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Happy Valley Racing Tips: Wednesday, December 16th

Happy Valley hosts eight races under lights on Wednesday and Tim Geers has highlighted some horses he’s keen on throughout the night.

Happy Valley Racing Tips

Happy Valley hosts eight races under lights on Wednesday and Tim Geers has highlighted some horses he’s keen on throughout the night.

He’s previewed Race 1, Race 3, Race 4, Race 5 and Race 8.

Best Bet: Race 4 – (5) Branding Power (save A Smile Like Yours)

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Race 1

Shelley Hcp (C4) (1800m)
10:15pm (AEDT)

Race 1

Shelley Hcp (C4) (1800m)
10:15pm (AEDT)

1. Owners' Star (3) J: A Hamelin (60kg) T: C S Shum
65.55.5
2. Bundle Of Delight (2) J: Z Purton (59.5kg) T: D J Hall
3.84.44
3. Magnetism (4) J: B Shinn (59kg) T: D Ferraris
262126
4. Great Times (1) J: Jerry Chau (57kg) T: K L Man
677171
5. Pretty Cute (11) J: V Borges (56.5kg) T: C H Yip
514157
6. Cheerful Star (9) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: F C Lor
5.575.9
7. Victorious Seeker (5) J: M L Yeung (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan
98.59.8
8. Fortune Triple (10) J: T Piccone (55kg) T: Y S Tsui
9110191
9. Indigenous Star (7) J: M F Poon (54.5kg) T: C W Chang
191619.2
10. Sweetly Baby (6) J: A Badel (54.5kg) T: C Fownes
555.4
11. Exaltation (8) J: J Moreira (53.5kg) T: A S Cruz
6.57.57

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

(2) Bundle Of Delight draws a plum gate tonight and gets Purton on board for the first time this prep as he steps up to 1800m. He hasn’t been disgraced at Sha Tin but should find this easier as he returns to Happy Valley.

(7) Victorious Seeker drew wide first up and didn’t play much of a part but he should improve second up tonight at the track and distance where he recorded his only career victory. Draws better in barrier 5 and looks a touch over the odds at $10.

Tip: (2) Bundle Of Delight $4.20 TopSport

Value: (7) Victorious Seeker $10 Bet365

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Race 2

Graham Hcp (C4) (1200m)
10:45pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Graham Hcp (C4) (1200m)
10:45pm (AEDT)

1. Momentum Galaxy (4) J: A Hamelin (60.5kg) T: K H Ting
2. Telecom Puma (6) J: B Shinn (60.5kg) T: C Fownes
3. Fortune Happiness (8) J: H N Wong (60kg) T: K W Lui
4. Phenomenal Combo (5) J: M F Poon (58kg) T: C H Yip
5. Happy Profit (11) J: Jerry Chau (57.5kg) T: C S Shum
6. Pakistan Zindabad (2) J: M Chadwick (57.5kg) T: A S Cruz
7. Compassion Star (1) J: J Moreira (57kg) T: K L Man
8. Carry The Diamond (10) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: Richard Gibson
9. Diamond Star (3) J: T Piccone (55.5kg) T: J J Size
10. Valiant Elegance (12) J: V Borges (55kg) T: D Whyte
11. Smart Charade (9) J: A Badel (53.5kg) T: W Y So
12. Flying Photos (7) J: K Teetan (52.5kg) T: Y S Tsui

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

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Race 3

Staunton Hcp (C5) (1800m)
11:15pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Staunton Hcp (C5) (1800m)
11:15pm (AEDT)

1. Go Ballistic (10) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: D Ferraris
7.588
2. Smart Cousin (12) J: Z Purton (60kg) T: C H Yip
191718.8
3. Even Keel (2) J: B Shinn (59kg) T: A T Millard
101311
4. Great Smart (6) J: Jerry Chau (58.5kg) T: K L Man
4.84.44.65
5. General Dino (1) J: T Piccone (57.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
131413.2
6. Wonder Win (5) J: A Badel (57.5kg) T: L Ho
66.56.6
7. Sacred Timing (4) J: M F Poon (55.5kg) T: D A Hayes
111413.8
8. Strapping Bauhinia (3) J: A Hamelin (55.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
131011.4
9. Green Generation (11) J: J Moreira (55kg) T: C W Chang
655.1
10. President Star (7) J: M Chadwick (55kg) T: C S Shum
101410.6
11. Master Roman (8) J: V Borges (54kg) T: W Y So
676161
12. Healthy Treasure (9) J: M L Yeung (52kg) T: P D O'sullivan
201101151

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

(4) Great Smart won last start over this track and distance and he might get away with winning another here. Apprentice Jerry Chau jumps on board, replacing Joao Moreira, but that drops him down to a lighter weight than he carried to victory last start. Two starts ago, he carried this weight when running 2nd at Sha Tin, where he beat rival (9) Green Generation home by 2L. Moreira jumps on him tonight so he has obvious claims but at $4.80, Great Smart appeals.

I’d also have something on (2) Smart Cousin who drops into Class 5 and gets Purton straight on board. Drawn tricky in 12 but it’s an ominous set up.

Tip: (4) Great Smart $4.80 Bet365

Value: (2) Smart Cousin $11 Bet365

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Race 4

Graham Hcp (C4) (1200m)
11:45pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Graham Hcp (C4) (1200m)
11:45pm (AEDT)

1. Bullish Brother (9) J: A K Chan (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz
675161
2. Prance Dragon (12) J: Jerry Chau (59.5kg) T: T P Yung
141315
3. A Smile Like Yours (8) J: J Moreira (57.5kg) T: J J Size
2.63.12.8
4. King's Horn (5) J: H T Mo (57kg) T: L Ho
151151151
5. Branding Power (2) J: A Badel (56.5kg) T: K W Lui
4.854.85
6. Ever Force (4) J: A Hamelin (56.5kg) T: C S Shum
121011.2
7. Peak To Peak (7) J: K Teetan (56.5kg) T: F C Lor
141112.2
8. Quick Reply (6) J: M L Yeung (56.5kg) T: D A Hayes
101101101
9. Champion Pride (10) J: B Shinn (56kg) T: D Ferraris
201201201
10. Daily Beauty (11) J: T Piccone (55.5kg) T: C Fownes
151215.2
11. Noble Birth (3) J: Z Purton (54kg) T: K H Ting
3.843.85
12. Many Gains (1) J: V Borges (52kg) T: K L Man
101101101

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

(5) Branding Power didn’t get a lot of luck on debut, where he was held up late in the race. He drew a wide gate that night, was taken back to find the rail, and then ran into dead ends for half the straight, only getting clear the final 100m. He was barely placed under maximum pressure. He was only beaten 1.8L but he should have finished much closer. He gets the plum draw tonight in barrier 2 and with even luck, I think he’s capable of rolling this favourite.

The favourite is (3) A Smile Like Yours for John Size and Joao Moreira. He ran a big race on debut, beaten a short head, and Moreira jumps aboard to replace Chad Schofield. He’s drawn a touch awkwardly in barrier 8 but if he improves on that debut run, he will be right there at the finish.

Backing Branding Power, saving on A Smile Like Yours.

Tip: (5) Branding Power $5.00 Ladbrokes

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Race 5

Lyndhurst Hcp (C4) (1650m)
12:15am (AEDT)

Race 5

Lyndhurst Hcp (C4) (1650m)
12:15am (AEDT)

1. Happy Fortune (12) J: H T Mo (60.5kg) T: L Ho
10110183
2. Happy Warrior (4) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: C Fownes
5.54.45.5
3. Faithful Trinity (8) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: W Y So
444.65
4. Best For You (9) J: K Teetan (57kg) T: Y S Tsui
676
5. Shadow Breaker (10) J: H N Wong (56kg) T: K H Ting
313440
6. Dionysus Collin (6) J: V Borges (56kg) T: K W Lui
262121
7. Chairman Lo (5) J: T Piccone (55.5kg) T: J J Size
413426.5
8. V Chevaliers (7) J: A Badel (55.5kg) T: K L Man
3.83.63.5
9. Happy Jai Jai (11) J: M L Yeung (54.5kg) T: D A Hayes
131313
10. Happy Win Win (1) J: A Hamelin (54kg) T: C H Yip
7.568.5
11. Impeccable Fellow (2) J: M F Poon (53kg) T: Richard Gibson
273126
12. After Me (3) J: Alex Lai (55.5kg) T: D Ferraris
202017.8

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

With Purton going on (3) Faithful Trinity, I have to back him. He’s been ridden wrong all prep. I think he’s a horse that needs to lead but he hasn’t done that in his past three starts. The last time he led, he won, and that was over this track and distance. Expect an aggressive ride tonight.

(8) V Chevaliers is flying and looks well placed again, while (2) Happy Warrior drops in class and gets the claim for Jerry Chau, putting him on a very winnable mark.

Tip: (3) Faithful Trinity $4.80 Bet365

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Race 6

Gage Hcp (C3) (1650m)
12:45am (AEDT)

Race 6

Gage Hcp (C3) (1650m)
12:45am (AEDT)

1. Amazing Beats (3) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
9.59.59.5
2. The Rock (6) J: J Moreira (60kg) T: C Fownes
3.43.43.35
3. Delightful Laos (10) J: Jerry Chau (57.5kg) T: A S Cruz
101010
4. Mission Tycoon (2) J: A K Chan (56.5kg) T: F C Lor
313131
5. Cable Speed (11) J: V Borges (55kg) T: Richard Gibson
101101101
6. Angel Of My Eyes (12) J: Z Purton (54.5kg) T: C S Shum
3.63.93.7
7. Farshad (5) J: A Hamelin (54.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
181818
8. Chater Pins (9) J: M L Yeung (53.5kg) T: D A Hayes
515151
9. Entrusted (1) J: T Piccone (53.5kg) T: D Whyte
131212.8
10. Total Power (7) J: M F Poon (53.5kg) T: D J Hall
766.9
11. Toycoon (4) J: M Chadwick (53.5kg) T: P Yiu
232625
12. Wealthy Delight (8) J: A Badel (52kg) T: J J Size
99.59

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

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Race 7

Cochrane Hcp (C3) (1000m)
1:15am (AEDT)

Race 7

Cochrane Hcp (C3) (1000m)
1:15am (AEDT)

1. Utopia Life (5) J: A K Chan (60.5kg) T: K L Man
515151
2. Handsome Bo Bo (9) J: B Shinn (60kg) T: C S Shum
666
3. Saul's Special (1) J: Jerry Chau (60kg) T: C W Chang
4.854.8
4. We The South (11) J: J Moreira (59kg) T: F C Lor
4.44.24.4
5. Orion Patch (2) J: M F Poon (56kg) T: K W Lui
676767
6. Fabulous Eight (12) J: V Borges (55.5kg) T: P Yiu
111011
7. Flying Genius (3) J: Z Purton (55.5kg) T: A S Cruz
3.83.83.8
8. Diamond Brilliant (6) J: A Hamelin (54.5kg) T: T P Yung
101010
9. Moment Of Power (8) J: T Piccone (54.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
677167
10. Poised To Strike (4) J: C Wong (53kg) T: D A Hayes
273126.5
11. Wild West Wing (7) J: K Teetan (52.5kg) T: J J Size
119.511
12. Kurpany (10) J: A Badel (52kg) T: C Fownes
211821

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

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Race 8

Elgin Hcp (C3) (1200m)
1:50am (AEDT)

Race 8

Elgin Hcp (C3) (1200m)
1:50am (AEDT)

1. Falcon Turbo (8) J: B Shinn (58.5kg) T: A T Millard
101010
2. Ka Ying Master (12) J: Jerry Chau (57.5kg) T: T P Yung
212021
3. Serious Liaison (7) J: M F Poon (57.5kg) T: D J Hall
101101101
4. Scores Of Fun (2) J: J Moreira (57kg) T: J J Size
2.42.42.4
5. High Rise Soldier (9) J: Z Purton (56.5kg) T: K W Lui
555
6. King's Capital (4) J: M L Yeung (55.5kg) T: D A Hayes
313131
7. Harmony N Home (10) J: A Badel (55kg) T: C S Shum
171717
8. Seven Heavens (11) J: T Piccone (55kg) T: C Fownes
141414
9. Baby (6) J: V Borges (54.5kg) T: K H Ting
151514
10. The Runner (1) J: K Teetan (54.5kg) T: F C Lor
76.57.5
11. Prince Of Frog (3) J: M Chadwick (54kg) T: L Ho
8.598.6
12. Xponential (5) J: A Hamelin (53kg) T: D Whyte
515151

Odds Last Updated: December 17, 2020, 12:52am (AEDT)

He’s brought me a lot of pain in his past two starts, when he’s turned it up a little bit, but I’m giving (4) Scores Of Fun one more chance from the ideal draw tonight. Barrier 2 is the best draw over this track and distance with the rail in this position. He’s run 2nd in three of his past four starts so this might be the last time if he can’t win, but he looks perfectly suited again tonight.

Tip: (4) Scores Of Fun $2.40 Ladbrokes

A trip to Hong Kong quickly had Tim hooked to the racing caper, maintaining the best place anywhere in the world on a Wednesday night is Happy Valley. He holds a strong interest in the Hong Kong form, along with the metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. He’s a fan of dry tracks, Zac Purton and takes particular interest in identifying patterns in the form. Tim wears many hats, juggling the roles of form analyst, jockey manager and racehorse owner.

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