Top form pick with barrier 1 suiting Happy Valley's on-pace bias. 3:2-1-0 at track, 6:2-1-0 at distance on good. Very fast tempo suits forward runner.
Hong Kong · Wednesday 15 April 2026
Happy Valley tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Happy Valley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Celebrating 50 Years Of The HK Sevens Hcp (C5)
13:1-1-1 distance, 16:1-0-2 track on good. Bowman upgrade positive. Midfield map fine for Valley's first-half bias.
Purton booking elevates chances in weak Class 5. Valley 9:0-1-1 on good. Midfield map workable despite very fast tempo.
Light weight helps in fast tempo. Wide draw risky but Valley closers can reel in leaders if pace honest.
- 1st6Always My FolksZac Purton$4.90
- 2nd5Macanese MasterAngus Chung$3.40
- 3rd4Spicy SpangleHugh Bowman$5.50
- 4th8Taihang SceneryE C W Wong$32.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Always My Folks | 7 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 58kg | $4.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Macanese Master | 1 | Angus Chung | Y S Tsui | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Spicy Spangle | 6 | Hugh Bowman | W K Mo | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Taihang Scenery | 12 | E C W Wong | C S Shum | 56kg | $32.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Country Dancer | 5 | James Orman | J J Size | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Bingo Babe | 10 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 52kg | $6.70 |
| 7th | 3 | Lucky Generations | 2 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Oriental Surprise | 11 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Shine Bright | 8 | Matthew L Chadwick | C H Yip | 52kg | $28.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Run Yes Run | 3 | Keith Yeung | W Y So | 57kg | $109.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Sportic Warrior | 4 | Dylan Mo | C W Chang | 52kg | $227.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Fortune Warrior | 9 | Britney Wong | C H Yip | 58kg | $56.00 |
| 13 | Happy Boys | 13 | W K Mo | 60kg | |||
| 14 | Manythanks Forever | 14 | W Y So | 58.5kg |
Celebrating 40 Years Of The HKFC10s Hcp (C5)
Family Fortune stands out in Class 5 at Happy Valley with a win at track & distance (3:1-0-0). Moreira booking upgrades chances despite limited combo stats. Midfield map suits fast tempo & on-pace bias.
Purton booking strong intent signal. However, 0-18 record tempers enthusiasm vs proven winners. Barrier 7 neutral, but backmarker map risky at position-driven Happy Valley.
Light weight suits, track record 8:0-1-1. Barrier 11 concern but recent form (recent 4th after 8th) improving. Fits Class 5 volatility, on-pace bias if maps midfield. Good each-way value behind top two.
HV record 9:1-1-0, barrier 6 ideal for on-pace bias in fast tempo. Recent win at HV C5 (Nov 2025) highlights class suitability.
- 1st6Family FortuneJoao Moreira$4.30
- 2nd7Double BingoMatthew Poon$11.00
- 3rd3Zetta ForceJerry Chau$39.00
- 4th11Perfecto MomentsKeith Yeung$7.40
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Family Fortune | 8 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 58kg | $4.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Double Bingo | 6 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Zetta Force | 3 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 59kg | $39.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Perfecto Moments | 11 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 54.5kg | $7.40 |
| 5th | 10 | Wah May Wai Wai | 9 | Andrea Atzeni | A S Cruz | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Dragon Sunrise | 7 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 7th | 1 | Floof | 1 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Smart Trio | 2 | Britney Wong | C W Chang | 51.5kg | $55.00 |
| 9th | 8 | My Flying Angel | 12 | Vincent Ho | F C Lor | 57.5kg | $6.60 |
| 10th | 2 | Power Summit | 10 | James Orman | D Eustace | 60.5kg | $93.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Exceed The Wish | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Inno Century | 5 | Matthew L Chadwick | W Y So | 59.5kg | $37.00 |
| 13 | Courier Magic | 13 | K L Man | 60kg | |||
| 14 | Lucky Blessing | 14 | W K Mo | 61kg |
Winning Try Hcp (C4)
Bowman retains ride (50% combo success). Barrier 3 ideal for midfield settling in fast tempo at position-driven Happy Valley. Best track/distance credentials outweigh minor weight concern.
HV specialist with ideal draw (barrier 2) to secure forward position in likely fast tempo. 19 starts at HV 1650m (2-2-3) shows suitability. Light weight and Size training edge make strong place claim despite low win rate.
Drops in class, HV record solid (11:1-2-2). Kingscote 50% combo success. Barrier 6 suits midfield in fast tempo. Value in recent trajectory despite light weight.
Barrier 1 perfect for Happy Valley on-pace bias. Atzeni in career-best form (20% wins). Light weight, improving trend suits fast tempo.
- 1st1Fantastic FunHugh Bowman$3.80
- 2nd10Run Run TimingRichard Kingscote$4.00
- 3rd11Viva FirecrackerKaris Teetan$15.00
- 4th12FrantanckBritney Wong$5.90
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Fantastic Fun | 3 | Hugh Bowman | C S Shum | 61kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Run Run Timing | 6 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 53.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Viva Firecracker | 9 | Karis Teetan | A S Cruz | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Frantanck | 5 | Britney Wong | P C Ng | 49kg | $5.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Lakeshore Hero | 12 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 54kg | $43.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Take Action | 2 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 56kg | $6.90 |
| 7th | 7 | Red Brick Warrior | 1 | Andrea Atzeni | D Eustace | 55kg | $6.20 |
| 8th | 5 | The Azure | 11 | Jerry Chau | F C Lor | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 6 | To Infinity | 4 | James Orman | J W Richards | 56kg | $28.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Kolachi | 7 | Harry Bentley | D Whyte | 53.5kg | $33.00 |
| 11th | 3 | State Security | 10 | Lyle Hewitson | D A Hayes | 57.5kg | $112.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Win Ease | 8 | Keith Yeung | K W Lui | 59kg | $73.00 |
| 13 | Good Luck Win | 13 | K H Ting | 52kg | |||
| 14 | Shooting To Top | 14 | W K Mo | 56.5kg |
Successful Conversion Hcp (C4)
Purton booking upgrades intent despite wide draw. Happy Valley position bias suits if maps midfield; fast tempo favours late strength. Clear top pick over Noble Pursuit.
Barrier 1 perfect for Happy Valley's inside bias and on-pace track (22% on-pace win rate). Track/distance record 8:1-0-1 strong despite recent poor finishes from wide gates. Moreira first ride upgrades. Fast tempo suits forward map over backmarkers.
Barrier 3 and midfield map ideal for Happy Valley's first-half bias. Fast tempo may suit if holds position.
Recent HV 1800m 2nd from wide draw shows suitability; barrier 4 improves map. Solid distance/track stats 15:3-1-0 / 9:1-1-0. Light weight helps in fast tempo. Each-way value vs shorter top picks.
- 1st4Harmony GalaxyBrenton Avdulla$8.90
- 2nd10Kingly DemeanorKeith Yeung$6.00
- 3rd11Romantic FantasyAndrea Atzeni$7.70
- 4th3Noble PursuitJoao Moreira$6.10
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Harmony Galaxy | 3 | Brenton Avdulla | C S Shum | 58kg | $8.90 |
| 2nd | 10 | Kingly Demeanor | 4 | Keith Yeung | A S Cruz | 52kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Romantic Fantasy | 6 | Andrea Atzeni | J W Richards | 52kg | $7.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Noble Pursuit | 1 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 59kg | $6.10 |
| 5th | 2 | Romantic Laos | 10 | Hugh Bowman | W K Mo | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Smart City | 5 | Karis Teetan | P F Yiu | 52.5kg | $6.30 |
| 7th | 12 | Splendid Force | 11 | Matthew L Chadwick | C H Yip | 52kg | $133.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Enthralled | 9 | Zac Purton | J J Size | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Ocean Impact | 7 | Lyle Hewitson | D Whyte | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Can't Go Wong | 2 | Vincent Ho | F C Lor | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Sharpen Bright | 8 | Britney Wong | Y S Tsui | 52kg | $83.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Forever Glorious | 12 | Angus Chung | Brett Crawford | 51.5kg | $113.00 |
| 13 | Fighting Machine | 13 | P C Ng | 53kg | |||
| 14 | Joyful Prosperity | 14 | C S Shum | 54.5kg |
The Hong Kong China Rugby Cup (C3)
Fast tempo suits strong finisher from midfield. Clear top pick despite 61kg topweight.
Midfield map from gate 5 perfect for Happy Valley's position bias in fast tempo. Not top pick as form lacks #1's class edge.
Moreira upgrade helps first-up return with class drop. Recent form poor but T&D stats and map outweigh; solid threat if sharp.
Barrier 6 suits midfield settling for fast tempo, light weight helps. Value overlay for place/exotic.
- 1st1Beauty AllianceZac Purton$5.00
- 2nd4Do Your PartLuke Ferraris$3.70
- 3rd10Win MethodLyle Hewitson$5.50
- 4th6Fortunate SonKaris Teetan$52.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Beauty Alliance | 7 | Zac Purton | J J Size | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Do Your Part | 5 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Win Method | 6 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 52.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Fortunate Son | 11 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 55.5kg | $52.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Le Zonda | 10 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Wrote A New Page | 1 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 58.5kg | $4.90 |
| 7th | 8 | Superb Kid | 9 | Keith Yeung | Y S Tsui | 53.5kg | $95.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Supreme Mastermind | 2 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 52kg | $9.10 |
| 9th | 5 | King Lotus | 4 | James Orman | Mark Newnham | 56kg | $24.00 |
| 10th | 7 | California Moxie | 8 | Andrea Atzeni | A S Cruz | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Gratifide | 3 | Matthew L Chadwick | D Eustace | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
Racing With Rugby Hcp (C4)
Moreira booking elite intent despite class rise. Very fast tempo suits tactical speed over raw class.
Purton retains ride, strong trainer/jockey combo. Distance specialist (0-4-0 from 6), fitness peak suits very fast tempo where late strength key. Barrier 10 manageable with Purton's skill despite HV position bias.
Improving form (1941), suited to position bias holding midfield from barrier 7. HV tight track rewards proven locals over imports. Recent fitness solid, class consistent.
Barrier 6 ideal for midfield position in very fast tempo suiting Happy Valley bias.
- 1st3Storming DragonHugh Bowman$7.50
- 2nd9Cloud NineLuke Ferraris$4.30
- 3rd1MotorAndrea Atzeni$8.30
- 4th6Ryui KokoroeHarry Bentley$23.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Storming Dragon | 11 | Hugh Bowman | J W Richards | 61kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cloud Nine | 9 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg | $4.30 |
| 3rd | 1 | Motor | 6 | Andrea Atzeni | W K Mo | 61kg | $8.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Ryui Kokoroe | 12 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 60.5kg | $23.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Quartz Legend | 2 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 11 | Prestige Hall | 10 | Zac Purton | D J Hall | 57.5kg | $4.70 |
| 7th | 5 | Golden Empire | 1 | James Orman | Brett Crawford | 60.5kg | $9.90 |
| 8th | 7 | Origin Of Form | 3 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 60kg | $46.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Next Fortune | 8 | Keith Yeung | K W Lui | 57.5kg | $40.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Flying Christie | 4 | Britney Wong | P C Ng | 49kg | $127.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Northern Fire Ball | 5 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Team Team Folks | 7 | Vincent Ho | K H Ting | 61kg | |
| 13 | Hayday | 13 | P F Yiu | 60.5kg | |||
| 14 | Heroic Master | 14 | Y S Tsui | 53.5kg |
One City Two Passions Hcp (C4)
Moreira booking signals intent. Suits very fast tempo favouring on-pace/midfield at position-driven track. Barrier and map perfect despite low leaders win rate.
Excellent draw in barrier 1 suits likely leader role at position-driven Happy Valley. Recent win and 2nd at track/distance from similar gates. Purton booking strong. Fast tempo risks but inside draw overcomes low leaders bias. Clear top form contender.
Reliable Happy Valley specialist with 9:1-1-1 at track/distance including recent 3rd from barrier 3, 2nd prior. Barrier 5 ideal for midfield settling in fast tempo. Teetan booking positive.
Distance specialist 13:2-0-0. Barrier 12 hurts map but very fast tempo suits strong finisher. Recent form 1st/4th.
- 1st11World HeroHarry Bentley$8.20
- 2nd1Argento OceanBrenton Avdulla$10.00
- 3rd6The HeirJoao Moreira$2.70
- 4th5Rainbow SevenZac Purton$4.10
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | World Hero | 12 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 56kg | $8.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Argento Ocean | 8 | Brenton Avdulla | D Whyte | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | The Heir | 4 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Rainbow Seven | 1 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 58.5kg | $4.10 |
| 5th | 7 | Fatal Blow | 3 | Jerry Chau | Mark Newnham | 56.5kg | $7.20 |
| 6th | 4 | Genius Baby | 5 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Master Lucky | 2 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 60.5kg | $8.30 |
| 8th | 2 | Amazing Victory | 11 | James Orman | C W Chang | 60.5kg | $118.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Superb Boy | 6 | Britney Wong | Y S Tsui | 54.5kg | $72.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Trendy Rush | 10 | Hugh Bowman | J W Richards | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 12 | California Deeply | 7 | Matthew L Chadwick | A S Cruz | 53kg | $54.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Great Looking | 9 | E C W Wong | C H Yip | 56kg | $243.00 |
| 13 | Legend Star | 13 | C S Shum | 55.5kg | |||
| 14 | Giant Leap | 14 | P F Yiu | 60kg |
Scrum Half Hcp (C3)
Perfectly suited to fast tempo and position bias at tight track. Recent win proves Class 3 suitability despite rise.
Improving trend with fitness from 43-day prep. Weight edge and midfield map suits on-pace bias despite barrier 8.
Happy Valley position bias strongly favours despite recent form dip. Major overlay opportunity.
- 1st11All Round WinnerHarry Bentley$6.00
- 2nd9Romantic GladiatorLyle Hewitson$12.00
- 3rd8Armor Golden EagleAndrea Atzeni$2.30
- 4th2KeefyMatthew Poon$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | All Round Winner | 7 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Romantic Gladiator | 3 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Armor Golden Eagle | 1 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 4th | 2 | Keefy | 6 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Fivefortwo | 8 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 60.5kg | $8.80 |
| 6th | 10 | Ragga Bomb | 5 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Jumbo Legend | 11 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 3 | The Boom Box | 10 | James Orman | W Y So | 61kg | $42.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Riding Together | 9 | Zac Purton | D Eustace | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 6 | I Can | 2 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 58kg | $33.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Telecom Fighters | 4 | Britney Wong | Y S Tsui | 55.5kg | $32.00 |
Golden Point Hcp (C3)
Moreira booking elevates chances at position-driven Happy Valley. Barrier 4 ideal for forward spot in likely fast tempo. Best form aligns perfectly with track demands.
Suits very fast tempo with finishing burst. Barrier 7 neutral but forward enough for Valley's position bias.
Prime position from barrier 3 as likely leader in speed map. Solid HV 1200 record (12:2-0-2), recent C3 win proof at level. Consistent form but topweight a query in fast tempo. Strong win chance if controls tempo.
Outstanding HV/T&D record (11:4-0-1) with recent C3 form (3rd l/r, prior win). Atzeni excellent (50% strike).
- 1st7Do You JustAngus Chung$12.00
- 2nd6Matters MostE C W Wong$7.90
- 3rd12SomelovefromaboveJoao Moreira$4.10
- 4th1Symbol Of StrengthLuke Ferraris$7.40
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Do You Just | 5 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Matters Most | 1 | E C W Wong | C S Shum | 57kg | $7.90 |
| 3rd | 12 | Somelovefromabove | 4 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 53.5kg | $4.10 |
| 4th | 1 | Symbol Of Strength | 3 | Luke Ferraris | F C Lor | 61kg | $7.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Sports Legend | 8 | Hugh Bowman | D Eustace | 58.5kg | $6.30 |
| 6th | 5 | Bienvenue | 10 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 57kg | $9.20 |
| 7th | 2 | Lucky Planet | 2 | Matthew Poon | W K Mo | 60.5kg | $36.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Amazing Kid | 12 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 57kg | $7.90 |
| 9th | 9 | Straight To Glory | 7 | Harry Bentley | C W Chang | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Lucky Doctor | 11 | Vincent Ho | P C Ng | 53.5kg | $210.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Prestige Win | 6 | Lyle Hewitson | Brett Crawford | 54kg | $115.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Fiery Steed | 9 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 55.5kg | $78.00 |
| 13 | Wonderstar | 13 | Britney Wong | Y S Tsui | 50.5kg | ||
| 14 | Double Money | 14 | C S Shum | 55.5kg |
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