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HAPPY VALLEY 12 March 2025
Cheung Chau Handicap (Div II) (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Good C&D record; will be harried for the lead and 2lb higher than when second last time
25-656
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 74
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tb | 2/10 | Spicy Gold (nk) | 16/5 | 72 | 82 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb | 5/12 | Beauty Destiny (3¼L) | 11/1 | 74 | 71 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 6/12 | Atomic Force (2L) | 5/1 | 75 | 75 |
| 22 May 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tb | 5/12 | Midori Glory (1L) | 18/1 | 75 | 83 |
| 8 May 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tb | 6/10 | Wings Of War (4½L) | 6/4F | 75 | 73 |
| 10 Apr 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tb | 1/12 | Colourful Emperor (¾L) | 16/5 | 68 | 80 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
Speedy and twice a C&D winner; claims if not undone by pace battle with the top weight
5-5412
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 72
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 5/11 | Aurora Lady (1¾L) | 3/1 | 73 | 76 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Y | Hc | 9-1 t | 5/10 | Wunderbar (2¼L) | 27/1 | 73 | 76 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 4/12 | Watch Buddy (½L) | 37/10 | 72 | 77 |
| 5 Jun 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-13 t | 1/12 | Ka Ying Cheer (nk) | 15/4 | 66 | 79 |
| 15 May 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 t | 2/12 | Copartner Prance (hd) | 29/10 | 64 | 73 |
| 1 May 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-7 t | 3/11 | Colourful Emperor (3¼L) | 42/10 | 64 | 70 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Consistent C&D winner remains on a fair mark but can lack an instant kick at a vital stage
4302-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 71
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-5 tb | 4/14 | Triumphant More (2¼L) | 12/1 | 72 | 75 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb | 3/14 | The Boom Box (½L) | 83/10 | 70 | 74 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tb | 10/12 | Wings Of War (3L) | 9/1 | 70 | 65 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tb | 2/12 | Storming Dragon (nk) | 22/5 | 69 | 75 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 7/12 | Aurora Lady (4¼L) | 3/1F | 69 | 68 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 tb | 6/12 | Brave Star (2L) | 68/10 | 69 | 76 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Poor run last time and this C&D winner was adrift of California Touch on last visit here
942-30
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 68
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 9/14 | Triumphant More (5L) | 44/5 | 69 | 63 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 4/14 | Mid Winter Wind (1L) | 43/5 | 69 | 75 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 2/12 | Masterofmyuniverse (shd) | 48/10 | 67 | 78 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 3/14 | Lady's Choice (1¼L) | 56/10 | 67 | 72 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 10/12 | Aurora Lady (4¾L) | 14/1 | 67 | 64 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 4/12 | Brave Star (1L) | 9/1 | 67 | 77 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Best effort in this grade when chinned on the post over C&D last time; remains a player
24-558
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 65
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 2/10 | Romantic Son (nse) | 13/5 | 63 | 75 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 4/12 | Beauty Destiny (2L) | 19/1 | 64 | 65 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-13 | 5/12 | Gustosisimo (1¾L) | 76/10 | 65 | 71 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 5/12 | Sugar Sugar (1¾L) | 12/1 | 66 | 72 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 8/12 | Brave Star (7L) | 15/2 | 67 | 58 |
| 12 Jun 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 12/12 | Red Hare King (5½L) | 9/1 | 69 | 67 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (0%)
No surprise if it's third time lucky in Hong Kong after his pleasing third to Gustosisimo
30-632
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 65
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 3/12 | Gustosisimo (¾L) | 84/1 | 64 | 68 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 10/14 | Packing Angel (6½L) | 69/1 | 64 | 57 |
| 25 Apr 24 | Fle Flemington | 7f Gd | 2yHcL | 8-7 | 6/11 | Epimeles (4L) | 18/1 | - | 88 |
| 21 Mar 24 | Pak Pakenham | 6f Gd | 2yMd | 9-2 | 2/8 | Feroce (2¼L) | 15/2 | - | - |
Maiden win (6f) in Australia; well beaten on Hong Kong debut and likely to need more time
0-1302
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 63
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-3 tb | 10/12 | Red Elegance (5½L) | 57/1 | 65 | 53 |
Won in Australia; two Hong Kong starts (both last month) don't suggest he's one to be on
00-318
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 62
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 13/14 | Triumphant More (9½L) | 260/1 | 64 | 44 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 12/12 | Righteous Arion (5½L) | 96/1 | 64 | 54 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Improved on previous runs for cosy C&D win but 7lb rise and wider draw make life tougher
1-0909
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 61
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 tb | 1/12 | Triumphant Warrior (1¼L) | 25/1 | 54 | 68 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-5 tb | 10/14 | Awesome Treasure (7¼L) | 99/1 | 56 | 48 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-9 t | 9/12 | Mr Energia (10L) | 86/1 | 58 | 44 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-5 tv1 | 12/12 | Zoom Boom (13L) | 91/1 | 62 | 41 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Sft | Hc | 8-11 tb | 9/10 | Sunlight Power (12½L) | 97/1 | 64 | 43 |
| 19 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb1 | 12/12 | Full Credit (7L) | 58/1 | 64 | 53 |
Serious chance at the weights on two third-place efforts in January; below-par last time
633-50
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 60
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 p | 6/12 | Gustosisimo (3¾L) | 5/2 | 62 | 56 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 p | 3/12 | Beauty Destiny (¾L) | 9/1 | 62 | 70 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 p | 3/12 | Eternal Fortune (¾L) | 16/1 | 62 | 65 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 p | 5/12 | Aurora Lady (3½L) | 19/1 | 64 | 65 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-12 | 11/12 | Glory Elite (8¾L) | 39/1 | 66 | 55 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-11 | 7/12 | Kyrus Dragon (1½L) | 53/10 | 66 | 72 |
Two wins in Australia; has not shown enough in Hong Kong to think it's his turn just yet
84-657
Age: 4
Weight: 8-6
OR: 57
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 8/14 | Ballistic Win (3L) | 80/1 | 59 | 59 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 4/12 | Dragon Four Seas (2¼L) | 11/1 | 59 | 64 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 | 6/14 | Super Fortune (3¾L) | 31/1 | 61 | 63 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-5 | 5/14 | Healthy Healthy (1¾L) | 90/1 | 62 | 65 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 | 7/14 | Young Superstar (4¼L) | 204/1 | 64 | 58 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-12 | 12/12 | Brave Star (10L) | 90/1 | 64 | 46 |
Verdict
Lightly-raced SOLID CAR rates a likely improver after the latest of his two Hong Kong starts produced a good third behind Gustosisimo.
Solid Car
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Beauty Infinity,
9/2 California Touch,
5/1 Sports Legend,
11/2 Solid Car,
Written Casa,
8/1 Chateauneuf,
Young Arrow,
14/1 Lucky Eight,
20/1 Positive Smile,
100/1 Multidutch,
200/1 Everstar
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