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Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
11 months ago
HAPPY VALLEY 13 May 2026
The French May Trophy Handicap (Course C+3) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 55y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- 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
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Behind a couple of these here four weeks ago; needs to pull out a bit more, but well drawn
51406-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 74
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 t | 5/11 | All Round Winner (2¾L) | 78/10 | 74 | 75 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 1/12 | Samarkand (2L) | 13/2 | 66 | 75 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-10 t | 4/12 | Mister Dapper (½L) | 35/1 | 65 | 71 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-11 t | 10/14 | Patch Of Cosmo (7½L) | 44/1 | 65 | 55 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 t | 6/12 | Solid Win (3L) | 21/1 | 65 | 68 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 t | 1/12 | Sunday's Serenade (¾L) | 70/1 | 59 | 67 |
Beat one home on local debut at Sha Tin in November; not shown much in four trials since
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Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 69
Days: 171
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 12/13 | Invincible Ibis (9¾L) | 75/1 | 69 | 54 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Y | 3y | 9-12 | 1/7 | Mathan (¾L) | 5/1 | 84 | 92 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 7f Gd | 3yHc | 9-7 | 1/11 | Iceford (2¼L) | 5/2F | 75 | 85 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | 3yHc | 9-7 | 5/7 | Lost President (2L) | 11/8F | 75 | 73 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 7f Y | 2y | 9-1 | 9/16 | Fiona Maccoul (4L) | 8/1 | 74 | 71 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Dro Down Royal | 7f Gd | 2yMd | 9-3 | 1/14 | Red Scarlet (½L) | 4/1F | 71 | 74 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
Form in Hong Kong has been patchy; something to prove on his first attempt beyond 7f
814460
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 66
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 7-11 tv | 8/9 | Must Go (10L) | 10/1 | 66 | 41 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 9-2 tv | 1/12 | Conrad The Great (nk) | 9/1 | 60 | 67 |
| 11 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 tv | 4/10 | Sight Hermoso (3¼L) | 14/1 | 62 | 62 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-4 tb | 4/12 | My Day My Way (1L) | 11/1 | 62 | 66 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-6 tb | 6/12 | Romantic Son (2L) | 49/1 | 63 | 62 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-12 tb | 10/14 | Pegas (4L) | 23/1 | 65 | 60 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Had two of these behind when winning over C&D four weeks ago; 6lb rise demands more of him
136631
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 65
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 b | 1/11 | Romantic Gladiator (½L) | 5/1 | 59 | 68 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 b | 3/12 | Golden Brilliant (1½L) | 53/10 | 59 | 62 |
| 22 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-9 b | 6/14 | Aeroinvincible (2L) | 41/5 | 60 | 62 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-4 b | 6/14 | Winning Ovation (3¼L) | 23/1 | 60 | 60 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-9 b | 3/14 | Aerovolanic (3¾L) | 49/10 | 60 | 64 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-3 b | 1/14 | Rezeki (1L) | 17/5F | 54 | 60 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Two wins over C&D at Class 4 level this season; better drawn than of late
400417
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 65
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 4/11 | Beauty Alliance (2¼L) | 51/1 | 66 | 68 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-11 t | 10/12 | Win Beauty Viva (3½L) | 23/1 | 67 | 69 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 t | 11/12 | Fivefortwo (5L) | 15/1 | 67 | 62 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 t | 4/12 | Corleone (2¼L) | 18/5 | 67 | 70 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 1/12 | Inno Super (1¼L) | 17/5F | 60 | 71 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 7/12 | Celtic Times (5L) | 15/2 | 60 | 56 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
1-1 in Australia, but out of the frame in two starts at Sha Tin (7f); needs to find more
7-5/1
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 63
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 t | 7/12 | Fortune Link (2½L) | 9/1 | 64 | 66 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 5/14 | Thriving Brothers (2½L) | 46/1 | 64 | 65 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Wrn Warrnambool | 6.5f Gd | 3yMdSl | 9-2 | 1/6 | Captivate Legend (1L) | 21/20F | - | - |
Beaten half a length by All Round Winner four weeks ago and 5lb better off; good chance
2694-1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 63
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 2/11 | All Round Winner (½L) | 11/1 | 62 | 80 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-9 t | 6/12 | Silvery Breeze (3¼L) | 24/1 | 66 | 76 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-11 t | 9/11 | Salon S (5½L) | 30/1 | 66 | 69 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 t | 4/10 | Symbol Of Strength (3L) | 17/1 | 66 | 73 |
| 25 Jul 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 32yNv | 9-8 | 1/16 | Sandy Craic (1½L) | 5/4F | - | 81 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 22yMd | 9-5 | 1/10 | Eyes Front (hd) | 14/1 | - | 77 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Completed a hat-trick over C&D at the start of the year; more still needed in this grade
846111
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 63
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tp | 8/12 | Armor Golden Eagle (8L) | 26/1 | 64 | 54 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 tp | 4/12 | Silvery Breeze (2¼L) | 48/10 | 66 | 67 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-8 tp | 6/12 | Win Beauty Viva (2L) | 84/10 | 64 | 70 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-6 tp | 1/12 | Amazing Award (¾L) | 3/1 | 57 | 65 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 tp | 1/12 | Vivacious Win (nk) | 16/5 | 51 | 59 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tp | 1/12 | Vivacious Win (1½L) | 67/10 | 44 | 54 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
1lb higher than for the latest of two wins in the autumn, but below form last two starts
96380-
Age: 6
Weight: 8-8
OR: 63
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 p | 9/12 | Silvery Breeze (4½L) | 28/1 | 65 | 61 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-12 p | 6/12 | Fit For Beauty (4¼L) | 23/1 | 67 | 66 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 p | 3/12 | Fivefortwo (2L) | 22/1 | 67 | 69 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-13 p | 8/12 | Corleone (4L) | 17/1 | 68 | 67 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-13 p | 12/14 | Dragon Air Force (7¾L) | 36/1 | 68 | 54 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 p | 4/12 | A Americ Te Specso (2¼L) | 8/1 | 68 | 69 |
Verdict
With the help of a 5lb pull for a half-length defeat, ROMANTIC GLADIATOR can reverse latest C&D runnng with All Round Winner.
Romantic Gladiator
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Romantic Gladiator,
4/1 All Round Winner,
5/1 Fivefortwo,
6/1 Stormi,
7/1 Fortunate Son,
10/1 Super Unicorn,
12/1 Pray For Justice,
14/1 Seward,
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