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HAPPY VALLEY 21 October 2026
Wednesday 21st October
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Success Handicap (Class 5) (Course B) (Turf) Racecard
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- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Drops in grade off what should be a good mark and Purton has won on him before
062626
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 40
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-3 tb | 11/12 | Young Arrow (6L) | 35/1 | 42 | 32 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 tb | 6/12 | Leading Agility (2L) | 18/1 | 42 | 40 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-3 tb | 2/12 | Holmes A Court (½L) | 9/1 | 41 | 47 |
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-3 tb | 6/12 | Bright Day (3¼L) | 14/1 | 41 | 38 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-3 tb | 2/12 | Honest Witness (4¾L) | 14/1 | 41 | 44 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 tb | 6/12 | Tycoon Resources (4L) | 15/1 | 43 | 37 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Consistent maiden who had an excuse last time having reared up as the stalls opened
085655
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 39
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-4 | 10/14 | E Ho Ho (4¾L) | 11/1 | 41 | 33 |
| 12 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 h | 8/14 | Green Angel (3½L) | 12/1 | 45 | 41 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 h | 5/14 | Absolute Heart (4L) | 18/1 | 47 | 42 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 h | 6/14 | Ka Ying Lightning (3L) | 19/1 | 49 | 48 |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-11 | 5/14 | Oneshot (2¼L) | 50/1 | 50 | 52 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 5/14 | Ever Luck (3¾L) | 22/1 | 52 | 46 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
No excuses in his last two races but he was fighting out the finish (6f/5f)
330283
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 38
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 | 3/14 | Sunny Q (1½L) | 5/1 | 39 | 43 |
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 3/12 | Team Happy (nk) | 22/5 | 38 | 47 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 13/14 | Circuit Victory (7¼L) | 43/10 | 40 | 26 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-7 | 2/12 | Majestic Delight (nse) | 43/10 | 38 | 45 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 h | 8/14 | Triumphant Warrior (3¾L) | 6/4F | 40 | 37 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 ht | 3/12 | Rainbow Seven (2¼L) | 34/1 | 41 | 46 |
Back to form at Sha Tin last time where he was closing fast on the winner late on
290030
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 38
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-7 t | 2/14 | Cirrus Speed (¼L) | 9/1 | 38 | 47 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 t | 9/14 | Anode (3½L) | 79/1 | 42 | 39 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 tb | 12/12 | The Heir (13½L) | 14/1 | 44 | 12 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 10/12 | Sky Cap (6½L) | 36/1 | 46 | 32 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-7 t | 3/11 | Master Resolute (1¼L) | 105/1 | 46 | 50 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 11/12 | Lucky Planet (7¼L) | 28/1 | 48 | 34 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
6lb higher than for his 5f win here in April and, as last time, the draw is no help
855104
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 37
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb | 8/12 | Spicy Spangle (4¼L) | 84/10 | 38 | 32 |
| 8 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 tb | 5/11 | Happy United (3¼L) | 69/10 | 38 | 35 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-7 tb | 5/12 | Majestic Delight (½L) | 16/5F | 38 | 44 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tb | 1/12 | Macanese Master (1¼L) | 39/10 | 31 | 45 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 tb | 12/12 | Decision Link (6L) | 37/10 | 33 | 21 |
| 11 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-3 tb | 4/12 | Elegant Life (1¾L) | 11/2 | 34 | 42 |
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
Can front run and stall 9 isn't ideal with that in mind, while last three runs forgettable
000313
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 37
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 11/14 | Sunny Q (3¾L) | 26/1 | 38 | 34 |
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-3 | 10/14 | Draco (5L) | 54/1 | 38 | 34 |
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 11/14 | Good Fortune (8¼L) | 21/1 | 38 | 25 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-6 | 3/12 | Noble Fans (nk) | 4/5F | 37 | 45 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 1/14 | Sunny Q (2L) | 39/20F | 29 | 40 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-8 | 3/11 | Country Dancer (¾L) | 33/10 | 29 | 39 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Winning doesn't come easily and he has a bad draw for one who likes to be up there
306300
Age: 6
Weight: 9-4
OR: 35
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tb | 3/12 | Spicy Spangle (2¼L) | 15/1 | 36 | 38 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 tb | 13/14 | Supreme Winner (9¼L) | 12/1 | 40 | 36 |
| 11 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-4 b | 6/12 | Team Team Folks (2¼L) | 11/1 | 41 | 40 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 b | 3/12 | Legend Star (1¼L) | 12/1 | 41 | 46 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-6 | 11/12 | Stormi (12L) | 26/1 | 43 | 24 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 t | 10/12 | Celtic Times (19L) | 19/1 | 45 | 8 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Can be hit and miss but ran well from a bad draw when behind Falcon Hunter at Sha Tin
571805
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 35
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-4 tb | 5/14 | Cirrus Speed (2L) | 17/1 | 35 | 38 |
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb | 7/12 | Team Happy (2¾L) | 10/1 | 35 | 37 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-13 tb | 1/12 | Mr Good Vibes (hd) | 20/1 | 30 | 39 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 8/14 | Top To Sky (3¼L) | 50/1 | 32 | 30 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-5 tb | 11/12 | Podium (6L) | 48/1 | 34 | 27 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-6 tb | 5/11 | Podium (4¾L) | 27/1 | 36 | 32 |
Can make the running; went close over C&D in April but seems to have regressed
099426
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 35
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 b | 12/14 | Draco (6¾L) | 17/1 | 37 | 28 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 b | 9/12 | Meowth (7¼L) | 73/10 | 41 | 27 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 b | 9/12 | The Heir (4¼L) | 9/1 | 43 | 37 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-6 b | 4/12 | Leading Agility (2L) | 14/5 | 43 | 45 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-5 b | 2/12 | Find My Love (shd) | 18/5 | 42 | 48 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 b | 6/14 | King Dance (3½L) | 43/5 | 44 | 43 |
No wins in 12 but respected on the best of his 6f form and 5f looked too sharp last time
649407
Age: 5
Weight: 8-13
OR: 30
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 6/12 | Spicy Spangle (3L) | 23/5 | 32 | 31 |
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 4/14 | Good Fortune (3½L) | 73/1 | 33 | 35 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 | 9/14 | Verbier (6¾L) | 22/1 | 37 | 25 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-6 | 4/12 | Majestic Delight (nk) | 9/2 | 37 | 43 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-9 t | 12/12 | Noble Deluxe (7¾L) | 24/1 | 39 | 23 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-7 t | 7/14 | Better And Better (3½L) | 36/1 | 41 | 42 |
Didn't quite see out the 7f last time and best form has been over this far at this track
786349
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 24
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb | 7/14 | Draco (2¾L) | 15/2 | 26 | 28 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 8/14 | Winning Machine (3¼L) | 30/1 | 31 | 28 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 tb | 6/12 | Majestic Delight (1½L) | 31/5 | 33 | 36 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tb | 3/12 | Decision Link (½L) | 18/5F | 33 | 38 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 4/12 | Lucky Generations (½L) | 37/1 | 33 | 40 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb | 9/12 | Blazing Beam (3½L) | 15/1 | 35 | 32 |
A maiden over various distances and much to prove on a few counts
086070
Age: 5
Weight: 8-5
OR: 22
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-7 tp | 10/14 | All Are Mine (5L) | 12/1 | 24 | 20 |
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-9 tp | 8/14 | General Smart (5L) | 27/1 | 26 | 22 |
| 12 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f GF | Hc | 9-1 tp | 6/14 | Beauty Missile (3¼L) | 43/1 | 31 | 33 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-4 tp | 11/12 | Family Fortune (7L) | 21/1 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 9f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-7 tp | 7/12 | Dashing Maurison (6L) | 57/1 | 36 | 35 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-7 tp | 12/14 | Ace (7½L) | 76/1 | 38 | 26 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Reserve; third over 7f last time which was perhaps a stretch; running well
33709-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 39
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-6 | 3/14 | Vigor Elleegant (2½L) | 47/10 | 40 | 43 |
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-8 | 3/14 | Good Fortune (3¼L) | 83/10 | 40 | 43 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 7/14 | Ka Ying Resilience (2L) | 118/1 | 44 | 45 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-11 | 11/12 | Brownneedsfurther (6½L) | 123/1 | 46 | 31 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-12 | 9/12 | California Bay (12½L) | 21/1 | 48 | 13 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | 3yHc | 8-13 | 14/14 | Salon S (13½L) | 47/1 | 50 | 28 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Reserve; poor strike-rate but bang there in 1m/6f handicaps before a lesser show
942534
Age: 6
Weight: 8-11
OR: 28
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-3 v | 9/12 | Red Brick Warrior (6¼L) | 48/10 | 30 | 27 |
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 v | 4/12 | Team Happy (½L) | 11/5F | 30 | 38 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 v | 2/12 | Fashion Legend (½L) | 5/1 | 31 | 38 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 11f Gd | Hc | 9-0 v | 5/12 | Rosewood Fleetfoot (4¼L) | 17/2 | 33 | 32 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-4 v | 3/12 | Family Fortune (1½L) | 73/10 | 34 | 37 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-5 v | 4/12 | Podium (nk) | 13/5F | 34 | 40 |
Verdict
This looks open. Zac Purton would have had options so it's interesting he relies on the downgraded GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP.
Golden Friendship
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Golden Friendship,
5/1 Autumn Vibes,
Falcon Hunter,
7/1 Noble Fans,
8/1 Runjeet,
Chill Master,
10/1 Iconical,
12/1 Casa Primo,
Always My Folks,
14/1 Winning Now,
20/1 Verbier,
33/1 Happy Buddies
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