HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS By Declan Schuster
(Sunday, October 30, 2022)

Race 1: #3 Flash Famous, #1 Methane, #7 This Is Charisma, #10 Foxhunter Way
Race 2: #7 Hardly Swears, #6 Speedy Fortune, #5 Mega Bonus, #8 Triumphant Return
Race 3: #4 Kowloon Great, #2 Kungfumaster Panda, #11 All Is Ready, #5 Smiling Time
Race 4: #11 Red Impact, #2 More Than Enough, #8 Run The Table, #1 Jade Phoenix
Race 5: #6 Ace Talent, #3 Momentum Galaxy, #2 Lyrical Motion, #10 E Rainbow
Race 6: #7 Shining Fortune, #2 Jumbo Legend, #9 Fighting Star, #1 High Cloud
Race 7: #5 Above, #2 Nearly Fine, #1 Copartner Elites, #4 S J Tourbillon
Race 8: #7 Massive Action, #9 Seaweed Fortune, #10 E Legend, #2 Nimble Nimbus
Race 9: #3 Majestic Star, #10 Astrologer, #1 Campione, #2 Harmony And Rich
Race 10: #1 Power Koepp, #6 Winning Icey, #9 Stradale, #5 All Beauty

Race 1: Chaozhou Handicap

3 Flash Famous has tumbled to a competitive rating. He’s returned in excellent order this term and a win in this grade is very, very close. #1 Methane has been consistent across his career without winning too many races in Hong Kong. Still, he’s a threat in this grade and Zac Purton’s booking bears close watching. #7 This Is Charisma is in form and racing well. He can test this group if he’s at his best. #10 Foxhunter Way has mixed his form but does step out here off a dangerous mark.

Race 2: Dongguan Handicap (2nd Section)

7 Hardly Swears is racing well and is fit with two runs under his belt already this term. He finished off well last start and is tracking towards another win. Expect he can take another step forward here. #6 Speedy Fortune steps out on debut for John Size. He looks to have his fair share of ability and must be respected first-up for his handler. #5 Mega Bonus should get a sweet run from gate two. This will give him every opportunity late on. #8 Triumphant Return has ability. Keep safe.

Race 3: The Kwangtung Handicap Cup

4 Kowloon Great should be fit with three runs under his belt already this term. He’s racing well and the inside draw should afford him every opportunity here in a very, very tricky contest. #2 Kungfumaster Panda is chasing back-to-back wins. He did well last start and pairs favourably with Zac Purton once more. #11 All Is Ready steps up in grade. He won well last start and will get his chance under the light weight here. #5 Smiling Time is finding his feet. Don’t discount.

Race 4: Fo Shan Handicap

11 Red Impact ticks a number of boxes here. He draws well and Zac Purton’s booking is a strong push, especially as he steps out 2lb over his allotted weight. He can win here, with a ground-saving steer from that draw. #2 More Than Enough should push forward and get every opportunity. The wide gate will see him do a bit of work early though. #8 Run The Table should not be discounted. Expect he’s a decent each way price and he’s worth taking on a win and place line. #1 Jade Phoenix has claims.

Race 5: Huizhou Handicap

6 Ace Talent steps out for his debut. He’s looked very, very good in trackwork and trials ahead of his first start. Expected he can make an impression here with the only concern being the tricky draw. #3 Momentum Galaxy returns to his preferred distance of five furlongs. He knows what it’s all about and Derek Leung’s booking bodes strongly. #2 Lyrical Motion has shown ability prior to his return this season. Zac Purton hops up and his latest trial was very impressive. #10 E Rainbow has claims. Next best.

Race 6: Dongguan Handicap (1st Section)

7 Shining Fortune was unlucky last start and prior to that he travelled wide and without cover two runs back. This time he steps away favourably from gate two with Zac Purton up and, with a clean run throughout, he can win. #2 Jumbo Legend was devastating first-up. He chases back-to-back wins and has clearly returned in fantastic order this season. #9 Fighting Star mixes his form but has shown capabilities on his day. Take him into consideration at odds. #1 High Cloud has ability and can improve.

Race 7: Shenzen Handicap

5 Above will relish every inch of the 11 furlongs on offer here. He’s third-up and should be fit with those two runs under his belt, especially after doing his best work late in each. #2 Nearly Fine has turned into a revelation this season. He’s chasing a hat-trick of wins and the rise in distance shouldn’t pose too much of a threat. #1 Copartner Elites gets up in distance. He should already be a winner but nevertheless, he’ll get every chance here. #4 S J Tourbillon is after consecutive wins. The distance will suit him big time.

Race 8: Zhaoqing Handicap

7 Massive Action regularly races forward and he should be suited at Happy Valley, especially from gate one. Expect he pings to the front here and he should be able to improve with the one run under his belt already this term. #9 Seaweed Fortune is chasing back-to-back wins. He draws well and slots in light for the in-form Francis Lui stable. #10 E Legend is racing well and is not without a hope. #2 Nimble Nimbus is classy and remains a threat over this course and distance.

Race 9: Guangzhou Handicap

3 Majestic Star returned in excellent order first-up on the dirt with a win. He’s just as good on the turf and the inside draw will suit here, especially under the hefty impost. #10 Astrologer will improve sharply second-up. He has the class and hopefully he can continue his ascent this season. #1 Campione is versatile. Expect he tries to cross from the wide gate with the heavy weight. #2 Harmony And Rich mixes his form but will relish being back in Class 2. Expect improvement.

Race 10: Zhuhai Handicap

1 Power Koepp mixes his form but is racing well at the minute. He draws ideally for this contest and his fitness levels should be at their optimum. He could take a power of beating here with the right run. #6 Winning Icey is chasing a fourth consecutive win. This is another challenge but he’s returned this season in fantastic order. #9 Stradale steps out for his Hong Kong debut. He caught the eye with an impressive trial at the city circuit recently. #5 All Beauty has claims if he finds his best. Keep safe.

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