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1 May 2024 - Happy Valley

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Race 1 - MAISONS-LAFFITTE HANDICAP

Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:40pm, Happy Valley

"A" Course, 1000M, Expected Going: Good to Yielding
Prize Money: $875000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Standard Time: 0.57.15, Record Time: 0.56.52
SHANGHAI POWER / 119lbs / 08-09-2021

TIPSTERS’ TIPS
Race 1   Happy Valley   1 May 2024
SAM AGARS (1) (4) (2) (5)
JAY ROONEY (1) (4) (2) (3)
JACK DAWLING (4) (3) (6) (1)
PHILLIP WOO (1) (4) (2) (3)
SHANNON (VINCENT WONG) (1) (4) (6) (9)
RACING POST ONLINE (1) (10) (4) (6)
TOM WOOD (2) (4) (1) (8)
MOST FAVOURED (1) (4) (2) (3)
No
Last runsColourHorse
PriorityHorse Wt.GearTrainerAgeWt.RatingJockeyDrawWinPlaceStar Form
ONTD
10/3/0/0/0/6DIAMOND SOARS
鑽飾翱翔 (G201)
+11197 -5TTP. F. Yiu513539-2H. Bowman116.96.32.2

Star Form:

Made all at this level in October for back-to-back Valley 1,000m wins, then inconsistent from following eight starts. Wide draw but right grade again. --4

20/3/1/7/4/8TACTICAL COMMAND
智勝攻略 (H197)
11075 -3BM. Newnham413539-1A. Badel6107.42.2

Star Form:

Built on Valley 1,200m third to win in February, then seventh, fourth and eigth. Tries 1,000m. --3

30/5/9/4/6/8KING INVINCIBLE
勁無敵 (H199)
11027 -6B/TTF. C. Lor413438-2K. C. Leung35.36.02.2

Star Form:

Fifth or sixth in four 1,000m runs from first six Valley starts this term, then fourth and sixth over 1,000m before eighth latest at this level. --3

47/1/0/7/7/2MODEST GENTLEMAN
謙謙君子 (G352)
11025 0B/TTC. H. Yip5132 +236C. L. Chau -224.65.11.9

Star Form:

Valley 1,000m winner in January, then failed to figure three times up to 1,200m before recent second for new trainer over 1,000m. --3

50/5/0/0/9/7THE GOOD DEAL
投資有利 (G025)
11136 +7CP/TTD. Whyte613135-1A. Atzeni1210103.9

Star Form:

Valley 1,000m winner off 39 in November, then one fifth from five Class Fours across both tracks before three unplaced Sha Tin runs at this level. Gets right C&D. --3

64/2/3/9/5/4MULTIMORE
萬事有 (D443)
11224 -38B2/TTT. P. Yung7129 +233-2H. T. Mo -215.88.93.1

Star Form:

Veteran resumed third over Valley 1,200m, then kept on for minor cheques in five of six 1,000m runs. Had throat surgery soon after latest start in January. --3

79/7/4/6/0/9ISLAND SURPRISE
鼓浪精綵 (E429)
*11117 +1PC/TTP. C. Ng612428-3H. Bentley834124.0

Star Form:

One handily ridden fourth over Valley 1,200m from past five runs down in Class Five. Never involved latest for new trainer over Valley 1,000m. --2

89/7/0/-/0/0/0CRAIG'S MASTER
紀利大師 (G440)
11059 -10H-/V-/XB1/B2/TT-D. Hall412327-4A. Hamelin434359.9

Star Form:

Still penniless in 10 starts. Ended last in each of three sprints in Class Five this term. New stable. --1

94/3/0/8/0/0AUGUST MOON
月球 (D409)
*11153 -7BO/TTJ. Richards612125-3K. De. Melo5149.02.6

Star Form:

Filled frame three times sprinting at the Valley from first five runs following downgrade, then failed in four Valley sprints. Gate helps. --3

100/8/0/0/-/9/9SIX BEST FRIENDS
星叻無敵 (G205)
*11136 -12CP/TTK. L. Man5121 +525Y. L. Chung -5917319.5

Star Form:

Misfired in eight starts last term. Resumed fading ninth over Valley 1,000m, then bled after run in October. --2

115/5/3/0/0/8HAPPILY FRIENDS
歡樂好友 (C533)
+11094 -16V-/TT1W. Y. So812024-2M. Chadwick1017184.8

Star Form:

Resumed with runner-up efforts over Valley 1,000m and 1,200m, then earned minor cheques three times before three 1,200m defeats. Tries 1,000m again. --3

127/0/8/0/0/0DASHING GLORY
喜喜利高 (G397)
*11092 +2Y. S. Tsui511620-4K. Teetan719226.1

Star Form:

Penniless in eight starts this term, including past six at this level. Weakened latest over Valley 1,000m. --1

R2/1/3/4/6/6HAPPY TANGO
中華威威 (D075)
21236 -9BY. S. Tsui8131 +1835-1To Be AnnouncedR---

Star Form:

R3/4/1/4/0/0FIRE BALL
紅鬃烈馬 (D087)
21029 -10CPC. H. Yip713236-1To Be AnnouncedR---

Star Form:

REMARKS:
Priority
+Trump Card
*Horse(s) with priority to run
1,2,3...Order of Trainer Preference
Gear
B :Blinkers
P :Pacifier
CP :Sheepskin Cheek Pieces
CO :Sheepskin Cheek Piece 1 side
CC :Cornell Collar
BO :Blinker with one cowl only
PC :Pacifier with cowls
TT :Tongue Tie
V :Visor
"1" :First time
XB :Crossed Nose Band
E :Ear Plugs
PS :Pacifier with 1 cowl
VO :Visor with one cowl
"2" :Replaced
H :Hood
SR :Shadow Roll
SB :Sheepskin Browband
" - " :Removed

PHILIP WOO’S FORMLINE

Diamond Soars kept on OK after chasing the speed for sixth on his latest outing over the Valley 1,200m and returns to the level of a front-running win from over this C&D. He is the one to catch despite top weight and gate 11. Modest Gentleman scored a C&D win in January and hit the line well to grab second last time out for his new trainer. Tactical Command is unknown over the minimum trip but didn't enjoy the best of runs in a defeat last Wednesday and he cannot be ignored. King Invincible couldn't offset gate 11 last start following a downgrade but is usually honest over this C&D and should get a better run from gate three.

TROUBLE IN RUNNING

TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) after the 300M shifted out in an attempt to secure clear running and made contact with a runner. After the race, rider reported that when his mount commenced well, he elected to make use of the good start to ride forward and take up a position outside the lead. He said however, in his opinion, given the manner in which his mount finished the race off, it would be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer stated that he expected the horse to take up a midfield position but agreed with the assessment of rider that once the horse jumped well, he took advantage of its good start. He also concurred with the views of rider that the horse is better suited when being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 610.

KING INVINCIBLE (H199) bumped shortly after the start. Near the 600M was steadied when crowded - Race 589.

MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352) jumped only fairly. When questioned regarding his riding out approaching the finish of the event, rider advised that during the running of the race his vision became impaired due to some kickback from the track. He said over the concluding stages he stopped riding his mount for one stride before realising his mount had not reached the winning post which resulted in him resuming riding it out to the finish. Finished 2nd and rider was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race - Race 589.

THE GOOD DEAL (G025) in the early stages raced keenly when being crossed. Near the 350M was disappointed for clear running and then did not obtain clear running until near the 200M. Again approaching the 150M was steadied when disappointed for clear running - Race 579.

MULTIMORE (D443) in the early part of the Home Straight lay in. When questioned regarding his riding from the 600M and the reason his mount lost its position behind the leaders, rider stated that when a runner improved to his inside and shifted out slightly, his mount had a tendency to lay out and as a result he was cautious not to allow his mount to shift out. He said as a consequence he did not ride his mount along through that section of the race to ensure his mount maintained its position on the track which resulted in his mount losing some ground after the 500M. After the race was examined by the vet who reported that the horse had an epiglottic entrapment - Race 325.

AUGUST MOON (D409) raced wide and without cover from the 600M. Passing the 50M was steadied - Race 589.

SIX BEST FRIENDS (G205) jumped awkwardly and shifted out. After the race was reported by the vet who said the horse had bled from both nostrils. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 119.

FIRE BALL (D087) approaching the 100M the whip of rider was knocked from his grasp by the whip of another rider - Race 541.

VET'S REPORT

MULTIMORE (D443) 26/01/2024 Throat surgery to release epiglottic entrapment. (passed on 19/03/2024).

SIX BEST FRIENDS (G205) 29/10/2023 Bled from both nostrils after racing. (passed on 06/02/2024).

TRACKWORK HIGHLIGHT

Dashing Glory recently finished third in a red-hot 1,200m trial on the Sha Tin dirt.

QUINELLA PLACE

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QUINELLA ODDS

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