Happy Valley Race 4 - Eight To Glory, Presented By Lenovo Hcp (C4)
LUCKY YEAR (5) has been beaten under a length his past few, missing out by 0.8L at Sha Tin in his past two. Comes to Happy Valley for the first time, but he draws well and his recent form stacks right up. Racing in good order and this presents as a golden opportunity to notch up his maiden win. FORZA TORO (1) missed on the wet deck last start but was building nicely prior to that. He jumped favourite there and has since trialled well under Moreira. Been a while between drinks, but he placed in his only try at this track and trip. Can end his winning drought. STURDY RUBY (2) has had a quiet trial since missing by 0.5L at this track and trip last time out. He maps for a kind run this time around and his best form has come at this track and trip. Can go one better. PRECISION HOPE (6) can go one better today without surprising.

Jockey: Joao Moreira
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Run Run Smart carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Sha Tin on April 12 over 1400m, head behind Alabama Song with 59.5kg at $6.30. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Joao Moreira | 1:11.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/14 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Y | Joao Moreira | 60.5kg | 1:23.88 | 13-9-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Joao Moreira | 1:12.51 | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Joao Moreira | 59.5kg | 1:21.98 | 14-9-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 6/14 | 22/03/2026 | 46 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:34.71 | 8-3-6 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | E C W Wong | 58kg | 1:39.30 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | E C W Wong | 58.5kg | 1:21.25 | 14-12-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 11/14 | 18/01/2026 | 42 | RST80-60 | $357,006.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 53kg | 1:21.69 | 10-11-11 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Vincent Ho
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Viva Firecracker with 59.5kg at $16. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind The Azure carrying 61kg at $24. Well placed to play a major role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Vincent Ho | 1:11.04 | - | 2 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Vincent Ho | 59.5kg | 1:39.19 | 5-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/05/2026 | 42 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Vincent Ho | 61kg | 1:40.15 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $24.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 1:10.28 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | RST85-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Britney Wong | 49kg | 1:37.90 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $53.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | RST85-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | M Yeung | 52kg | 1:38.49 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $47.00 |
| 10/14 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | RST85-60 | $374,771.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 53.5kg | 1:37.77 | 14-13-10 | 14 |
| 5.5L | $73.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/01/2026 | 29 | RST80-60 | $393,474.00 | Sha Tin | 1650m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 56kg | 1:38.29 | 10-10-6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Legend Winner with 59kg at $19. The start before that 7th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Joyful Joy carrying 59.5kg at $56. Needs to do more. Happy to overlook.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 59kg | 1:39.78 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 59.5kg | 1:20.81 | 13-12-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $56.00 |
| 10/14 | 09/05/2026 | 24 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | GY | M Yeung | 61kg | 1:35.09 | 14-14-10 | 14 |
| 7.3L | $56.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | 17 | RST80-55 | $381,041.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | M Yeung | 53.5kg | 1:39.53 | 11-11-7 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $95.00 |
| 10/14 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $381,041.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 54kg | 1:34.32 | 13-10-10 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $110.00 |
| 10/14 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 55.5kg | 1:21.87 | 13-13-10 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $44.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1:10.61 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 1:10.95 | - | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1650m, 4 len behind Viva Firecracker with 57.5kg at $16. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track May 13 over 1650m defeating Take Action with 56kg at $11. Top-three candidate.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Zac Purton | 57.5kg | 1:39.19 | 11-9-6 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 56kg | 1:40.15 | 12-12-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/04/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 55.5kg | 1:39.26 | 11-11-8 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/03/2026 | 42 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Matthew Poon | 58kg | 1:39.71 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.60 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 1:10.18 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:38.72 | 12-12-7 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 59kg | 1:39.53 | 10-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1700m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:47.21 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on June 21 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Flying Knight carrying 57.5kg at $5.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Sha Tin on June 7 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Ace carrying 57kg at $9.70. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 57.5kg | 1:34.74 | 5-7-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/14 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Harry Bentley | 57kg | 1:34.52 | 8-8-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $9.70 |
| 2/14 | 09/05/2026 | 33 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | GY | Harry Bentley | 56kg | 1:35.09 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/13 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Matthew Poon | 58kg | 1:35.76 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Matthew Poon | 56.5kg | 1:34.64 | 7-10-6 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/02/2026 | 222 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Matthew Poon | 57kg | 1:21.56 | 10-9-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | M Ntuli | 1:11.74 | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 800m | Good | Alex Badel | 0:46.15 | - | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alex Badel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind Legend Winner with 55kg at $3.70. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1650m, 0.5 len behind The Azure carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 1:10.99 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 55kg | 1:39.78 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/12 | 13/05/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 55.5kg | 1:40.15 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Y T Leung | 1:11.23 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Harry Bentley | 56kg | 1:39.43 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 24 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:39.87 | 11-11-8 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 01/03/2026 | 49 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:10.07 | 12-11-5 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $81.00 |
| 12/14 | 11/01/2026 | 19 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Alex Badel | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 12-11-12 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Poon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Brownneedsfurther with 54.5kg at $10. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track May 13 over 1650m defeating Setanta carrying 61kg at $8.90. Not far from the winner last time and is worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 54.5kg | 1:09.30 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | RST40-0 | $155,971.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 61kg | 1:39.85 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.90 |
| 1/11 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | RST40-0 | $162,639.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 57kg | 1:39.66 | 9-9-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | 31 | RST40-0 | $162,639.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:09.50 | 12-12-7 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $24.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/03/2026 | 25 | RST40-0 | $157,092.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Jerry Chau | 58.5kg | 1:22.50 | 8-9-6 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/02/2026 | 28 | RST40-0 | $159,963.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 59.5kg | 1:38.93 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1050m | Good | Q Y Ng | 1:01.24 | - | 1 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | GY | Q Y Ng | 1:12.35 | - | 7 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Sha Tin on May 17 over 1800m, 14 len behind Romantic Fantasy with 51kg at $37. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Shooting To Top carrying 56kg at $7.40. Looking to others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | R Thomas | 0:58.35 | - | 1 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 12/14 | 17/05/2026 | 25 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Y | Nichola Yuen | 51kg | 1:49.98 | 2-3-12 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $37.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 56kg | 1:40.42 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.40 |
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 56.5kg | 1:39.72 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/03/2026 | 52 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 56kg | 1:39.71 | 12-12-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $40.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1600m | Good | Derek Leung | 1:40.92 | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | RST60-40 | $224,568.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 56.5kg | 1:34.54 | 6-5-14 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $163.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | RST60-40 34 | $230,315.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | James Orman | 56.5kg | 1:21.34 | 14-14-12 | 14 |
| 8.8L | $129.00 |