Happy Valley Race 2 - Elgin Hcp (C4)
GAZELEY (8) is the one to beat after resuming with a head second to Happy Smile at this venue, a clear return to the competitive form hinted at when beaten only a length and a half by SHAMZ two runs ago. He has won around 1650m and gets another chance to turn that narrow miss into a win. AKERMANIS GOLD (3) is the obvious danger after scoring by a length from Shooting To Top at this track first-up, with that result confirming his liking for both the venue and the distance. CASA ROCHESTER (4) has not been winning, but his recent margins are sound for this level and Purton taking over gives him a strong platform to improve. SURE JOYFUL (10) is an older gelding with a modest win rate, yet his fresh third behind AKERMANIS GOLD was good enough to put him firmly in the minor-money discussion again. VERMILION TEMPEST (6) can improve with the fresh run out of the way.

Jockey: Luke Ferraris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing ninth at this track, beaten just over seven lengths by Amazing Gaze and making no impression late. The start prior was much better, sweeping home from back in the field to beat Sky Deep by half a length at big odds. Must rediscover that finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 1:11.55 | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 09/09/2026 | 56 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Vincent Ho | 61kg | 1:41.63 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Luke Ferraris | 1:11.33 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 15/07/2026 | 24 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 59kg | 1:39.88 | 10-7-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $38.00 |
| 8/14 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Angus Chung | 59kg | 1:34.74 | 14-13-8 | 13 |
| 5.5L | $191.00 |
| 11/14 | 31/05/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Angus Chung | 60.5kg | 2:01.32 | 2-2-11 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 14/14 | 26/04/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Karis Teetan | 61kg | 1:33.74 | 8-9-14 | 14 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $368,043.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Karis Teetan | 53kg | 1:46.79 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at Sha Tin when 12th over 1800m, beaten over 13 lengths by Super Goldendragon after starting at big odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 01/10/2026 | 141 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:47.75 | 6-9-12 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $116.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 1:08.94 | - | 5 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:11.33 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | 17 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 54.5kg | 1:48.87 | 3-3-9 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $79.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a strong win at this track, beating Shooting To Top by a length after settling midfield and finishing off nicely. That followed a fifth at this venue when beaten two lengths as an unwanted runner in betting, so the first-up effort was a clear peak in current form. Drawn to get every chance and rates highly again.
Last Starts 20 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 | 23/09/2026 | 77 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 55.5kg | 1:39.52 | 6-6-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:10.74 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Mutaza Salleh | 1:12.24 | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 56.5kg | 1:39.83 | 12-11-5 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $46.00 |
| 9/14 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | GY | Ethan Brown | 58.5kg | 1:22.25 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/14 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 59.5kg | 1:21.58 | 8-5-6 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $70.00 |
| 9/14 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 60kg | 1:08.70 | 14-12-9 | 14 |
| 4.5L | $42.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Matthew Chadwick | 53kg | 1:08.48 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark without winning, finishing seventh behind Akermanis Gold last start when beaten just over three lengths after working home fairly. He was sixth at this track the run prior, beaten two and a half lengths in an open market. Proven at this track and distance, so he remains a live winning chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 58kg | 1:39.52 | 9-10-7 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | 56 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 57.5kg | 1:42.25 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Hugh Bowman | 1:11.93 | - | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1800m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 60.5kg | 1:49.23 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 4/12 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 60.5kg | 1:39.83 | 10-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:40.02 | 10-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $364,769.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Angus Chung | 52.5kg | 1:39.18 | 11-11-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Poon | 1:11.57 | - | 5 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last at this track first-up, beaten seven and a half lengths by Happy Smile after beginning well and fading late.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 23/09/2026 | 70 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 58kg | 1:39.53 | 3-4-11 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 1:10.27 | - | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:39.88 | 5-6-10 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/06/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Karis Teetan | 60.5kg | 1:40.02 | 1-1-9 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/05/2026 | 129 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 1:39.21 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $9.70 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 1:11.23 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 11/01/2026 | 32 | RST80-60 | $357,006.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 53kg | 1:22.33 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $78.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | RST80-60 | $484,252.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 55.5kg | 1:40.03 | 6-7-10 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Vincent Ho
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when seventh at this venue first-up, beaten just under three lengths by Happy Smile at generous odds. His previous run at Sha Tin was a heavy defeat, so there is still a query on how much improvement is coming. Place hopes look stronger than winning claims.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/09/2026 | 129 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 58kg | 1:39.53 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.30 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | James Orman | 1:11.16 | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:11.52 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Y | Joao Moreira | 58.5kg | 1:49.98 | 9-13-11 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $6.70 |
| 2/14 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Soft | Ethan Brown | 59kg | 1:50.18 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Joao Moreira | 59kg | 1:40.42 | 12-11-8 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Joao Moreira | 60.5kg | 1:39.43 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/03/2026 | 56 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 60.5kg | 1:38.91 | 12-10-6 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Derek Leung
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to quicken when second last behind Akermanis Gold at this track first-up, beaten eight lengths after beginning only fairly and racing ungenerously early. The start prior was more competitive, finishing fifth to Shamz by a length and a half, but he remains unplaced from five tries around 1650m. Hard to make a strong case.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 23/09/2026 | 70 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 56kg | 1:39.52 | 5-3-11 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 1:10.33 | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 58kg | 1:39.88 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 24/06/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 58kg | 1:40.02 | 9-9-12 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Alex Badel | 1:09.51 | - | 1 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 59kg | 1:39.85 | 9-11-9 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/04/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 59.5kg | 1:41.02 | 11-11-4 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $61.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 60kg | 1:08.68 | 9-10-11 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $95.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Chadwick
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a head of winning first-up at this track, finishing second to Happy Smile after starting an outside chance in betting. He had also run better than his odds suggested two back when sixth to Shamz, beaten only a length and a half. Brings the sharpest recent form and looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 20 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 | 23/09/2026 | 70 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 53kg | 1:39.53 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Vincent Ho | 1:10.85 | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Vincent C Y Ho | 0:57.91 | - | 3 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Vincent Ho | 55kg | 1:39.88 | 3-3-6 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $57.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 55.5kg | 1:40.33 | 2-5-10 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $62.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 56.5kg | 1:40.10 | 6-2-10 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $85.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 58.5kg | 1:40.15 | 5-4-11 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 52 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 59.5kg | 1:40.42 | 11-10-11 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Angus Chung
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last at Sha Tin over 1400m, beaten over 19 lengths by Joyful Joy at big odds. The run prior was also well held when 11th over the same trip. Must find sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Matthew Poon | 1:11.28 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 06/09/2026 | 56 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Lyle Hewitson | 54.5kg | 1:21.10 | 1-10-14 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $86.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 0:57.95 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 57kg | 1:21.48 | 2-3-11 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | GY | Angus Chung | 56kg | 1:22.42 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $57.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | GY | Ethan Brown | 57.5kg | 1:10.56 | 9-10-11 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $33.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/04/2026 | - | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Lyle Hewitson | 56.5kg | 1:08.59 | 3-3-11 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Karis Teetan
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a solid third behind Akermanis Gold at this track, beaten just over a length after being unwanted in the market. Fitter for that effort and he's appealing from a good gate and with no weight on his back.
Last Starts 20 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 | 23/09/2026 | 77 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Karis Teetan | 53.5kg | 1:39.52 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 1:10.85 | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Matthew Poon | 55kg | 1:39.83 | 5-7-10 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Matthew Poon | 56kg | 1:39.78 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $27.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 55.5kg | 1:39.85 | 8-9-10 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 49 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Jerry Chau | 55.5kg | 1:40.42 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 2200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 57.5kg | 2:16.53 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $52.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Poon | 1:10.61 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |