The Size/Atzeni combination provides confidence, and recent trial form suggests readiness.
Hong Kong · Wednesday 22 April 2026
Happy Valley tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Happy Valley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Flamingo Flower Hcp (C5)
Team Happy brings strong recent form with Zac Purton's elite riding providing major confidence. The forward barrier position suits Happy Valley's tactical requirements, and the improving trajectory suggests capability to handle the class rise. Purton's 35% recent strike rate makes this a serious winning chance.
The Cruz stable provides training confidence, though the wide barrier and winless record present challenges. Strong each-way chance with proven track suitability.
- 1st4NebraskanAndrea Atzeni$4.70
- 2nd8Team HappyZac Purton$3.80
- 3rd7Turf PhoenixKeith Yeung$28.00
- 4th10Taihang SceneryE C W Wong$15.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Nebraskan | 1 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 59.5kg | $4.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Team Happy | 4 | Zac Purton | C W Chang | 55.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Turf Phoenix | 3 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 56.5kg | $28.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Taihang Scenery | 11 | E C W Wong | C S Shum | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Happy Boys | 7 | Derek Leung | W K Mo | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Bingo Babe | 8 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Rich Horse | 2 | Karis Teetan | D J Hall | 53.5kg | $56.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Concorde Star | 5 | Ethan Brown | Y S Tsui | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Happy Alliance | 12 | James Orman | K W Lui | 61kg | $95.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Brilliant Fire | 6 | Richard Kingscote | D Whyte | 54kg | $7.80 |
| 11th | 5 | Thousand Cups | 10 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Giddy Up | 9 | Hugh Bowman | J W Richards | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 13 | Vigor Elleegant | 13 | K L Man | 61kg | |||
| 14 | Shinyu Kokoroe | 14 | Brett Crawford | 61kg |
Freesia Hcp (C5)
Strong Happy Valley record and proven at track/distance combination. Weight rise manageable and barrier draw workable for on-pace runner. Form line solid with recent victory providing confidence boost.
Consistent performer who ran well for second last start at track/distance. Strong jockey/horse partnership and inside barrier provides tactical advantage.
Recent Happy Valley winner with proven track/distance credentials. Joao Moreira booking adds confidence and barrier draw ideal for tactical positioning. Fitness query after 22-day break but class and recent form provide solid foundation.
Karis Teetan in excellent form and horse showed ability with third placing last start.
- 1st7PodiumJerry Chau$5.00
- 2nd2Soaring BroncoJames Orman$2.70
- 3rd11Smiling EmperorKeith Yeung$17.00
- 4th8VerbierJoao Moreira$3.70
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Podium | 1 | Jerry Chau | D Eustace | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Soaring Bronco | 9 | James Orman | Mark Newnham | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | Smiling Emperor | 3 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Verbier | 2 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 3 | Noble Fans | 7 | Richard Kingscote | J J Size | 60kg | $28.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Casa Legend | 11 | Matthew L Chadwick | C W Chang | 52kg | $23.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Lucky Blessing | 12 | E C W Wong | W K Mo | 60.5kg | $67.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Sparkle And Gold | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | C H Yip | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Double Show | 6 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Telecom Power | 10 | Ethan Brown | Y S Tsui | 60kg | $9.70 |
| 11th | 10 | Atomic Beauty | 8 | Andrea Atzeni | A S Cruz | 57kg | $23.00 |
| 6 | Double Bingo | 4 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 58kg | ||
| 13 | Oriental Surprise | 13 | D A Hayes | 54kg | |||
| 14 | Frantanck | 14 | P C Ng | 61kg |
Geranium Hcp (C4)
Fortune Star presents the strongest winning profile with proven Class 4 form at Happy Valley over 1650m. The January win here demonstrates current form, and Andrea Atzeni's 20% recent strike rate adds confidence. Despite carrying 58kg, his consistent placings and strong finishing ability make him the most reliable selection.
Yiu Cheung Victory offers value as a class dropper with recent form improvement. The inside barrier draw suits his racing pattern, and Alexis Badel's booking adds confidence despite their combination record.
Our Lucky Glory brings consistent form with a recent third placing and the advantage of light weight. Karis Teetan's excellent recent form (25% strike rate) is a significant positive, and the horse's ability to consistently place makes him a solid each-way proposition despite the wide draw and distance concerns.
- 1st5Shooting To TopEthan Brown$6.20
- 2nd1Glorious JourneyVincent Ho$7.70
- 3rd7Sure JoyfulJerry Chau$23.00
- 4th11Our Lucky GloryKaris Teetan$11.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Shooting To Top | 7 | Ethan Brown | W K Mo | 57kg | $6.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Glorious Journey | 5 | Vincent Ho | F C Lor | 61kg | $7.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sure Joyful | 9 | Jerry Chau | P F Yiu | 55kg | $23.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Our Lucky Glory | 12 | Karis Teetan | W Y So | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Fortune Star | 6 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 58kg | $5.90 |
| 6th | 6 | Star Elegance | 1 | Derek Leung | D Whyte | 56kg | $7.40 |
| 7th | 10 | Apolar Fighter | 10 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Vermilion Tempest | 11 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 8 | To Infinity | 2 | Lyle Hewitson | J W Richards | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Yiu Cheung Victory | 3 | Alexis Badel | C H Yip | 55kg | $6.90 |
| 11th | 2 | Gazeley | 8 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Good Luck Win | 4 | Angus Chung | K H Ting | 51.5kg | $6.50 |
| 13 | Joltin | 13 | D A Hayes | 61kg | |||
| 14 | Beauty Viva | 14 | A S Cruz | 60.5kg |
Lavender Hcp (C4)
The Zac Purton booking is significant given his excellent recent form, and barrier 2 is ideal for Happy Valley's position-driven layout where early tactical speed is crucial.
Lucky Mcqueen offers excellent value having won his last start at this track.
Jolly Companion has proven Happy Valley form with a win in January and consistent placings. His barrier 4 is well-suited to the track's tactical requirements, and Vincent Ho knows the horse well.
The Andrea Atzeni booking and barrier 1 are major positives for Happy Valley's tactical requirements.
- 1st6Vigor EyeZac Purton$2.30
- 2nd2Captain LinkJoao Moreira$48.00
- 3rd1Young ArrowEthan Brown$8.30
- 4th9Leading AgilityLyle Hewitson$6.80
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Vigor Eye | 2 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 57kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Captain Link | 5 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 59kg | $48.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Young Arrow | 3 | Ethan Brown | D Whyte | 61kg | $8.30 |
| 4th | 9 | Leading Agility | 6 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 56kg | $6.80 |
| 5th | 3 | Lucky Mcqueen | 13 | Matthew Poon | W K Mo | 57.5kg | $4.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Jolly Companion | 4 | Vincent Ho | K L Man | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Flying Sniper | 11 | Hugh Bowman | D J Hall | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Yeux De Lifeline | 1 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Kwai Chung Talents | 8 | Keith Yeung | C W Chang | 56kg | $79.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Solar River | 9 | Alexis Badel | K H Ting | 52.5kg | $34.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Zhou Gongjin | 7 | Britney Wong | Brett Crawford | 49kg | $126.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Lucky Xander | 10 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 57kg | $159.00 |
| 13 | Lucky Mcqueen | 13 | W K Mo | 57.5kg | |||
| 14 | Tactical Command | 14 | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg |
The Lusitano Challenge Cup (C4)
Speedy Smartie presents the strongest winning chance based on form analysis. The Teetan/Crawford combination has proven highly effective with this horse (43% strike rate), and the runner has a solid Happy Valley record. Despite the wide draw and top weight, the class drop and proven ability make this the most reliable selection.
Thunder Prince offers strong each-way value despite being winless. Zac Purton's booking and excellent recent form (35% strike rate) adds significant confidence, while the inside barrier provides tactical advantage at Happy Valley's tight circuit. The consistent placings suggest a breakthrough win is possible.
Winning Champion represents the best roughie chance with a significant class drop from higher grades. The 3-year-old has been competitive in stronger company and benefits from the Hewitson/Shum combination's excellent 31% strike rate. The light weight and good barrier draw provide additional advantages, while recent form suggests the gelding is finding his mark at this level.
The gelding has an outstanding Happy Valley record and has proven competitive in this grade.
- 1st11Thunder PrinceZac Purton$2.20
- 2nd12Winning ChampionLyle Hewitson$5.20
- 3rd1Speedy SmartieKaris Teetan$14.00
- 4th8Little MonsterDerek Leung$5.80
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Thunder Prince | 1 | Zac Purton | J W Richards | 54.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 12 | Winning Champion | 4 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 53kg | $5.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Speedy Smartie | 10 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Little Monster | 7 | Derek Leung | W K Mo | 56kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 3 | King Oberon | 6 | E C W Wong | D Whyte | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Winning Money | 9 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Silver Spurs | 12 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Loving Vibes | 11 | Jerry Chau | Mark Newnham | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Turbo Jefferies | 2 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 58kg | $25.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Blazing Beam | 3 | Richard Kingscote | K H Ting | 54.5kg | $43.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Super Love | 5 | Brenton Avdulla | C H Yip | 60.5kg | $55.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Fun Elite | 8 | Britney Wong | C W Chang | 54kg | $38.00 |
| 13 | Winning Now | 13 | F C Lor | 53.5kg | |||
| 14 | Bigtime Generation | 14 | P F Yiu | 58kg |
Heather Hcp (C4)
The F C Lor/Zac Purton combination is elite level, and the barrier draw suits Happy Valley's position-dependent nature. Despite limited experience, the natural speed shown suggests this horse can handle the step up.
Quality performer returning from spell with elite connections. Hugh Bowman's booking suggests stable confidence despite the extended break.
Reliable performer with strong Happy Valley credentials returning from spell. The inside barrier and track familiarity are major positives, though the jockey booking and extended break create some concerns about immediate fitness.
The light weight and in-form jockey combination provides an edge, while recent form suggests he's competitive at this level despite inconsistency.
- 1st3King ProfitE C W Wong$6.80
- 2nd6Grand NovaHugh Bowman$7.80
- 3rd7Harmony FireEthan Brown$40.00
- 4th4Beauty ShowZac Purton$2.70
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | King Profit | 12 | E C W Wong | C S Shum | 61kg | $6.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Grand Nova | 1 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 57.5kg | $7.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Harmony Fire | 11 | Ethan Brown | D Whyte | 57.5kg | $40.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Beauty Show | 8 | Zac Purton | F C Lor | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 8 | Jumbo Blessing | 4 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Happy United | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | J W Richards | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Day Day Victory | 6 | James Orman | C W Chang | 58.5kg | $30.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Healthy Healthy | 2 | Jerry Chau | P C Ng | 60kg | $9.90 |
| 9th | 10 | Hyannis Star | 7 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Topspin King | 3 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 56.5kg | $158.00 |
| 11th | 2 | E Ho Ho | 10 | Derek Leung | K L Man | 61kg | $126.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Crystal Powerful | 9 | Alexis Badel | W K Mo | 52kg | $83.00 |
| 13 | Zephyr | 13 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 54kg | ||
| 14 | Bustling City | 14 | D A Hayes | 56.5kg |
Kalanchoe Hcp (C3)
Horsepower presents the strongest winning credentials with an excellent 2-1-0 record at this exact track and distance. The recent close second here shows current form, while Zac Purton's booking and the inside barrier provide tactical advantages crucial at Happy Valley's tight circuit.
Bunta Baby comes off a convincing win at this exact venue and distance, showing he's perfectly suited to Happy Valley's unique demands. The class drop after his recent success provides confidence, though the wide barrier presents a tactical challenge.
Sky Cap brings excellent Happy Valley form with recent wins, but the distance drop to 1000m is concerning given his 0-6 record at the trip. The class drop and Moreira booking suggest connections are confident despite the distance query.
Together We Value offers excellent value dropping significantly in class with Hugh Bowman's booking suggesting stable confidence. The Australian import brings higher-grade form that could prove superior in this company, despite Happy Valley debut concerns.
- 1st12Casa Of HonorMatthew Poon$22.00
- 2nd1HorsepowerZac Purton$5.30
- 3rd10Sky CapJoao Moreira$2.60
- 4th2Candlelight DinnerJames Orman$7.90
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Casa Of Honor | 12 | Matthew Poon | C W Chang | 53kg | $22.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Horsepower | 2 | Zac Purton | F C Lor | 61kg | $5.30 |
| 3rd | 10 | Sky Cap | 4 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Candlelight Dinner | 10 | James Orman | Y S Tsui | 61kg | $7.90 |
| 5th | 4 | Together We Value | 9 | Hugh Bowman | C H Yip | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Bunta Baby | 11 | Alexis Badel | K L Man | 56.5kg | $9.20 |
| 7th | 3 | Red Elegance | 7 | Ethan Brown | D Whyte | 58.5kg | $32.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Sparkling Fellow | 6 | Britney Wong | D J Hall | 50.5kg | $28.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Blue Illusion | 3 | Andrea Atzeni | P C Ng | 55.5kg | $45.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Central Bank | 5 | Jerry Chau | D Eustace | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Copper Core | 1 | Karis Teetan | W Y So | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Double Money | 8 | Dylan Mo | C S Shum | 55kg | $132.00 |
| 13 | Hey Bros | 13 | Brett Crawford | 53kg | |||
| 14 | High Praise | 14 | W K Mo | 55kg |
Oncidium Hcp (C3)
Ace War presents the strongest winning profile with two dominant Class 4 victories in his last three starts, including wins at Happy Valley. His excellent track record (2-3-2) and proven 1800m ability, combined with Zac Purton's elite form, make him the standout despite the wide draw.
His good barrier draw and quality jockey booking make him a strong each-way chance, though breaking through for a win remains the question.
China Win offers solid each-way value as a proven Happy Valley winner at the distance with an ideal barrier draw.
The European import's staying ability and Bentley's strong form make him a worthwhile value play despite limited local experience.
- 1st8The AuspiciousAlexis Badel$10.00
- 2nd11Ace WarZac Purton$3.00
- 3rd1LiveandletliveHugh Bowman$4.10
- 4th10Mission GiantE C W Wong$205.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | The Auspicious | 9 | Alexis Badel | Y S Tsui | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Ace War | 11 | Zac Purton | Mark Newnham | 53kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Liveandletlive | 3 | Hugh Bowman | A S Cruz | 59kg | $4.10 |
| 4th | 10 | Mission Giant | 4 | E C W Wong | Brett Crawford | 53.5kg | $205.00 |
| 5th | 3 | China Win | 2 | Keith Yeung | D A Hayes | 56.5kg | $7.70 |
| 6th | 12 | Packing Fighter | 10 | Andrea Atzeni | P C Ng | 52.5kg | $7.20 |
| 7th | 4 | Nezha | 7 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 55kg | $29.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Highland Rahy | 1 | Britney Wong | K W Lui | 54.5kg | $29.00 |
| 9th | 5 | So You Will | 6 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 55kg | $8.90 |
| 10th | 9 | Violet Star | 5 | Harry Bentley | D Whyte | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Mighty Strength | 12 | Karis Teetan | P F Yiu | 54.5kg | $40.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Excellence Value | 8 | Lyle Hewitson | W Y So | 54kg | $139.00 |
| 13 | Fallon | 13 | A S Cruz | 61kg |
Roselle Hcp (C3)
Despite carrying top weight, the class drop and proven ability at the venue make him the standout selection. Purton's booking adds confidence.
Specialist Happy Valley performer with two recent wins at the track. The class drop and weight relief are significant positives, though the wide barrier presents challenges. Strong value proposition despite jockey's recent struggles.
Well-positioned with the inside barrier and significant weight advantage. First-time Happy Valley runner but barrier draw compensates for inexperience.
European Group performer making significant class drop second up from spell.
- 1st9Jubilant WinnerAlexis Badel$14.00
- 2nd1AurioZac Purton$3.40
- 3rd7Sovereign FundKaris Teetan$22.00
- 4th12Packing GloryRichard Kingscote$3.30
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Jubilant Winner | 6 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Aurio | 4 | Zac Purton | K L Man | 61kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sovereign Fund | 8 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 60kg | $22.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Packing Glory | 1 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 10 | Wings Of War | 3 | Brenton Avdulla | D Whyte | 55.5kg | $9.10 |
| 6th | 5 | Flying Fortress | 12 | Hugh Bowman | W K Mo | 60kg | $53.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Love Together | 5 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 60.5kg | $4.90 |
| 8th | 6 | Greater Bae | 9 | Andrea Atzeni | D Eustace | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Masterofmyuniverse | 7 | Ethan Brown | J J Size | 61kg | $25.00 |
| 10th | 4 | My Day My Way | 11 | Jerry Chau | C S Shum | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Kansas | 2 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 59.5kg | $161.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Without Rhyme | 10 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 54.5kg | $62.00 |
| 13 | Meowth | 13 | W K Mo | 53.5kg |
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