HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, February 22, 2023)

Race 1: #4 M M Johnny, #1 Happy Tango, #9 Touch Faith, #7 Common Room
Race 2: #1 Happy Gathering, #3 Double Show, #4 Le Plus Vite, #11 Raging Blaze
Race 3: #4 Legion Of Merit, #6 Right As Rain, #2 Turin Warrior, #3 Rainbow Light
Race 4: #1 Savvy Delight, #4 E Brother, #5 Sight Hero, #7 Timestorm
Race 5: #9 River Views, #5 Packing Succeeder, #1 Viva Popcorn, #3 Lean Hero
Race 6: #12 General Ace, #1 Publicist, #2 Kokushi Musou, #3 Top Top Tea
Race 7: #5 High Cloud, #8 Flying On The Turf, #1 Compassion Super, #3 Mega Bonus
Race 8: #12 Faulds, #8 E Legend, #10 Silver Hammer, #3 Meaningful Star
Race 9: #12 Stormtrouper, #6 Nordic Dragon, #5 Mark The Moment, #3 Beauty Charge

Race 1: Fenwick Handicap (2nd Section)

4 M M Johnny is racing well and he deserves a first win. He has the right draw here which should see him receive the run of the race under an in-form Matthew Chadwick. #1 Happy Tango is closing in on another win. He’s found his mark and this grade suits him. Expect he rolls forward under Karis Teetan in a bid to make all and offset his wide draw. #9 Touch Faith has consistency on his side and pairs favourably with Zac Purton this time. #7 Common Room mixes his form but he should be able to make good use of the inside gate.

Race 2: Fenwick Handicap (1st Section)

1 Happy Gathering returns to Class 5. His last run in this grade returned a win earlier this season and he’s since been racing with plenty of merit up in class. He can take advantage of this dip with Hugh Bowman engaged. #3 Double Show has always been thereabouts without winning. Expecting another strong showing from him. #4 Le Plus Vite has shown he’s capable of winning, especially in this grade. He pairs favourably with Vincent Ho. #11 Raging Blaze tends to run well without winning. Expect he finishes fast as usual.

Race 3: Fleming Handicap (1st Section)

4 Legion Of Merit has been a force to be reckoned with all season long at Happy Valley. He’s found his groove now and is more than capable of bouncing back from defeat last start, just as he has done previously. #6 Right As Rain has the class but tends to set himself a big task from the tail of the field. #2 Turin Warrior is chasing a first win. He’s been around the mark all season and he deserves another chance here. #3 Rainbow Light knows what he’s doing at Happy Valley. He just needs to offset the wide draw.

Race 4: The Hong Kong Football Club Centenary Cup Handicap (2nd Section)

1 Savvy Delight’s return to Class 4 is a big plus. He’s a winner in this grade and Zac Purton hops up from a good gate. He just has top weight to defy as well as a number of sharp improvers at the bottom of the handicap. #4 E Brother is chasing back-to-back wins. He’s found his grade and should get every chance on the speed here from gate two. He can take catching. #5 Sight Hero is a model of consistency and deserves another win due to consistency. #7 Timestorm is on the steady improve and luck will see him figure strongly.

Race 5: Fleming Handicap (2nd Section)

9 River Views is consistent and this will soon translate into a first win. He gets the right draw here for Jerry Chau who knows him well. #5 Packing Succeeder clearly has the ability and with further improvement, he can be rewarded. Zac Purton sticks aboard which clearly indicates a win is very, very close. #1 Viva Popcorn is always a threat over this course and distance. He gets a handy 10lb taken off with the apprentice engaged. #3 Lean Hero is chasing back-to-back wins. He was clinical last start and is open to more improvement.

Race 6: Lockhart Handicap (3rd Section)

12 General Ace is taking all the necessary steps forward towards a first win. He slots in light this time and his latest effort for fourth was nothing short of eye-catching. He could catch these off guard under no weight. #1 Publicist was withdrawn last start due to an incident behind the gates. He has the ability and Zac Purton’s booking catches eye. #2 Kokushi Musou is in superb form and his last effort ninth is only a blip. He can be competitive here under Hugh Bowman. #3 Top Top Tea is next best. The good draw is a plus.

Race 7: Lockhart Handicap (1st Section)

5 High Cloud’s return to Happy Valley should spark sharp improvement. Karis Teetan hops up which is suitable and he appears capable of offsetting the wide gate. One to beat. #8 Flying On The Turf is chasing a hat-trick of wins. He remains in Class 4 and his rise looks far from over for an in-form Jamie Richards. #1 Compassion Super is in the right vein of form. Hugh Bowman’s up again and the inside gate will afford him a forward position with ease. #3 Mega Bonus can lead under the 10lb claiming apprentice. He’ll take catching.

Race 8: Luard Handicap

12 Faulds appears to be progressing once more in the right direction. He’s showing a fair bit and does appear capable of making good use of no weight on his back from a positive barrier. #8 E Legend is chasing back-to-back wins. He gets his chance again but does rise to Class 3 now. #10 Silver Hammer has shown he has the ability. He an take another step forward here for Alexis Badel. #3 Meaningful Star returns following a lengthy stint on the sidelines. He’s looked sound in his trials. Keep safe.

Race 9: O’Brien Handicap

12 Stormtrouper has been around the mark all season. He deserves another win and just needs a few favours. It wouldn’t surprise to see him be rewarded here in a tricky contest to close out the meeting. #6 Nordic Dragon is the standout. His first two wins were superb before defeat last time out. He can bounce back. #5 Mark The Moment continues to improve with every start. He’s on an upward trajectory and gets an ideal barrier here. #3 Beauty Charge is better than what his last start suggests. Expect improvement.

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