Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
1 year ago
HAPPY VALLEY 8 July 2026
Volley Handicap (Class 4) (Course B) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- 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
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
A second win over C&D when leading late on to thwart Beauty Show four weeks ago
17202-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 59
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 1/12 | Beauty Show (½L) | 71/10 | 53 | 60 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 7/14 | Ka Ying Lightning (3¼L) | 79/10 | 53 | 51 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 2/12 | Tycoon Resources (shd) | 16/1 | 52 | 57 |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-13 | 12/14 | Oneshot (5½L) | 14/1 | 52 | 42 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 | 2/12 | King Profit (1¼L) | 68/10 | 52 | 55 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 4/12 | Tourbillon Golfer (1½L) | 43/5 | 53 | 57 |
Won in Australia but has yet to get a lot going in Hong Kong and he'd be a surprise winner
80885-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 57
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 9-8 | 8/12 | Elegant Life (8¼L) | 63/1 | 59 | 42 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 7-11 | 10/12 | Giant Ballon (5¼L) | 42/1 | 61 | 53 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-7 | 8/11 | Bunta Baby (4¼L) | 12/1 | 63 | 56 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 8/10 | Symbol Of Strength (5¾L) | 13/1 | 65 | 54 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 5/12 | Candlelight Dinner (2½L) | 27/1 | 65 | 64 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Hkb Hawkesbury | 5f Gd | MdHc | 9-3 | 11/11 | Idolised (5L) | 16/1 | - | - |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Did well in Australia but difficult to make much of a case on his local form
007000
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 55
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 b | 11/14 | Ka Ying Lightning (8½L) | 75/1 | 58 | 37 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 b | 11/12 | Tycoon Resources (4½L) | 24/1 | 60 | 48 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-1 b | 7/12 | Blazing Wind (10½L) | 44/1 | 62 | 45 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-4 b | 12/13 | We Are Hero (4L) | 122/1 | 64 | 53 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 13/14 | Turquoise Velocity (7¼L) | 184/1 | 66 | 51 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-9 | 14/14 | Happy Index (14L) | 103/1 | 66 | 31 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Going the right way after narrowly denied by Grand Nova here last month
2742
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 53
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 p | 2/12 | Grand Nova (½L) | 77/10 | 52 | 57 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 7/12 | Tycoon Resources (3L) | 43/10 | 54 | 48 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-3 | 4/12 | King Profit (1¼L) | 17/10F | 54 | 57 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 2/12 | Tycoon Resources (½L) | 54/10 | 52 | 59 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has won a trial but not his latest, which came after finishing behind a handful of these
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 52
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-3 t | 12/12 | Grand Nova (15L) | 21/1 | 52 | 5 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Some promise in his trials but trailed home last on official debut 17 days ago
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 52
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 14/14 | Rapid Phantom (32L) | 43/1 | 52 | - |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Essentially disappointing since beating Harmony Fire on his debut here last summer
60060-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-13
OR: 51
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 6/14 | Packing Glory (5¼L) | 96/1 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-3 | 11/14 | Packing King (7L) | 74/1 | 55 | 42 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-6 b | 14/14 | Ever Luck (12½L) | 36/1 | 57 | 20 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 b | 6/13 | Run Run Sunrise (2L) | 60/1 | 58 | 60 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb1 | 12/12 | Amazing Kid (18L) | 22/1 | 59 | 11 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-8 t | 12/12 | Day Day Victory (6¼L) | 14/1 | 59 | 44 |
CD
5 x C&D Winner - Won 5 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Multiple C&D winner who was bang there behind Grand Nova and Beauty Show last time
36373-
Age: 8
Weight: 8-12
OR: 50
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 tb | 3/12 | Grand Nova (¾L) | 10/1 | 50 | 54 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 tb | 6/12 | Tycoon Resources (2¾L) | 28/1 | 52 | 47 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 tb | 3/12 | King Profit (1¼L) | 39/1 | 52 | 55 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-4 tb | 7/12 | Notthesillyone (2¾L) | 22/1 | 54 | 52 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-5 tb | 3/12 | Bunta Baby (1½L) | 28/1 | 54 | 59 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tb | 6/12 | Bunta Baby (2¾L) | 36/1 | 55 | 54 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Has shown a lot more in trials than on the track, though it's still early days
00
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 50
Days: 73
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 | 13/14 | Mr Incredible (16L) | 152/1 | 52 | 13 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-3 t | 12/12 | Bunta Baby (12L) | 28/1 | 52 | 20 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Made virtually all over Sha Tin's 5f in April but nowhere near that level since
060147
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 49
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tp | 12/12 | Master Payment (13½L) | 11/1 | 50 | 20 |
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-13 tp | 6/14 | Lahore (7¾L) | 10/1 | 50 | 38 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-13 tp | 11/14 | Parents' Love (4½L) | 5/2 | 50 | 43 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 tp | 1/14 | Almighty Lightning (1L) | 22/1 | 43 | 58 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-8 t | 4/11 | Juicy Dragon (3L) | 17/1 | 45 | 46 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 8-13 t | 7/12 | Bunta Baby (3½L) | 15/1 | 48 | 46 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Has shown enough to believe there are races in him off this mark; excuses latest
64750-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 46
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 t | 6/12 | Grand Nova (2¼L) | 2/1F | 47 | 46 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 t | 4/14 | Ka Ying Lightning (1¼L) | 58/10 | 48 | 53 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 t | 7/12 | Leading Agility (3½L) | 17/10F | 50 | 47 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 t | 5/12 | King Profit (2L) | 5/2 | 52 | 52 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-2 t | 12/14 | Almighty Lightning (8½L) | 31/10 | 52 | 39 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 t | 4/14 | Sight Hermoso (1¾L) | 12/5F | 52 | 56 |
Open to improvement; early interference had him on the back foot here last time
0764
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 46
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 ht | 11/12 | Grand Nova (5¼L) | 22/5 | 48 | 36 |
| 6 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f St | Hc | 8-7 t | 7/12 | Notthesillyone (6¾L) | 58/10 | 50 | 37 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 9-1 t | 6/14 | Parents' Love (3L) | 11/2 | 52 | 51 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 4/13 | Run Run Sunrise (1¾L) | 4/5F | 52 | 55 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Reserve; last three runs entitle him to a second look should he get in
254042
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 56
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f GF | Hc | 8-13 tp | 2/14 | Lahore (hd) | 21/1 | 54 | 64 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-6 tp | 5/12 | Grand Nova (1¼L) | 10/1 | 55 | 58 |
| 20 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tp | 4/12 | Tycoon Resources (¾L) | 27/1 | 55 | 57 |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-10 tp | 13/14 | Oneshot (9½L) | 18/1 | 56 | 32 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-5 tp | 4/12 | Tycoon Resources (3¼L) | 12/1 | 56 | 53 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-6 tp | 2/12 | Notthesillyone (1¼L) | 29/10F | 56 | 60 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Reserve; had got himself well handicapped and duly delivered last weekend at Sha Tin
1088-0
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 54
Days: 4
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-4 e/s | 1/12 | Riding High (shd) | 67/10 | 54 | - |
| 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 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f GF | Hc | 9-7 tv | 8/12 | King Profit (5L) | 89/10 | 60 | 50 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-8 tv | 10/14 | Magnifique (7½L) | 30/1 | 60 | 44 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Hap Happy Valley | 5f Gd | Hc | 8-4 tv | 2/12 | Candlelight Dinner (1¼L) | 5/2F | 60 | 66 |
Verdict
This looks open. JUMBO BLESSING continues to fail favourite backers but he had excuses last time and he's on a workable mark.
Jumbo Blessing
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Beauty Show,
4/1 Grand Nova,
Jumbo Blessing,
5/1 Harmony Fire,
Mapogo,
16/1 Jackson Habit,
20/1 Zouper Fellow,
25/1 Boltz,
Lucky Twenty,
33/1 Hey Bros,
Giant Spirit,
Smart High
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