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HAPPY VALLEY 2 April 2025
Tokyo Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 55y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
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
Career-best form when emphatic C&D winner two weeks ago; commands respect
124-64
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 80
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-3 et | 1/12 | Sturdy Ruby (2L) | 33/10 | 72 | 80 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 et | 2/9 | Excellence Value (nk) | 47/10F | 70 | 78 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-2 et | 4/14 | Perfect Team (2¼L) | 12/1 | 71 | 76 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 et | 6/12 | Romantic Laos (3¼L) | 10/1 | 73 | 76 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 het | 4/12 | Soleil Fighter (1½L) | 20/1 | 73 | 81 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 het | 5/12 | I Can (2½L) | 13/1 | 74 | 77 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (3%)
Awarded C&D race in November but has gone the wrong way since
095-01
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 76
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-6 t | 12/12 | M Unicorn (11½L) | 39/1 | 78 | 59 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-0 t | 9/11 | Young Champion (4¾L) | 65/1 | 80 | 76 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-6 t | 5/12 | Soleil Fighter (2L) | 16/1 | 79 | 84 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 12/12 | Soleil Fighter (12L) | 24/1 | 79 | 62 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 t | 1/12 | Super Unicorn (shd) | 34/1 | 74 | 83 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 11/11 | Helene Warrior (21L) | 10/1 | 74 | 31 |
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
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
C&D winner off much reduced mark in February but well held over 1m1f here since
819-05
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 74
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 9-3 | 8/12 | Beauty Alliance (5½L) | 21/1 | 74 | 75 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | 3yHc | 9-0 | 1/12 | Super Unicorn (nk) | 165/10 | 69 | 77 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 9/12 | Star Mac (4½L) | 20/1 | 71 | 69 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 12/12 | Romantic Laos (6½L) | 19/1 | 73 | 69 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 | 5/12 | I Can (1¾L) | 9/1 | 74 | 79 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-6 | 8/12 | Rocket Spade (1½L) | 12/1 | 74 | 77 |
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%)
Rallied gamely for surprise C&D win in January and has made the frame on both starts since
421-80
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 69
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f GF | Hc | 8-12 tb | 4/12 | Enthralled (3L) | 9/1 | 69 | 72 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 tb | 2/12 | Soleil Fighter (1¼L) | 10/1 | 68 | 74 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 tb | 1/12 | Soleil Fighter (nse) | 41/1 | 63 | 74 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tp | 8/12 | Romantic Laos (4¼L) | 91/1 | 65 | 66 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tp | 10/14 | My Wish (8L) | 123/1 | 67 | 57 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 tp | 11/14 | Steps Ahead (5¾L) | 85/1 | 67 | 62 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (4%)
Outran 58-1 odds when placed on belated seasonal debut and remains well handicapped
3-0009
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 67
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-5 tb | 3/9 | Soleil Fighter (1¼L) | 58/1 | 67 | 73 |
| 5 Jun 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-1 tb | 10/11 | Helene Warrior (9½L) | 29/1 | 69 | 59 |
| 3 Mar 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tb | 13/14 | Massive Sovereign (19L) | 48/1 | 71 | 52 |
| 15 Feb 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tb | 10/12 | Noble Pursuit (4½L) | 12/1 | 72 | 75 |
| 31 Jan 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 tb | 9/11 | Simply Maverick (8¼L) | 73/10 | 72 | 67 |
| 10 Jan 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 2/12 | Prime Minister (shd) | 57/10 | 70 | 77 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Yet to win this season but scores good marks for his consistency; one to consider
362-43
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 66
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 3/9 | Excellence Value (½L) | 48/10 | 65 | 73 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | 3yHc | 8-10 | 6/12 | Hameron (2¼L) | 36/5 | 65 | 68 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 2/12 | Star Mac (1¼L) | 19/10F | 65 | 70 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 4/12 | Romantic Laos (1½L) | 42/10 | 65 | 72 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 3/12 | Soleil Fighter (½L) | 19/1 | 64 | 74 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-7 b | 4/13 | Bravehearts (1¼L) | 88/1 | 64 | 72 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
Step back in right direction over 7f last month; still well treated on early-season form
488-90
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 66
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-10 htp | 4/12 | Hong Lok Golf (3¼L) | 41/1 | 68 | 70 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-3 htp | 8/14 | Brilliant Express (6L) | 23/1 | 70 | 68 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-1 htp | 8/14 | Patch Of Cosmo (3¾L) | 34/1 | 70 | 70 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 htp | 9/12 | I Can (3½L) | 54/10 | 71 | 72 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-3 htp | 10/12 | Rocket Spade (3L) | 43/10 | 71 | 71 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-13 htp | 2/11 | Winning Steps (nk) | 3/1F | 69 | 78 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (0%)
Holds no secrets from the handicapper but is well drawn and has each-way claims
538-27
Age: 6
Weight: 8-7
OR: 64
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tb | 5/9 | Excellence Value (1¾L) | 63/10 | 65 | 70 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 3/12 | Soleil Fighter (1½L) | 17/1 | 65 | 70 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 8/14 | Embraces (3½L) | 46/1 | 65 | 65 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 2/12 | I Can (hd) | 11/1 | 64 | 73 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 7/11 | Daring Pursuit (3L) | 25/1 | 66 | 71 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 t | 9/12 | Jumbo Legend (3½L) | 31/1 | 67 | 70 |
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Consistent sprinter; ran okay when upped to 1m last month but is not the percentage call
567526
Age: 6
Weight: 8-6
OR: 63
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-10 b | 5/12 | M Unicorn (3¼L) | 25/1 | 65 | 65 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 b | 6/10 | Spicy Gold (4L) | 67/10 | 67 | 65 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 b | 7/12 | Gustosisimo (4L) | 74/10 | 69 | 62 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 b | 5/12 | Gallant Valour (½L) | 6/1 | 69 | 76 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 b | 2/12 | View Of The World (nk) | 17/1 | 67 | 74 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 b | 6/12 | Eternal Fortune (2½L) | 5/1 | 69 | 67 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner in January but needs to find extra to succeed in this higher grade
5991-6
Age: 4
Weight: 8-4
OR: 61
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-9 ht | 5/13 | Endeared (1½L) | 84/1 | 62 | 63 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 ht | 9/10 | Romantic Son (5L) | 11/1 | 62 | 59 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | 3yHc | 8-7 ht | 9/12 | Hameron (5¼L) | 47/10 | 62 | 58 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 ht | 1/12 | The Azure (¾L) | 69/10 | 55 | 65 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-8 ht | 6/14 | Packing Angel (5½L) | 14/1 | 57 | 58 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 ht | 4/12 | Beauty Destiny (2L) | 16/1 | 58 | 64 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dual 7f winner in Class 4 this season but has found things tough since upped to this grade
06871-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-3
OR: 60
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-7 t | 11/12 | M Unicorn (7¾L) | 35/1 | 62 | 52 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tp | 6/9 | Excellence Value (2½L) | 34/1 | 63 | 66 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | 3yHc | 8-8 tp | 8/12 | Hameron (3¾L) | 62/1 | 63 | 62 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tp | 7/14 | Packing Angel (5½L) | 30/1 | 63 | 59 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-6 tp | 1/14 | Fun Together (¾L) | 201/10 | 57 | 67 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-8 tp | 5/14 | Beauty Alliance (3½L) | 69/10 | 58 | 62 |
Verdict
Preference is for LEAN HERO, who belied big odds when placed on his seasonal reappearance in February and remains on a good mark.
Lean Hero
Betting Forecast:
5/2 M Unicorn,
4/1 Aestheticism,
6/1 Definitive,
Lean Hero,
7/1 Ivy League,
10/1 Chain Of Gold,
12/1 A Americ Te Specso,
16/1 Mighty Commander,
20/1 Hameron,
33/1 Lovero,
50/1 Devas Twelve
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