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HAPPY VALLEY 23 September 2026
Deep Water Bay Handicap (Class 4) (Course C) (Turf) (Div I) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- 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 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Last win was narrowly off 5lb higher; drawn wide and looks on a tough mark
916846
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 59
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 8/12 | Starry Show (4½L) | 78/10 | 59 | 54 |
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 tb | 9/12 | Bright Day (6L) | 26/5 | 59 | 47 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-3 tb | 1/12 | Winning Now (shd) | 31/10 | 54 | 60 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-5 tb | 6/12 | Smart Fighter (2L) | 10/1 | 56 | 57 |
| 1 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 8/14 | Warriors Dream (3¼L) | 23/1 | 58 | 56 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-7 tb | 4/11 | Master Resolute (1¼L) | 16/5 | 58 | 62 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Dropped in grade after finishing nowhere in three Class 3s; recent trial winner
000-14
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 58
Days: 88
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 h | 14/14 | Mr Incredible (24L) | 294/1 | 62 | - |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 h | 10/12 | Target Audience (16L) | 136/1 | 64 | 21 |
| 24 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 h | 14/14 | My Mars (17L) | 166/1 | 64 | 14 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Had a couple of near misses, including here, but last run needs forgiving
025085
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 56
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-6 ht | 10/13 | Ruby Thrive (3½L) | 29/10 | 56 | 50 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-8 ht | 2/12 | The Perfect Match (¾L) | 12/1 | 58 | 63 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 ht | 5/14 | Ka Ying Lightning (2L) | 48/10 | 60 | 62 |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-8 t | 11/14 | Straight To Glory (5½L) | 43/10F | 62 | 48 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 8/12 | Fast Responder (4½L) | 6/4F | 64 | 56 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-6 t | 5/13 | We Are Hero (½L) | 5/2 | 64 | 66 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
1-1 in New Zealand; 0-9 in Hong Kong but he looks a winner waiting to happen off this mark
245246
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 56
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-5 t | 2/14 | Spicy Standard (1¼L) | 18/5 | 56 | 60 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 4/12 | The Perfect Match (2L) | 13/1 | 59 | 60 |
| 24 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-8 t | 5/14 | Monarch County (4¾L) | 66/10 | 59 | 58 |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-8 t | 2/12 | Northern Fire Ball (2½L) | 16/5 | 59 | 62 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-8 t | 4/14 | Packing King (1¾L) | 84/10 | 60 | 64 |
| 22 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 tp | 6/10 | Hot Delight (4¼L) | 25/1 | 62 | 56 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D winner during the winter off similar mark but he's drawn very wide for a front-runner
047369
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 54
Days: 119
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-6 t | 10/12 | Elegant Life (12L) | 11/1 | 57 | 28 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-13 t | 4/12 | California Bay (3¾L) | 23/10F | 59 | 52 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-13 t | 7/14 | Parents' Love (3¼L) | 36/5 | 60 | 58 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-13 t | 3/12 | Natural High (1¼L) | 49/10 | 60 | 64 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 6/10 | Symbol Of Strength (4L) | 31/5 | 62 | 56 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 t | 9/12 | Sovereign Fund (3¾L) | 11/5F | 63 | 59 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Mixed form in his trials; big price and finished last on official debut over 5f at Sha Tin
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 52
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 13/13 | Ruby Thrive (8L) | 76/1 | 52 | 30 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Has the inside stall and he can front run; high enough mark but well drawn to attack
801020
Age: 6
Weight: 9-2
OR: 52
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 t | 8/11 | Lightness Of Music (5¾L) | 44/1 | 52 | 39 |
| 12 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-2 t | 12/14 | Prestige Always (8L) | 71/10 | 52 | 35 |
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-6 t | 1/12 | Storm Mirror (1L) | 10/1 | 45 | 54 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 12/12 | Holmes A Court (7L) | 23/10F | 45 | 31 |
| 24 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 2/14 | Packing King (1½L) | 48/1 | 45 | 49 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-11 t | 11/12 | Notthesillyone (11½L) | 14/1 | 47 | 19 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Debut at Sha Tin (5f) was quite positive and he was poorly drawn here in May
03
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 51
Days: 119
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 12/12 | Bright Day (9¾L) | 63/10 | 52 | 28 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-1 | 3/14 | Lahore (3¾L) | 32/5 | 52 | 55 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Better in his last two races, last time finishing close up behind Matzden
340008
Age: 6
Weight: 8-11
OR: 47
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb | 3/14 | Spicy Standard (1¾L) | 19/1 | 47 | 49 |
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-4 tb | 4/14 | King Of Fighters (1¾L) | 57/10 | 50 | 53 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb | 12/14 | Joyful Joy (11L) | 27/1 | 52 | 31 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-4 tb | 10/12 | Notthesillyone (8¾L) | 11/1 | 54 | 34 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-5 tb | 12/14 | Leslie (5¼L) | 9/1 | 55 | 47 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-6 tb | 8/11 | Juicy Dragon (5¾L) | 71/10 | 57 | 49 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (26%)
Chance by the handicapper but struggles continued after a break here two weeks ago
050522
Age: 6
Weight: 8-7
OR: 43
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-1 t | 11/12 | Robot Lucky Star (5½L) | 22/1 | 45 | 34 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 | 5/12 | Danica's Choice (4½L) | 28/1 | 49 | 40 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 10/12 | Tycoon Resources (4¼L) | 9/1 | 51 | 40 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 | 5/12 | Honest Witness (1¼L) | 53/10 | 51 | 54 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 2/12 | Northern Fire Ball (1¼L) | 13/10F | 51 | 58 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 | 2/11 | Master Resolute (1L) | 3/1J | 51 | 56 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Now just 2lb higher than for final win and latest run here was a bit better
900671
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 42
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 tb | 9/12 | Bright Day (3¼L) | 42/1 | 44 | 41 |
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb | 10/14 | Light Years Glory (5¼L) | 88/1 | 46 | 38 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 tb | 12/12 | Vulcanus (12½L) | 81/10 | 47 | 12 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tb | 6/12 | Gameplayer Elite (5½L) | 15/1 | 47 | 40 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb | 7/12 | World Hero (5L) | 17/1 | 47 | 41 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-1 tb | 1/12 | Tactical Command (1¼L) | 21/1 | 40 | 50 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won by a nose here in June but the step up to Class 4 level has found him out since
001546
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 42
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 t | 12/14 | Spicy Standard (7¾L) | 70/1 | 42 | 25 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 11/12 | Leading Agility (6½L) | 38/1 | 42 | 25 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-6 t | 1/12 | Autumn Vibes (nse) | 9/1 | 37 | 44 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 t | 4/12 | King Alloy (2L) | 14/1 | 38 | 46 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-3 t | 5/12 | Enjoy Golf (4¾L) | 10/1 | 38 | 36 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 4/14 | Triumphant Warrior (2¼L) | 77/10 | 38 | 40 |
First reserve; nothing positive to report from first two races but better in trials
00
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 49
Days: 119
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 11/11 | Lucky McQueen (11½L) | 114/1 | 52 | 23 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 | 11/12 | Honest Witness (13L) | 79/1 | 52 | 29 |
Second reserve; ninth and 12th in 5f handicaps at Sha Tin; no appeal for now
09
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 49
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 h | 12/13 | Ruby Thrive (5¼L) | 101/1 | 51 | 38 |
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-13 h | 9/14 | Lahore (3½L) | 110/1 | 52 | 51 |
Verdict
A winner in New Zealand, this could be the day that MATZDEN sheds his maiden status in Hong Kong.
Matzden
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Matzden,
9/2 Good Luck Babe,
6/1 Looking Bright,
Silver Spurs,
8/1 Bits Superstar,
10/1 Find My Love,
Majestic Delight,
12/1 Tourbillon Golfer,
Legend Star,
14/1 Vigor Happiness,
Country Pride,
50/1 Golden Elite
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