Happy Valley Race 3 - Racing Spirit Hcp (C4)
HAPPY SMILE (4) produced a sharp first-up win at this track, coming wide and finishing strongly to beat Gazeley by a head. His prior third at this venue was also close. He's had a nice trial since and this looks to shape similarly. Up in weight now but can repeat the dose. LUCK IS BACK (8) is race fit and has been respected in recent markets, with a fourth behind Sunday's Serenade following a narrow enough defeat to HAPPY SMILE at this venue. He has two wins at around 1650m and rates the main danger. TURIN CHAMPIONS (3) was plain first-up at Sha Tin, but his prior run behind Family Jewel reads well for this, and Purton going on is a major positive. URANUS STAR (1) has been rather plain recently, but gets the nod with a drop in class and a race shape that looks to suit.

Jockey: Nichola Yuen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth first-up in a Class 3 at this track, beaten just over four lengths after travelling within range and fading when asked. The Sha Tin run before that was also plain, but this is a kinder Class 4 assignment and his record around 1650m is solid, with two wins and one placing from seven tries. A return to his best puts him in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/10/2026 | 108 | RST80-60 | $375,458.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 53kg | 1:38.30 | 2-3-8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 1:10.53 | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:10.03 | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $330,961.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 54.5kg | 1:09.07 | 8-9-9 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/14 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $330,961.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 56kg | 1:20.85 | 2-2-7 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | RST80-60 | $331,551.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Y | Nichola Yuen | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 2-1-7 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 1:20.92 | 9-8-12 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $8.90 |
| 2/11 | 29/03/2026 | 32 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 1:21.32 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months away, having last been seen finishing tenth at Sha Tin when beaten just over six lengths at long odds in Class 3 company. His previous eighth behind Effortless Win was only fair, and he has been unplaced in all five starts in the past 12 months. Big improvement required.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:12.36 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:11.20 | - | 6 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | RST80-60 | $330,961.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 53.5kg | 1:08.78 | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $48.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/05/2026 | 111 | RST80-60 | $331,551.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | GY | Lyle Hewitson | 54.5kg | 1:09.28 | 12-12-8 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $64.00 |
| 11/14 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | RST80-60 | $357,006.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Matthew Poon | 56kg | 1:21.30 | 13-14-11 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/14 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | RST80-60 | $366,142.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Derek Leung | 56kg | 1:21.74 | 10-12-8 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $47.00 |
| 10/13 | 23/11/2025 | 53 | RST80-60 | $365,422.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 56.5kg | 1:21.98 | 12-9-10 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $24.00 |
| 10/14 | 01/10/2025 | 95 | RST80-60 | $365,422.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 56kg | 1:21.14 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a tenth at Sha Tin over 1400m, beaten just under six lengths after fading late. His earlier Class 3 sixth behind Family Jewel was more encouraging, and the switch to Zac Purton is a clear positive for a runner who has already placed at this track and around the distance. Strong chance to rebound.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 27/09/2026 | 119 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Lyle Hewitson | 61kg | 1:21.53 | 10-7-10 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $9.80 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 1:11.48 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua Aw | 1200m | WS | Matthew Kellady | 1:10.40 | - | 2 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | RST80-60 | $364,769.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 52kg | 1:34.13 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |
| 4/14 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | GY | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:35.09 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 61kg | 1:33.74 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.70 |
| 9/12 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | RST80-60 | $333,932.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 53.5kg | 1:21.18 | 8-11-9 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/14 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $213,894.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:21.51 | 14-14-9 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Derek Leung
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the right response first-up, sweeping wide and finishing strongly to win by a head at this track from Gazeley. That followed a close third at this venue, beaten just under a length when he had to switch for clear running, and the latest win also gives him a direct line over Luck Is Back. Proven at the venue and distance, he is the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 1:10.87 | - | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 23/09/2026 | 77 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 56kg | 1:39.53 | 11-11-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.70 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 1:10.85 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/07/2026 | 17 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 56kg | 1:39.83 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.30 |
| 6/13 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Alex Badel | 57.5kg | 1:22.36 | 11-12-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $33.00 |
| 5/14 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 57.5kg | 1:09.12 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.80 |
| 6/14 | 03/05/2026 | - | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 59kg | 1:09.34 | 14-14-6 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was left behind from the rear when last at this track two weeks ago, beaten seven and a half lengths, so there is a clear performance gap to close. His previous fourth at this venue behind Shamz was much better, beaten just over a length after staying on from back in the field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 07/10/2026 | 84 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 58.5kg | 1:39.77 | 10-11-12 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | M Yeung | 1:11.54 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 59.5kg | 1:39.88 | 9-11-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.90 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Brenton Avdulla | 1:10.42 | - | 2 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 58.5kg | 1:40.02 | 12-10-4 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 56.5kg | 1:40.10 | 11-10-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:40.15 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.30 |
| 6/12 | 15/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:39.26 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after last being seen finishing sixth at Sha Tin over 1400m, beaten three lengths when close enough but unable to quicken. The start before that was a sound second, so there is some ability, and blinkers go on for the first time. Lightly raced, but 1650m is new and race fitness is a fair query.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1700m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:48.03 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:11.05 | - | 4 |
| 13.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 19/10/2025 | 18 | RST60-40 | $228,963.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Hugh Bowman | 58kg | 1:21.15 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/14 | 01/10/2025 | 88 | RST60-40 | $229,862.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 58.5kg | 1:21.71 | 13-11-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/14 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | RST60-40 | $227,626.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 57.5kg | 1:21.78 | 10-10-6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.40 |
| 7/14 | 14/06/2025 | - | RST60-40 | $232,143.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 57.5kg | 1:21.74 | 10-11-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months away following a very poor Sha Tin run, where he sat last, never came into contention and was beaten out of sight at big odds. His debut was also well held, and he remains unplaced from two starts with no exposure around 1650m. Hard to make a case until he shows much more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Matthew Poon | 1:37.87 | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Matthew Poon | 1:11.75 | - | 9 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 01/07/2026 | 122 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | M Yeung | 58kg | 1:21.92 | 14-14-14 | 2 |
| 52.8L | $110.00 |
| 14/14 | 01/03/2026 | - | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | M Yeung | 58.5kg | 1:10.07 | 13-14-14 | 10 |
| 23.3L | $119.00 |

Jockey: Vincent Ho
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here race fit after finishing fourth at this track two weeks ago, beaten just under three lengths by Sunday's Serenade while again close enough in the market. He had been fifth to Happy Smile at this venue the start prior, beaten just under two lengths, so the direct form is competitive. Proven around 1650m and looks the main danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | E C W Wong | 54.5kg | 1:38.83 | 6-1-4 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $5.40 |
| 5/12 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | E C W Wong | 54.5kg | 1:39.53 | 2-2-5 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/14 | 13/09/2026 | 60 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | E C W Wong | 52kg | 1:33.58 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $32.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:10.08 | - | 8 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | E C W Wong | 1:12.58 | - | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 54kg | 1:09.29 | 11-12-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 01/07/2026 | 10 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Britney Wong | 53kg | 1:21.92 | 4-3-7 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $88.00 |
| 14/14 | 21/06/2026 | 32 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 58kg | 1:34.74 | 3-5-14 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Poon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months away, having ended last campaign with a seventh at Sha Tin over 2000m when unwanted in the market and beaten just over three lengths. His prior sixth at this track was more one-sided, beaten eight and a half lengths, but his 1650m record is deep enough with four wins and seven placings from 31 tries. Place hopes if he returns well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Matthew Poon | 0:56.75 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 1:10.88 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 57kg | 2:01.32 | 8-10-7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/05/2026 | 24 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 56kg | 1:39.21 | 10-12-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.20 |
| 9/14 | 26/04/2026 | 18 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Lyle Hewitson | 57.5kg | 1:33.74 | 13-13-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $28.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 59.5kg | 1:39.43 | 11-11-8 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Lyle Hewitson | 59.5kg | 1:38.91 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 60.5kg | 1:40.85 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses first-up at this track when fifth behind Sunday's Serenade, beginning only fairly, racing keenly and being held up before finishing beaten just over three lengths. He was safely held at Sha Tin before that at long odds, but his one win and three placings from 13 starts at this track and distance keep him in the minor-money conversation. Capable of filling a minor spot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/10/2026 | 87 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 54.5kg | 1:38.83 | 10-11-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 1:10.86 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 1:11.33 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 55.5kg | 1:21.48 | 9-7-7 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 12/13 | 21/06/2026 | 32 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | Jerry Chau | 56kg | 1:22.36 | 12-10-12 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 56.5kg | 1:39.85 | 11-7-5 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.80 |
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 58kg | 1:40.42 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/12 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 59.5kg | 1:39.43 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |