Happy Valley Race 5 - The France Galop Cup (C3)
ACE WAR (8) won two in a row at Class 4 level then stepped up to this grade last start and just failed to match the finishing burst of this evening's rival THE AUSPICIOUS. Has thrived since joining the Newnham yard and he looks perfectly placed to return to the winner's circle. LIVEANDLETLIVE (1) led but couldn't hold off ACE WAR and THE AUSPICIOUS here three weeks ago. It's been over a year since the last win. Should enjoy a nice run on the speed and will be there at the business end again. THE AUSPICIOUS (6) staged a form reversal to get the cash here last time over a couple of this evening's key rivals. Up sharply in the weights but gets a cosy run from gate two and will be strong late again. KEEFY (2) brings a different form line and he has each-way claims based on some sound recent efforts.
Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind The Auspicious with 59kg at $4.10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Sha Tin on April 6 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Aerodynamics carrying 59kg at $3.90. On-pacer who is one of the major hopes.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 59kg | 1:48.50 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/11 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | RST85-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 59kg | 2:02.39 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/13 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 60kg | 1:46.79 | 1-1-4 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 12/14 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | RST85-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 57.5kg | 2:00.93 | 1-1-12 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 59.5kg | 2:00.96 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2026 | 17 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 58kg | 1:47.79 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Matthew Kellady | 1:11.92 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Angus Chung | 1:11.22 | - | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Poon
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1650m, 6 len behind Armor Golden Eagle carrying 61kg at $19. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind All Round Winner carrying 61kg at $10. Rarely far away and is worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 61kg | 1:39.59 | 10-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | 21 | RST80-55 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Matthew Poon | 61kg | 1:39.45 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Matthew Poon | 59.5kg | 1:40.37 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Matthew Poon | 58.5kg | 1:48.69 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Matthew Poon | 61kg | 1:38.95 | 11-9-4 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $374,771.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Matthew Poon | 61kg | 1:39.00 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Z Zuriman | 1:11.97 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Z Zuriman | 1:11.20 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joao Moreira
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Sha Tin on May 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Enthusium carrying 58.5kg at $20. Before that ran last of 12 at Sha Tin on April 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Amazing Partners carrying 60kg at $5.60. Better effort last start and is in the mix.
Last Starts 10 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 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Soft | Ethan Brown | 58.5kg | 2:05.88 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/04/2026 | 49 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Joao Moreira | 60kg | 1:34.96 | 10-11-12 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:12.89 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | RST80-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | E C W Wong | 57.5kg | 1:34.35 | 14-13-13 | 13 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 25/01/2026 | 119 | RST80-60 | $393,474.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | E C W Wong | 54.5kg | 1:33.79 | 12-10-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $24.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:12.41 | - | 9 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 28/09/2025 | 89 | RST80-60 | $402,750.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:34.07 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 2/14 | 01/07/2025 | 31 | RST80-60 | $398,833.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | E C W Wong | 53.5kg | 1:34.30 | 8-10-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Sha Tin on May 3 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Enthusium carrying 56.5kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Alliance carrying 58kg at $19. Hard to have.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/05/2026 | 18 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Soft | Jerry Chau | 56.5kg | 2:05.88 | 11-8-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | 35 | RST80-55 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 58kg | 1:39.53 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:10.07 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 57.5kg | 1:48.69 | 9-10-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $52.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Jerry Chau | 1:12.41 | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 19/02/2026 | 25 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Zac Purton | 59.5kg | 2:00.96 | 8-6-14 | 12 |
| 23.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | 252 | RST95-70 | $598,848.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Karis Teetan | 55kg | 2:00.83 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $38,150.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 63.5kg | 1:38.83 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Alex Badel
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track April 22 over 1800m defeating Ace War carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Sha Tin on April 6 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Aerodynamics carrying 55kg at $9.80. Will go back again but is sure to be charging home late.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 10-9-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | RST85-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Alex Badel | 55kg | 2:02.39 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.80 |
| 9/13 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 55kg | 1:46.79 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/14 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | RST85-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 54kg | 2:00.93 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/14 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 2:00.96 | 13-11-7 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 53.5kg | 1:48.07 | 7-3-4 | 14 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | James Orman | 0:57.14 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | M Yeung | 0:58.38 | - | 9 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Bentley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 7th of 13 at Sha Tin All Weather on May 6 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Sky Vino with 53.5kg at $52. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1650m, 3 len behind Silvery Breeze with 56.5kg at $37. Has ability but might find this too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 06/05/2026 | 28 | RST85-60 | $365,419.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Harry Bentley | 53.5kg | 1:39.91 | 13-12-7 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $52.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 56.5kg | 1:39.22 | 10-2-5 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $37.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | RST85-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Harry Bentley | 54.5kg | 1:37.90 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.10 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 17 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Karis Teetan | 58kg | 1:38.72 | 11-10-11 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $88.00 |
| 10/14 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | RST85-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Alex Badel | 56.5kg | 2:00.93 | 13-14-10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $55.00 |
| 8/14 | 19/02/2026 | 25 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Karis Teetan | 60kg | 2:00.96 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $27.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:11.21 | - | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Luke Ferraris | 1:11.65 | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind The Auspicious with 54kg at $3. The run before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track March 18 over 1800m defeating Kingly Demeanor with 58.5kg at $1.70. As honest as they come and is the testing material again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/04/2026 | 35 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 11-11-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:09.45 | - | 1 |
| 13.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 58.5kg | 1:48.66 | 9-9-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 04/03/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 2200m | Good | Zac Purton | 55.5kg | 2:16.53 | 11-9-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:11.40 | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 54.5kg | 1:38.72 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/01/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Zac Purton | 54.5kg | 1:39.53 | 9-10-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | RST60-40 | $276,378.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Rachel King | 53.5kg | 1:40.10 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.30 |
Jockey: E C W Wong
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind The Auspicious carrying 55kg at $8.90. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on April 1 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Loch Tay with 52.5kg at $20. Comes into this in ordinary form. Disappointing last time and must improve.
Last Starts 21 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 | 22/04/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 1:48.50 | 1-4-9 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.90 |
| 5/14 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | RST85-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 52.5kg | 1:37.90 | 3-7-5 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 55kg | 1:38.72 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $24.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/02/2026 | 24 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:38.95 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $45.00 |
| 14/14 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | RST85-60 | $340,037.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | David Probert | 54.5kg | 1:21.27 | 6-10-14 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $129.00 |
| 14/14 | 18/01/2026 | 183 | RST80-60 | $357,006.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 8-12-14 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:11.41 | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Alfred Chan | 1:09.75 | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on April 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Blazing Wukong with 55kg at $236. Before that ran last of 10 at Sha Tin on April 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mighty Masts with 56kg at $104. Doubt he will threaten these.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 26/04/2026 | 20 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 55kg | 1:34.48 | 4-8-14 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $236.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 22 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 56kg | 1:21.03 | 9-9-10 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $104.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/03/2026 | 506 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 56kg | 1:21.09 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 1:11.45 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | Good | Mutaza Salleh | 1:12.55 | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/14 | 25/10/2024 | 26 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W J Lee | 60kg | 1:40.59 | - | 13 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | R P Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:28.86 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |