Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Hong Kong · Wednesday 10 September 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Happy Valley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Dan Attack presents as the most reliable winning chance being second up from a spell with an encouraging third placing first up. The Hugh Bowman booking and advantageous barrier draw enhance his prospects despite limited overall winning record.
His Happy Valley experience is extensive with regular placings, and he's in good racing rhythm. While yet to win at the track, his recent form suggests he's close to breaking through, making him a strong each-way proposition.
Woodfire Champ won his last start at this track and distance, showing he's well-suited to Happy Valley conditions. His overall track record is strong with 2 wins from 9 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Dan Attack | 5 | Hugh Bowman | D Whyte | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Talents Supremo | 3 | Jerry Chau | C S Shum | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ragnarr | 9 | M F Poon | D J Hall | 58.5kg | $9.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Woodfire Champ | 7 | K C Leung | C W Chang | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Lucky Blessing | 1 | Y L Chung | W K Mo | 59.5kg | $4.30 |
| 6th | 10 | Lucky Generations | 11 | James Orman | C Fownes | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Glorious Expert | 2 | H Bentley | K H Ting | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Macanese Master | 12 | E C W Wong | Y S Tsui | 53kg | $162.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Ever Smart | 8 | A Badel | F C Lor | 54.5kg | $7.20 |
| 10th | 1 | Super Charizzard | 6 | Z Purton | Mark Newnham | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 3 | Noble Go | 10 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 60kg | $78.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Run Yes Run | 4 | Matthew Chadwick | W Y So | 59kg | $37.00 |
| 13 | Falcon Court | 13 | D A Hayes | 55.5kg | |||
| 14 | Winning Heart | 14 | A S Cruz | 60kg |
Yeaboi stands out as the top selection with exceptional first-up credentials showing 2 wins from 3 starts fresh. The gelding has proven soft track ability with 1 win from 2 starts and crucially has won at Happy Valley before with 1 win from 20 starts. The light weight and proven ability fresh make this the standout selection despite the wide barrier.
Wah May Wai Wai has been consistently placed in recent starts and benefits from Zac Purton's booking and barrier 3. However, the Happy Valley hoodoo with 0 wins from 13 starts and top weight are concerns against stronger first-up performers.
Foremost Teddy showed excellent form last start finishing second at this exact venue and distance. The gelding has been a consistent Happy Valley performer with 0 wins from 14 starts but multiple placings. However, the first-up assignment after a spell and overall poor winning record limit appeal compared to proven fresh performers.
Cool Blue offers value having previously won at this exact track and distance combination. The gelding won last start before the spell and benefits from a light weight of 55kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Super Sicario | 9 | Hugh Bowman | C Fownes | 59.5kg | $5.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Perfecto Moments | 1 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 54.5kg | $24.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Wah May Wai Wai | 3 | Z Purton | A S Cruz | 60.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Cool Blue | 8 | Matthew Chadwick | W Y So | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Harry''s Hero | 4 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 56kg | $5.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Yeaboi | 7 | M F Poon | C W Chang | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Go Go Go | 6 | D Probert | W Y So | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Foremost Teddy | 5 | James Orman | C S Shum | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 9th | 3 | En Perfecto | 2 | Luke Ferraris | C S Shum | 58kg | $19.00 |
Plentiful stands out as the most logical winner with his exceptional Happy Valley 1000m record and strong recent form before the spell. His track specialization combined with the class drop and favorable barrier position outweighs first-up concerns. The soft track conditions shouldn't be a major impediment given his overall wet weather competency.
Harmony Fire brings excellent Happy Valley form and strong recent performance into this assignment. His track specialization is outstanding and the recent 2nd placing shows he's in good order. The wide barrier is concerning at this tight track, but his class and track record make him a serious winning chance despite first-up statistics.
Grand Nova brings current form and class to this assignment with his recent Happy Valley placing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Harmony Fire | 10 | Luke Ferraris | D Whyte | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Master Champion | 1 | K Teetan | C S Shum | 61kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Moon Rocket | 8 | M F Poon | C S Shum | 61kg | $7.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Grand Nova | 5 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 60.5kg | $6.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Sergeant Pepper | 11 | K C Leung | Y S Tsui | 57.5kg | $22.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Super Sixty | 3 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Plentiful | 2 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 58kg | $5.20 |
| 8th | 12 | Happy Boys | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 55kg | $5.80 |
| 9th | 11 | Thousand Cups | 9 | Keith Yeung | A S Cruz | 56kg | $100.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Crystal Powerful | 6 | Ms A Atzeni | W K Mo | 58kg | $36.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Gallant Rex | 12 | D Probert | D A Hayes | 57kg | $187.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Romantic Party | 7 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 57kg | $147.00 |
| 13 | Lean Master | 13 | C H Yip | 61kg | |||
| 14 | Inno Century | 14 | W Y So | 54kg |
Despite first-up concerns, the consistent form trend and tactical speed advantage from barrier 3 make this the top winning chance.
Despite first-up concerns, the inside barrier and class ability make this a strong each-way proposition.
The inside barrier provides tactical advantage, though first-up concerns and lack of track experience present risks.
Soaring Bronco represents solid each-way value dropping in class with a strong place record at this track/distance. The 0 wins from 4 starts but 2 seconds and 1 third demonstrates consistent placing ability here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | To Infinity | 6 | A Badel | J W Richards | 56kg | $35.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mighty Steed | 3 | C Y Ho | K W Lui | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | The Auspicious | 1 | James Orman | Y S Tsui | 56.5kg | $6.90 |
| 4th | 6 | Setanta | 8 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Take Action | 2 | K Teetan | J J Size | 59kg | $22.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Prince Alex | 4 | H Bentley | D Whyte | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Celestial Harmony | 5 | Keith Yeung | D A Hayes | 53.5kg | $9.30 |
| 8th | 7 | Glorious Ryder | 10 | Lyle Hewitson | D Eustace | 56.5kg | $169.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Good Luck Babe | 9 | Y L Chung | A S Cruz | 60kg | $9.20 |
| 10th | 2 | Shanghai Style | 11 | E C W Wong | C S Shum | 58.5kg | $55.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Soaring Bronco | 7 | Brenton Avdulla | P C Ng | 56kg | $11.00 |
Highland Rahy presents as the standout selection with his exceptional Happy Valley 1650m record of 3 wins from 10 starts. His last start victory in this grade, combined with the crucial barrier 1 draw and Zac Purton's booking, makes him hard to beat despite the soft track concerns.
Wrote A New Page boasts a perfect 2-from-2 record at this track and distance, with consecutive wins before his spell. The class drop and Bentley's retention suggest confidence, though the first-up assignment and unknown soft track ability present some risk.
However, his poor first-up record and wide barrier draw present significant challenges in this competitive field.
His 3 wins from 18 starts at this track/distance shows he can win here, though his poor soft track record is a concern in these conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Wrote A New Page | 7 | H Bentley | C S Shum | 54.5kg | $8.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Highland Rahy | 1 | Z Purton | K W Lui | 59kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | I Can | 9 | Ms A Atzeni | P C Ng | 57.5kg | $44.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Embraces | 10 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Casa Rochester | 4 | Matthew Chadwick | Mark Newnham | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Outgate | 3 | Y L Chung | A S Cruz | 55kg | $7.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Noble Pursuit | 2 | Luke Ferraris | C Fownes | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | S J Tourbillon | 6 | E C W Wong | C H Yip | 53kg | $22.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Harmony Galaxy | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | C S Shum | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Grey Charger | 11 | D Probert | D Eustace | 56kg | $142.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Samarkand | 8 | K Teetan | D A Hayes | 53kg | $8.10 |
Super Unicorn gets the nod as top selection despite being first up from spell. The Z Purton booking is crucial, and barrier 5 allows tactical positioning at Happy Valley. The gear changes removing blinkers and adding sheepskin cheek pieces could unlock improvement. While soft track form is unknown, the class drop and jockey upgrade provide the edge.
Sturdy Ruby presents strong first-up credentials with 1 win from 2 starts fresh. The horse shows familiarity with Happy Valley having 2 wins from 22 starts at this track and distance. C Y Ho retains the ride after recent success, and barrier 6 provides tactical options. The improving form trend before the spell is encouraging.
Amazing Run brings the best recent form to this contest with 2 wins from last 4 starts at this distance. The horse shows excellent soft track form with 2 wins from 3 starts, crucial for today's conditions. K Teetan retains the ride after recent success, though barrier 10 presents tactical challenges at the tight Happy Valley circuit.
The horse has shown competitive form when fit with recent placings, and barrier 1 provides the crucial rails run at Happy Valley. Matthew Chadwick's winning combination with the horse adds confidence, though the first-up record of 0 wins from 4 starts is concerning.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Viva Graciousness | 1 | Matthew Chadwick | A S Cruz | 59kg | $7.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Quantum Patch | 7 | Hugh Bowman | P C Ng | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Youth Power | 12 | E C W Wong | D A Hayes | 53.5kg | $22.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Sturdy Ruby | 6 | C Y Ho | K L Man | 61kg | $8.70 |
| 5th | 3 | Northern Beast | 11 | Brenton Avdulla | D J Hall | 61kg | $30.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Chain Of Gold | 9 | K C Leung | W K Mo | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Firefoot | 3 | A Badel | W Y So | 55kg | $6.60 |
| 8th | 5 | Super Unicorn | 5 | Z Purton | Mark Newnham | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 9th | 10 | Wiseman | 4 | H Bentley | C S Shum | 54.5kg | $54.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Sight Supreme | 8 | Ms A Atzeni | J J Size | 54kg | $68.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Hailtothevictors | 2 | M F Poon | D Eustace | 53.5kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Amazing Run | 10 | K Teetan | D A Hayes | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
Glory B stands out as the top selection with an outstanding Happy Valley record and strong recent form including a last-start win. Despite being first up from a spell, his track specialization and consistent form pattern make him the most reliable winning chance. The barrier 4 draw suits his racing style perfectly at this tight circuit.
While yet to break his maiden, his regular placings and good barrier draw make him a strong chance for the minor placings. The light weight and tactical speed give him every chance to be competitive.
Bienvenue brings solid credentials with improving recent form and a good Happy Valley record. The Z Purton booking adds confidence, though the wide barrier 12 draw is a significant concern at this tight track. His consistent class form keeps him competitive despite the first-up assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bienvenue | 12 | Z Purton | D A Hayes | 60.5kg | $5.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Flying Wrote | 10 | Jerry Chau | A S Cruz | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lucky Sam Gor | 7 | Ms A Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 54.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Denfield | 11 | Brenton Avdulla | C S Shum | 60kg | $35.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Vigor Elleegant | 5 | Y L Chung | K L Man | 55kg | $25.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Run Run Smart | 9 | A Badel | F C Lor | 57.5kg | $42.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Thunder Prince | 8 | Hugh Bowman | W Y So | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Great Spirit | 3 | M F Poon | C H Yip | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Metal King | 6 | K C Leung | K H Ting | 54.5kg | $67.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Glory B | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | D Whyte | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Motoman | 2 | James Orman | P C Ng | 60kg | $23.00 |
| 1 | Charming Babe | 1 | C Y Ho | P F Yiu | 61kg | ||
| 13 | Sky Song | 13 | C Fownes | 53kg | |||
| 14 | Telecom Power | 14 | Y S Tsui | 54kg |
Sovereign Fund presents as the standout selection having won his last start at this exact track and distance. His recent form shows consistent improvement with three placings in four starts before that victory. The gelding has a solid first up record and proven ability on soft tracks, making him well-suited to today's conditions despite the inside barrier draw.
Storming Dragon brings excellent recent form into this assignment with a close second and solid fourth in his last two starts. The barrier 5 draw suits his racing pattern, and the light weight of 55kg is a significant advantage. His consistent placing record at the track gives confidence he can be competitive again.
Dragon Four Seas boasts an exceptional record at Happy Valley with 4 wins from 6 starts, making him a serious contender despite the wide draw. His class edge and distance specialization are strong positives, though the soft track conditions and barrier 12 present challenges that need to be overcome.
While winless in 12 starts, his consistent placing record and the gear change suggest he could break through at this easier level. The good barrier and light weight enhance his chances considerably.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Storming Dragon | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | J W Richards | 55kg | $5.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Regal Gem | 9 | K C Leung | F C Lor | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | King Of Fighters | 4 | A Badel | A S Cruz | 53.5kg | $6.20 |
| 4th | 11 | Thriving Brothers | 7 | Matthew Chadwick | C H Yip | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Dragon Four Seas | 12 | Z Purton | K L Man | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Victor The Rapid | 11 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Power Koepp | 6 | Hugh Bowman | Mark Newnham | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Lucky Planet | 8 | M F Poon | W K Mo | 54kg | $52.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Monarch County | 2 | Ms A Atzeni | C Fownes | 53kg | $4.90 |
| 10th | 7 | Kingdom Of Riches | 3 | H Bentley | C S Shum | 54kg | $84.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Sovereign Fund | 1 | K Teetan | C W Chang | 57.5kg | $4.90 |
| 12th | 4 | Giant Leap | 10 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | $27.00 |
| 13 | Wings Of War | 13 | Keagan De Melo | D Whyte | 60kg | ||
| 14 | Romantic Son | 14 | D A Hayes | 56kg |
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