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HAPPY VALLEY 21 October 2026
Wednesday 21st October
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Swifty Handicap (Class 4) (Course B) (Turf) (Div II) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Ran quite well from stall 11 over C&D a fortnight ago but is drawn wide again
607108
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 58
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 e/s | 6/12 | Kwai Chung Talents (3½L) | 46/1 | 59 | 58 |
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 e/s | 14/14 | E Ho Ho (11½L) | 58/1 | 59 | 30 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-8 e/s | 7/12 | Gratifide (3¼L) | 15/1 | 59 | 56 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-4 e/s | 1/12 | Riding High (shd) | 67/10 | 54 | 59 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-6 tb | 10/12 | The Heir (6L) | 33/1 | 56 | 45 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-8 tb | 8/12 | Nebraskan (7¾L) | 16/1 | 58 | 44 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Narrow Sha Tin winner in May but off since a duff effort there later that month
010524
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 57
Days: 143
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 14/14 | Oldtown (14½L) | 27/10 | 57 | 18 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 t | 1/14 | Top Throne (hd) | 43/5 | 51 | 65 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-1 et | 10/12 | Igor Stravinsky (4½L) | 9/1 | 52 | 44 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-1 t | 5/12 | Call Me Sparkle (½L) | 49/10 | 52 | 56 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 t | 2/12 | Island Buddy (¾L) | 36/5 | 51 | 61 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-3 t | 4/14 | Hot Delight (4½L) | 12/1 | 52 | 49 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Ran big race when fourth over 7f this month and is well drawn for return to sprinting
405050
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 53
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-1 v | 4/14 | Mr Cool (2½L) | 106/1 | 54 | 54 |
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-5 v | 10/12 | Robot Lucky Star (5L) | 47/1 | 56 | 47 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-7 v | 5/12 | Gratifide (2L) | 11/1 | 58 | 59 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-9 | 10/12 | Vulcanus (8L) | 18/1 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 | 5/12 | Giant Ballon (3½L) | 103/1 | 61 | 59 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-6 | 12/12 | My Day My Way (10L) | 57/1 | 61 | 36 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Not beaten far after finishing well on both 5f starts; looks interesting now upped in trip
63
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 52
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-2 t | 6/12 | Georgian Sigma (1½L) | 15/1 | 52 | 54 |
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-13 t | 3/14 | Lahore (1¼L) | 24/1 | 52 | 59 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Came good at Sha Tin this month and Zac Purton keeps the ride; should have more to offer
147900
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 50
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 | 1/14 | Wolf Coming (¼L) | 9/10F | 44 | 47 |
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 4/14 | Happy Shooter (1¾L) | 9/1 | 44 | 46 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-12 | 7/12 | Healthy Healthy (4¼L) | 27/1 | 48 | 39 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 9/12 | Leading Dragon (4¼L) | 52/1 | 50 | 47 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-1 | 12/12 | Juicy Dragon (19½L) | 24/1 | 52 | 3 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-1 | 11/12 | Natural High (5½L) | 19/1 | 52 | 43 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Well down the field on both starts for Cody Mo last season (5f/7f); now with new stable
00
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 49
Days: 130
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 tp | 13/14 | Prestige Hall (10½L) | 68/1 | 52 | 30 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 ht1 | 12/14 | Master Lucky (3¼L) | 113/1 | 52 | 46 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Showed only minor promise in his first three races (5f-7f) and has the outside draw today
070
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 48
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-0 | 10/14 | Flowing Riches (5¾L) | 65/1 | 50 | 36 |
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 7/13 | Ruby Thrive (2¾L) | 82/1 | 51 | 48 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 10/14 | Rapid Phantom (4¾L) | 76/10 | 52 | 44 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Safely held on first two starts this term and needs to get back in the groove
092531
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 45
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 b | 11/12 | Let's Have Fun (10½L) | 15/1 | 46 | 22 |
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-4 b | 9/14 | Happy Shooter (4L) | 19/10F | 46 | 40 |
| 12 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-1 b | 2/14 | Green Angel (½L) | 69/10 | 45 | 50 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 7-13 b | 5/14 | Ka Ying Resilience (1½L) | 41/10 | 45 | 47 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 b | 3/12 | Leading Dragon (1½L) | 53/10 | 45 | 51 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-3 b | 1/12 | Double Bingo (2L) | 11/1 | 38 | 53 |
Twice well beaten over 7f this season and drawn wide for this drop back in trip
001170
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 45
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-1 tb | 11/14 | Mr Cool (5¾L) | 13/1 | 45 | 36 |
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-10 tb | 12/14 | Absolute Awakened (6¼L) | 4/1 | 45 | 37 |
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-7 tb | 1/14 | Speedy Trident (2½L) | 31/5 | 37 | 49 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 1/14 | Winning Machine (shd) | 21/1 | 32 | 39 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-7 tb | 7/12 | Robot Knight (4¾L) | 21/1 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-5 t | 10/12 | Soaring Bronco (8L) | 50/1 | 37 | 35 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Placed over 7f on last four starts; needs a strong pace to aim at over this trip
23227-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 43
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-7 | 2/14 | Lady's Love (nk) | 14/5F | 42 | 48 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-8 | 3/14 | Graceful Heart (2L) | 6/4F | 44 | 49 |
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-2 | 2/13 | Come Fast Fay Fay (1¼L) | 15/1 | 44 | 49 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Y | Hc | 8-8 | 2/14 | Meaningful Dragon (hd) | 22/1 | 43 | 49 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 7/12 | Stormi (4¼L) | 48/10 | 45 | 44 |
| 23 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 b | 4/12 | Quantum Patch (4¼L) | 8/5F | 46 | 48 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Soundly beaten over 7f this month but in the frame over C&D on first two starts this term
043264
Age: 5
Weight: 8-6
OR: 41
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-8 t | 12/14 | Lady's Love (8L) | 26/1 | 43 | 28 |
| 16 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-6 t | 4/12 | Young Arrow (1¾L) | 67/10 | 43 | 47 |
| 9 Sep 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-6 t | 3/12 | Robot Lucky Star (1¼L) | 84/10 | 43 | 46 |
| 15 Jul 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-6 t | 2/12 | Gratifide (shd) | 14/1 | 43 | 50 |
| 24 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 6/12 | Meowth (4½L) | 11/1 | 45 | 41 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 4/12 | Forerunner (1½L) | 48/1 | 47 | 47 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Not beaten far on either start this season and continues to slip down the weights
638090
Age: 7
Weight: 8-5
OR: 40
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-3 ht | 6/14 | E Ho Ho (2½L) | 32/1 | 42 | 41 |
| 6 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 ht | 3/14 | Light Years Glory (2½L) | 11/1 | 44 | 45 |
| 12 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-10 ht | 8/14 | Prestige Always (3½L) | 56/1 | 48 | 46 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 ht | 13/14 | Embrace Aberdeen (9L) | 17/1 | 48 | 26 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-11 ht | 9/12 | Good Chap (5¾L) | 51/10 | 50 | 41 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-13 ht | 10/12 | Speedy Smartie (9L) | 51/10 | 50 | 31 |
Best suited by 1m+ on dirt; makes very limited appeal over this C&D
033200
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 52
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-3 t | 11/13 | Supreme Agility (7L) | 57/10 | 54 | 41 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 9-6 t | 3/14 | Night Purosangue (3¼L) | 17/5F | 57 | 61 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f Sl | Hc | 9-7 t | 3/14 | Leaping Star (2¾L) | 10/1 | 57 | 62 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-12 t | 2/13 | Night Purosangue (2L) | 13/1 | 57 | 63 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-12 et | 13/14 | Blossomy (9¼L) | 21/1 | 59 | 44 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-4 t | 13/14 | The Golden Knight (7½L) | 94/1 | 61 | 49 |
Last month's run was a backward step from his promising debut but he remains unexposed
82
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 52
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-2 b | 8/14 | Kempes (3½L) | 13/2 | 52 | 51 |
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 b | 2/12 | Lucrative Eight (3L) | 110/1 | 52 | 58 |
Verdict
This drop back in trip will suit COPARTNER FLEET, who led well inside the final furlong before fading into fourth over 7f recently.
Copartner Fleet
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