd 100yds out, no impression on winner

11/4

1st

12

(7)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Quantum Patch

8st 5lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: P C Ng

0-7 in Hong Kong and has a tendency to race too freely but was second over C&D in June and made a satisfactory seasonal debut over 1m1f here a fortnight ago; a possible.

10/1

5th

10

(9)

8th Nov 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Quantum Patch

8st 6lb

J: Karis Teetan

T: P C Ng

took keen hold, towards rear of midfield on outside, pushed along and headway into midfield over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, not going pace to threaten

20/1

8/1

Form: 442385 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

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.

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

13:40 Happy Valley

E Legend

8st 10lb

J: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

T: K L Man

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

14:15 Happy Valley

E Legend

8st 10lb

J: Matthew Chadwick

T: K L Man

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

09:50 Happy Valley

E Legend

8st 13lb

J: K C Leung

T: K L Man

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

20/1

25/1

Form: 110708

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Dual 7f winner in May/June; also suited by 1m but yet to get going after three runs this season and might still be too high in the weights.

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

8th

9

(11)

6th Dec 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

13:40 Happy Valley

Storm Legend

8st 10lb

J: C Y Ho

T: C Fownes

towards rear of midfield, ridden under 2f out, driven and kept on from over 1f out, not clear run 100yds out, soon no extra

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Storm Legend

8st 11lb

J: L Hewitson

T: C Fownes

Dual 7f winner in May/June; also suited by 1m but yet to get going after three runs this season and might still be too high in the weights.

25/1

8th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Happy Valley

Storm Legend

9st 1lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: C Fownes

held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final 100yds, never dangerous

33/1

16/1

Form: 124695

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Ex-Australian 4yo who bettered his low-key Hong Kong debut when keeping-on fifth over 7f at Sha Tin this month; needs to take another step forward today but the extra furlong will suit.

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

4th

11

(4)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Foolish Heart

8st 6lb

J: M L Yeung

T: C W Chang

Ex-Australian 4yo who bettered his low-key Hong Kong debut when keeping-on fifth over 7f at Sha Tin this month; needs to take another step forward today but the extra furlong will suit.

16/1

5th

9

(1)

5th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Foolish Heart

8st 7lb

J: M L Yeung

T: C W Chang

in touch in midfield, ridden over 2f out, kept on from 1 1/2f out, no extra final 100yds

66/1

9th

11

(1)

15th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:40 Sha Tin

Foolish Heart

8st 10lb

J: K C Leung

T: C W Chang

1-13 in Australia, the win gained in a 7f maiden in March; his subsequent runs were over 1m and he may find 6f too sharp on today's Hong Kong debut.

50/1

10/1

Form: 310586 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Not getting any younger and is probably reliant on others setting a good pace but has held his own in Class 2 races on all three outings this season and is eased in grade today; probably won't be far away.

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

5th

1

(1)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Prime Minister

9st 9lb

J: K C Leung

T: P F Yiu

Not getting any younger and is probably reliant on others setting a good pace but has held his own in Class 2 races on all three outings this season and is eased in grade today; probably won't be far away.

10/1

6th

13

(14)

22nd Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

10:50 Sha Tin

Prime Minister

8st 6lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: P F Yiu

held up towards rear, switched wide entering straight, ridden over 2f out, driven 1 1/2f out, stayed on final 150yds, nearest finish

40/1

8th

10

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

09:05 Sha Tin

Prime Minister

8st 8lb

J: K De Melo

T: P F Yiu

held up towards rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

14/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (10)
Outgate

6/1

Form: 555216 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Came good in Hong Kong at sixth attempt, readily making all over C&D last month; managed only sixth off new mark here three weeks ago and is drawn wide today but further progress remains possible.

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

6th

2

(10)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Outgate

9st 6lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: A S Cruz

Came good in Hong Kong at sixth attempt, readily making all over C&D last month; managed only sixth off new mark here three weeks ago and is drawn wide today but further progress remains possible.

6/1

6th

2

(6)

1st Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Outgate

9st 8lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

led, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 100yds

4/1

1st

4

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:45 Happy Valley

Outgate

9st 2lb

J: Angus Chung

T: A S Cruz

led, ridden 1 1/2f out, pressed 1f out, kept on strongly final 100yds, readily

5/1

10/1

Form: 174646 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Not beaten far on any of his four appearances this season and is now back down to his last winning mark; no surprise if he collects a minor prize.

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

7th

8

(9)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Maldives

8st 8lb

J: Brenton Avdulla

T: D J Hall

Not beaten far on any of his four appearances this season and is now back down to his last winning mark; no surprise if he collects a minor prize.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:45 Happy Valley

Maldives

8st 10lb

J: Matthew Poon

T: D J Hall

towards rear of midfield, ridden under 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not going pace to threaten

12/1

4th

7

(1)

25th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

14:45 Sha Tin

Maldives

9st 0lb

J: Brenton Avdulla

T: D J Hall

Runner-up over C&D on last season's dirt debut and subsequently won on turf; both turf runs this season were perfectly respectable but he may find others better handicapped again today.

14/1

33/1

Form: 31-120

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Dual 7f AW winner when trained in Britain but was down the field over that trip on recent Hong Kong debut and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

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

8th

11

(7)

3rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

08:05 Sha Tin

Red Aclaim

8st 8lb

J: Zac Purton

T: J Size

held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never in contention

6/1

8th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Red Aclaim

8st 9lb

J: Antoine Hamelin

T: J Size

Dual 7f AW winner when trained in Britain but was down the field over that trip on recent Hong Kong debut and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

33/1

10th

5

(5)

11th Nov 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:45 Sha Tin

Red Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: J Size

Useful form in Britain included two 2yo AW wins; only moderate promise in barrier trials and he is best watched on this local debut; first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

50/1

Form: -00000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Dual 1m Group 1 winner in Brazil last year but has struggled to get seriously competitive in Hong Kong (five starts).

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

3rd

8

(2)

3rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

08:05 Sha Tin

Kimberley

8st 9lb

J: Luke Currie

T: Jamie Richards

in touch, ridden and kept on at same pace from 2 1/2f out

33/1

9th

4

(11)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Kimberley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Currie

T: Jamie Richards

Dual 1m Group 1 winner in Brazil last year but has struggled to get seriously competitive in Hong Kong (five starts).

50/1

11th

3

(8)

8th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Happy Valley

Kimberley

9st 2lb

J: Luke Currie

T: Jamie Richards

slowly into stride, always towards rear

50/1

20/1

Form: 092988 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

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

11th
10 (12)
Eighteen Palms

12/1

Form: 230135 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Delivered on earlier promise when winning over C&D in April, his fifth start, and has performed well in this higher grade twice since; needs to find something extra to prevail from stall 12 today, though.

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

11th

10

(12)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Eighteen Palms

8st 7lb

J: C Y Ho

T: C S Shum

Delivered on earlier promise when winning over C&D in April, his fifth start, and has performed well in this higher grade twice since; needs to find something extra to prevail from stall 12 today, though.

12/1

9

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

15:50 Happy Valley

Eighteen Palms

8st 7lb

J: C Y Ho

T: C S Shum

Came good at fifth attempt, with ready C&D win in first-time blinkers in April, and has performed well in this higher grade on both outings since; drawn well; probably won't be far away.

7/1

5th

9

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Eighteen Palms

8st 9lb

J: L Hewitson

T: C S Shum

Came good at fifth attempt, with ready C&D win in first-time blinkers in April, and was close third over C&D when upped to this grade the following month; major player if fully tuned up after 112-day break.

7/2

12th
3 (8)
All Is Good

5/4

Form: 391111

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Very progressive 5yo who has won four in a row over 7f at Sha Tin; did it pretty cosily on latest outing ten weeks ago and could quite plausibly have even more to offer over today's trip; commands respect.

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

12th

3

(8)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

All Is Good

9st 1lb

J: Zac Purton

T: K W Lui

Very progressive 5yo who has won four in a row over 7f at Sha Tin; did it pretty cosily on latest outing ten weeks ago and could quite plausibly have even more to offer over today's trip; commands respect.

5/4

1st

8

(2)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

09:30 Sha Tin

All Is Good

8st 12lb

J: Zac Purton

T: K W Lui

Made excellent progress and completed C&D hat-trick towards end of last season; upped in grade for today's reappearance outing but Zac Purton is booked and further improvement is possible.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Sha Tin

All Is Good

9st 7lb

J: C Y Ho

T: K W Lui

midfield, pushed along and steady headway from under 3f out, ridden 2f out, driven and chased leaders 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, comfortably

3/1

13 (13)
Viva Hunter

Form: 205066 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

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.

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

10th

7

(8)

3rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 55y

08:05 Sha Tin

Viva Hunter

8st 10lb

J: K C Leung

T: K L Man

tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out

14/1

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

Form: 608334 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Five-time winner over 6f; in the frame three consecutive times over that trip in recent weeks but this is his first attempt at 1m since 2021 and he needs to prove he's fully effective over this far.

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

3rd

10

(1)

6th Dec 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Happy Valley

Toronado Phantom

8st 13lb

J: Rachel King

T: J Size

midfield, ridden under 2f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, took 3rd 50yds out

7/1

4th

7

(4)

26th Nov 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

09:50 Sha Tin

Toronado Phantom

8st 11lb

J: Alexis Badel

T: J Size

midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on well from 1 1/2f out, nearest finish

10/1

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2023

Good

1m 0f 55y

14:15 Happy Valley

Toronado Phantom

8st 9lb

T: J Size

Five-time winner over 6f; in the frame three consecutive times over that trip in recent weeks but this is his first attempt at 1m since 2021 and he needs to prove he's fully effective over this far.

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