Track record 22:3-2-2, T&D 9:1-2-1, barrier 3 ideal for leaders/midfield map in fast tempo.
Hong Kong · Wednesday 13 May 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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Maisons-Laffitte Hcp (C5)
Barrier 5, light weight suits fast tempo, midfield map viable at HV.
Recent fitness edge (7 days), but barrier 9 risks wide trip in position-biased HV. Solid threat if maps midfield, complements top pick in exotics.
- 1st1PodiumEthan Brown$8.90
- 2nd3SetantaLuke Ferraris
- 3rd12Wah May Wai WaiKaris Teetan
- 4th5Telecom PowerMatthew L Chadwick
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Podium | 3 | Ethan Brown | D Eustace | 61kg | $8.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Setanta | 6 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 61kg | |
| 3rd | 12 | Wah May Wai Wai | 12 | Karis Teetan | A S Cruz | 54.5kg | |
| 4th | 5 | Telecom Power | 1 | Matthew L Chadwick | Y S Tsui | 59.5kg | |
| 2 | Prince Alex | 2 | Harry Bentley | D Whyte | 61kg | ||
| 4 | Noble Fans | 10 | Richard Kingscote | J J Size | 59.5kg | ||
| 6 | Zetta Force | 4 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 58.5kg | ||
| 7 | Double Bingo | 9 | Matthew Poon | P F Yiu | 58.5kg | ||
| 8 | Manythanks Forever | 11 | Andrea Atzeni | W Y So | 58.5kg | ||
| 9 | Windicator Family | 8 | Derek Leung | W K Mo | 58kg | ||
| 10 | Smiling Emperor | 7 | Alexis Badel | K H Ting | 57kg | ||
| 11 | Dragon Sunrise | 5 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 55kg | ||
| 13 | All Eyes On Me | 13 | C W Chang | 52kg | |||
| 14 | Lucky Generations | 14 | C Fownes | 59.5kg |
Chantilly Hcp (C4)
Harry Bentley's 100% strike rate on horse adds intent. Barrier 12 concern offset by proven ability to win wide; fast tempo suits strong finisher.
Forerunner perfectly drawn barrier 2 to exploit Happy Valley's inside bias and position-driven nature. Recent 4th then 2nd at track show sharp form; 29% place rate reliable in Class 4. Forward settling pattern ideal for very fast tempo and leaders' 25% win rate.
Track record 21:1-3-4 excellent; light weight helps in fast tempo. Solid place claimer stepping up.
Fast tempo suits if gets cover; major overlay vs form peers.
- 1st12NebraskanAndrea Atzeni$2.90
- 2nd8ForerunnerAlexis Badel
- 3rd4World HeroHarry Bentley
- 4th10Forza LeaderDerek Leung
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Nebraskan | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 53.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Forerunner | 2 | Alexis Badel | W K Mo | 57kg | |
| 3rd | 4 | World Hero | 12 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 10 | Forza Leader | 3 | Derek Leung | Y S Tsui | 56kg | |
| 1 | Beauty Glory | 9 | Angus Chung | A S Cruz | 60kg | ||
| 2 | Charming Babe | 4 | James Orman | P F Yiu | 61kg | ||
| 3 | Healthy Healthy | 8 | Hugh Bowman | P C Ng | 61kg | ||
| 5 | King Oberon | 10 | Ethan Brown | D Whyte | 58.5kg | ||
| 6 | Relentless Pursuit | 11 | Luke Ferraris | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg | ||
| 7 | Blasted Talent | 7 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 57kg | ||
| 9 | Marvel And Gold | 6 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 55kg | ||
| 11 | Awesome Treasure | 1 | Britney Wong | J W Richards | 51.5kg | ||
| 13 | King Cannon | 13 | D Eustace | 56kg | |||
| 14 | Voyage Boss | 14 | F C Lor | 56.5kg |
The French May Trophy Hcp (C3)
Purton upgrade from recent rides boosts chances in moderate-fast tempo suiting handy runners. Young horse peaking with 33% win rate.
Improving trend, Bentley strong combo. Good track record outweighs condition concerns on good going.
Excellent HV record 5:2-0-0 at T/D, barrier 2 sets up soft lead in likely moderate-fast tempo. Happy Valley position bias suits perfectly despite topweight.
Value overlay: drops in class with excellent HV T/D stats (14:3-1-1), barrier 3 for forward spot track demands. Recent C3 form solid (4th two back), proven winner here multiple times.
- 1st7Romantic GladiatorZac Purton$2.00
- 2nd1FivefortwoLuke Ferraris
- 3rd4All Round WinnerHarry Bentley
- 4th5Fortunate SonKaris Teetan
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Romantic Gladiator | 1 | Zac Purton | C S Shum | 54.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fivefortwo | 2 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 59.5kg | |
| 3rd | 4 | All Round Winner | 6 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 55.5kg | |
| 4th | 5 | Fortunate Son | 5 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 55.5kg | |
| 2 | Seward | 9 | James Orman | P C Ng | 57kg | ||
| 3 | Igor Stravinsky | 7 | Britney Wong | A S Cruz | 53kg | ||
| 6 | Pray For Justice | 4 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 54.5kg | ||
| 8 | Stormi | 3 | Jerry Chau | W K Mo | 53.5kg | ||
| 9 | Super Unicorn | 8 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 54.5kg |
Saint-Cloud Hcp (C4)
Outstanding HV 1650 record (11:1-4-2) and track record (same stats). Purton retains ride, combo viable. Despite wide draw(9), history shows can overcome from similar. Fast tempo suits closing style at position-driven Happy Valley. Clear class edge over field.
Barrier 3 perfect for midfield settling in fast tempo, suiting Happy Valley's position bias. Lightly raced 3yo with jockey continuity. Lacks track exp but raw speed overcomes.
HV specialist with 12:2-1-0 at T/D. Moreira booking elevates chances despite modest recent form. Barrier 4 suits midfield map in fast tempo. History shows can finish strongly here. Recent 4th off layoff promising. Solid place claimer with top jockey upgrade.
Barrier 2 huge edge at leader-favouring HV. Light 54.5kg, recent Class 5 win shows fitness. Bentley hot (20% last 20). Maps forward in fast tempo. Value if repeats recent effort stepping up.
- 1st4General RedwoodAngus Chung$19.00
- 2nd10Dashing MaurisonHarry Bentley
- 3rd11Can't Go WongMatthew Poon
- 4th8Savvy WarriorVincent Ho
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | General Redwood | 12 | Angus Chung | C S Shum | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Dashing Maurison | 2 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 54.5kg | |
| 3rd | 11 | Can't Go Wong | 5 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 53.5kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Savvy Warrior | 6 | Vincent Ho | D Eustace | 55.5kg | |
| 1 | Mighty Steed | 9 | Zac Purton | K W Lui | 61kg | ||
| 2 | Romantic Laos | 1 | Hugh Bowman | W K Mo | 60kg | ||
| 3 | Mega Mastermind | 3 | Brenton Avdulla | J W Richards | 59.5kg | ||
| 5 | Noble Pursuit | 4 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 58kg | ||
| 6 | Celtic Times | 11 | Karis Teetan | K L Man | 57kg | ||
| 7 | Ace Power | 10 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 56kg | ||
| 9 | Whowrotethatsong | 8 | Alexis Badel | C H Yip | 55kg | ||
| 12 | Lakeshore Hero | 7 | Britney Wong | D J Hall | 49.5kg | ||
| 13 | Sure Joyful | 13 | P F Yiu | 56kg | |||
| 14 | Beauty Gemini | 14 | A S Cruz | 56kg |
The France Galop Cup (C3)
Barrier 1 perfect for Happy Valley's position bias, likely leader/midfield. Consistent Class 3 performer (27:3-6-4), excellent HV record (6:0-3-2). Suits moderate-fast tempo.
However, barrier 9 compromises map in position-driven Happy Valley (likely midfield/back). Solid place chance but overbet vs form leaders.
Fownes/Wong combo reliable.
- 1st1LiveandletliveHugh Bowman$2.60
- 2nd6The AuspiciousAlexis Badel
- 3rd8Ace WarZac Purton
- 4th7Noisy BoyHarry Bentley
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Liveandletlive | 1 | Hugh Bowman | A S Cruz | 61kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | The Auspicious | 2 | Alexis Badel | Y S Tsui | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 8 | Ace War | 9 | Zac Purton | Mark Newnham | 56kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Noisy Boy | 8 | Harry Bentley | C H Yip | 56.5kg | |
| 2 | Keefy | 5 | Matthew Poon | F C Lor | 60.5kg | ||
| 3 | Flying Luck | 6 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | China Win | 4 | Luke Ferraris | D A Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| 5 | Le Zonda | 10 | Ethan Brown | P C Ng | 58.5kg | ||
| 9 | So You Will | 3 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 56kg | ||
| 10 | Dragon On Snow | 7 | Richard Kingscote | D Eustace | 54.5kg |
Saint-Cloud Hcp (C4)
Take Action stands out on pure form with consistent HV 1650m record (17:2-2-3 T&D) and recent placings including close 2nd 29 days ago. Barrier 1 perfect for tight track's forward bias, Bowman upgrade boosts chances in fast tempo. Strongest win chance in position-driven race.
Run Run Timing in career-best form with back-to-back 2nds at HV 1650m, winning prior from Class 5. TAD record 6:1-2-0 excellent, light weight helps despite wide draw.
Viva Firecracker progressive with recent HV 3rd, barrier 5 suits position bias at HV. Light weight and Teetan booking positive in fast tempo. Lacks win but place form reliable, good each-way value behind top two in moderate Class 4.
Recent TAD placings (2nd,3rd), light weight ignores no-win record.
- 1st7The AzureZac Purton$11.00
- 2nd6Take ActionHugh Bowman
- 3rd10Run Run TimingRichard Kingscote
- 4th8Precision HopeAlexis Badel
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Azure | 8 | Zac Purton | F C Lor | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Take Action | 1 | Hugh Bowman | J J Size | 57kg | |
| 3rd | 10 | Run Run Timing | 11 | Richard Kingscote | P F Yiu | 55kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Precision Hope | 3 | Alexis Badel | D A Hayes | 55.5kg | |
| 1 | Harmony Galaxy | 9 | Brenton Avdulla | C S Shum | 61kg | ||
| 2 | Sturdy Ruby | 7 | Vincent Ho | K L Man | 61kg | ||
| 3 | Shooting To Top | 10 | Ethan Brown | W K Mo | 60kg | ||
| 4 | Gazeley | 12 | Luke Ferraris | K W Lui | 58.5kg | ||
| 5 | Smiling One | 4 | Derek Leung | K H Ting | 57kg | ||
| 9 | Incanto Star | 2 | Jerry Chau | D J Hall | 54kg | ||
| 11 | To Infinity | 6 | Lyle Hewitson | J W Richards | 55kg | ||
| 12 | Viva Firecracker | 5 | Karis Teetan | A S Cruz | 53.5kg | ||
| 13 | Fortune Star | 13 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg | ||
| 14 | Glorious Ryder | 14 | D Eustace | 55kg |
Chantilly Hcp (C4)
Vigor Eye tops form assessment with recent Happy Valley 1200m win (1st 22 days ago) beating Young Arrow, strong 343921 pattern, and Zac Purton retained (19% trainer combo). Barrier 7 ideal for midfield in very fast tempo favouring first half field at position-driven Happy Valley. Clear class/form edge.
Recent 2nd shows fitness, but not selected #1 due to 0-7 win record vs Vigor Eye's proven victory. Still strong place chance in position-driven track with on-pace leaders 25% win rate.
Leading Agility earns #3 spot via barrier 5 (inside bias), recent 4th last start, and elite Hewitson/Shum 25% combo. Consistent in Class 4, midfield map suits very fast tempo where first-half field dominates Happy Valley. Lacks win but progressive 3yo with fitness edge over older rivals.
Suits if tempo holds up for closers.
- 1st11Leading AgilityLyle Hewitson$6.70
- 2nd3Amazing VictoryJames Orman
- 3rd1Young ArrowEthan Brown
- 4th12Winning NowKaris Teetan
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Leading Agility | 5 | Lyle Hewitson | C S Shum | 56kg | $6.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Amazing Victory | 1 | James Orman | C W Chang | 60kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Young Arrow | 12 | Ethan Brown | D Whyte | 61kg | |
| 4th | 12 | Winning Now | 2 | Karis Teetan | F C Lor | 53.5kg | |
| 2 | Cornerstone | 8 | Jerry Chau | C H Yip | 59.5kg | ||
| 4 | Golden Empire | 9 | Luke Ferraris | Brett Crawford | 59.5kg | ||
| 5 | Smart Fighter | 10 | Alexis Badel | P F Yiu | 59.5kg | ||
| 6 | Vigor Eye | 7 | Zac Purton | D A Hayes | 59.5kg | ||
| 7 | Lucky Mcqueen | 11 | Matthew Poon | W K Mo | 57.5kg | ||
| 8 | Tactical Command | 4 | Andrea Atzeni | Mark Newnham | 57.5kg | ||
| 9 | Jumbo Blessing | 6 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 56.5kg | ||
| 10 | Jolly Companion | 3 | Vincent Ho | K L Man | 56kg | ||
| 13 | Rainbow Seven | 13 | K W Lui | 58.5kg | |||
| 14 | Tycoon Resources | 14 | A S Cruz | 61kg |
Deauville Hcp (C3)
Clear form leader despite weight.
Recent HV 1200m win, another place, now huge class drop to Class 3 with light 52kg. Teetan ride signals intent.
Dominates pure form with unmatched HV record (22:7-2-1) and T&D stats (19:7-2-1). Weight proven, inside draw exploits bias. Recent poor finish contextual (wide barrier 10); class rise offset by track mastery.
Huge track record (51:8-7-8), barrier 6 ideal for inside bias/midfield. Fast tempo favours late strength on tight Valley turns.
- 1st11MotorKaris Teetan
- 2nd1Son Pak FuBritney Wong
- 3rd2AurioZac Purton
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Motor | 1 | Karis Teetan | W K Mo | 52kg | |
| 2nd | 1 | Son Pak Fu | 2 | Britney Wong | A S Cruz | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Aurio | 4 | Zac Purton | K L Man | 60.5kg | |
| 3 | Dragon Four Seas | 3 | James Orman | J W Richards | 58.5kg | ||
| 4 | Sovereign Fund | 7 | Hugh Bowman | Brett Crawford | 58.5kg | ||
| 5 | Harmony N Blessed | 6 | Harry Bentley | D A Hayes | 57.5kg | ||
| 6 | Amazing Kid | 10 | Andrea Atzeni | J J Size | 56kg | ||
| 7 | Matters Most | 8 | E C W Wong | C S Shum | 56kg | ||
| 8 | Telecom Fighters | 11 | Dylan Mo | Y S Tsui | 56kg | ||
| 9 | Flash Current | 5 | Alexis Badel | K H Ting | 52.5kg | ||
| 10 | Somelovefromabove | 9 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 52.5kg | ||
| 12 | Prestige Always | 12 | Matthew Poon | P C Ng | 52kg | ||
| 13 | Sunny Da Best | 13 | W Y So | 52.5kg | |||
| 14 | Red Elegance | 14 | D Whyte | 57kg |
Parislongchamp Hcp (C2)
Class dropper with outstanding Happy Valley affinity (16:4-4-5, T/D 15:3-4-5). Consistent recent form shows repeated placings in Class 2 including Valley win. First up stats fair (4:0-0-1) but trainer prepares well fresh. Midfield map perfect for Valley's position bias and fast tempo.
Barrier 1 trumps all at position-driven Happy Valley. Strong track affinity (20:6-2-4) and TAD record (13:3-2-1) outweighs recent inconsistency. Maps as likely leader in fast tempo that suits on-pacers. Good track performer (32:8-8-5). Solid place claims.
Joao Moreira engagement screams stable confidence at volatile Valley track. Barrier 5 perfect for first-half positioning Happy Valley demands. Recent runs show ability at level despite inconsistency.
Value overlay dropping from recent Valley Class 3 win. Excellent TAD stats (6:2-2-0) and consistent placing form. Lightweight perfect for fast tempo. Barrier 8 workable with Atzeni's track craft. Strong e/w value.
- 1st9Packing AngelHarry Bentley
- 2nd4Soleil FighterHugh Bowman
- 3rd10Beauty AllianceKaris Teetan
- 4th8Silvery BreezeAndrea Atzeni
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Packing Angel | 2 | Harry Bentley | K W Lui | 54kg | |
| 2nd | 4 | Soleil Fighter | 6 | Hugh Bowman | D A Hayes | 59kg | |
| 3rd | 10 | Beauty Alliance | 11 | Karis Teetan | J J Size | 53.5kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Silvery Breeze | 8 | Andrea Atzeni | D Eustace | 54.5kg | |
| 1 | Speed Dragon | 9 | Vincent Ho | K W Lui | 61kg | ||
| 2 | Helene Feeling | 1 | Ethan Brown | C S Shum | 61kg | ||
| 3 | Moments In Time | 4 | Jerry Chau | C S Shum | 58.5kg | ||
| 5 | Awesome Fluke | 3 | James Orman | P F Yiu | 56.5kg | ||
| 6 | Infinite Resolve | 10 | Lyle Hewitson | Mark Newnham | 55.5kg | ||
| 7 | Kaholo Angel | 7 | E C W Wong | C Fownes | 55kg | ||
| 11 | Lo Rider | 5 | Joao Moreira | C Fownes | 53.5kg |
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