Wednesday racing: Race of the day, Sean Bowen at Ffos Las and a Kempton stat
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HAPPY VALLEY 14 October 2026
Wednesday 14th October
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Elgin Handicap (Class 4) (Course A) (Turf) (Div II) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m 55y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
A C&D winner in July but was soundly beaten when back in action a month ago
980070
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 59
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 9/11 | Amazing Gaze (7¼L) | 10/1 | 59 | 51 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 1/12 | Sky Deep (½L) | 37/1 | 53 | 58 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 8/14 | Flying Knight (5½L) | 190/1 | 55 | 51 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 11/14 | Double Win (7½L) | 25/1 | 57 | 49 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 9-8 t | 14/14 | Big Return (13L) | 14/1 | 59 | 35 |
| 22 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | Hc | 8-5 t | 7/13 | Shamus Storm (3¼L) | 75/1 | 61 | 61 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Promising 2yo in Ireland but, following a long absence, he's been poor in Hong Kong
09008/
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 55
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | Hc | 9-7 | 12/14 | Super Goldendragon (13½L) | 115/1 | 57 | 37 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f GF | Hc | 8-8 p | 9/9 | Liveandletlive (11L) | 78/1 | 61 | 45 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 14/14 | Blazing Wukong (9½L) | 236/1 | 63 | 45 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-11 h | 10/10 | Mighty Masts (9L) | 103/1 | 65 | 51 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 h | 8/12 | Fit For Beauty (5¾L) | 66/1 | 65 | 60 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | 2yMd | 9-6 | 1/14 | Violet Star (hd) | 7/1 | - | 80 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Good value for his length success over C&D three weeks ago; up 6lb but lightly raced
159696
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 54
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 1/12 | Shooting To Top (1L) | 17/5 | 48 | 53 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 5/12 | Another Zonda (2¼L) | 45/1 | 52 | 55 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-3 | 9/14 | Meaningful Dragon (6¾L) | 33/1 | 54 | 44 |
| 24 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-5 | 6/14 | Come Fast Fay Fay (4¾L) | 69/1 | 56 | 52 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-6 | 9/14 | Packing King (4¾L) | 41/1 | 58 | 53 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 | 6/13 | Rising Force (3¾L) | 27/1 | 60 | 59 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
C&D winner; consistent in the main and recent runs here are worth upgrading
764665
Age: 6
Weight: 9-0
OR: 50
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 7/12 | Akermanis Gold (3¼L) | 16/1 | 52 | 49 |
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 6/10 | Mighty Steed (2½L) | 11/2 | 54 | 56 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 4/12 | Kyrus Treasure (¾L) | 39/10 | 56 | 59 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 4/12 | Another Zonda (2L) | 5/1 | 58 | 61 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 6/12 | Flying Fortune (3½L) | 37/10 | 60 | 59 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-4 | 6/12 | Without Compare (2¼L) | 17/1 | 62 | 62 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
Continued his modest run of form despite a favourable draw here 21 days ago
096-05
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 50
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 11/12 | Happy Smile (7¾L) | 17/2 | 52 | 40 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 tp | 10/12 | Shamz (3½L) | 12/1 | 56 | 53 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 9/12 | Flying Fortune (5L) | 77/10 | 58 | 54 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 5/12 | Vivacious Win (7L) | 87/10 | 60 | 60 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-5 t | 5/14 | Lucky Sam Gor (3½L) | 77/1 | 62 | 62 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 10/12 | Silvery Breeze (5½L) | 10/1 | 64 | 58 |
Close second on soft ground at Sha Tin (1m1f) in May but not so good since
702806
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 50
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 7/12 | Happy Smile (2¾L) | 83/10 | 52 | 51 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f Y | Hc | 9-3 t | 11/14 | Romantic Fantasy (13½L) | 57/10 | 53 | 33 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f Sft | Hc | 9-4 t | 2/14 | Volcanic Spark (nk) | 33/1 | 52 | 58 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-4 t | 8/12 | Shooting To Top (5L) | 9/1 | 54 | 49 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 et | 10/12 | General Redwood (6¾L) | 9/2 | 56 | 50 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-7 t | 6/12 | Armor Golden Eagle (6¾L) | 15/1 | 58 | 51 |
Runs well now and again but hard to predict and never counted behind Akermanis Gold
009409
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 46
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 ht | 11/12 | Akermanis Gold (8¼L) | 14/1 | 48 | 34 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 ht | 5/12 | Shamz (1½L) | 18/1 | 51 | 52 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 ht | 12/12 | Flying Fortune (7¾L) | 21/1 | 53 | 43 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 ht | 9/12 | Decision Link (7L) | 10/1 | 55 | 46 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 ht | 4/12 | Another Zonda (¾L) | 60/1 | 55 | 60 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-6 t | 11/12 | Pi Legend (9¾L) | 94/1 | 57 | 33 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
Better the last twice so appears to have found his level; good run from same stall latest
200000
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 43
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-5 v | 2/12 | Happy Smile (hd) | 12/1 | 41 | 46 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 v | 6/12 | Shamz (1½L) | 56/1 | 44 | 45 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 b | 10/12 | Blossomy (7¼L) | 61/1 | 47 | 37 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-13 b | 10/12 | Take Action (4¼L) | 84/1 | 49 | 45 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-3 b | 11/12 | The Azure (5½L) | 70/1 | 52 | 44 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-5 | 11/12 | Shooting To Top (8L) | 50/1 | 55 | 43 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (0%)
His 2l defeat over 7f at Sha Tin in June is the clear standout in his form
00400
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 43
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 t | 14/14 | Joyful Joy (20L) | 85/1 | 45 | - |
| 12 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-0 t | 11/14 | Rising Phoenix (6½L) | 15/1 | 49 | 42 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-12 t | 4/14 | Prestige Hall (2L) | 56/1 | 50 | 51 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-1 tp | 11/12 | Little Monster (10½L) | 32/1 | 52 | 30 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 t | 11/14 | Mr Incredible (12L) | 29/1 | 52 | 27 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
No excuses from the front when close up behind Akermanis Gold but can run well again
303036
Age: 8
Weight: 8-6
OR: 42
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 t | 3/12 | Akermanis Gold (1¼L) | 25/1 | 42 | 44 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 10/12 | Another Zonda (7½L) | 14/1 | 46 | 36 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 3/10 | Legend Winner (1¾L) | 26/1 | 47 | 51 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 10/12 | Decision Link (7¼L) | 15/1 | 49 | 39 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 3/12 | Shooting To Top (snk) | 22/1 | 48 | 54 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 11f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 6/12 | Ace War (4¾L) | 51/1 | 50 | 51 |
Verdict
Akermanis Gold is feared but CASA ROCHESTER wasn't far behind him three weeks ago despite a troubled passage.
Casa Rochester
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Akermanis Gold,
4/1 Casa Rochester,
Gazeley,
5/1 Sure Joyful,
10/1 Shamz,
14/1 Ivy League,
Vermilion Tempest,
16/1 Lucky Together,
20/1 Massive Reward,
25/1 Dragon On Snow
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