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'Don't write him off' - 66/1, 40/1 and 20/1 Punchestown outsiders on Tuesday
14 hours ago
HAPPY VALLEY 16 April 2025
Ewo Challenge Trophy (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
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Will appreciate this ease in grade but may still be a shade too high in the weights
85991-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 59
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-4 t | 8/11 | Aestheticism (4½L) | 11/1 | 61 | 59 |
| 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 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
C&D winner in September; back on workable mark now but out of form lately
800-28
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 58
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-9 tv | 8/12 | Good Luck Win (5¾L) | 43/5 | 60 | 62 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-3 tv | 11/12 | Fallon (9L) | 49/1 | 64 | 54 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-3 tv | 11/12 | Definitive (7½L) | 32/1 | 61 | 55 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 tv | 2/12 | Prince Alex (hd) | 20/1 | 59 | 69 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-8 tv | 8/11 | Charity Gain (4½L) | 18/1 | 59 | 62 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-5 tv | 1/12 | Dragon Star (shd) | 69/10 | 54 | 66 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Went up 6lb for last month's ready C&D win but Zac Purton sidles in for the ride today
1822-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 52
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-9 tb | 1/12 | Ocean Impact (½L) | 19/4 | 46 | 55 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tb | 8/14 | Mister Dapper (5L) | 17/5 | 46 | 46 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tb | 2/14 | Sunstrider (½L) | 22/5 | 45 | 54 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tb | 2/14 | Gold Master (1¼L) | 83/10 | 44 | 53 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tb | 5/14 | Another World (3¼L) | 7/1 | 46 | 48 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tb | 4/14 | Dragon Joy (2¾L) | 19/1 | 47 | 52 |
Yet to be placed after seven Hong Kong starts; headgear switched today
9900-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 51
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-2 p | 9/12 | Highland Rahy (4¾L) | 44/1 | 53 | 51 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-5 p | 9/12 | Highland Rahy (8L) | 15/1 | 56 | 50 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 11/12 | Flash Current (6¾L) | 149/1 | 59 | 49 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-5 | 12/14 | Baby Crystal (8½L) | 168/1 | 61 | 44 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-3 | 10/12 | Full Credit (13½L) | 152/1 | 64 | 31 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 12/12 | Atomic Force (8¾L) | 78/1 | 65 | 40 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Class 5 winner last month and a close second in this higher grade since; shortlisted
2104-2
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
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 et | 2/12 | Top Time (¾L) | 17/2 | 44 | 53 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-8 et | 1/14 | Leather Master (¾L) | 7/5F | 38 | 50 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | Hc | 8-5 et | 10/14 | Billionaire Secret (7¼L) | 49/10F | 40 | 34 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-4 et | 4/14 | Good Good (2½L) | 33/10F | 40 | 45 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-4 t | 2/13 | Joyful Prosperity (¾L) | 66/10 | 40 | 47 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f St | Hc | 9-9 t | 6/11 | Yeaboi (5¼L) | 11/5F | 40 | 42 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Not firing on all cylinders this season but makes stable debut from a good mark
26-968
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 46
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-9 v | 2/12 | Northern Beast (½L) | 12/1 | 45 | 53 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-11 v | 6/12 | Charity Gain (5¾L) | 83/10 | 47 | 44 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-13 v | 9/13 | Joyful Prosperity (2¾L) | 15/1 | 49 | 52 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 6/12 | Can't Go Wong (2L) | 12/1 | 50 | 55 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 11f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 8/12 | Affordable (3½L) | 12/1 | 52 | 56 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 3/11 | Charity Gain (3¼L) | 9/1 | 53 | 58 |
Yet to show any significant promise after four runs; seemingly on a beeline for Class 5
0000
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 45
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 11/14 | Good Luck Babe (12½L) | 155/1 | 48 | 29 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 tb | 11/14 | Master Of All (5¼L) | 213/1 | 50 | 48 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb1 | 11/14 | Juneau Pride (7L) | 102/1 | 52 | 43 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tp | 12/14 | Devas Twelve (8½L) | 108/1 | 52 | 38 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Well beaten on dirt last month but very well handicapped for this turf return
0648-7
Age: 7
Weight: 8-8
OR: 44
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-9 he | 12/14 | Fashion Legend (9½L) | 12/1 | 46 | 36 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-11 he | 6/14 | Shanghai Style (3¾L) | 71/10 | 48 | 47 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f Sl | Hc | 8-13 he | 4/14 | Precision Goal (6L) | 20/1 | 50 | 47 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 h | 8/12 | Firefoot (2¾L) | 13/1 | 52 | 54 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-5 h | 7/12 | Can't Go Wong (2¼L) | 3/1F | 53 | 57 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 h | 8/12 | Turin Warrior (3½L) | 6/1 | 55 | 56 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (0%)
Unexposed 4yo; ran okay on recent dirt debut and is well drawn for turf return; e-w claims
56-078
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 44
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-9 b | 5/14 | Fashion Legend (4½L) | 29/1 | 46 | 48 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 b1 | 6/14 | Master Of All (3¾L) | 49/1 | 48 | 50 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 tp | 10/14 | Strathpeffer (8L) | 152/1 | 50 | 40 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 7/12 | Denfield (5¾L) | 76/1 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-2 p | 8/11 | Lucky Eight (5¾L) | 70/1 | 52 | 48 |
Unplaced all six runs (most over 6f) for new stable this year; back up in trip today
895070
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 42
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 t | 8/12 | Dragon Four Seas (3L) | 12/1 | 44 | 43 |
| 19 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 tb | 9/12 | Ace Power (4½L) | 18/1 | 46 | 42 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tb | 5/12 | Harmony N Home (2L) | 84/1 | 47 | 50 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 10/12 | Hayday (7¾L) | 22/1 | 50 | 35 |
| 22 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tb | 7/12 | Golden Empire (3¼L) | 18/1 | 52 | 54 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 11/14 | Devas Twelve (7½L) | 89/1 | 55 | 44 |
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
Went close over C&D in November but has generally been disappointing this season
607-02
Age: 6
Weight: 8-6
OR: 42
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-7 tv | 6/12 | Good Luck Win (5¼L) | 9/1 | 44 | 47 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tv | 11/14 | Brilliant Express (4½L) | 20/1 | 46 | 45 |
| 8 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 tv | 7/12 | Firefoot (2¾L) | 13/1 | 48 | 50 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-12 tv | 14/14 | Beauty Alliance (7¼L) | 37/1 | 48 | 43 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tv | 2/12 | Turin Warrior (½L) | 22/5 | 47 | 55 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-0 tv | 9/14 | Excel Wongchoy (7½L) | 89/10 | 49 | 46 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Arrested decline with big-odds fourth on dirt in March but still makes only limited appeal
4008-8
Age: 5
Weight: 8-5
OR: 41
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-6 het | 4/14 | Fashion Legend (4L) | 57/1 | 43 | 46 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-6 het | 13/14 | Shanghai Style (8½L) | 68/1 | 46 | 34 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-13 het | 14/14 | Good Good (28L) | 56/1 | 49 | 3 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 het | 8/11 | Take Action (6¼L) | 38/1 | 51 | 51 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 het | 8/12 | To Infinity (4¼L) | 21/1 | 53 | 54 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-6 het | 6/12 | Turin Warrior (1½L) | 34/1 | 53 | 59 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Makes official debut after some very underwhelming trials and can only be watched
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 52
Days: -
Shock 7f winner last month but safely held since; overall profile remains unconvincing
8100-0
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 49
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 h | 8/14 | South Star (4¾L) | 17/1 | 49 | 49 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-7 h | 1/14 | Gallant Epoch (½L) | 132/1 | 43 | 55 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 h | 12/14 | Master Of All (5¾L) | 239/1 | 45 | 42 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 h | 11/14 | Yuen Long Elite (8¾L) | 174/1 | 48 | 36 |
| 22 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | 3yHc | 9-1 h1 | 12/14 | Ka Ying Attack (5L) | 83/1 | 50 | 47 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 b1 | 12/14 | Happy Park (7½L) | 209/1 | 52 | 38 |
Verdict
He's patently not as good as he was but ESCAPE ROUTE will be suited by today's return to turf and has slipped to a very tempting mark.
Escape Route
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Sunday's Serenade,
9/2 Soaring Bronco,
5/1 Dragon Star,
8/1 Mighty Commander,
10/1 Escape Route,
Qingyuan Star,
12/1 Atomic Beauty,
14/1 Forever Glorious,
16/1 Silver King,
20/1 Celestial Harmony,
Accolade Start,
66/1 General Smart
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