HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, December 21, 2022)

Race 1: #7 Encore, #1 Strive For Glory, #2 Sunshine Legendary, #8 Day Day Rich
Race 2: #9 Natural Storm, #4 Hit The Shot, #3 Five G Patch, #8 Lucky Diamond
Race 3: #7 Smiling City, #6 Mr Fun, #2 Brave Star, #1 Sight Hero
Race 4: #10 Heavenly Thought, #3 Flying On The Turf, #2 Take What You Need, #8 Handsome Guys
Race 5: #9 Faribault, #4 Juneau Flash, #2 Circuit Seven, #11 One For All
Race 6: #12 Glorious Lover, #7 Turin Warrior, #3 Lucky Gold, #5 Fearless Fire
Race 7: #11 Sixth Generation, #1 H Z Tourbillon, #5 Howdeepisyourlove, #2 Hercules
Race 8: #7 Sky Forever, #1 Star Brite, #2 Nicconi County, #9 Leslie
Race 9: #11 Nordic Dragon, #1 Excellent Peers, #10 Hyper Dragon Ball, #2 Super Fortune

Race 1: Mercury Handicap (2nd Section)

7 Encore looks like he can make the most of a hot tempo. Expecting they run along here and he’s shown in the past that his best form has come over this course and distance. #1 Strive For Glory is one of those who is likely to lead. He’s back in Class 5 here which is a big plus, especially with Zac Purton hopping up. #2 Sunshine Legendary caught the eye closing off late last start. He’s mixed his form so far but it does look like he’s taking the right steps forward now. #8 Day Day Rich has class and speed. Don’t discount.

Race 2: Venus Handicap

9 Natural Storm does his best racing over this course and distance. He narrowly missed two runs back and he only needs to replicate that effort to be a leading contender here. #4 Hit The Shot has the class. He won well two starts ago and will benefit getting out over this journey once again. #3 Five G Patch is expected to improve sharply third-up this term. Big watch on him here, especially with Hugh Bowman hopping up. #8 Lucky Diamond can find the front and run this group along. Keep safe.

Race 3: Mars Handicap (2nd Section)

7 Smiling City is a much improved horse at Happy Valley. His last run was poor but he was set a huge task from the tail of the field at Sha Tin. The inside gate should allow him to roll forward and Hugh Bowman’s booking is a good push. #6 Mr Fun caught the eye with a slashing third on debut. Zac Purton hops up now and he looks to have his fair share of ability. #2 Brave Star can turn his form around. He’s better than his last-start seventh suggests. #1 Sight Hero loves the course and distance. Next best.

Race 4: Mercury Handicap (1st Section)

10 Heavenly Thought is better than his record suggests. He’s tumbled down to Class 5 and his first-up run this term was sound. His work at Conghua has looked very good and his best form is good enough to win here. #3 Flying On The Turf is taking the right steps forward. He’s third-up this week and his race-fitness should be nearing its peak. #2 Take What You Need is favoured from gate one. He’s in sound form and should be able to capitalise from the good gate. #8 Handsome Guys has claims. Huge effort last start.

Race 5: The American Club Challenge Cup Handicap

9 Faribault is in the right vein of form and he deserves another win here. Strong booking of Zac Purton enhances his claims as he steps away favourably from gate three. He can win this one. #4 Juneau Flash is making the right progress each start. He put in a solid effort last outing and any improvement from that performance will hold him in good stead. #2 Circuit Seven can find the front and lead. He’s a two-time winner in this grade previously. #11 One For All is on the improve. He has claims.

Race 6: Jupiter Handicap

12 Glorious Lover is still chasing a first win in Hong Kong. He had excuses first-up before an inconclusive effort last start. He can turn it around here as he is much better than his past two runs indicate. The light weight suits also. #7 Turin Warrior is doing everything right except win. He gets his chance again with Zac Purton sticking aboard. #3 Lucky Gold is racing well without winning. He’s in sound condition and his consistency will be rewarded soon enough. #5 Fearless Fire is next best.

Race 7: Mars Handicap (1st Section)

11 Sixth Generation was without luck late last start. He can atone for that effort here, especially as he appeared to still be full of running that day. He’s in superb form and he can win. #1 H Z Tourbillon is better than his past few runs suggest. Karis Teetan hops back aboard which is a plus and the inside draw gives him his chance. #5 Howdeepisyourlove continues to improve with each outing. He didn’t have much luck last start and he’s shown he has plenty more to offer. #2 Hercules commands respect.

Race 8: Saturn Handicap (1st Section)

7 Sky Forever was far too back with too much work to do last start. He can bounce back here, especially if he manages to take up closer order from the better draw. He’s worth taking a chance on here at a price. #1 Star Brite is the form horse of the race. He’s favoured in gate three to continue his strong run of form. #2 Nicconi County draws well once again. He’s been beaten by wide draws in his past two starts and the booking of Hugh Bowman is a big plus. #9 Leslie is on the up. He won well and will figure strongly.

Race 9: Saturn Handicap (2nd Section)

11 Nordic Dragon shapes as an above average talent who is capable of winning again. He’s up to Class 3 now but this step looks well within his current capabilities. Expect he takes catching. #1 Excellent Peers is racing well and chases a hat-trick of wins. He doesn’t know how to run poorly. #10 Hyper Dragon Ball has trialled well and should get an opportunity from the draw. The light weight suits and he gets his chance. #2 Super Fortune is consistent and he just needs to offset the wide draw to be a factor.

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