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HAPPY VALLEY 21 October 2026
Wednesday 21st October
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Swifty Handicap (Class 4) (Course B) (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
Made the frame from stall 10 last time but drawn even wider now; likely vulnerable
421954
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 58
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-8 ht | 4/12 | New Power (1L) | 49/10 | 58 | 62 |
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 ht | 2/12 | Young Arrow (1L) | 17/2 | 57 | 64 |
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 ht | 1/11 | Lean Master (nk) | 23/10F | 51 | 59 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 ht | 9/12 | Leading Agility (5¼L) | 71/10 | 52 | 44 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 ht | 5/12 | Vigor Eye (1L) | 7/2 | 52 | 53 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 ht | 4/12 | Sky Cap (1½L) | 18/5 | 52 | 54 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Always handy from the inside stall when a length winner over C&D in February; 7lb higher
12-000
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 56
Days: 252
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-12 ht | 1/11 | Bits Superstar (1L) | 71/10 | 49 | 57 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 ht | 2/12 | Amazing Kid (1L) | 77/1 | 48 | 55 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 ht | 11/12 | Genius Baby (5¾L) | 142/1 | 50 | 43 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 ht | 12/12 | Tourbillon Golfer (10L) | 132/1 | 52 | 29 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 ht1 | 10/12 | Beauty Thunder (5½L) | 28/1 | 52 | 41 |
Had been shaping like a winner waiting to happen until last time
024524
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 56
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-6 t | 10/12 | Bits Superstar (5¾L) | 7/2 | 56 | 48 |
| 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 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Lightly raced improver who commands respect despite a challenging draw
22249
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 55
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-3 t | 2/14 | E Ho Ho (¾L) | 12/5F | 54 | 59 |
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-6 t | 2/14 | Light Years Glory (½L) | 53/10 | 52 | 59 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 2/12 | Leading Dragon (1¼L) | 29/10 | 51 | 58 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 4/12 | The Heir (3¼L) | 66/10 | 52 | 53 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 9/14 | Malpensa (5¼L) | 13/5 | 52 | 49 |
Only eighth on last month's debut at Sha Tin (5f; slowly away)
8
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 8/14 | Flowing Riches (3¾L) | 10/1 | 52 | 45 |
Only ninth on Sha Tin debut (6f) in June and no fireworks in subsequent trials
9
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 51
Days: 136
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 9/12 | Master Payment (8¾L) | 21/1 | 52 | 36 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
In form when last seen in the summer; recent trial efforts not that encouraging, though
340849
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 47
Days: 122
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 b | 3/14 | Absolute Heart (2¼L) | 20/1 | 49 | 50 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 b | 4/14 | Oldtown (3¼L) | 12/1 | 51 | 48 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Y | Hc | 9-6 b | 10/14 | Flying Knight (8¾L) | 51/1 | 53 | 37 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 b | 8/14 | Alabama Song (5L) | 40/1 | 55 | 49 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-4 b | 4/12 | Call Me Sparkle (½L) | 12/1 | 55 | 59 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 b | 9/14 | Baby Sakura (6¾L) | 14/1 | 57 | 48 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
No wins in 12 and has yet to make the frame; can be taken on
00050-
Age: 6
Weight: 8-8
OR: 45
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-12 b | 14/14 | Flowing Riches (7¾L) | 70/1 | 48 | 27 |
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-2 b | 10/12 | Jumbo Blessing (6½L) | 48/1 | 48 | 32 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-9 b | 12/12 | Live Wire (25L) | 20/1 | 52 | - |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 b | 5/12 | Tycoon Resources (1¼L) | 65/1 | 52 | 52 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-1 b | 12/12 | Vulcanus (14L) | 52 | 15 | |
| 7 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 b1 | 14/14 | With A Smile (31L) | 55/1 | 54 | - |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has won a trial but no show in novices and a similar story on recent handicap debut (5f)
0496
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 45
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-11 t | 11/14 | Flowing Riches (5¾L) | 52/1 | 47 | 34 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | 9-0 p | 4/7 | Jedi Spurs (8L) | 36/1 | - | 54 | |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | 9-0 | 9/14 | Rising World (6¼L) | 54/1 | - | 52 | |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | 9-0 | 6/10 | Spice Bag (3½L) | 13/1 | - | 58 |
Lightly raced and showed a tad more last time (6f) but hard to envisage him winning
7900
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 44
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 7/14 | Cavamazing (4¼L) | 161/1 | 46 | 40 |
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 t | 9/12 | Silver Spurs (4¾L) | 118/1 | 50 | 43 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Y | Hc | 9-3 t | 13/14 | Meaningful Dragon (16L) | 176/1 | 52 | 16 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-0 t | 12/14 | Packing King (8¼L) | 95/1 | 52 | 35 |
Won in Ireland and might be finding his level after a closing third over C&D two weeks ago
379700
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 43
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 tp | 3/12 | New Power (¾L) | 23/1 | 43 | 47 |
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tp | 7/12 | Live Wire (5L) | 39/1 | 45 | 41 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-11 tp | 9/12 | Little Monster (8¼L) | 79/1 | 50 | 35 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 7/14 | Malpensa (4L) | 146/1 | 52 | 53 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 12/14 | Happy Boss (6¼L) | 180/1 | 55 | 46 |
| 22 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-5 tp | 12/14 | Absolute Heart (4¾L) | 206/1 | 58 | 49 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
A close sixth here last month but fared last well last week, fading late on
760898
Age: 6
Weight: 8-3
OR: 40
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-5 | 7/10 | Charming Babe (3¼L) | 9/1 | 42 | 40 |
| 23 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 | 6/10 | Brownneedsfurther (1½L) | 55/1 | 43 | 44 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 10/12 | Starry Show (6L) | 51/1 | 46 | 37 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 e/s | 8/12 | Danica's Choice (6L) | 56/1 | 48 | 34 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 e/s | 9/12 | Forerunner (5½L) | 69/10 | 50 | 37 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 e/s | 8/12 | Vulcanus (4L) | 15/1 | 52 | 45 |
Reserve; encouraging second run but then behind Virtus Glory 20 days ago
059
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 50
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 11/14 | E Ho Ho (6L) | 15/1 | 52 | 40 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 | 5/12 | Healthy Healthy (1½L) | 20/1 | 52 | 52 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 9/12 | Grand Nova (3¾L) | 37/1 | 52 | 46 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Reserve; 2lb above last winning mark and doesn't seem in quite the same form now
9770-0
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 60
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-5 v | 9/14 | Absolute Heart (3¾L) | 19/1 | 62 | 57 |
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-4 v | 7/12 | Motor (3¾L) | 50/1 | 64 | 62 |
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 8-9 v | 7/12 | Superb Capitalist (3¾L) | 39/10F | 66 | 61 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 10/11 | Bunta Baby (4¾L) | 59/10 | 67 | 57 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 12/14 | Magnifique (9L) | 11/1 | 67 | 45 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 4/12 | Triumphant More (1¼L) | 22/5F | 67 | 69 |
Verdict
A chance is taken on MATZDEN, who was looking a horse to follow until not giving his true running last time.
Matzden
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Master Resolute,
4/1 Lightness Of Being,
5/1 Virtus Glory,
11/2 Matzden,
6/1 Lucky McQueen,
10/1 Master Phoenix,
Free Pony,
14/1 High Rise Victory,
20/1 Harvest Moon,
33/1 Show Me Your Love,
66/1 Vigor Fly,
Flying Ting Lok
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