Happy Valley Race 3 - The French May Trophy Hcp (C3)
ROMANTIC GLADIATOR (7) has taken a while to find form this prep but the last run was a good sign, working home well to be beaten half a length over this course and distance. Draws the fence and Purton goes on for the first time so there is plenty to like about his prospects. ALL ROUND WINNER (4) settled back in the field then finished too well for ROMANTIC GLADIATOR here last time out. Meets him 2.5kgs worse for a 0.5 length margin so the task is harder. Does like racing here though and cannot be dismissed. FIVEFORTWO (1) easily took out a similar race here two back then had a six-week break before a midfield finish most recently. Can return to peak form with that last run under the belt. PRAY FOR JUSTICE (6) has been kept fresh since a sound return over 1400m at Sha Tin a month ago. On trial at this trip but is lightly raced and has plenty of upside. IGOR STRAVINSKY (3) struggled in a better race last start. Can bounce back in this more suitable assignment.

Jockey: Luke Ferraris
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind All Round Winner with 60.5kg at $8.80. The start before that won by 2 len at this track March 4 over 1650m defeating Samarkand with 55kg at $7.50. Finally draws a decent gate and can bounce back.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | 42 | RST80-55 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 60.5kg | 1:39.45 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.80 |
| 1/12 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 55kg | 1:40.28 | 8-7-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 24 | RST80-60 | $374,771.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 55.5kg | 1:38.44 | 11-11-4 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $36.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/01/2026 | 11 | RST80-60 | $393,474.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Vincent Ho | 56kg | 1:34.53 | 9-12-10 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $45.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/01/2026 | 28 | RST80-60 | $393,474.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Vincent Ho | 54.5kg | 1:40.05 | 10-12-6 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $22.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/12/2025 | 80 | RST60-40 | $230,315.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 61kg | 1:40.14 | 5-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | C M Thabana | 1:10.66 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | M Yeung | 1:11.24 | - | 9 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: James Orman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Sha Tin on November 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Invincible Ibis with 56.5kg at $76. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Cork April 6 2025 over 1408m defeating Iceford with 60.5kg at $3.50. Capable of a positive return.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | James Orman | 1:10.74 | - | 6 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 1:09.99 | - | 2 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 23/11/2025 | 221 | RST80-60 | $365,422.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 1:21.30 | 8-8-12 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $76.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2025 | 10 | 3 | $38,150.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 62.5kg | 1:31.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/04/2025 | 69 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Killian Leonard | 60.5kg | 1:25.28 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 27/01/2025 | 106 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:40.81 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 9/16 | 13/10/2024 | 37 | SELL 2 | $208,120.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | W M Lordan | 57.5kg | 1:28.30 | - | 15 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 06/09/2024 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:30.28 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Britney Wong
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Must Go carrying 49.5kg at $11. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Sha Tin All Weather April 1 over 1200m defeating Conrad The Great carrying 58kg at $10. Back in his right grade and can turn things around.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/04/2026 | 18 | RST85-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Britney Wong | 49.5kg | 1:08.40 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Britney Wong | 58kg | 1:09.06 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | RST80-55 | $333,932.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 54.5kg | 1:09.20 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 52.5kg | 1:09.27 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | RST80-60 | $340,037.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 53.5kg | 1:09.31 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $50.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $357,006.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 56kg | 1:08.97 | 6-8-10 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $24.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 1:10.23 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 1:10.93 | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track April 15 over 1650m defeating Romantic Gladiator with 53.5kg at $6. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Golden Brilliant carrying 61kg at $6.30. Back in form and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | RST80-55 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Harry Bentley | 53.5kg | 1:39.45 | 8-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | 17 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Harry Bentley | 61kg | 1:39.66 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/14 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 61kg | 1:21.40 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.20 |
| 6/14 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Harry Bentley | 52.5kg | 1:21.87 | 7-12-6 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $24.00 |
| 3/14 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Harry Bentley | 61kg | 1:21.41 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/14 | 08/02/2026 | 25 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Harry Bentley | 58.5kg | 1:21.95 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | M Yeung | 1:11.74 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Matthew Kellady | 1:11.22 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Karis Teetan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1650m, 1.75 len behind Beauty Alliance carrying 55.5kg at $52. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Win Beauty Viva carrying 56kg at $24. Sound each-way hope based on that latest effort.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | RST80-55 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Karis Teetan | 55.5kg | 1:39.53 | 5-6-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $52.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:09.84 | - | 6 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Matthew Poon | 56kg | 1:38.72 | 10-11-10 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $24.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 54.5kg | 1:40.28 | 9-8-11 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $374,771.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 1:39.00 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:40.03 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/12 | 07/01/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Vincent Ho | 61kg | 1:39.53 | 11-8-7 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Derek Leung | 1:35.57 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 7th of 12 at Sha Tin on April 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Fortune Link carrying 55.5kg at $10. At only start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on November 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Thriving Brothers carrying 54kg at $47. Strips fitter and should improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 1:10.28 | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 154 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 55.5kg | 1:22.35 | 2-5-7 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 1:09.41 | - | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/14 | 09/11/2025 | 363 | RST80-60 | $365,422.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | David Probert | 54kg | 1:22.93 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $47.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1300m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:17.32 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind All Round Winner with 55kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1650m, 3 len behind Silvery Breeze with 55kg at $25. Positive signs last time and he is ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Zac Purton | 1:12.03 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | RST80-55 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 55kg | 1:39.45 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 55kg | 1:39.22 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $25.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/03/2026 | 25 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 56kg | 1:21.32 | 4-5-9 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:10.48 | - | 8 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 04/03/2026 | 222 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 56.5kg | 1:09.63 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/16 | 25/07/2025 | 34 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:27.18 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 59.5kg | 1:32.24 | 9-9-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1650m, 8 len behind Armor Golden Eagle carrying 55kg at $27. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1650m, 2.25 len behind Silvery Breeze carrying 54kg at $5.80. Others preferred.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 55kg | 1:39.59 | 1-2-8 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 54kg | 1:39.22 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 54.5kg | 1:38.72 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.40 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 60kg | 1:39.95 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 07/01/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 54.5kg | 1:40.96 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.70 |
| 7/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:11.12 | - | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:10.21 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Silvery Breeze carrying 54.5kg at $29. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Sha Tin on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fit For Beauty carrying 56kg at $24. Looking to others.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 24 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Karis Teetan | 54.5kg | 1:39.22 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 56kg | 1:21.09 | 12-10-6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $24.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 55.5kg | 1:40.28 | 7-9-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $374,771.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 56.5kg | 1:39.00 | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | RST80-60 | $393,474.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 56.5kg | 1:38.29 | 12-8-12 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $37.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | RST80-60 | $403,543.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 56.5kg | 1:40.26 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | N S Li | 1:11.31 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:09.83 | - | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |