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HK flag HAPPY VALLEY
8 July 2026
Wednesday 8th July

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Free Kick Handicap (Class 4) (Course B) (Turf) Racecard

  • Channel: SKY
  • Distance: 1m 55y
  • Going: Good
Runners
12

Type
Flat

Surface
Turf

Selection

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Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(7)
Another Zonda silk
CD
Another Zonda b
J: Britney Wong 7
T: Y S Tsui
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Ran well in a higher grade last time and has since won a trial; good claimer booked
481096
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 35
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
3 Jun 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f GF Hc 8-4 b 4/12 Without Compare (1¼L) 20/1 60 63
20 May 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-9 b 8/12 Decision Link (4¼L) 11/1 60 57
29 Apr 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-5 b 1/12 Mighty Steed (shd) 10/1 55 62
25 Mar 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-8 b 11/12 Beauty Viva (10½L) 13/1 57 41
8 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f St Hc 9-7 b 9/11 Juicy Dragon (6L) 11/1 60 51
4 Mar 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-1 b 6/12 Fivefortwo (2½L) 25/1 60 61
2
(1)
Charming Legend silk
Charming Legend
J: Joao Moreira
T: C Fownes
Appreciated the drop to this level when a front-running second over C&D two weeks ago
20007-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
24 Jun 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-8 2/12 Blossomy (1L) 16/1 59 64
24 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 8-6 11/13 The Red Hare (5¾L) 71/1 62 54
3 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Sft Hc 8-11 b 12/14 Baby Sakura (13L) 66/1 65 41
12 Apr 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-13 t 12/12 Fortune Link (7¾L) 11/2 67 55
1 Jan 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-0 t 7/14 Six Pack (5L) 17/1 69 64
14 Dec 25 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-0 t 12/14 Smart Avenue (9¾L) 47/10 71 52
3
(9)
Real Time silk
Real Time
J: James Orman
T: D J Hall
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Well beaten in three Hong Kong starts and this drop in grade not enough to tempt
000-13
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 17
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
21 Jun 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 7-12 13/14 Chicken Dinner (11L) 155/1 62 31
6 Apr 26 Sha Sha Tin 5f Gd Hc 8-9 12/12 Fast Responder (10½L) 166/1 64 35
22 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 8-10 11/12 Aerovolanic (14½L) 80/1 64 34
4
(4)
Casa Rochester silk
CD
Casa Rochester
J: Hugh Bowman
T: Mark Newnham
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Got too far back on return to this level two weeks ago and didn't run badly
665-35
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 58
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
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
20 May 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-6 5/12 Violet Star (3L) 22/1 63 65
8 Oct 25 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f GF Hc 8-6 3/11 Viva Graciousness (1¼L) 3/1F 63 69
10 Sep 25 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-6 5/11 Wrote A New Page (1½L) 16/1 63 67
4 Jun 25 Hap Happy Valley 9f Gd/Y Hc 8-8 12/12 Joy Of Spring (18½L) 17/10F 63 34
5
(6)
Cheaha silk
Cheaha t
J: Angus Chung 2
T: A S Cruz
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 30 in the last 14 days (0%)
Better boxed now than last time but still has his stamina to prove over this far
644907
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 55
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Jun 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-5 t 6/10 Legend Winner (3¾L) 10/1 57 57
20 May 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-4 t 4/12 Vulcanus (¾L) 10/1 57 60
29 Apr 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd/Y Hc 9-7 t 4/12 Honest Witness (6¾L) 48/1 59 56
8 Apr 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-6 t 9/12 Perfect General (4¾L) 79/1 61 54
22 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f GF Hc 8-4 t 10/10 Hot Delight (7¼L) 160/1 63 48
1 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-8 t 7/11 Galactic Voyage (4¾L) 84/1 65 60
6
(12)
Shooting To Top silk
CD
Shooting To Top tb
J: Zac Purton
T: W K Mo
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Lightly raced but again poorly drawn, as last time when behind Charming Legend
45167
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 55
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
24 Jun 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-4 tb 4/12 Blossomy (3L) 10/1 55 55
13 May 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f GF Hc 9-6 tb 5/12 The Azure (¾L) 15/2 55 58
22 Apr 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f GF Hc 9-0 tb 1/12 Glorious Journey (shd) 26/5 50 56
18 Mar 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f GF Hc 9-1 tb 6/12 Armor Golden Eagle (6¾L) 15/1 52 45
1 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-2 tb 7/14 Chill Partners (2½L) 25/1 52 51
7
(10)
Akermanis Gold silk
Akermanis Gold
J: Jerry Chau 2
T: David Eustace
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Unplaced all eight Hong Kong starts and no real evidence that he's about to put that right
969695
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
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
8 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 8-3 9/14 Winning Ovation (4¼L) 58/1 61 59
19 Feb 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 8-8 5/14 Jubilant Winner (3¾L) 147/1 62 59
8
(2)
Happy Smile silk
Happy Smile p
J: Alexis Badel
T: Jamie Richards
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Unexposed and a closing sixth over 7f at Sha Tin latest; looks ready for a mile
656
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 48
Days: 17
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
21 Jun 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-1 p 6/13 Come Fast Fay Fay (2¾L) 32/1 50 51
31 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 9-1 p 5/14 Papaya Brose (3L) 78/10 52 50
3 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 9-4 p 6/14 Malpensa (3¾L) 43/1 52 54
9
(3)
Sure Joyful silk
CD
Sure Joyful t
J: Matthew Poon
T: P F Yiu
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (30%)
Had lost his way but he's run well in two of his last three races, all over C&D
303698
Age: 7
Weight: 8-9
OR: 46
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
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
25 Feb 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 9-3 t 9/12 Stormi (5¼L) 49/1 52 46
4 Feb 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f GF Hc 9-3 t 8/12 Stormi (4¼L) 13/1 54 52
10
(8)
The Lion King silk
The Lion King b
J: Andrea Atzeni
T: F C Lor
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Not looked at home on dirt in last two races and had been competitive before then on turf
064305
Age: 5
Weight: 8-8
OR: 45
Days: 63
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 9f St Hc 8-11 b 11/11 Yoda's Choice (39L) 21/1 47 -
1 Apr 26 Sha Sha Tin 9f St Hc 9-0 b 6/14 Happy Universe (4½L) 15/2 50 47
29 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-1 4/14 Shotgun (4½L) 22/5 50 49
18 Mar 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f GF Hc 9-0 3/12 Armor Golden Eagle (2½L) 6/1 51 54
1 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 9f Gd Hc 9-2 10/14 Storm Runner (3¾L) 14/1 53 53
1 Feb 26 Sha Sha Tin 8f Gd Hc 9-4 5/14 Blazing Wukong (3¾L) 18/1 55 53
11
(5)
Celestial Strider silk
Celestial Strider t
J: M L Yeung
T: W Y So
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (0%)
Six-race maiden with no real form claims and much to prove on several counts
000000
Age: 3
Weight: 8-4
OR: 41
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Jun 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-7 t 11/12 Viva Firecracker (13L) 150/1 44 23
9 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd/Y Hc 8-9 t 10/14 Invictus Dragon (12½L) 114/1 46 22
22 Mar 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f GF Hc 8-11 t 10/14 Gold Patch (4½L) 113/1 48 41
25 Feb 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-13 t 10/12 Legend Star (5¾L) 161/1 50 40
28 Jan 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f GF Hc 9-1 t 11/12 Straight To Glory (7½L) 156/1 52 36
7 Jan 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-2 t 11/12 Amazing Kid (15½L) 64/1 52 12
12
(11)
Viva Boss silk
Viva Boss ht
J: Matthew Chadwick
T: K L Man
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
0-7 but best run yet when a close fourth here 28 days ago on first attempt at 1m
400060
Age: 3
Weight: 8-3
OR: 40
Days: 28
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Jun 26 Hap Happy Valley 8.5f Gd Hc 8-5 ht 4/10 Legend Winner (1¾L) 76/1 41 45
17 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd/Y Hc 8-0 ht 12/12 Little Monster (17L) 47/1 44 -
8 Apr 26 Hap Happy Valley 5f Gd Hc 8-9 t 11/12 Tycoon Resources (8L) 183/1 46 26
25 Mar 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-11 12/12 Honest Witness (8¾L) 59/1 48 27
4 Mar 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 8-13 6/11 Gameplayer Elite (3¼L) 29/1 50 47
19 Feb 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 9-1 14/14 Papaya Brose (6½L) 151/1 52 40
13
(13)
Happy Promise silk
Happy Promise t
T: David A Hayes
Reserve; positives to take from all three races, though no closer than 3.75l; more needed
044
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 48
Days: 17
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
21 Jun 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f Gd Hc 9-1 t 11/13 Come Fast Fay Fay (4¼L) 53/10 50 46
24 May 26 Sha Sha Tin 7f GF Hc 9-1 t 4/14 Come Fast Fay Fay (3¾L) 79/10 52 51
26 Apr 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f GF Hc 8-13 4/14 Mr Incredible (4¾L) 9/1 52 50
14
(14)
Free Pony silk
C
Free Pony
T: C W Chang
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Reserve; fourth over 1m in Australia but has looked a sprinter in Hong Kong
898337
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 46
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
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
8 Apr 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f Gd Hc 9-1 e/s 3/12 Smart Fighter (1¼L) 9/1 52 56
18 Mar 26 Hap Happy Valley 6f GF Hc 9-2 e/s 3/12 World Hero (2L) 17/1 53 56
19 Feb 26 Sha Sha Tin 6f Gd Hc 9-4 e/s 7/14 Papaya Brose (4L) 39/1 55 51
Verdict

A chance is taken on CASA ROCHESTER who has competitive form in better company and he got himself too far back last time.

Verdict silk image
Casa Rochester

Betting Forecast:

5/1 Another Zonda,

Charming Legend,

Casa Rochester,

Happy Smile,

7/1 Sure Joyful,

Viva Boss,

10/1 Cheaha,

Shooting To Top,

14/1 The Lion King,

25/1 Real Time,

Akermanis Gold,

50/1 Celestial Strider

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