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16 October 2024
Wednesday 16th October

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Success Handicap (Class 5) (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf) Racecard

  • Channel: SKY
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good
Runners
12

Type
Flat

Surface
Turf

Selection

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Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(5)
Hero Star silk
CD
Hero Star t
J: Hugh Bowman
T: K L Man
CD
5 x C&D Winner - Won 5 times before on this course at this distance
Cut little ice since upped in Class; return to this level today is a big positive
079614
Age: 9
Weight: 9-9
OR: 39
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-3 t 11/12 Spicy Gold (8L) 34/1 41 30
15 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f St Hc 7-11 t 7/12 Mr Energia (7L) 16/1 42 38
4 Jul 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-9 t 9/12 Travel Golf (5L) 13/1 42 40
12 Jun 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-5 t 6/12 Flying Wrote (3½L) 22/1 42 44
8 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-3 t 1/11 My Intelligent (1¼L) 69/20 37 52
17 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 9-3 t 4/12 Super Axiom (3¾L) 68/10 39 46
2
(6)
The Concentration silk
The Concentration et
J: L J Ferraris
T: P F Yiu
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Made his breakthrough in June but his three subsequent outings have been disappointing
000100
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 39
Days: 31
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-5 e/s 10/12 Gale Saga (7¼L) 12/1 40 31
14 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-9 e/s 11/14 Perfect Peach (7¼L) 10/1 40 32
8 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-8 e/s 11/13 Noble Win (6¾L) 32/5 40 34
2 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-5 e/s 1/14 Aromatica (¾L) 31/1 35 49
8 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-7 e/s 10/11 Hero Star (7¼L) 61/1 38 30
3 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 8-3 e/s 13/14 Forever Folks (16L) 154/1 41 16
3
(1)
Falcon Court silk
Falcon Court tp
J: Andrea Atzeni
T: David A Hayes
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (26%)
Twice placed in a higher grade last season; likely to come on for his return last month
003369
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 37
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
18 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 9-8 tp 10/12 Happy Tango (5¾L) 37/1 41 31
15 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Sft Hc 8-5 tp 12/14 All Riches (19½L) 27/1 41 6
22 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-5 tp 3/12 The Perfect Match (2¾L) 17/1 42 46
8 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-6 tp 3/12 Righteous Arion (¾L) 18/1 42 51
24 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-7 t 6/12 Our Lucky Glory (3¼L) 25/1 44 45
10 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-9 t 9/12 Golden Link (5¼L) 80/1 48 42
4
(9)
Gorgeous Vitality silk
C
Gorgeous Vitality t
J: Lyle Hewitson
T: F C Lor
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Posted a fair effort on his seasonal return last month; more than capable of striking
640679
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 36
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
18 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 9-7 t 6/12 Happy Tango (4L) 4/1 38 37
4 Jul 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 8-6 t 4/12 Grand Nova (1¾L) 15/1 42 46
15 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 8-8 b 12/12 Camino (47L) 73/10 44 -
24 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 8-9 b1 6/12 Sergeant Pepper (2¾L) 27/10F 46 50
20 Mar 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-13 7/12 Sports Legend (6L) 21/1 48 45
28 Feb 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-0 p 9/11 Super Joy N Fun (5¾L) 12/1 50 46
5
(12)
Speedy Chariot silk
Speedy Chariot tb
J: Zac Purton
T: Douglas Whyte
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (35%)
Built upon an encouraging seasonal return when second last month; may break through
240773
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 36
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-3 tb 2/12 Sky Song (½L) 31/10 35 47
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-2 tb 4/9 Viva A La (5¼L) 69/10 36 40
1 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-5 tb 13/14 Mighty Strength (7¾L) 70/1 40 27
2 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-6 tb 7/14 King Miles (4L) 75/1 42 44
22 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-7 tb 7/12 Lean Master (4L) 44/5 44 42
1 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd/Y Hc 8-7 tb 3/12 Mega Bonus (1L) 22/5 44 53
6
(11)
Super Eagle silk
CD
Super Eagle t
J: Karis Teetan
T: W Y So
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Modest strike-rate but nearly always gives his running; can bounce back from a tame effort
036447
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 36
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-6 t 10/12 Sky Song (3¾L) 23/1 38 39
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-4 t 3/9 Viva A La (5L) 4/1 38 43
26 Jun 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-3 t 6/12 Comet Splendido (3L) 26/1 40 47
5 Jun 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd/Y Hc 8-6 t 4/12 Daring Pursuit (3¾L) 38/1 42 45
15 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-8 t 4/12 Prime Mortar (3¾L) 74/10 44 49
1 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd/Y Hc 8-9 t 7/12 Mega Bonus (4½L) 11/1 46 43
7
(3)
Verbier silk
Verbier b
J: Brenton Avdulla
T: C Fownes
Has shown improvement in recent times; further progress makes him a place contender
440000
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 36
Days: 10
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-1 b 4/11 Young Horizon (2L) 10/1 37 41
15 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-3 b 4/12 Gale Saga (2¼L) 25/1 38 43
8 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 8f Gd/Y Hc 9-2 b 11/13 Go Go Go (10½L) 29/1 40 26
1 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-9 b 11/14 Mighty Strength (6L) 96/1 44 36
2 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-11 b1 12/14 Super Bonus (5½L) 123/1 46 42
28 Apr 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Y Hc 8-12 13/14 Lucy In The Sky (11L) 154/1 49 31
8
(7)
Woodfire Champ silk
Woodfire Champ tp
J: C Y Ho
T: C W Chang
Took a big step forward when making the frame on his reappearance; likely more to come
389695
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 32
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-0 tp 3/12 Sky Song (¾L) 26/1 32 43
29 May 24 Sha Sha Tin 8.5f St Hc 9-6 t 8/14 Asian One (4¼L) 45/1 36 38
8 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-7 t 9/11 Hero Star (5¼L) 15/1 38 36
10 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-3 t 6/12 E Universe (3½L) 16/1 40 42
10 Mar 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-5 t 9/14 Aeroinvincible (9¼L) 34/1 42 32
21 Feb 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-7 t 5/12 Happy Fat Cat (2¼L) 16/1 44 48
9
(2)
E Glory silk
E Glory tb
J: Matthew Chadwick
T: W K Mo
Posted a creditable effort when fourth two weeks ago; now needs to build on that run
40904-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 31
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f GF Hc 8-13 tb 4/10 Commanding Missile (3L) 30/1 32 49
14 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-5 tb 13/14 Perfect Peach (7¾L) 19/1 36 27
1 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-7 tb 9/14 Harmony N Home (3¾L) 34/1 38 47
31 Mar 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 9-9 b 12/14 Smart Leader (7¼L) 13/1 40 32
12 Feb 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 9-9 b1 4/14 Happy Tango (1¾L) 43/1 40 47
23 Dec 23 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd 3yHc 8-5 10/14 The Absolute (9½L) 98/1 43 33
10
(8)
Alloy King silk
CD
D
Alloy King v
J: Harry Bentley
T: Jimmy Ting
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
5-57; out of form towards the end of last season and has continued that trend this term
080600
Age: 8
Weight: 8-13
OR: 29
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-13 v 11/12 Sky Song (5¾L) 18/1 31 26
8 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd/Y Hc 9-1 v 8/13 Same To You (3½L) 25/1 32 33
14 Jul 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f GF Hc 9-4 v 12/13 Super Elite (9½L) 14/1 35 21
8 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-6 v 6/11 Hero Star (2¾L) 22/1 37 43
17 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 9-8 v 10/12 Super Axiom (5½L) 14/1 39 40
27 Mar 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-4 v 11/12 Winning Heart (7L) 41/1 41 34
11
(4)
Podium silk
Podium t
J: Matthew Poon 2
T: David Eustace
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Switch in stable brought about no improvement last season; now with his third trainer
700000
Age: 6
Weight: 8-11
OR: 27
Days: 104
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
4 Jul 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-10 e/s 7/12 Little Fairy (8½L) 30/1 32 26
15 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-13 tb 11/12 Timestorm (5L) 70/1 35 34
24 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-7 tb 12/12 Sweet Diamond (9¾L) 43/1 38 20
24 Mar 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 8-6 tb 13/14 Loyal Bo Bo (8L) 96/1 41 34
3 Mar 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-6 tb 10/14 Sky Heart (4½L) 72/1 43 41
18 Feb 24 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-8 tb 10/14 Only U (4½L) 49/1 45 44
12
(10)
Wind Speeder silk
CD
Wind Speeder
J: Alexis Badel
T: Y S Tsui
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Losing sequence dates back to July 2022; awkward stall to overcome here
689495
Age: 7
Weight: 8-9
OR: 25
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
25 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-8 6/12 Sky Song (2½L) 44/1 26 32
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-8 b 8/9 Viva A La (8¼L) 23/1 28 23
15 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Y Hc 9-2 b 9/12 Tactical Command (7¼L) 16/1 33 23
15 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-3 b 4/12 Timestorm (2L) 31/1 34 43
24 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-5 9/12 Sweet Diamond (4¾L) 29/1 36 34
20 Mar 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-9 b 5/12 Viva A La (3¾L) 68/10 38 40
13
(13)
Same To You silk
D
Same To You het
T: Mark Newnham
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Broke his maiden tag on return last month; held off his elevated mark since
717368
Age: 6
Weight: 9-7
OR: 37
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Oct 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f GF Hc 9-4 het 7/10 Commanding Missile (4¾L) 15/2 37 49
8 Sep 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd/Y Hc 9-0 het 1/13 Ho Ho Star (½L) 144/10 31 43
5 Jun 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd/Y Hc 9-4 het 7/12 Good View Glory (3L) 10/1 35 38
8 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-5 het 3/11 Hero Star (2L) 52/1 36 45
17 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 9-7 het 6/12 Super Axiom (4¼L) 43/1 38 43
10 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-3 het 8/12 Golden Link (5L) 57/1 40 37
14
(14)
Happy Feeling silk
Happy Feeling tb
T: Jamie Richards
Placed twice in better company last season but was generally inconsistent; held on return
600300
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 33
Days: 35
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Sep 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-1 tb 6/9 Viva A La (7½L) 42/1 35 31
15 Jun 24 Sha Sha Tin 6f Y Hc 9-8 tb 11/12 Tactical Command (10½L) 26/1 39 19
15 May 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-5 tb 10/12 Prime Mortar (6¼L) 25/1 41 38
10 Apr 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-4 tb 3/12 E Universe (2L) 33/1 41 47
27 Mar 24 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 tp 11/12 Snowalot (12L) 73/1 44 29
6 Mar 24 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-9 tp 11/12 Solar Partner (8¼L) 42/1 46 35
Verdict

The vote goes to WOODFIRE CHAMP, who took a big step forward when making the frame on his return and likely has more to offer.

Verdict silk image
Woodfire Champ

Betting Forecast:

4/1 Woodfire Champ,

9/2 Falcon Court,

5/1 Speedy Chariot,

6/1 Verbier,

8/1 Hero Star,

10/1 Super Eagle,

12/1 Gorgeous Vitality,

E Glory,

16/1 The Concentration,

Alloy King,

Podium,

20/1 Wind Speeder

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