HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, September 20, 2023)
Race 1: #7 Hang’s Choice, #2 Happy Jai Jai, #3 Classic Archi, #1 Loyal Ambition
Race 2: #8 Stoicism, #2 Hero Star, #1 Savvy Chic, #5 Stormtrouper
Race 3: #3 Prince Alex, #5 June Planet, #4 Satirical Glory, #2 Flying Silver
Race 4: #4 Craig’s Master, #2 Diamond Soars, #8 Happily Friends, #9 Tronic Mighty
Race 5: #2 Valiant Elegance, #3 Galvanic, #5 Magic Supreme, #6 Island Bright
Race 6: #6 Capital Legend, #9 Up And Up, #1 Winning Dragon, #3 Viva Hunter
Race 7: #4 Toronado Phantom, #5 Keep You Warm, #7 Allgreektome, #2 Solid Impact
Race 8: #8 Turin Redsun, #11 Helene Feeling, #4 Berlin Tango, #6 Rise Brethren
Race 1: Chatham Handicap
#7 Hang’s Choice can improve following his first-up run. He slots in light, draws ideally and gets a much better chance here at a course he has previously raced well at. One to beat. #2 Happy Jai Jai has returned to a winning mark. He trialled well at Conghua and looks wound-up to perform strongly first-up for Zac Purton. #3 Classic Archi found consistency at the tail-end of last season. The inside draw is a bonus and he has strong claims. #1 Loyal Ambition is not without a hope. Next in line.
Race 2: Association Of Official Racing Chemists Handicap
The biggest question facing #8 Stoicism is his ability to overcome the wide gate. If he does, he can win and his recent trackwork and trials suggest that he’s in very good condition. He’s worth taking a chance on here. #2 Hero Star has the positive racing pattern that can see him over the line. He’ll take catching under Alexis Badel. #1 Savvy Chic is better than his record suggests and he has several...
