Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Hong Kong · Wednesday 29 April 2026
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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Perfect Pairing stands out on pure form with solid Happy Valley record (14 starts, 1 win 3 places) and barrier 5 perfectly suited to secure midfield position in fast tempo Happy Valley staying race. Recent 3rd at track 1800m shows suitability, Hugh Bowman upgrade key. Ideal for position bias.
Track record strong (4:2-0-0), improving pattern suits midweek volatility. Barrier 8 tests in position bias track but fast tempo may suit if midfield.
Kasa Papa's extensive Happy Valley experience (21 starts) and T/D record (4:1-1-1) make it Class 5 reliable. Recent 4th at HV shows fitness, light weight helps in 12kg spread. Barrier 10 concern but veteran track craft may overcome in fast tempo. Solid place claimer.
Blinkers off could sharpen, HV experience (12 starts).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Dashing Maurison | 9 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 61kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Splendid Force | 2 | Matthew L Chadwick | C H Yip | 61kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Family Fortune | 8 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Perfect Pairing | 5 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Kasa Papa | 10 | Jerry Chau | A S Cruz | 59.5kg | $8.40 |
| 6th | 11 | Island Golden | 4 | Angus Chung | K L Man | 51kg | $40.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Gold Tack | 12 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 54.5kg | $58.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Celestial Harmony | 7 | Karis Teetan | Brett Crawford | 61kg | $5.40 |
| 9th | 12 | Mr Aladdin | 6 | Britney Wong | P C Ng | 49kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Golden Fairy | 11 | Keith Yeung | W Y So | 55.5kg | $34.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Perfect Peach | 1 | Vincent Ho | C W Chang | 58.5kg | $9.60 |
| 12th | 2 | Dilbagh | 3 | Richard Kingscote | D Whyte | 61kg | $19.00 |
| 13 | Happy Buddies | 13 | W K Mo | 60.5kg | |||
| 14 | Chateau Le Peche | 14 | K H Ting | 54kg |
Barrier 4 perfect for midfield settling in very fast tempo.
Excellent draw (barrier 3) in inside-biased track, proven HV 1200m performer with win there. Ho booking positive. Maps forward in speed map's likely midfield zone, suits positionally-driven Happy Valley.
Class drop key positive, recent HV form competitive despite distance struggles. Light weight helps in fast tempo. Well-positioned to be top-3 at 400m, Happy Valley's key winning zone. Solid place chance.
Barrier 6 allows midfield settling to suit track's top-6 bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Honest Witness | 4 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Golden Friendship | 2 | Dylan Mo | K H Ting | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | The Perfect Match | 7 | Jerry Chau | C S Shum | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Cheaha | 11 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 60kg | $49.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Very Grateful | 8 | Derek Leung | W K Mo | 61kg | $35.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Lean Master | 10 | Harry Bentley | C H Yip | 54kg | $8.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Everstar | 9 | James Orman | Y S Tsui | 59kg | $22.00 |
| 8th | 9 | King Glorioso | 3 | Vincent Ho | K L Man | 56kg | $5.10 |
| 9th | 7 | Amo Ergo Sum | 1 | Brenton Avdulla | Brett Crawford | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Glaciated | 5 | Karis Teetan | P C Ng | 55.5kg | $5.60 |
| 11th | 5 | Soo Koo | 12 | Matthew Poon | K W Lui | 58kg | $80.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Sea Diamond | 6 | Ethan Brown | D Eustace | 56kg | $36.00 |
| 13 | Lakeshore Hero | 13 | D J Hall | 53.5kg | |||
| 14 | Master Lucky | 14 | J J Size | 60.5kg |
Purton booking elevates chances in position-biased track.
Light weight helps in staying test but wide draw tests in position-driven HV.
Barrier 1 exploits HV position bias where top-3 at 400m dominate. HV record strong (18:2-2-3), T&D excellent (10:1-1-2). Recent 1800m win confirms fitness for 2200m. Teetan enhances chances in moderate-fast tempo suiting forward runners.
HV stats solid (10:1-1-1), T&D includes win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Super Goldendragon | 6 | Derek Leung | W K Mo | 55kg | $88.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Double Win | 7 | Vincent Ho | K L Man | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Joyful Prosperity | 8 | Brenton Avdulla | C S Shum | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Ocean Impact | 2 | Luke Ferraris | D Whyte | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Romantic Fantasy | 12 | Alexis Badel | J W Richards | 54kg | $4.70 |
| 6th | 9 | Star Brose | 5 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 55.5kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 2 | Noble Pursuit | 3 | Hugh Bowman | C Fownes | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Packing Hurricane | 4 | Harry Bentley | P C Ng | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Serangoon | 1 | Karis Teetan | A S Cruz | 60kg | $9.30 |
| 10th | 12 | Smart City | 9 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Agenda | 10 | Matthew Poon | D J Hall | 61kg | $25.00 |
| 12th | 4 | King Of Selection | 11 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 58kg | $126.00 |
| 13 | Glorious Success | 13 | D Eustace | 60kg | |||
| 14 | Yiu Cheung Victory | 14 | C H Yip | 55kg |
Barrier 5 ideal for Happy Valley inside bias and likely fast tempo suiting handy runners. Purton retention signals intent. Recent win from wide barrier proves versatility. Strongest pure form profile despite weight.
Extensive HV experience (18 starts, 3 wins) with strong T&D stats. Light weight advantageous in fast tempo. Recent form includes places; can lead or sit handy in position-biased track. Solid each-way chance behind top pick.
Barrier 2 suits track bias. Veteran HV performer with proven T&D stats. Bowman upgrade boosts chances in position-driven race. Recent runs competitive despite finishes; can secure forward spot. Reliable placegetter in deep Class 4.
Barrier 10 concern but fast tempo may suit if midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Find My Love | 2 | Hugh Bowman | D Whyte | 58.5kg | $4.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Winning Now | 7 | Karis Teetan | F C Lor | 53kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Crossborderdude | 5 | Zac Purton | J J Size | 61kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 12 | Heroic Master | 6 | Alexis Badel | Y S Tsui | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Bright Day | 10 | Jerry Chau | K L Man | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Ace Power | 1 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 56.5kg | $7.30 |
| 7th | 7 | Starry Show | 4 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Brave Win | 8 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Flash Star | 12 | Richard Kingscote | C S Shum | 54.5kg | $66.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Lightning Ace | 11 | Ethan Brown | W K Mo | 56.5kg | $93.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Awesome Treasure | 3 | Britney Wong | J W Richards | 52kg | $30.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Joy Capital | 9 | James Orman | W Y So | 59.5kg | $62.00 |
| 13 | Smart Fighter | 13 | P F Yiu | 59.5kg | |||
| 14 | Brownneedsfurther | 14 | D J Hall | 56kg |
Purton retains ride, track record 11:1-2-2 at distance. Very fast tempo and inside bias suit forward map. Clear class edge despite barrier.
Barrier 1 is huge advantage at position-driven Happy Valley with inside bias. Recent form excellent: 2nd latest at HV 1200m, prior win same track. Record 16:1-2-1 T/D. Bentley strong on horse (33%). Very fast tempo suits likely leader/prominent runner. Slightly overbet but form/map too strong.
Barrier 6 ideal for inside bias. HV specialist 7:0-2-1 track, 4:0-2-0 T/D. Consistent recent form with places. Very fast tempo and midfield map suit.
Outstanding value dropping in class with barrier 3 perfect for inside bias/leaders (25% win rate). HV T/D specialist 6:2-0-0. Recent 7th overrated (wide barrier 10). Likely forward from likely leaders group in fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Gameplayer Elite | 1 | Harry Bentley | D Whyte | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Superb King | 6 | Britney Wong | K W Lui | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 12 | Vigor Elleegant | 2 | Matthew L Chadwick | K L Man | 52.5kg | $9.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Thunder Prince | 8 | Zac Purton | J W Richards | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Mighty Fighter | 11 | Hugh Bowman | P F Yiu | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Legend Star | 3 | Angus Chung | C S Shum | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Forza Leader | 7 | Derek Leung | Y S Tsui | 56.5kg | $72.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Origin Of Form | 5 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 59.5kg | $49.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Sweet Briar | 10 | Keith Yeung | K H Ting | 54.5kg | $97.00 |
| 10th | 6 | King Cannon | 4 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 57kg | $65.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Quick Money | 9 | Karis Teetan | C H Yip | 54kg | $70.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Lucky Doctor | 12 | James Orman | P C Ng | 61kg | $101.00 |
| 13 | Forerunner | 13 | W K Mo | 57kg | |||
| 14 | Celestial Strider | 14 | W Y So | 55.5kg |
Purton booking elevates connections. Despite wide draw and backmarker map, class edge and finishing strength suit fast tempo at position-driven Happy Valley.
Lightweight and midfield map ideal for Happy Valley's first-half bias. Not top pick due to winless record but strong place claims in fast tempo.
Beauty Viva maps ideally from barrier 3 as likely leader in fast tempo, suiting Happy Valley's on-pace bias. Prior HV/T&D win and Bowman booking positives outweigh recent poor run. Gear change adds intrigue. Solid each-way chance if secures forward spot.
Lightly raced 4:1-0-0 with perfect T&D stats (3:1-0-0).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Another Zonda | 7 | Matthew L Chadwick | Y S Tsui | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Mighty Steed | 12 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 61kg | $9.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Never Too Soon | 2 | Brenton Avdulla | D J Hall | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Lucky Together | 10 | Derek Leung | F C Lor | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Vivacious Win | 6 | Jerry Chau | D Eustace | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 2 | Romantic Laos | 4 | Ethan Brown | W K Mo | 61kg | $9.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Beauty Viva | 3 | Hugh Bowman | A S Cruz | 60.5kg | $6.10 |
| 8th | 7 | The Absolute | 11 | Luke Ferraris | K H Ting | 59.5kg | $43.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Excellent Boy | 5 | Keith Yeung | C W Chang | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 8 | General Redwood | 9 | Angus Chung | C S Shum | 58kg | $8.10 |
| 11th | 12 | Winning Data | 8 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 55kg | $25.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Justifying | 1 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 13 | Take Action | 13 | J J Size | 56.5kg | |||
| 14 | To Infinity | 14 | J W Richards | 54.5kg |
Barrier 5 ideal for midfield settling in leaders-biased track with very fast tempo. Purton booking elevates. Recent placings in higher grade Class 2 despite unsuitable distance. Best suited to HV sprint dynamics over rivals.
Light 49kg ideal in weight-spread field. Improving sprinter dropping from higher class exposure. Barrier 8 manageable for midfield map; very fast tempo suits strong finishers.
Local Happy Valley specialist with 12:3-2-1 track record and 9:3-1-1 at T/D. Barrier 2 perfect for securing forward position on leaders-biased track (33% leader win rate). Fresh after quick back-up, consistent recent efforts including recent 4th/3rd in Class 3. Very fast tempo favours on-pace types like this proven rail-hugger.
Teetan booking (recent 20% form) major upgrade. Reliable 1000m record (12:3-3-2), blinkers refitted could spark.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bottomuptogether | 4 | Luke Ferraris | F C Lor | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Glowing Praises | 8 | Britney Wong | C W Chang | 49kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Colourful King | 5 | Zac Purton | D Eustace | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 10 | Candlelight Dinner | 2 | Alexis Badel | Y S Tsui | 52kg | $7.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Magic Control | 1 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 54kg | $7.10 |
| 6th | 1 | Stellar Express | 9 | Brenton Avdulla | J J Size | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Akashvani | 7 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 52kg | $8.90 |
| 8th | 5 | Brave Star | 3 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 53kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Son Pak Fu | 10 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 51kg | $42.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Youthful Spirits | 6 | Matthew L Chadwick | Mark Newnham | 52kg | $10.00 |
Giant Ballon is the form pick with outstanding HV/1200 record (6:2-1-1) and recent Class 4 dominance including two Purton wins. Barrier 6 positions perfectly for Happy Valley's forward bias in very fast tempo.
Meowth excels at Happy Valley with strong T/D record (8:1-3-2) and consistent recent form including multiple Class 3 placings. Barrier 4 ensures forward position critical in position-driven track with leaders 25% win rate. Very fast tempo suits handy runner; recent 3rd behind strong field.
Recent runs show fitness; light weight helps in 11.5kg spread. Map as likely leader/on-pace suits 25% leaders win rate despite fast tempo. Jockey negative offset by draw advantage over wider runners.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Giant Ballon | 6 | Zac Purton | D Whyte | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Flying Wrote | 5 | Jerry Chau | A S Cruz | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Spirit Of Peace | 9 | Karis Teetan | J J Size | 52.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Meowth | 4 | Alexis Badel | W K Mo | 52kg | $5.30 |
| 5th | 9 | Copartner Fleet | 8 | Keith Yeung | K W Lui | 52.5kg | $104.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Embrace Aberdeen | 3 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 54kg | $6.10 |
| 7th | 5 | Causeway King | 11 | Harry Bentley | P F Yiu | 55.5kg | $37.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Sports Legend | 2 | Angus Chung | D Eustace | 56kg | $9.40 |
| 9th | 2 | Happy Index | 12 | Hugh Bowman | K L Man | 60.5kg | $8.60 |
| 10th | 10 | Hey Bros | 1 | Britney Wong | Brett Crawford | 49.5kg | $43.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Mid Winter Wind | 7 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 61kg | $30.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Tactical Ace | 10 | Matthew L Chadwick | W Y So | 54.5kg | $52.00 |
| 13 | City Gold Banner | 13 | J W Richards | 58kg | |||
| 14 | Ace Champion | 14 | P C Ng | 53.5kg |
Barrier 4 perfect for midfield settling in position-biased Happy Valley; Purton upgrade huge positive.
Class standout with unmatched HV 1650m record (8:3-2-0); recent form 112 before last poor run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Armor Golden Eagle | 4 | Zac Purton | Mark Newnham | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Withallmyfaith | 3 | Karis Teetan | D A Hayes | 53.5kg | $5.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Fantastic Fun | 6 | Ethan Brown | C S Shum | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | California Moxie | 11 | Alexis Badel | A S Cruz | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Keefy | 10 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 61kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Viva Graciousness | 1 | Britney Wong | A S Cruz | 52.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Lucky Twin Stars | 7 | Harry Bentley | K W Lui | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Stormi | 12 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 54.5kg | $27.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Corleone | 8 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 4 | I Can | 2 | Angus Chung | P C Ng | 56.5kg | $72.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Solid Win | 9 | Hugh Bowman | P F Yiu | 61kg | $6.90 |
| 12th | 8 | Spicy Gold | 5 | Matthew L Chadwick | J W Richards | 55.5kg | $77.00 |
| 13 | Lady's Love | 13 | C W Chang | 54.5kg | |||
| 14 | Kansas | 14 | D A Hayes | 58.5kg |
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