Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
1 year ago
HAPPY VALLEY 8 July 2026
Eight To Glory, Presented By Lenovo Handicap (Class 4) (Course B) (Turf) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 55y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Recovered from poor start to go close two runs ago but latest run was below that level
526330
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 58
Days: 52
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Y | Hc | 9-7 t | 5/14 | Run Run Smart (6L) | 23/10F | 58 | 52 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 t | 2/14 | Alabama Song (hd) | 53/10 | 56 | 63 |
| 22 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-8 t | 6/14 | Mega Mastermind (2½L) | 13/5 | 58 | 58 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-2 t | 3/12 | Stormi (1L) | 6/4F | 58 | 64 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-3 t | 3/14 | Positive Smile (2½L) | 68/10 | 59 | 62 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 8-5 t | 11/14 | Emblazon (3¾L) | 10/1 | 61 | 58 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
Seemingly back in form when running-on second over C&D last month; still on good mark
280906
Age: 6
Weight: 9-7
OR: 58
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 b | 2/12 | Viva Firecracker (½L) | 15/1 | 56 | 62 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-9 b | 8/12 | The Azure (3L) | 23/1 | 58 | 55 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 7-10 tb | 10/14 | Loch Tay (4¼L) | 52/1 | 65 | 62 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-3 tb | 9/12 | Thunder Blaze (3½L) | 46/1 | 62 | 62 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-6 tb | 10/14 | Sky Vino (5½L) | 72/1 | 64 | 59 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8.5f St | Hc | 8-11 tb | 6/14 | Dragon Air Force (3¼L) | 50/1 | 66 | 62 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Regressive 6yo who has yet to be placed after nine starts for his new stable this year
770700
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 54
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 p | 7/10 | Legend Winner (5½L) | 18/1 | 56 | 52 |
| 31 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-5 p | 7/14 | Joyful Joy (6¼L) | 55/1 | 58 | 49 |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-9 | 10/14 | Bling Bling Genius (7¼L) | 55/1 | 60 | 52 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-6 | 7/11 | Beauty Alliance (4½L) | 94/1 | 62 | 59 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-7 | 10/14 | The Golden Knight (5L) | 109/1 | 64 | 58 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 10/14 | Winning Ovation (5L) | 43/1 | 66 | 62 |
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
Last-gasp C&D winner two starts ago; chance probably depends upon a strong early pace
618675
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-1 p | 6/12 | Viva Firecracker (4L) | 15/1 | 52 | 51 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 p | 1/12 | Take Action (nk) | 10/1 | 47 | 51 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-10 | 8/12 | Fantastic Fun (4½L) | 19/1 | 49 | 46 |
| 11 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 6/12 | Golden Brilliant (1¾L) | 43/5 | 51 | 54 |
| 28 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 7/12 | Ragga Bomb (6½L) | 19/1 | 53 | 49 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 5/12 | Celtic Times (2¾L) | 16/1 | 55 | 56 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
0-7 but beaten under 1l when placed on last three starts at Sha Tin
332964
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 51
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 3/14 | Flying Knight (¾L) | 47/10 | 50 | 57 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 3/14 | Ace (¾L) | 87/10 | 50 | 53 |
| 9 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd/Y | Hc | 8-12 | 2/14 | Bling Bling Genius (½L) | 9/1 | 49 | 57 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-2 | 9/13 | Big Return (4½L) | 12/1 | 49 | 50 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 6/14 | The Golden Knight (1½L) | 16/1 | 50 | 54 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 4/13 | Lucky Ranger (4L) | 11/1 | 51 | 51 |
Close second over C&D last month and seemingly on the verge of a breakthrough success
249850
Age: 4
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 | 8-9 | 2/10 | Legend Winner (½L) | 27/10 | 45 | 52 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-10 | 4/12 | The Azure (¾L) | 71/10 | 45 | 48 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 9/12 | General Redwood (6¼L) | 18/1 | 47 | 42 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 8/12 | Win Method (3L) | 12/1 | 48 | 46 |
| 1 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 5/14 | Warriors Dream (1¾L) | 80/1 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f GF | Hc | 9-0 | 12/14 | Robot Star (7¼L) | 50/1 | 51 | 40 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Dual C&D winner in Class 5 this year and fourth over 6f when back in this grade last month
411764
Age: 7
Weight: 8-7
OR: 44
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f GF | Hc | 8-8 tb | 4/12 | Brownneedsfurther (1¾L) | 9/1 | 44 | 45 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-9 tb | 1/12 | Setanta (shd) | 79/10 | 38 | 45 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-0 tb | 1/11 | Soaring Bronco (¾L) | 4/1 | 32 | 40 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-0 tb | 7/12 | Decision Link (2¼L) | 23/1 | 34 | 33 |
| 8 Mar 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-3 tb | 6/14 | He Was Me (1½L) | 22/1 | 36 | 38 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-5 tb | 4/12 | Run Run Timing (2¾L) | 9/1 | 37 | 41 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
0-8; went close over C&D at 39-1 odds in March but others have more convincing profiles
06820-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 44
Days: 52
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 9f Y | Hc | 8-0 tb | 12/14 | Romantic Fantasy (14½L) | 36/1 | 46 | 24 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-12 b | 6/12 | Shooting To Top (2½L) | 32/5 | 48 | 48 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 8-13 b | 8/12 | Beauty Viva (4¼L) | 10/1 | 48 | 46 |
| 11 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 8-11 b | 2/12 | Golden Brilliant (nk) | 39/1 | 46 | 53 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f GF | Hc | 8-13 p | 14/14 | Flow Water Flow (6¾L) | 162/1 | 48 | 37 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Sha Sha Tin | 7f Gd | 3yHc | 8-13 | 12/14 | Salon S (9L) | 128/1 | 50 | 39 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Just 1-24 in Hong Kong but has finished second over C&D on three of last four outings
202257
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 | 9-9 p | 2/12 | Flying Fortune (¾L) | 53/10 | 60 | 66 |
| 13 May 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-9 p | 12/12 | General Redwood (16½L) | 23/5 | 60 | 29 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-9 p | 2/12 | Another Zonda (shd) | 84/10 | 59 | 65 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 p | 2/12 | Golden Brilliant (¾L) | 3/1J | 58 | 63 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 8.5f GF | Hc | 9-9 p | 5/12 | Armor Golden Eagle (4¼L) | 11/5F | 60 | 59 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-3 p | 7/14 | Lucky Sam Gor (4½L) | 30/1 | 64 | 61 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Consistent over 6f this year but stamina the obvious issue on first attempt at 1m
444632
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 51
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-2 tp | 4/14 | Anode (2¼L) | 14/1 | 53 | 54 |
| 24 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f GF | Hc | 9-4 tp | 4/14 | Packing King (1¾L) | 17/1 | 53 | 56 |
| 3 May 26 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-5 tp | 4/14 | Incredible Moment (4¼L) | 50/1 | 54 | 54 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tp | 6/12 | World Hero (1¾L) | 15/1 | 55 | 57 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-4 tp | 3/11 | Motor (1¼L) | 5/1 | 55 | 57 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Hap Happy Valley | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-3 tp | 2/11 | Gameplayer Elite (½L) | 11/2 | 54 | 60 |
Verdict
Forza Toro might be dangerous but the verdict goes to PRECISION HOPE, who has been knocking on the door lately.
Precision Hope
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Precision Hope,
7/2 Lucky Year,
4/1 Forza Toro,
5/1 Sturdy Ruby,
7/1 Podium,
8/1 The Azure,
20/1 Star Elegance,
25/1 Superb Kid
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