Happy Valley Race 3 - Elgin Hcp (C4)
RED BRICK WARRIOR (9) earns top billing after resuming with a CL5 win at this track, scoring by a neck over the same distance and confirming he is effective under these conditions. The rise to CL4 is the obvious test, but he gets weight relief and rates highly on his last start win. SHOOTING TO TOP (2) is a major danger after sitting wide without cover and still running second, beaten a length, with his track-and-distance record adding substance. Draws much better this time for Purton who sticks and he can go one better on the way through. DECISION LINK (6) was beaten as favourite last week but still ran second, and his previous fifth was also only a length and a half away, so he remains a genuine winning hope. EXCEED THE LIMIT (1) was plain last week, yet his fourth to Akermanis Gold two starts back keeps him in the mix.
Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing sixth at this track last week, beaten just under five lengths by Sunday's Serenade at long odds, and there was no clear excuse offered. His previous fourth behind Akermanis Gold was much stronger, as he was steadied early before running on well to be beaten a length and a half. Has place claims if he reproduces that sharper finish.
Last Starts 6 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 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Lyle Hewitson | 61kg | 1:38.83 | 12-12-6 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/09/2026 | 91 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 61kg | 1:39.52 | 10-8-4 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $32.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Hugh Bowman | 1:11.96 | - | 7 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 61kg | 1:40.33 | 8-9-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/06/2026 | 17 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Lyle Hewitson | 61kg | 1:40.10 | 9-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 8/14 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $331,551.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Y | Lyle Hewitson | 55kg | 1:23.69 | 13-13-8 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $36.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $331,551.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Soft | Matthew Poon | 55kg | 1:24.60 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | H T Mo | 1:12.15 | - | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Purton
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at this track last start when second to Akermanis Gold, beaten a length after racing three-wide without cover, which gave the performance genuine merit. He had also worked into the race before finishing sixth fresh, so his form has tightened neatly third-up. Proven at this track and distance and rates a strong winning hope.
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 | 14 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Zac Purton | 60kg | 1:39.52 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/11 | 09/09/2026 | 63 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Derek Leung | 60kg | 1:41.63 | 3-2-6 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Derek Leung | 1:12.18 | - | 8 |
| 38.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Zac Purton | 59kg | 1:39.83 | 6-8-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 42 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Matthew Poon | 59kg | 1:40.33 | 4-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Poon | 1:09.98 | - | 8 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 60kg | 1:40.15 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 22/04/2026 | 35 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:40.42 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in both runs this campaign, finishing ninth at this track last start when beaten five and a half lengths after settling back and offering little response. The run prior was also ninth, beaten seven and a half lengths, and the market has shown little confidence. Old track-and-distance form is there, but current efforts fall short.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 59.5kg | 1:39.52 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $35.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | 77 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 60kg | 1:42.25 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $36.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Hugh Bowman | 1:11.75 | - | 1 |
| 18.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 61kg | 1:40.33 | 11-12-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $364,769.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 53kg | 1:39.18 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 53.5kg | 1:39.75 | 10-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/12 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | RST80-60 | $365,419.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Alex Badel | 55.5kg | 1:39.59 | 12-9-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 1:11.32 | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Vincent Ho
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was tenth at this track first-up, beaten five and a half lengths after beginning awkwardly, and he was sent out at big odds. His previous run in July was only fair when eighth over 1200m, though he did make minor ground after being crowded around the turn. A past win at this venue is not enough to lift confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/09/2026 | 77 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Vincent Ho | 59kg | 1:39.52 | 7-9-10 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $43.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 0:57.48 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 08/07/2026 | 42 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 58.5kg | 1:09.89 | 12-11-8 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $60.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:10.07 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/12 | 27/05/2026 | 42 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 58.5kg | 1:09.67 | 9-12-PU | 2 |
| 99.0L | $8.60 |
| 4/12 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Zac Purton | 58.5kg | 1:10.41 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 57.5kg | 1:09.53 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 54.5kg | 1:09.45 | 7-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing seventh at this track, beaten three and a half lengths by Mighty Steed when his effort was short-lived in the straight. Two runs back he was beaten nine lengths, so the recent figures are not compelling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Jerry Chau | 1:11.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 63 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 57.5kg | 1:42.25 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $27.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | WS | Matthew Poon | 1:11.33 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Zac Purton | 57.5kg | 1:39.33 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Luke Ferraris
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after running second at this track last week, beaten a length and a half by Sunday's Serenade as favourite. He was also only a length and a half away when fifth behind Akermanis Gold the start prior, closing off nicely from midfield. Race fit and proven under these conditions.
Last Starts 6 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 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 57kg | 1:38.83 | 5-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | E C W Wong | 56kg | 1:39.52 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 67 | RST60-40 | $207,080.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | E C W Wong | 56kg | 1:42.25 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:12.12 | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 12/14 | 04/07/2026 | 24 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | GY | Joao Moreira | 58kg | 1:22.08 | 7-5-12 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $7.80 |
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Joao Moreira | 57.5kg | 1:39.19 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/05/2026 | 11 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 1:39.85 | 3-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | E C W Wong | 1:10.48 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Derek Leung
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was ninth at Sha Tin first-up over 1200m, beaten six and a half lengths by Apex Glory at long odds. His prior GRIFFIN run was much weaker, finishing second last and beaten over 14 lengths after beginning awkwardly. Has to show a clear step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 27/09/2026 | 85 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Derek Leung | 57.5kg | 1:08.78 | 10-8-9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $52.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 1:13.15 | - | 8 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Derek Leung | 1:11.64 | - | 8 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | GRIFFIN 23 | $175,926.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | GY | Derek Leung | 57kg | 1:09.71 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $104.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | GRIFFIN 23 | $169,039.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | GY | Derek Leung | 57kg | 0:55.81 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $35.00 |
Jockey: M Yeung
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with an eighth at Sha Tin, beaten six lengths by Packing Fighter after making ground without threatening. The run prior was better when fourth to Flying Knight, beaten just under three lengths, but his broader turf record is a concern. His fourth two back was fair, but stronger claims sit elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | M Yeung | 1:11.01 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1600m | Good | Brenton Avdulla | 1:38.21 | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 56kg | 1:33.75 | 12-12-8 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/14 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57.5kg | 1:34.74 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $24.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:35.50 | 9-10-12 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $30.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | M Yeung | 58.5kg | 1:33.74 | 9-10-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $33.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | M Yeung | 59.5kg | 1:34.99 | 11-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $150.00 |
| 8/14 | 29/03/2026 | 25 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good Firm | M Yeung | 61kg | 1:21.53 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $144.00 |
Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned in winning style at this track, taking a Class 5 by a neck over the same distance after starting near the top of betting. He rises to Class 4, so the task is tougher, but the win confirmed his suitability to this track and trip and he gets weight relief. Positive profile and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/09/2026 | 84 | RST40-0 | $154,867.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Jerry Chau | 58.5kg | 1:39.21 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | K L Chui | 1:10.27 | - | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | K L Chui | 1:11.18 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | RST40-0 | $162,037.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | Brenton Avdulla | 61kg | 1:34.02 | 7-5-9 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/06/2026 | 32 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 53kg | 1:39.19 | 9-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/05/2026 | 24 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | GY | Andrea Atzeni | 54kg | 1:35.09 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/04/2026 | 21 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 55kg | 1:39.26 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 31 | RST60-40 | $210,054.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 56kg | 1:39.72 | 10-11-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Karis Teetan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing fifth at this track last week, beaten three and a half lengths by Absolute Honour when well enough found in an open market. His previous third behind Shamz was stronger, as he came from the rear and stayed on well late to be beaten a length. A genuine place chance if he finishes off.
Last Starts 6 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 | 84 | RST60-40 | $214,286.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Karis Teetan | 53.5kg | 1:39.77 | 11-9-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 1:11.88 | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 1:09.80 | - | 9 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 15/07/2026 | 32 | RST60-40 | $216,667.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | Karis Teetan | 55.5kg | 1:39.88 | 12-10-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | GY | Brenton Avdulla | 56.5kg | 1:48.88 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/05/2026 | 10 | RST60-40 | $208,185.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good Firm | Ethan Brown | 56kg | 1:39.19 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/14 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | RST60-40 | $208,556.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Y | James Orman | 58kg | 1:24.09 | 9-8-6 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/14 | 19/04/2026 | 67 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good Firm | James Orman | 57.5kg | 1:34.99 | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |