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HAPPY VALLEY 9 September 2026
Wednesday 9th September
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Central Hcp (C3) (Handicap) (Turf) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m 55y
- Going: Good
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- 12
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CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Ended last season with narrow C&D win but 6lb rise asks a lot of him
1357-2
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 79
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-6 tb | 1/11 | Romantic Gladiator (nk) | 12/1 | 73 | 79 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-12 tb | 3/12 | Thunder Blaze (nk) | 13/1 | 73 | 78 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-3 tb | 5/14 | Sky Vino (2L) | 76/10 | 75 | 78 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-6 tb | 7/14 | Dragon Air Force (5L) | 24/1 | 75 | 67 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-7 tb | 2/14 | New Forest (1L) | 20/1 | 74 | 80 |
| 19 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-6 tb | 8/12 | Super Unicorn (4½L) | 15/1 | 75 | 70 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Did well last season (three wins) but current mark demands a career-best performance
404171
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 76
Days: 105
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-6 | 4/10 | Armor Golden Eagle (2L) | 13/1 | 77 | 78 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 11/12 | Armor Golden Eagle (10½L) | 59/10 | 77 | 62 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 | 4/12 | Without Compare (2¾L) | 6/1 | 77 | 77 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 1/12 | So You Will (2L) | 7/2 | 69 | 80 |
| 28 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 8-12 | 7/12 | China Win (5L) | 17/1 | 69 | 65 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 | 1/12 | Corleone (½L) | 132/10 | 63 | 73 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Began year in good form; won't be far away if fully tuned up after break
53211-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 70
Days: 140
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 8-13 | 5/12 | The Auspicious (3½L) | 67/10 | 70 | 69 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 3/14 | The Golden Knight (1½L) | 11/2 | 70 | 72 |
| 11 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 2/12 | Fallon (nk) | 7/10F | 67 | 74 |
| 28 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 8-3 | 1/12 | Liveandletlive (shd) | 7/5F | 60 | 66 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 1/14 | Audacious Pursuit (2½L) | 49/10 | 51 | 62 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-12 b | 2/12 | Young Bravo (shd) | 21/10F | 49 | 58 |
Made the frame on all 11 appearances last season (one win); likely contender again
432233
Age: 6
Weight: 8-13
OR: 69
Days: 74
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 4/14 | Sovereign Fund (1¾L) | 16/5 | 70 | 73 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 3/12 | Violet Star (1L) | 23/5 | 70 | 77 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 2/11 | Beauty Alliance (nk) | 27/10F | 69 | 76 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 t | 2/12 | Win Beauty Viva (nk) | 6/1 | 68 | 73 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 3/13 | Riding Together (1¾L) | 43/5 | 68 | 73 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 t | 3/14 | Akashvani (4¼L) | 41/5 | 68 | 66 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Come-from-behind 4yo who ended last season in good form and is not yet fully exposed
510350
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 68
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 5/11 | Definitive (1½L) | 7/1 | 68 | 70 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-5 t | 1/12 | Power Of Vitam (¾L) | 17/5F | 62 | 71 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 8-7 t | 10/12 | The Auspicious (7½L) | 14/1 | 64 | 54 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 3/12 | Silvery Breeze (1¾L) | 15/1 | 64 | 66 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-9 t | 5/12 | Win Beauty Viva (1¾L) | 16/1 | 65 | 69 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 10/14 | Endued (4¾L) | 36/1 | 67 | 63 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Dual C&D winner towards end of last season; back up in grade but still considered
148109
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 66
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 b | 1/12 | Shooting To Top (nk) | 17/2 | 60 | 68 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-4 b | 4/12 | Without Compare (1¼L) | 20/1 | 60 | 63 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 b | 8/12 | Decision Link (4¼L) | 11/1 | 60 | 57 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 b | 1/12 | Mighty Steed (shd) | 10/1 | 55 | 62 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 b | 11/12 | Beauty Viva (10½L) | 13/1 | 57 | 41 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-7 b | 9/11 | Juicy Dragon (6L) | 11/1 | 60 | 51 |
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
Attractively weighted now but has regressed and become inconsistent
808542
Age: 8
Weight: 8-10
OR: 66
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 b | 8/11 | Definitive (4L) | 27/1 | 70 | 66 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-2 b | 11/12 | Without Compare (5½L) | 26/1 | 72 | 65 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 9-7 b | 8/9 | Liveandletlive (9L) | 15/1 | 74 | 62 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 b | 5/12 | Armor Golden Eagle (5¾L) | 18/1 | 76 | 71 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 v | 4/11 | All Round Winner (2½L) | 9/1 | 76 | 78 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 vp | 2/12 | Without Compare (nk) | 9/1 | 74 | 80 |
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
Made the frame over C&D on first two stable starts and Zac Purton takes the ride today
4276-8
Age: 8
Weight: 8-10
OR: 66
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 4/11 | Definitive (1½L) | 50/1 | 66 | 68 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 2/12 | Fivefortwo (2L) | 27/1 | 66 | 68 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 tp | 7/12 | Corleone (4L) | 43/1 | 67 | 66 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tp | 6/12 | Max Que (3¾L) | 19/1 | 67 | 65 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tp | 8/12 | Silvery Breeze (4¼L) | 20/1 | 67 | 64 |
| 19 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tp | 1/12 | Ragga Bomb (1¼L) | 7/5F | 60 | 70 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won twice when trained in Britain but unplaced all nine Hong Kong starts; new stable
907070
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 66
Days: 74
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 ht | 9/14 | Sovereign Fund (4¾L) | 68/1 | 70 | 65 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-2 ht | 13/14 | Aeroinvincible (12½L) | 47/1 | 72 | 44 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Y | Hc | 9-8 ht | 7/14 | Perfectday (6L) | 67/10 | 74 | 67 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-8 ht | 10/14 | Blazing Wukong (4½L) | 18/1 | 76 | 69 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-6 ht | 7/12 | Amazing Partners (2L) | 82/1 | 76 | 76 |
| 22 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | Hc | 9-8 t | 12/13 | Shamus Storm (8½L) | 40/1 | 78 | 67 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Went close on penultimate start last season and subsequent run best overlooked; a player
024400
Age: 6
Weight: 8-9
OR: 65
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-3 t | 10/12 | Le Zonda (10L) | 78/10 | 65 | 57 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 2/12 | Le Zonda (¾L) | 10/1 | 63 | 68 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 4/9 | Romantic Gladiator (3¼L) | 10/1 | 65 | 64 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 4/11 | Beauty Alliance (2¼L) | 51/1 | 66 | 68 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-11 t | 10/12 | Win Beauty Viva (3½L) | 23/1 | 67 | 69 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 t | 11/12 | Fivefortwo (5L) | 15/1 | 67 | 62 |
Ex-Australian 5yo; unable to land a telling blow on any of five HK starts last season
06700-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 62
Days: 88
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-8 | 11/13 | Endued (7¼L) | 57/1 | 66 | 58 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Y | Hc | 9-0 p | 6/14 | Brilliant Express (4L) | 123/1 | 68 | 66 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 p | 7/10 | Mighty Masts (7½L) | 111/1 | 70 | 59 |
| 1 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-11 p | 13/14 | Gentlemen Legacy (10½L) | 49/1 | 72 | 54 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-1 p | 10/14 | Emblazon (4¼L) | 26/1 | 72 | 68 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Fle Flemington | 8f GS | 3y | 8-9 | 4/11 | Taken (4L) | 19/5 | - | - |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Low-mileage 5yo who won twice last season; up in grade and drawn wide today
310186
Age: 5
Weight: 8-4
OR: 60
Days: 91
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 tp | 3/12 | Viva Firecracker (2½L) | 36/5 | 60 | 62 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-1 tp | 1/12 | Dashing Maurison (nse) | 18/1 | 54 | 61 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 10/12 | Another Zonda (4¾L) | 71/10 | 54 | 49 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tp | 1/12 | Vivacious Win (shd) | 9/1 | 48 | 57 |
| 28 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-11 tp | 8/12 | Ragga Bomb (7¾L) | 18/1 | 50 | 43 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tp | 6/12 | Stormi (4¼L) | 54/1 | 52 | 51 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Went close over C&D in July and could still have a bit more to offer this season
-50800
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 66
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tb | 2/12 | Thriving Brothers (½L) | 15/1 | 67 | 74 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 5/12 | A Americ Te Specso (3¼L) | 54/1 | 69 | 68 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-1 tb | 14/14 | Loch Tay (10½L) | 93/1 | 71 | 53 |
| 8 Oct 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-2 tb | 8/11 | Viva Graciousness (4L) | 40/1 | 73 | 73 |
| 13 Jul 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-4 tb | 13/14 | Huge Wave (15L) | 86/1 | 75 | 48 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 11/14 | Morgan Success (5¾L) | 68/1 | 75 | 71 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Dual C&D winner in early part of last season and signed off with close third here in July
926963
Age: 7
Weight: 8-7
OR: 63
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 p | 3/12 | Thriving Brothers (½L) | 87/10 | 62 | 68 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 8-6 p | 9/12 | Le Zonda (3½L) | 10/1 | 62 | 61 |
| 24 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | Hc | 8-3 p | 2/14 | Mighty Strength (2¼L) | 60/1 | 61 | 69 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-8 p | 6/9 | Romantic Gladiator (4¼L) | 19/1 | 63 | 60 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 p | 9/12 | Silvery Breeze (4½L) | 28/1 | 65 | 61 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 p | 6/12 | Fit For Beauty (4¼L) | 23/1 | 67 | 66 |
Verdict
The pick is VIOLET STAR, who could be a hostage to fortune from his inside draw but can hopefully pounce from off the pace.
Violet Star
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Samarkand,
5/1 Do Your Part,
7/1 Fortunate Son,
General Redwood,
8/1 Violet Star,
10/1 Definitive,
Solid Win,
China Win,
Another Zonda,
16/1 Keefy,
20/1 Windlord,
50/1 Dreaming Together
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