Happy Valley Race 5 - The France Galop Cup (C3)
THE AUSPICIOUS (6) appeals most after winning here over 1800m on 22 Apr, coming from 9th to score by 0.5L over ACE WAR (8) with LIVEANDLETLIVE (1) 3rd; draws well and stays on the same trip. ACE WAR (8) is a key chance with Zac Purton, having won his previous two including an 1800m Happy Valley success before that narrow 2nd. LIVEANDLETLIVE (1) maps handy from barrier 1 and was 3rd in that same race, beaten 1.3L, following a Sha Tin 2000m 2nd by 0.8L. KEEFY (2) was 3rd here at 1800m on 11 Mar and has kept his form around 1650m; he can run well back up in trip.

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark this prep, placing in three of the last five. Last start 3rd of 12 after leading early at Happy Valley over 1800m on 22 Apr, beaten 1.3L with 59kg behind The Auspicious. Prior run 2nd at Sha Tin over 2000m on 6 Apr, beaten 0.8L by Aerodynamics with 59kg after sitting handy. Draws barrier 1 and rises to 61kg; can feature with a soft run.
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
Has been around the mark at Happy Valley this prep, including a close 2nd over 1650m on 25 Mar, beaten 0.3L by Without Compare with 59.5kg. Last start 5th of 12 after settling back at Happy Valley over 1650m on 29 Apr, beaten 5.8L, with 61kg from barrier 10. Back to 60.5kg and draws 5; has placed at 1800m and handles this circuit. Can feature with the right run.
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
Back in trip after a solid 4th at Sha Tin over 2000m on 3 May, beaten 3.2L on soft with 58.5kg. Earlier 12th of 12 at 1600m on 12 Apr after settling back, then prior Conghua trial 3rd beaten 0.3L. Three-time winner with a 1800m placing and now carries 60kg from barrier 6; Joao Moreira rides for C Fownes with a visor on. Can feature with the right run.
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
Back in trip after a 6th of 11 at Sha Tin over 2000m on 3 May, beaten 4.5L on soft after settling midfield from barrier 10 with 56.5kg. Earlier ran 4th of 12 at Happy Valley over 1800m on 11 Mar, beaten 3L from barrier 10 with 57.5kg, making late ground. Carries 58.5kg here and again draws wide, with Ethan Brown riding for P C Ng. Can feature with the right run.
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
Comes off a 21-day break after winning at Happy Valley over 1800m on 22 Apr, storming from 9th to score by 0.5L with 54kg. Prior run was 6th at Sha Tin over 2000m on 6 Apr, beaten 2.5L by Aerodynamics with 55kg. Strong Happy Valley record reads 3:2-0-1 at the track and he’s 1:1-0-0 at this trip this season. Up 4.5kg and draws 2; can feature with the right run.
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
Back to 1800m with a 3kg rise after a fair 7th of 13 at Sha Tin over 1650m on 6 May, beaten 2.8L from barrier 13 with 53.5kg. Prior run at Happy Valley was 5th over 1650m on 8 Apr, beaten 3L after racing handy with 56.5kg. Happy Valley record reads 5:1-0-0 for trainer C H Yip, and he draws barrier 8 here with Harry Bentley up. Can feature with the right run.
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
Has been around the mark, winning two of his last three at Happy Valley. Last start 2nd of 12 after rattling home from 11th at Happy Valley over 1800m on 22 Apr, beaten 0.5L, with 53kg. Previously won over 1800m on 18 Mar and over 2200m on 4 Mar, both with Zac Purton up. Track record reads well (11:2-4-2) and he stays at 1800m; can feature with the right run.
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
Has been around the mark at 1650m this prep, including a 2nd at Happy Valley on 25 Feb with 56kg, beaten 2L by Solid Win after settling handy. Followed with a close 4th there on 18 Mar over 1650m, beaten 0.5L, then a sound 5th at Sha Tin on 1 Apr over 1650m, 0.8L away. Last start 9th of 12 at Happy Valley over 1800m on 22 Apr, beaten 5L with 55kg after racing handy early. Back to familiar riders’ room with E C W Wong up and the blinkers on; can feature with the right run.
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
Back in trip 200m after a tough last start when 14th of 14 at Sha Tin over 1600m on 26 Apr, beaten 9.5L in Class 3 with 55kg. Prior run was 10th of 10 over 1400m on 6 Apr, beaten 8.8L, and before that 8th of 12 over 1400m on 15 Mar, 5.8L off Fit For Beauty. Carries 54.5kg here with Richard Kingscote up and cheek pieces on. Needs to lift but can improve with the setup.
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 |