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HAPPY VALLEY 2 April 2025
Japan Racing Association Trophy (Handicap) (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Ended last season with a good C&D third but absent for nine months since
-36001
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 272
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 3/12 | Grand Nova (½L) | 33/10 | 59 | 68 |
| 12 Jun 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-1 t | 6/11 | Youthful Spirits (4½L) | 15/1 | 60 | 63 |
| 29 May 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-3 t | 10/12 | Victory Moments (5¾L) | 41/1 | 63 | 60 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Y | Hc | 8-2 t | 11/14 | Phoenix Light (7L) | 20/1 | 60 | 52 |
| 20 Mar 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 t | 1/12 | Sergeant Pepper (4¼L) | 73/10 | 50 | 71 |
| 28 Feb 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 t | 3/12 | Lean Master (2¼L) | 21/1 | 51 | 61 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Placed four times over C&D in Class 3 this season; major player in this lower grade
563-23
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tb | 5/9 | Colourful King (3¾L) | 10/1 | 62 | 58 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-4 tb | 6/12 | Red Elegance (4L) | 32/5 | 66 | 60 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tb | 3/12 | Red Elegance (1½L) | 66/10 | 64 | 69 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 2/14 | Super Fortune (2L) | 37/10 | 64 | 72 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 tb | 3/12 | Atomic Force (1½L) | 33/10 | 64 | 65 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 tb | 2/14 | Fast Network (4½L) | 33/1 | 64 | 70 |
CD
5 x C&D Winner - Won 5 times before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (0%)
Quickly back in the doldrums here last month and can't be supported with any confidence
05000-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-7
OR: 58
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-9 | 12/12 | Spicy Spangle (10½L) | 32/1 | 60 | 31 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-3 | 5/12 | Red Elegance (3½L) | 54/1 | 65 | 61 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 p | 10/12 | Red Elegance (6½L) | 52/1 | 62 | 49 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 p | 11/12 | View Of The World (7¼L) | 102/1 | 63 | 48 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 12/12 | Eternal Fortune (7½L) | 113/1 | 63 | 44 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-2 | 12/12 | Aurora Lady (12L) | 75/1 | 64 | 39 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Placed off 3lb higher over C&D in January but has very mixed record this season
853-75
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-8 et | 8/12 | Harmony N Home (3¼L) | 15/1 | 58 | 58 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 5/12 | Plentiful (4L) | 51/10 | 60 | 58 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 3/12 | Parents' Love (1L) | 19/5 | 60 | 65 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-3 et | 7/12 | Full Credit (7½L) | 47/1 | 64 | 51 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tb1 | 5/12 | Atomic Force (1¾L) | 30/1 | 63 | 63 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 et | 10/11 | Healthy Healthy (7½L) | 31/1 | 65 | 51 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
0-6 in HK but ran quite well when dropped to this grade last month; not ruled out each-way
670-75
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-9 t | 6/14 | Super Strong Kid (3¼L) | 89/10 | 59 | 64 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 7/12 | Beauty Destiny (4L) | 55/1 | 61 | 55 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 10/12 | Beauty Destiny (4½L) | 10/1 | 63 | 59 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 7/14 | Divano (3¾L) | 18/1 | 66 | 62 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 5/14 | Young Superstar (2¼L) | 110/1 | 66 | 67 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-12 t | 7/12 | Glory Elite (5L) | 97/1 | 66 | 67 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Came second in a recent C&D trial; now makes his official debut
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (0%)
Out of a four-time sprint winner; won C&D trial last month; of interest on official debut
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: -
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Triple C&D winner this season; has inside draw today and remains of strong interest
511-64
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 51
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-0 t | 5/12 | Spicy Spangle (1½L) | 12/5F | 51 | 53 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-4 t | 1/12 | Parents' Love (2L) | 7/2 | 41 | 54 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 t | 1/12 | Speedy Fortune (1¾L) | 43/10 | 33 | 45 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 6/14 | Cosmo Navigator (3L) | 11/1 | 33 | 36 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 4/10 | Country Dancer (½L) | 14/5 | 33 | 41 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 1/12 | Happy Horse (¾L) | 32/5 | 28 | 40 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Started off for new stable with two decent 6f runs last month; 5f not ideal; drawn wide
449-98
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 48
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 t | 4/12 | Tactical Command (1¾L) | 17/1 | 49 | 52 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 t | 4/12 | Harmony N Home (2L) | 9/1 | 50 | 53 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 9/12 | Happy Trio (3¼L) | 68/1 | 52 | 51 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-3 tv1 | 9/12 | Mojave Desert (8¼L) | 62/1 | 54 | 36 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-7 tb | 8/12 | Storming Dragon (9¼L) | 77/1 | 56 | 34 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 tb | 9/11 | Victorythirtythree (6L) | 13/1 | 58 | 49 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Did well to finish third from stall 11 over C&D last month but has same awkward draw today
3431-2
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 47
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 3/12 | Spicy Spangle (¾L) | 54/10 | 46 | 51 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 4/13 | La Forza (4L) | 47/10 | 46 | 48 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 3/14 | Magnifique (1¾L) | 41/5 | 46 | 53 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 1/12 | Sterling Wongchoy (nse) | 21/10F | 40 | 53 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 2/14 | Cosmo Navigator (1½L) | 6/1 | 40 | 49 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 1/10 | Same To You (hd) | 11/1 | 35 | 45 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Narrow C&D winner in Class 5 last month but has more on his plate at this level
199-23
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 46
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-9 tb | 1/12 | Diamond Soars (hd) | 81/10 | 40 | 50 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 tb | 9/12 | Super Sixty (4¼L) | 28/1 | 42 | 39 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 tb | 9/12 | Spirit Of Peace (5¼L) | 61/10 | 42 | 35 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 tb | 2/12 | Northern Fire Ball (1¾L) | 27/1 | 42 | 49 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 tb | 3/12 | Smart Fighter (2¾L) | 9/1 | 43 | 47 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-6 tb | 4/12 | Team Happy (1½L) | 70/1 | 43 | 49 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (4%)
Yet to show anything more than minor promise after five starts
08-000
Age: 3
Weight: 8-5
OR: 42
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 14/14 | Lucky Fionn (12L) | 219/1 | 45 | 22 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tb1 | 8/12 | Spirit Of Peace (4¾L) | 142/1 | 47 | 41 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tp | 14/14 | Sky Joy (11½L) | 189/1 | 50 | 22 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 11/12 | Street Conqueror (6¼L) | 136/1 | 52 | 45 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 p | 14/14 | Patch Of Time (10½L) | 58/1 | 52 | 30 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (3%)
In career-best form over C&D this year; will be respected if he gets a run today
221-63
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 ht | 2/12 | Spicy Spangle (½L) | 37/10 | 55 | 61 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 ht | 2/12 | Plentiful (2L) | 76/10 | 54 | 60 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 ht | 1/12 | Champion Method (½L) | 67/10 | 47 | 56 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 ht | 6/12 | King Eccellente (4¼L) | 23/10 | 47 | 41 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 ht | 3/12 | Sergeant Pepper (nk) | 27/10F | 46 | 55 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 ht | 1/12 | Dan Attack (¾L) | 17/5 | 40 | 53 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
In the frame on last three 6f starts; can feature if drop back to 5f suits
4249-8
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 56
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-6 t | 4/12 | Find My Love (1¾L) | 4/1 | 56 | 62 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 2/12 | Harmony N Home (½L) | 6/4F | 54 | 64 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Sl | Hc | 9-6 et | 4/12 | Fortune Warrior (3¾L) | 17/2 | 56 | 60 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 9/11 | Take Action (7¼L) | 14/1 | 58 | 56 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-1 et | 8/12 | Packing Bole (7L) | 16/1 | 60 | 48 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 et | 6/12 | Beauty Light (3½L) | 9/1 | 60 | 60 |
Verdict
Pierre Ng's PLENTIFUL has already enjoyed a productive campaign over C&D and can add to his tally from the inside stall today.
Plentiful
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Plentiful,
9/2 Heroic Master,
5/1 Sunny Galaxy,
6/1 Country Dancer,
10/1 Thunder Prince,
12/1 All's Well,
E Universe,
Crystal Powerful,
14/1 Colourful Prince,
Happy United,
33/1 Sergeant Pepper,
66/1 Decrelot
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