Happy Valley Selections
(Wednesday, September 18, 2024)
Race 1: #2 Chateauneuf, #3 Giant Leap, #5 Perfect General, #1 Happy Day
Race 2: #7 So Treasure, #3 Happy Soul, #2 Happy Trio, #4 Golden Luck
Race 3: #3 Gallant Valour, #6 Lucky Planet, #5 Sunny Darling, #2 E Universe
Race 4: #4 Parents’ Love, #7 Plentiful, #3 Gorgeous Vitality, #5 Ace Talent
Race 5: #2 Simply Maverick, #1 Supreme Agility, #9 Setanta, #5 Star Contact
Race 6: #3 Winning Steps, #6 Flying Silver, #1 Serangoon, #2 Forever Glorious
Race 7: #1 Kaholo Angel, #8 Healthy Healthy, #7 Young Arrow, #9 Mojave Desert
Race 8: #8 Chill Chibi, #1 Moments In Time, #11 Red Hare King, #2 Helene Feeling
Race 1 – WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP
#2 Chateauneuf ticks plenty of boxes: Purton rides from barrier 1, and the addition of blinkers for the first time might just do the trick. He showed potential last season, winning one from five. #3 Giant Leap ended his first season by scoring a dominant win at this course and distance on his first attempt. The youngster looks more than capable of repeating the dose and has plenty of upside. #5 Perfect General turned in a promising debut down the Sha Tin straight last season, finishing strongly late, one length into fifth. He should appreciate the step up in trip here and appears progressive. #1 Happy Day returns to Class 4, where all three career wins have come. One to watch.
Race 2 – WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP
#7 So Treasure had six starts last season and began to hit his straps in the latter part of his campaign. Given more time to develop in the off-season and well prepared after two trials, he should acquit himself well first-up. #3 Happy Soul will have the race run to suit his...
