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'Four of his five career wins have come in the spring' - Adrian Wall's Friday ITV outsiders
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HAPPY VALLEY 16 April 2025
Thistle Handicap (Class 4) (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 55y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 12
- 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
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Far from disgraced in recent Class 3 runs; going for his third C&D Class 4 win here.
7440-3
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-6 t | 7/12 | M Unicorn (4L) | 30/1 | 61 | 60 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-3 t | 4/12 | Fallon (2L) | 26/1 | 64 | 69 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-6 t | 4/12 | Star Mac (2L) | 16/1 | 61 | 64 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-5 t | 11/12 | Speed Dragon (6½L) | 22/1 | 61 | 52 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 3/12 | Prince Alex (½L) | 14/1 | 60 | 69 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 2/12 | Prince Alex (nk) | 9/1 | 58 | 69 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Two good efforts since C&D success; apprentice booked; has not looked the easiest ride.
431665
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 59
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-9 t | 4/14 | Chill Kaka (4¾L) | 41/5 | 59 | 60 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-8 t | 3/12 | Highland Rahy (1¾L) | 42/10 | 59 | 67 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 t | 1/12 | Flying Fortress (nse) | 27/4 | 54 | 65 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-7 t | 6/14 | Never Peter Out (4L) | 12/1 | 57 | 56 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 6/12 | Amazing Award (2¼L) | 78/10 | 57 | 59 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f St | Hc | 9-8 t | 5/14 | Ariel (3¼L) | 12/1 | 59 | 62 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Little evidence in six Hong Kong appearances to make him a leading candidate here.
08000-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 58
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-7 t | 11/14 | Fashion Legend (7¾L) | 18/1 | 60 | 54 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-3 t | 8/11 | Ariel (4L) | 66/1 | 63 | 63 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | 3yHc | 8-8 t | 10/12 | Hameron (6¼L) | 97/1 | 64 | 59 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 13/14 | New Future Folks (5¼L) | 152/1 | 66 | 66 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-11 t | 12/12 | Mask Rider (8¾L) | 29/1 | 68 | 53 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 10/14 | Johannes Brahms (3¾L) | 70/1 | 68 | 67 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has not showed enough in five Hong Kong starts to make him of much interest here.
00-900
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 56
Days: 52
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 13/14 | Mister Dapper (9½L) | 58/1 | 59 | 49 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-5 p | 10/12 | Speed Dragon (4¾L) | 20/1 | 61 | 56 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-7 | 9/14 | Mickley (3½L) | 161/1 | 64 | 68 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 13/14 | Sky Trust (10L) | 144/1 | 64 | 51 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-10 | 13/14 | My Wish (12½L) | 148/1 | 64 | 41 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Gee Geelong | 8.5f Gd | Md | 9-5 | 1/14 | Rezone (shd) | 25/1 | - | - |
Underwhelming local form in seven tries thus far; cheekpieces on for the first time
569000
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 54
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-6 | 5/14 | Chill Kaka (5½L) | 18/1 | 56 | 56 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-8 | 6/12 | Tactical Command (3¼L) | 51/1 | 58 | 57 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-3 | 9/11 | Aurora Lady (3¾L) | 157/1 | 63 | 59 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-3 | 14/14 | Horsepower (7¾L) | 301/1 | 62 | 44 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 11/12 | Red Elegance (10L) | 99/1 | 64 | 38 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 12/12 | Beauty Destiny (9¾L) | 84/1 | 66 | 46 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
His form continues on an upward curve; 1.5l third off this mark over C&D last time out.
35412-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 49
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 tb | 3/12 | Top Time (1½L) | 13/1 | 49 | 54 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 tp | 5/12 | Highland Rahy (5½L) | 26/5 | 49 | 49 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tp | 4/12 | Northern Beast (1¾L) | 26/5 | 49 | 54 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tp | 1/12 | Sturdy Ruby (hd) | 47/10 | 43 | 50 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 tp | 2/12 | Firefoot (1L) | 17/1 | 42 | 48 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tp | 6/12 | The Azure (2¼L) | 18/1 | 44 | 47 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Hard to recommend strictly on form but step up from 7f could bring improvement.
059
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 48
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-0 b | 12/14 | The Auspicious (12L) | 31/1 | 50 | 30 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-1 b | 5/14 | Magnificent Nine (3¼L) | 22/1 | 52 | 54 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 b1 | 9/13 | Blazing Wind (6L) | 54/1 | 52 | 42 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Has shown promise despite beginning career with four unplaced runs; now tries cheekpieces.
7545
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 47
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 | 7/14 | Sky Deep (2¾L) | 41/10 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-0 | 5/13 | Flying Luck (3L) | 11/2 | 51 | 55 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 4/14 | Sky Jewellery (3L) | 10/1 | 52 | 56 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 5/14 | Gallant Epoch (2½L) | 7/1 | 52 | 58 |
Twice a 7f winner off higher marks but seems to have lost his way in recent months.
786-90
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 47
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-12 t | 7/14 | Good Luck Babe (6L) | 19/1 | 49 | 45 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 t | 8/12 | Sky Vino (4½L) | 24/1 | 51 | 47 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 6/12 | Sky Jewellery (2½L) | 9/1 | 53 | 55 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 t | 9/12 | Northern Fire Ball (5¾L) | 12/1 | 55 | 49 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 10/14 | Markwin (6L) | 67/10 | 57 | 55 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-8 t | 6/13 | Harmony N Home (1¾L) | 9/1 | 57 | 63 |
Only glimmers of ability to date; this trip could suit; Purton aboard for the first time.
84698-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 45
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 8/14 | Super Express (4½L) | 79/1 | 47 | 46 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 4/12 | Great Spirit (1L) | 14/1 | 47 | 59 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 6/11 | Tactical Command (2¾L) | 21/1 | 48 | 51 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 9/12 | Golden Empire (3½L) | 27/1 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 8/12 | Happy Soul (3¾L) | 111/1 | 52 | 51 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 12/14 | Sky Joy (6¾L) | 140/1 | 52 | 39 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (0%)
His best C&D form gives him a fair shout; promising return from a break last time
57-072
Age: 4
Weight: 8-5
OR: 42
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-7 tb | 5/12 | Top Time (2½L) | 22/1 | 44 | 47 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tv | 7/12 | Mighty Commander (4L) | 5/1 | 46 | 47 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 tv | 12/12 | Viva Graciousness (11L) | 18/5F | 48 | 34 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-13 tv | 7/14 | Excel Wongchoy (5¼L) | 73/10 | 48 | 50 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 tv | 2/12 | Sure Joyful (¾L) | 21/10F | 47 | 59 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tv1 | 3/10 | Winning Steps (hd) | 4/5F | 46 | 48 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Big improver when touched off last time; repetition of that would see him in the mix.
28-000
Age: 3
Weight: 8-5
OR: 42
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 v | 2/10 | Windicator Family (shd) | 15/1 | 40 | 48 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 v1 | 8/12 | Golden Rise (3¾L) | 57/1 | 41 | 40 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-9 hp1 | 14/14 | Matsu Victor (18L) | 153/1 | 44 | 16 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 b | 10/12 | Prince Alex (7¼L) | 70/1 | 46 | 43 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | 3yHc | 8-10 b | 10/13 | Patch Of Cosmo (3¾L) | 113/1 | 48 | 48 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | 8-9 b1 | 11/12 | Santorini (6L) | 45/1 | - | 52 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Second over C&D in December but all the rest of his form has been disappointing; reserve.
6704-2
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 47
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 6/12 | Highland Rahy (2¾L) | 10/1 | 49 | 52 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 7/12 | Sky Vino (4L) | 73/10 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 h | 12/12 | Thesis (11½L) | 12/1 | 53 | 37 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 4/11 | Take Action (3L) | 9/2 | 53 | 60 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 2/12 | Embraces (2L) | 13/1 | 53 | 63 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 4/12 | Prince Alex (2L) | 66/1 | 54 | 63 |
Verdict
Hailing from the in-form David Eustace stable, AMAZING AWARD can land a second C&D success by beating Sure Joyful.
Amazing Award
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Amazing Award,
7/2 Sure Joyful,
13/2 Smiling Emperor,
7/1 Thesis,
8/1 Iconical,
Foremost Teddy,
12/1 Lucky Sam Gor,
16/1 Musang King,
20/1 Von Baer,
25/1 Owners' Praise,
33/1 Stormi,
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