Silver Spurs presents the best winning chance despite winless record.
Hong Kong · Wednesday 17 September 2025
Happy Valley tips and results
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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Chung Hom Kok Hcp (C5)
The class rise is a concern, but his superior raw ability and distance specialization keep him prominently placed.
Triumphant Warrior's strong first up record and inside barrier make him a solid each-way proposition.
- 1st2Silver SpursE C W Wong$4.10
- 2nd1Golden FriendshipZ Purton$7.80
- 3rd10Camp FireLuke Ferraris$9.60
- 4th4Noble DeluxeBrenton Avdulla$5.80
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Silver Spurs | 3 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 58kg | $4.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Golden Friendship | 6 | Z Purton | K H Ting | 61kg | $7.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Camp Fire | 2 | Luke Ferraris | D Whyte | 56kg | $9.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Noble Deluxe | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 60kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Triumphant Warrior | 4 | James Orman | C S Shum | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 3 | Cosmo Navigator | 7 | Y L Chung | C W Chang | 59kg | $54.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Modest Gentleman | 11 | Ms A Atzeni | C H Yip | 56.5kg | $6.60 |
| 8th | 9 | Wisdom Star | 8 | K C Leung | W Y So | 56.5kg | $46.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Happy Tango | 12 | Richard Kingscote | Y S Tsui | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 12 | The Prime | 1 | D Probert | J W Richards | 54kg | $30.00 |
| 5 | Spicy So Smart | 10 | Matthew Chadwick | W K Mo | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Happy Horse | 9 | M F Poon | K L Man | 59kg | |
| 13 | Double Show | 13 | K Teetan | Brett Crawford | 55kg | ||
| 14 | Notthesillyone | 14 | Mark Newnham | 61kg |
Hoi Mei Hcp (C4)
Always My Folks gets the perfect setup with barrier 1 at Happy Valley where inside draws are crucial. Despite being winless, he's shown consistent placing ability with 0 wins from 11 starts including recent seconds. The light weight and Teetan booking suggest connections are confident.
California Blitz brings solid recent form including a second at Sha Tin last start. The barrier 2 draw is ideal for Happy Valley's rail-biased track, and the light weight with claiming jockey provides additional advantage. While winless, he's shown consistent ability to place and the inside barrier should ensure a forward position.
Mighty Commander stands out as one of the few proven winners in the field with 2 wins from 18 starts. His Happy Valley record of 1 win from 10 starts is solid, and trainer Fownes has a good reputation with first up runners. The 120-day break is a concern, but his class edge and winning experience give him strong claims.
Golden Luck offers excellent value given his outstanding Happy Valley record of 3 wins from 18 starts and superb first up statistics of 1 win from 2 starts.
- 1st2Mighty CommanderE C W Wong$4.80
- 2nd6California BlitzJerry Chau$5.70
- 3rd10Telecom PowerMatthew Chadwick$44.00
- 4th4Know At HeartKeagan De Melo$11.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mighty Commander | 5 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | California Blitz | 2 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 55kg | $5.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Telecom Power | 9 | Matthew Chadwick | Y S Tsui | 54.5kg | $44.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Know At Heart | 3 | Keagan De Melo | W Y So | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Amazing Kid | 4 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 56kg | $38.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Always My Folks | 1 | K Teetan | C W Chang | 52.5kg | $2.70 |
| 7th | 7 | Rewarding Buddy | 7 | Luke Ferraris | F C Lor | 56kg | $119.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Golden Darci | 10 | James Orman | D Whyte | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Snowthorn | 6 | M F Poon | P F Yiu | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Golden Luck | 11 | K C Leung | K L Man | 55.5kg | $6.60 |
| 11th | 1 | Star Glow | 8 | C Y Ho | K W Lui | 61kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Champion Method | 12 | D Probert | C S Shum | 53.5kg | $96.00 |
| 13 | Awesome Treasure | 13 | D A Hayes | 58kg | |||
| 14 | Fighting Machine | 14 | P C Ng | 61kg |
Lido Hcp (C4)
Atomic Beauty presents as the standout selection with a strong first-up record and excellent recent consistency. The inside barrier is crucial at Happy Valley's tight circuit, and the light weight of 52.5kg provides a significant advantage. Recent form shows clear improvement with three placings from four starts, and the stable has him ready to fire fresh.
The Z Purton booking adds confidence, and the light weight helps. While the overall record is modest, recent performances suggest improvement and the Happy Valley experience is valuable.
The recent third at this distance demonstrates suitability, and the first-up statistics are compelling. However, the wide barrier and lack of Happy Valley wins present challenges.
- 1st8Forever FolksK Teetan$15.00
- 2nd2Supreme AgilityJames Orman$5.70
- 3rd3Can''t Go WongM F Poon$18.00
- 4th6DilbaghRichard Kingscote$36.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Forever Folks | 10 | K Teetan | C S Shum | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Supreme Agility | 9 | James Orman | P C Ng | 59kg | $5.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Can''t Go Wong | 4 | M F Poon | F C Lor | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Dilbagh | 3 | Richard Kingscote | D Whyte | 56kg | $36.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Romantic Fantasy | 7 | A Badel | J W Richards | 54.5kg | $6.70 |
| 6th | 9 | Firefoot | 5 | Z Purton | W Y So | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 4 | Prince Alex | 6 | Luke Ferraris | D Whyte | 57kg | $23.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Perfect Pairing | 8 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 56kg | $36.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Samarkand | 11 | Hugh Bowman | D A Hayes | 61kg | $7.90 |
| 10th | 11 | Yiu Cheung Victory | 2 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Kingly Demeanor | 12 | Keith Yeung | A S Cruz | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Atomic Beauty | 1 | Ms A Atzeni | A S Cruz | 52.5kg | $5.90 |
| 13 | Illuminous | 13 | F C Lor | 59.5kg | |||
| 14 | Carryon Smiling | 14 | W Y So | 54.5kg |
The Community Chest Cup (C3)
Another Zonda presents as the standout selection with a winning last start at this exact track and distance. The Chadwick partnership has proven successful, and despite the wide barrier, his class and proven ability at the venue make him the top selection.
Excellence Value offers solid each-way value with Zac Purton taking the ride. His first up record is respectable, and recent form shows consistency with multiple placings. The class drop and proven ability at Happy Valley, combined with Purton's booking, makes him a strong place chance despite the extended break.
Romantic Laos brings strong first up credentials with a 50% strike rate fresh from a spell. His recent second at this track demonstrates current ability, and the significant class drop combined with the coveted barrier 1 draw provides tactical advantages. The Leung partnership has proven successful at this venue.
Hugh Bowman's booking is significant, and his proven class with 7 career wins suggests he can handle this grade. The staying background suits the 1650m trip, making him an attractive value proposition despite fitness concerns.
- 1st5Rocket SpadeHugh Bowman$10.00
- 2nd3Star ContactBrenton Avdulla$7.10
- 3rd6Another ZondaMatthew Chadwick$5.00
- 4th2Romantic LaosK C Leung$9.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Rocket Spade | 5 | Hugh Bowman | C Fownes | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Star Contact | 8 | Brenton Avdulla | D A Hayes | 58kg | $7.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Another Zonda | 7 | Matthew Chadwick | Y S Tsui | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Romantic Laos | 1 | K C Leung | W K Mo | 58kg | $9.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Excellence Value | 4 | Z Purton | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 8 | Victor The Rapid | 6 | K Teetan | P C Ng | 55kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Harmony Galaxy | 3 | Jerry Chau | C S Shum | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sure Joyful | 2 | M F Poon | P F Yiu | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 1 | I Can | 9 | Ms A Atzeni | P C Ng | 59.5kg | $7.60 |
Hoi Mei Hcp (C4)
Honest Witness has shown consistent form with a 2nd and 3rd in his last two starts at this track and distance. The Z Purton booking is significant, and despite being winless, his consistent placings suggest he's ready to break through. The 64-day break is a concern but his recent form line is strong.
New Power brings strong recent form including a win at this track in May. His Happy Valley record of 3 wins from 14 starts shows he handles the tight circuit well. The 85-day break and poor first up record are concerns, but his class and track affinity make him a strong chance.
Master Champion drops significantly in class after a strong 2nd at this track just 8 days ago. The top weight is a concern but his recent form suggests he can handle the assignment.
His first up record includes a 3rd, and A Badel's booking suggests stable confidence. The winless record is concerning but his consistency at this track makes him a value chance.
- 1st1Master ChampionK Teetan$3.90
- 2nd11Patch Of WatchM F Poon$15.00
- 3rd3New PowerKeith Yeung$4.90
- 4th9Across Da UniverseJerry Chau$22.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Master Champion | 1 | K Teetan | C S Shum | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Patch Of Watch | 10 | M F Poon | K L Man | 52.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | New Power | 3 | Keith Yeung | C W Chang | 59.5kg | $4.90 |
| 4th | 9 | Across Da Universe | 7 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 54.5kg | $22.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Exceed The Wish | 8 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Glory Cloud | 5 | A Badel | C Fownes | 52kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 8 | I P O Bros | 12 | Richard Kingscote | Y S Tsui | 56kg | $144.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Honest Witness | 6 | Z Purton | D A Hayes | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 9th | 7 | Power Summit | 2 | Ms A Atzeni | D Eustace | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 6 | Circuit Duffy | 4 | Luke Ferraris | F C Lor | 57kg | $59.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Multidutch | 9 | Y L Chung | A S Cruz | 56.5kg | $153.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Mega Bonus | 11 | E C W Wong | P F Yiu | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 13 | Sugar Queen Prawn | 13 | D Whyte | 55.5kg | |||
| 14 | Gastronomique | 14 | J J Size | 57.5kg |
Hoi Mei Hcp (C4)
Vulcanus presents as the standout selection with his excellent recent form including a last-start win at this venue. His strong place record of 7 seconds from 17 starts at the distance shows consistency, and he's dropping in class from previous campaigns. The barrier 5 draw suits his racing pattern perfectly at Happy Valley's tight circuit.
The Perfect Match gets the crucial barrier 1 draw which is gold at Happy Valley's tight circuit. His track record of 1 win from 6 starts at this venue is solid, and the recent close second shows he retains ability. However, the long spell and poor first-up record are concerns that prevent him from being the top selection.
King Lotus has the perfect Happy Valley record with 1 win from 2 starts at this track and distance. His strong second-up statistics (1 win from 1 start) suggest he'll improve significantly from his first-up run. The Hewitson partnership has been successful, but the wide barrier and limited experience are concerns.
His Happy Valley record of 1 win from 5 starts is respectable, and he's dropping in class. The barrier 2 draw provides tactical options, and being second up from spell suggests improvement is likely.
- 1st2King LotusLyle Hewitson$6.20
- 2nd3The Perfect MatchHugh Bowman$6.10
- 3rd9Super UniversalC Y Ho$13.00
- 4th5Ace PowerLuke Ferraris$18.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | King Lotus | 7 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 61kg | $6.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Perfect Match | 1 | Hugh Bowman | C S Shum | 60.5kg | $6.10 |
| 3rd | 9 | Super Universal | 8 | C Y Ho | K W Lui | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ace Power | 10 | Luke Ferraris | D Whyte | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Sky Song | 2 | M F Poon | C Fownes | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Vulcanus | 5 | K C Leung | Y S Tsui | 59kg | $4.10 |
| 7th | 8 | Spicy Spangle | 4 | Matthew Chadwick | W K Mo | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Amazing Victory | 12 | James Orman | C W Chang | 61kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Our Lucky Glory | 6 | A Badel | W Y So | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Genius Baby | 3 | Z Purton | D A Hayes | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Nebraskan | 11 | K Teetan | J J Size | 55kg | $8.60 |
| 12th | 12 | Yoda''s Choice | 9 | D Probert | P C Ng | 53.5kg | $90.00 |
| 13 | Spangle Fortune | 13 | K L Man | 53.5kg | |||
| 14 | Glorious Kingdom | 14 | P F Yiu | 58kg |
Repulse Bay Hcp (C3)
Lightly raced import with excellent first up record (1 win from 2 starts) gets perfect barrier 2 draw at leader-biased Happy Valley. Second up from spell having run well fresh last start for 4th. Light weight and inside draw are crucial advantages on this tight track where tactical speed dominates.
First up specialist with 2 wins from 3 starts fresh returns after strong preparation. Proven Happy Valley 1000m performer with 1 win from 3 starts at track/distance. Recent form excellent with win and second in last two starts. Light weight and good barrier draw provide tactical advantages.
Talented sprinter with excellent 1000m record (3 wins from 6 starts) and solid first up form returns with Zac Purton. Track condition suits but barrier 7 is challenging at Happy Valley where inside draws dominate. Class ability evident but needs to overcome tactical disadvantage.
Lightly raced gelding with perfect first up record (1 win from 1 start) gets ideal barrier 3 draw.
- 1st1Superb CapitalistMatthew Chadwick$4.40
- 2nd2Youthful SpiritsLuke Ferraris$11.00
- 3rd4La ForzaZ Purton$6.90
- 4th8Candlelight DinnerKeith Yeung$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Superb Capitalist | 1 | Matthew Chadwick | A S Cruz | 61kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Youthful Spirits | 11 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | La Forza | 7 | Z Purton | J W Richards | 59.5kg | $6.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Candlelight Dinner | 6 | Keith Yeung | Y S Tsui | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Justifying | 3 | A Badel | C Fownes | 53.5kg | $6.10 |
| 6th | 3 | Wings Of War | 10 | Keagan De Melo | D Whyte | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Healthy Healthy | 4 | Ms A Atzeni | P C Ng | 55kg | $8.70 |
| 8th | 6 | Romantic Son | 5 | H Bentley | D A Hayes | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Friends Of Shajing | 2 | Jerry Chau | C S Shum | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 5 | Spicy Gold | 9 | Hugh Bowman | Mark Newnham | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Sir Charge | 8 | K Teetan | D Eustace | 54.5kg | $32.00 |
Shek O Hcp (C2)
Steps Ahead presents as the standout selection with his excellent first up record and significant class drop from Group/Open company.
Soleil Fighter is the standout Happy Valley specialist in this field with 3 wins from 11 starts at the track. His recent 3rd place finish at this exact track and distance shows he's competitive at this level, though his poor first up record is a concern.
Jumbo Legend comes off a last start win at Happy Valley and boasts an excellent track record. His good barrier draw and class drop provide additional advantages, though his poor first up statistics and time off are concerns that need to be weighed carefully.
Lo Rider represents excellent value as a second up runner dropping significantly in class.
- 1st10Lo RiderH Bentley$3.90
- 2nd4EncounteredK Teetan$10.00
- 3rd6Soleil FighterZ Purton$5.80
- 4th7Steps AheadLyle Hewitson$5.80
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Lo Rider | 1 | H Bentley | C Fownes | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Encountered | 6 | K Teetan | Brett Crawford | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Soleil Fighter | 10 | Z Purton | D A Hayes | 58.5kg | $5.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Steps Ahead | 9 | Lyle Hewitson | K W Lui | 57kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Jumbo Legend | 4 | C Y Ho | C Fownes | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Californiatotality | 2 | A Badel | A S Cruz | 60.5kg | $9.80 |
| 7th | 9 | Keefy | 5 | E C W Wong | F C Lor | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Bravehearts | 8 | M F Poon | Mark Newnham | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Voyage Samurai | 7 | K C Leung | F C Lor | 59.5kg | $36.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Telecom Fighters | 3 | Matthew Chadwick | Y S Tsui | 59kg | $37.00 |
| 11th | 5 | La City Blanche | 12 | Y L Chung | A S Cruz | 57.5kg | $85.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Woodfire Bro | 11 | Keith Yeung | C W Chang | 54.5kg | $27.00 |
| 13 | Tourbillon Prince | 13 | C W Chang | 55.5kg |
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