14.50 Happy Valley
GoodAp Lei Chau Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf)
- Prize money: £115335.46
- 1m 0f 55y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
9/4 (Won)
Form: 153-21 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 (7) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 8lb |
prominent, chased leader on outer 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, kept on strongly, led close home |
9/4 |
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1st 4 (10) |
15th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 7lb |
midfield, ridden and headway 1 1/2f out, short of room and involved in some scrimmaging over 1f out, driven to lead 150yds out, kept on strongly, cosily |
11/2 |
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2nd 8 (9) |
8th Jan 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 3lb |
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 3f out, headed 1 1/2f out, outpaced by clear winner final furlong, kept on |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 0701-0 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 (10) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 11lb |
midfield on outer, progress to lead after 3f, asked to quicken 1 1/2f out, challenged entering final furlong, kept on under pressure, headed close home |
14/1 |
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11th 7 (7) |
15th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 2lb |
raced keenly, led after 2f, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
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1st 11 (7) |
28th Dec 2022 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 6lb |
Now only 2lb higher than when winning readily over C&D in May but hasn't really got going yet this season (three runs) and needs to up his game. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 42-131 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 (11) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 10lb |
towards rear, pushed along and progress on outer over 2f out, ridden over 1 1/2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge front pair |
4/1 |
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1st 11 (5) |
1st Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 5lb |
Dual Class 4 winner this season (7f/1m) and stayed on for creditable third over C&D when upped to this grade last month; needs to find something extra to prevail at this level but is evidently in very good nick. |
7/1 |
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3rd 12 (6) |
15th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 9lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest finish |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 472-50 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 (2) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 1lb |
midfield, pushed along disputing fourth over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong but not quite pace to seriously challenge |
8/1 |
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14 (14) |
8th Mar 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up over today's trip at Sha Tin in December but never really threatened there (1m) last month and others in this line-up look better handicapped. |
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10th 9 (9) |
19th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: /20-84
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 9 (3) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 6lb |
prominent early, restrained in midfield after 4f, pushed along 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong but never seriously involved |
14/1 |
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10 (12) |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 6lb |
Ex-British 4yo; made low-key start to Hong Kong career but this month's keeping-on fourth over C&D was quite promising; needs another step forward to overcome much wider draw today, though. |
12/1 |
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4th 11 (1) |
8th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 3lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden and headway 1 1/2f out, driven and kept on well final 150yds, nearest finish |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: 68-838 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 10 (4) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield, dropped back to final trio over halfway, pushed along and effort 2f out, switched to outer and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong |
25/1 |
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16 (16) |
26th Feb 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Started off for Chris So with two quiet runs but belied triple-digit odds when keeping-on third here (1m2f) last month and wasn't beaten far when eighth behind Woodfire Bro over C&D a fortnight ago. |
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8th 13 (13) |
12th Feb 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 6lb |
held up in rear, ridden inside 3f out, wide into straight, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 4053-0
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 11 (8) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 5lb |
midfield, effort on outer over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, unable to quicken, kept on same pace inside final furlong |
10/1 |
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10th 12 (10) |
1st Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 5lb |
Stayed on well for third over C&D two months ago but went up 2lb for that and is now 0-20 in Hong Kong; others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
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3rd 12 (11) |
28th Dec 2022 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 5lb |
Placed twice over C&D this season and gave another good account when keeping-on fifth at Sha Tin recently but remains a local maiden after 19 starts in Hong Kong and is on the cusp of a drop in grade. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 287-41 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 7 (9) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 9lb |
disputed lead, led after 2f, headed after 3f, pushed along over 1 1/2f out, ridden just inside final furlong, no impression, weakened closing stages |
7/1 |
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8 (2) |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 9lb |
Three-time C&D winner in Class 4, most recently under Zac Purton three weeks ago; moves up in grade today but the champion jockey keeps the ride; no surprise if he's up to the task. |
9/4 |
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1st 1 (6) |
1st Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 9lb |
Dual C&D winner last season; not disgraced in Class 3 company this term and now drops back down in grade; likely to prove a big danger with Zac Purton taking the reins. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 258-15 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 1 (12) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 9lb |
in rear, gained a place over halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, passed beaten rivals inside final furlong, never a factor |
8/1 |
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5th 4 (2) |
8th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 5lb |
midfield, took closer order 3 1/2f out, tracked leaders 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven and kept on same pace final 100yds |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (11) |
18th Jan 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 6lb |
Lost out only by a nose to Amazing One Plus over C&D in October but was slightly disappointing when favourably drawn here last time and has a wide berth today. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 10-09
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 12 (6) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 4lb |
disputed lead early, dropped back slightly after 3f, pushed along 2f out, limited response, weakened inside final furlong |
33/1 |
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9th 11 (1) |
15th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 11lb |
led, headed after 2f, chased leader, ridden 1 1/2f out, driven over 1f out, no extra final furlong |
66/1 |
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14 (14) |
8th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 3lb |
Scored over 5f on debut in Australia but finished well down the field on first two Hong Kong starts. |
14/1
Form: 1852-7 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 3 (1) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 4lb |
midfield on inner, pushed along and effort just under 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, no impression, weakened closing stages |
14/1 |
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2 (9) |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 4lb |
Belatedly opened Hong Kong account with narrow C&D win in October and ran at least as well when close second here in December; not at best last time but current mark is not beyond him if all goes to plan. |
12/1 |
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7th 1 (6) |
18th Jan 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 6lb |
Just held on from Rising From Ashes to win by a nose over C&D in October and gave another very good account when close second here three weeks ago; probably still on a workable mark; can make his presence felt again. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 449-60 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 8 (5) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 6lb |
always towards rear |
20/1 |
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13 (13) |
1st Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 6lb |
Finished well for fourth over C&D on first two starts this season but not seen to the same effect on recent outings and is probably reliant on others setting a strong pace. |
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10th 9 (3) |
15th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
8st 13lb |
towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, some headway over 1f out, not clear run and lost place 125yds out, no chance after |
20/1 |
Form: 28-464 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13 (13) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner last season and has run with credit on numerous occasions since, including when less than a length behind Star Contact latest (pushed up 1lb since); possibly vulnerable to better-handicapped rivals but likely to be in the shake-up. |
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4th 4 (12) |
1st Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 1lb |
Consistent 6yo who won twice over C&D last season and is back on a workable mark now; has awkward draw today but probably won't be far away. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 (2) |
15th Feb 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 8lb |
started very slowly, towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on from 1 1/2f out until no further impression final 50yds |
10/1 |
Form: 17-400 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14 (14) |
15th Mar 2023 Good 1m 0f 55y |
9st 4lb |
Secured back-to-back C&D wins in November/December but has failed to replicate the form in four subsequent starts; now just 3lb above that most recent winning mark but a leap of faith is required to support him based on the most up-to-date evidence. |
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13th 2 (11) |
26th Feb 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong |
16/1 |
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11th 5 (4) |
29th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 55y |
9st 3lb |
midfield, ridden 3f out, wide into straight and lost place, soon beaten |
12/1 |