★ Top pick11th
10Taihang Scenery
Barrier 2 ideal for HV 1200m where inside speed crucial despite very fast tempo.
Hong Kong · Wednesday 25 February 2026
Happy Valley tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 9 races at Happy Valley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/911%
Any tip won5/956%
Top pick placed4/944%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Bowen Hcp (C5)
18:40 local1200mClass 5$875,000
Winner9. Lucky GenerationsSP $7.60
2nd pick2nd
11Oriental Surprise
Zac Purton engagement huge positive in weak Class 5. Very fast tempo suits late runner; overlooked at 16x despite elite jockey/trainer combo (20% strike).
3rd pickWon
9Lucky Generations
Barrier 1 trumps form in HV 1200m Class 5. Sole T/D winner here (10 starts); recent HV victory under Moreira shows ability. Light weight and inside gate suit fast tempo; solid place claim despite recent dips.
Value pick10th
1Country Dancer
Overlooked topweight with J Size polish and strong HV history (20:1-0-3). Fast tempo may expose backmarkers but proven class edges roughies. Not selected top3 as #10 superior recency.
- 1st9Lucky GenerationsE C W Wong$7.60
- 2nd11Oriental SurpriseZac Purton$13.00
- 3rd3King AlloyRichard Kingscote$9.60
- 4th5Chill MasterJerry Chau$38.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Lucky Generations | 1 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 53.5kg | $7.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Oriental Surprise | 10 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | King Alloy | 11 | Richard Kingscote | K H Ting | 59.5kg | $9.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Chill Master | 9 | Jerry Chau | K L Man | 57kg | $38.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Triumphant Warrior | 12 | Maxime Guyon | J W Richards | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | My Flying Angel | 5 | Alexis Badel | F C Lor | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Sonic Boom | 3 | Harry Bentley | W K Mo | 53kg | $8.40 |
| 8th | 2 | Top To Sky | 6 | Derek Leung | C H Yip | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 8 | You'remyeverything | 4 | Karis Teetan | C W Chang | 56.5kg | $55.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Country Dancer | 8 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | J J Size | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Taihang Scenery | 2 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 12th | 7 | Rich Horse | 7 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 56.5kg | $68.00 |
| 13 | Only U | 13 | Brett Crawford | 59.5kg | |||
| 14 | Sterling Wongchoy | 14 | D Whyte | 60.5kg |
Kennedy Hcp (C4)
19:10 local1200mClass 4$1,170,000
Winner5. Northern Fire BallSP $3.30
★ Top pick3rd
1Victor The Rapid
Fast tempo suits midfield finishers; barrier 8 manageable at HV 1200m.
2nd pick2nd
8Bits Superstar
3rd pickWon
5Northern Fire Ball
Barrier 9 a query at tight HV but prior wins from wide gates.
Value pick4th
7Awesome Treasure
1200m record (42:3-9-2) trumps unproven types; light weight suits.
- 1st5Northern Fire BallDerek Leung$3.30
- 2nd8Bits SuperstarZac Purton$2.30
- 3rd1Victor The RapidJerry Chau$6.70
- 4th7Awesome TreasureE C W Wong$10.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Northern Fire Ball | 9 | Derek Leung | C H Yip | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Bits Superstar | 3 | Zac Purton | D J Hall | 57kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 1 | Victor The Rapid | 8 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 60kg | $6.70 |
| 4th | 7 | Awesome Treasure | 1 | E C W Wong | J W Richards | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Winning Cigar | 4 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Happy Buddies | 12 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 52kg | $103.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Automated | 7 | Keith Yeung | W Y So | 60.5kg | $127.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Full Of Laughter | 2 | Richard Kingscote | C W Chang | 56.5kg | $28.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Zephyr | 10 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 56kg | $28.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Sir Charge | 6 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | D Eustace | 58.5kg | $25.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Topspin King | 11 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 57.5kg | $34.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Impressive Champ | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | P F Yiu | 57.5kg | $117.00 |
| 13 | Yee Cheong Spirit | 13 | C S Shum | 54kg | |||
| 14 | Sky Cap | 14 | C Fownes | 57.5kg |
Magazine Gap Hcp (C2)
19:40 local1800mClass 2$3,120,000
Winner5. Soleil FighterSP $3.70
★ Top pick2nd
2Huge Wave
Huge Wave tops form assessment with consistent recent performances including close 2nd in G3 and multiple placings in Class 2. Happy Valley specialist (5:1-1-2), barrier 4 ideal for midfield/on-pace in moderate-fast tempo where track favours such runners. Recent fitness peak outweighs first-up rivals.
2nd pick6th
4Awesome Fluke
Awesome Fluke fresh off Class 2 win at Happy Valley 22 days ago, strong track specialist (7:2-1-1, T/D 6:1-1-1). Significant class drop, lighter 59kg, barrier 5 for midfield role in on-pace favoured race. Consistent form trend, recent prizemoney boost.
3rd pickWon
5Soleil Fighter
Soleil Fighter Valley weapon (15:3-4-5), barrier 1 perfect for leaders' track despite neutral bias data. Consistent Class 2 performer with places last 3 starts, peak fitness (7 days back). Slight class drop, Bowman ride boosts. Lacks T/D stats but map and track history compensate in moderate-fast tempo favouring handy runners. Solid place claimer.
Value pick5th
1Californiatotality
Happy Valley suited (4:1-2-0), class drop positive.
- 1st5Soleil FighterHugh Bowman$3.70
- 2nd2Huge WaveAlexis Badel$3.70
- 3rd6Sky HeartE C W Wong$3.60
- 4th7Jumbo LegendKaris Teetan$7.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Soleil Fighter | 1 | Hugh Bowman | D A Hayes | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Huge Wave | 4 | Alexis Badel | K H Ting | 61kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sky Heart | 2 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 53kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 7 | Jumbo Legend | 3 | Karis Teetan | C Fownes | 53kg | $7.90 |
| 5th | 1 | Californiatotality | 7 | Brenton Avdulla | A S Cruz | 61kg | $9.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Awesome Fluke | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | P F Yiu | 59kg | $7.20 |
| 7th | 3 | Sword Point | 6 | Derek Leung | F C Lor | 61kg | $36.00 |
Kennedy Hcp (C4)
20:10 local1200mClass 4$1,170,000
Winner12. Legend StarSP $22.00
★ Top pick5th
7Dan Attack
Reliable D Whyte stable.
2nd pick9th
4Jolly Companion
Midfield map suits very fast tempo at leaders-biased HV sprint. Wide barrier 10 a query but recent inside runs prove ability.
3rd pick11th
8Fortune Supernova
Blinkers off previously but gear stable. Strong HV sprint chance from good gate.
Value pick6th
3Cheerful Wongchoy
True debutant (no form) not penalised per rules: elite Purton booking signals intent (7% HV strike), Ng trainer reliable with first-starters. Barrier 6 perfect for midfield in fast tempo HV 1200m. Proxy form upgrade.
- 1st12Legend StarAngus Chung$22.00
- 2nd2Tactical CommandAlexis Badel$22.00
- 3rd11IconicalMatthew L Chadwick$13.00
- 4th1Very GratefulJerry Chau$8.70
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Legend Star | 8 | Angus Chung | C S Shum | 51kg | $22.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Tactical Command | 7 | Alexis Badel | Mark Newnham | 58.5kg | $22.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Iconical | 9 | Matthew L Chadwick | J W Richards | 52.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Very Grateful | 3 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 60kg | $8.70 |
| 5th | 7 | Dan Attack | 5 | Harry Bentley | D Whyte | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 3 | Cheerful Wongchoy | 6 | Zac Purton | P C Ng | 57.5kg | $9.10 |
| 7th | 9 | Supreme Feeling | 12 | Luke Ferraris | D A Hayes | 56.5kg | $52.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Kwai Chung Talents | 1 | Keith Yeung | C W Chang | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Jolly Companion | 10 | Vincent Ho | K L Man | 57.5kg | $9.10 |
| 10th | 6 | Celestial Strider | 11 | James Orman | W Y So | 56.5kg | $162.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Fortune Supernova | 2 | Derek Leung | K H Ting | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 12th | 10 | Gimme Five | 4 | Karis Teetan | F C Lor | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 13 | Power Summit | 13 | D Eustace | 52kg | |||
| 14 | Zhou Gongjin | 14 | Brett Crawford | 52kg |
The Volunteers'' Challenge Cup (C4)
20:40 local1200mClass 4$1,170,000
Winner8. Rainbow SevenSP $3.30
★ Top pick6th
6Great Spirit
Great Spirit stands out on pure form with recent consistent placings (433) at this track/distance where it has 7:1-0-3 record.
2nd pick2nd
2Argento Ocean
Barrier 1 gives Argento Ocean huge edge on leaders' track like Happy Valley 1200m, with 4:1-0-0 T/D record. Likely to lead or sit handy in very fast tempo. Bowman booking (20% combo) signals intent despite first up (trainer strong fresh).
3rd pick4th
1Bundle Of Charm
Recent 3rd showed finishing strength; J Size/D McMonagle booking positive. Very fast tempo may suit late charge but HV record tempers enthusiasm vs pure form leaders.
Value pick7th
9Ka Ying Warrior
- 1st8Rainbow SevenMaxime Guyon$3.30
- 2nd2Argento OceanHugh Bowman$7.10
- 3rd10Autumn VibesMatthew L Chadwick$35.00
- 4th1Bundle Of CharmDylan Browne McMonagle$11.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Rainbow Seven | 2 | Maxime Guyon | K W Lui | 54.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Argento Ocean | 1 | Hugh Bowman | D Whyte | 61kg | $7.10 |
| 3rd | 10 | Autumn Vibes | 10 | Matthew L Chadwick | J W Richards | 52.5kg | $35.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bundle Of Charm | 6 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | J J Size | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Call To Command | 8 | Harry Bentley | C W Chang | 52kg | $39.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Great Spirit | 3 | Andrea Atzeni | C H Yip | 56.5kg | $6.40 |
| 7th | 9 | Ka Ying Warrior | 4 | Keith Yeung | Brett Crawford | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Fatal Blow | 7 | Jerry Chau | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg | $9.20 |
| 9th | 5 | Silver Spurs | 12 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Bustling City | 5 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 57.5kg | $6.10 |
| 10th | 7 | Golden Friendship | 9 | Vincent Ho | K H Ting | 55kg | $37.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Circuit Duffy | 11 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 52kg | $77.00 |
| 13 | Holmes A Court | 13 | A S Cruz | 57.5kg | |||
| 14 | Flash Star | 14 | C S Shum | 56kg |
Robinson Hcp (C4)
21:10 local1650mClass 4$1,170,000
Winner1. StormiSP $4.00
★ Top pickWon
1Stormi
Midfield draw suits fast tempo favouring strong finishers at HV mile.
2nd pick2nd
5Amazing Award
Barrier 2 perfect for tight HV track favouring handy runners in fast tempo.
3rd pick4th
2Fortune Star
HV specialist (6:1-3-0 T/D) but recent jockey form poor (0% last 20). Solid place claim if leads.
Value pick5th
11Star Brose
Teetan upgrade signals intent.
- 1st1StormiJerry Chau$4.00
- 2nd5Amazing AwardDylan Browne McMonagle$7.10
- 3rd6To InfinityJames Orman$32.00
- 4th2Fortune StarLuke Ferraris$2.60
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Stormi | 6 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Amazing Award | 2 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | D Eustace | 57.5kg | $7.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | To Infinity | 4 | James Orman | J W Richards | 57.5kg | $32.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Fortune Star | 1 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 11 | Star Brose | 8 | Karis Teetan | D A Hayes | 54.5kg | $8.30 |
| 6th | 9 | Night Purosangue | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Y S Tsui | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Good Luck Win | 9 | Angus Chung | K H Ting | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Winning Diamond | 7 | Alexis Badel | C H Yip | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Sure Joyful | 10 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 58.5kg | $50.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Prince Alex | 12 | Harry Bentley | D Whyte | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Celtic Times | 11 | Derek Leung | K L Man | 59.5kg | $44.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Matsu Victor | 5 | Keith Yeung | K W Lui | 55.5kg | $23.00 |
| 13 | Noble Pursuit | 13 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 58.5kg | ||
| 14 | Northern Beast | 14 | D J Hall | 57.5kg |
Stubbs Hcp (C3)
21:45 local1650mClass 3$2,050,000
Winner7. Solid WinSP $5.50
★ Top pick8th
6Uranus Star
Purton's booking (50% with horse) elevates chances in fast tempo favoring midfielders.
2nd pick7th
11Win Beauty Viva
Purton on rival edges it narrowly.
3rd pickWon
7Solid Win
Strong map position from barrier 2 in on-pace biased Happy Valley setup. Recent C3 win at T/D proves suitability; dropping class helps. Consistent operator but recent 1800m 7th tempers enthusiasm vs fresher rivals. Solid place claimer in fast tempo.
Value pick12th
8Silo
Recent form consistent midfield; tongue tie off could sharpen. Atzeni (6% HV) adds intent.
- 1st7Solid WinDylan Browne McMonagle$5.50
- 2nd10So You WillAlexis Badel$45.00
- 3rd3Telecom FightersE C W Wong$37.00
- 4th1KeefyMatthew Poon$31.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Solid Win | 2 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | P F Yiu | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | So You Will | 3 | Alexis Badel | C Fownes | 56kg | $45.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Telecom Fighters | 11 | E C W Wong | Y S Tsui | 58.5kg | $37.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Keefy | 12 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Fantastic Fun | 5 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Embraces | 9 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 60kg | $8.80 |
| 7th | 11 | Win Beauty Viva | 1 | Maxime Guyon | J J Size | 55.5kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Uranus Star | 10 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 58.5kg | $5.60 |
| 9th | 9 | Keen Molly | 7 | Karis Teetan | D Eustace | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Tourbillon Prince | 4 | Richard Kingscote | C W Chang | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Do You Just | 6 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 58kg | $29.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Silo | 8 | Andrea Atzeni | J W Richards | 56.5kg | |
| 13 | King Lotus | 13 | Mark Newnham | 59kg | |||
| 14 | Happy Tercentenary | 14 | D Whyte | 56.5kg |
Wan Chai Gap Hcp (C3)
22:15 local1200mClass 3$1,860,000
Winner10. My Day My WaySP $30.00
★ Top pick8th
3Sovereign Fund
Sovereign Fund tops form assessment with recent Happy Valley 1200m win from barrier 3, strong track/distance stats (15:3-1-2), and class drop. Teetan booking positive.
2nd pick6th
8Straight To Glory
Very fast tempo may suit forward runner despite low leaders bias.
3rd pick2nd
11Spirit Of Peace
Spirit Of Peace solid third with barrier 3, recent consistent HV form (multiple placings), class drop, and light weight. Proven track performer (7:1-0-1), midfield map workable despite fast tempo.
Value pick5th
4Greater Bae
- 1st10My Day My WayLyle Hewitson$30.00
- 2nd11Spirit Of PeaceMaxime Guyon$5.40
- 3rd6Sugar SugarBrenton Avdulla$21.00
- 4th9Igor StravinskyAngus Chung$12.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | My Day My Way | 6 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 53.5kg | $30.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Spirit Of Peace | 3 | Maxime Guyon | J J Size | 53.5kg | $5.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sugar Sugar | 4 | Brenton Avdulla | C Fownes | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Igor Stravinsky | 1 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 52.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Greater Bae | 7 | Zac Purton | D Eustace | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 8 | Straight To Glory | 2 | Derek Leung | C W Chang | 54kg | $6.10 |
| 7th | 5 | Prestige Always | 8 | Harry Bentley | P C Ng | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Sovereign Fund | 5 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 2 | Harmony N Blessed | 12 | E C W Wong | D A Hayes | 58.5kg | $53.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Charming Babe | 9 | Vincent Ho | P F Yiu | 54.5kg | $48.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Candlelight Dinner | 10 | James Orman | Y S Tsui | 61kg | $27.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Camp Land | 11 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 53kg | $140.00 |
| 13 | Everstar | 13 | Y S Tsui | 53.5kg | |||
| 14 | Wings Of War | 14 | D Whyte | 56kg |
Wan Chai Gap Hcp (C3)
22:50 local1200mClass 3$1,860,000
Winner12. OutgateSP $9.80
★ Top pick3rd
6California Blitz
California Blitz tops form assessment with outstanding recent record (2623231132 last 10), including 2 wins from Class 4 stepping to Class 3. HV 1200 stats 6:2-2-1 and recent 2nd/3rd at track/distance show class edge. Barrier 12 manageable with Chadwick's 33% combo strike.
2nd pick7th
8Friends Of Shajing
Friends Of Shajing ideally drawn barrier 2 as likely leader in HV sprint where inside gates vital despite neutral bias. Recent form solid with 4th last start at HV 1200, consistent in grade. Light 53.5kg with Jerry Chau (24% trainer combo) suits very fast tempo. HV record 5:0-1-0 but barrier upgrades prospects over pure class horses. Strong proxy for on-pace bias at tight track.
3rd pick2nd
5Bienvenue
Bienvenue gets elite jockey Zac Purton (20% trainer combo) in class drop, HV 1200 specialist (8:2-3-0). Recent 4th at HV despite wide draw shows fitness second up. Very fast tempo suits midfield runner over leaders.
Value pick11th
1Triumphant More
HV stats elite 7:2-1-0, good track 10:4-2-0. Bowman (10% track strike) upgrades despite recent plains. Very fast tempo + rail out 4m suits rails run.
- 1st12OutgateAngus Chung$9.80
- 2nd5BienvenueZac Purton$9.10
- 3rd6California BlitzMatthew L Chadwick$9.30
- 4th11Never Too SoonMatthew Poon$19.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Outgate | 5 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 52kg | $9.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bienvenue | 11 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 56kg | $9.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | California Blitz | 12 | Matthew L Chadwick | W K Mo | 55kg | $9.30 |
| 4th | 11 | Never Too Soon | 3 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Wonder Kit | 6 | Lyle Hewitson | Y S Tsui | 59kg | $65.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Storming Dragon | 10 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Friends Of Shajing | 2 | Jerry Chau | C S Shum | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 3 | Love Together | 9 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 57.5kg | $5.80 |
| 9th | 7 | Refusetobeenglish | 7 | Andrea Atzeni | P C Ng | 55kg | $5.90 |
| 10th | 2 | Red Elegance | 8 | Luke Ferraris | D Whyte | 60.5kg | $45.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Triumphant More | 1 | Hugh Bowman | F C Lor | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Endeared | 4 | Maxime Guyon | J J Size | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 13 | Chiu Chow Spirit | 13 | K L Man | 61kg | |||
| 14 | Together We Value | 14 | C H Yip | 58kg |
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