Racing Tips

Happy Valley Racing Tips: Wednesday, February 9th

Tim Geers picks out his best bet and best value bet at Happy Valley on Wednesday night!

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Tim Geers
9 February 2022

Hong Kong racing takes place at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with the first of nine races set to jump at 6.45pm local time (9.45pm AEDT).

Tim Geers has picked out his best bet and best value bet for tonight’s meeting, which you can find for free below!

Best Bet: Race 3 – (7) Dragon’s Pride

Best Value: Race 4 – (7) Hyperion Tree

Race 1

Hong Kong Park Hcp (C3) (1000m)
9:45pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Hong Kong Park Hcp (C3) (1000m) 9:45pm (AEDT)
1. Stoltz (4) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: K W Lui		1.4
2. Special M (1) J: A Badel (58kg) T: J J Size		4.5
3. Northern Dragon (5) J: L Ferraris (54.5kg) T: D J Hall		21
4. Lyrical Motion (2) J: H Lai (54kg) T: W Y So		21
5. Big Happiness (6) J: K Leung (53kg) T: K H Ting		8
6. Heart Conquered (7) J: L Hewitson (53kg) T: Richard Gibson		0
7. Turin Warrior (3) J: D Moor (52kg) T: Richard Gibson		26

Race 2

Shan Kwong Road Park Hcp (C5) (2200m)
10:15pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Shan Kwong Road Park Hcp (C5) (2200m) 10:15pm (AEDT)
1. Go Ballistic (3) J: L Ferraris (60.5kg) T: D Ferraris		5.5
2. Wonder Win (12) J: K Leung (59.5kg) T: L Ho		8
3. Sky Gem (11) J: H Bentley (58kg) T: C Fownes		12
4. Crown Avenue (4) J: C Wong (57.5kg) T: C H Yip		18
5. Jolly Forever (7) J: K Teetan (56.5kg) T: W Y So		4.4
6. Legend Goes (9) J: L Hewitson (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan		41
7. Fortune Triple (1) J: D Moor (55kg) T: Y S Tsui		6
8. Grand Power (8) J: A Hamelin (54kg) T: C W Chang		9.5
9. Anonyma (5) J: K Chan (53kg) T: A T Millard		20
10. Fortune Patrol (6) J: R Maia (53kg) T: A T Millard		20
11. Smiling Face (10) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: D Whyte		9.5
12. Wealthy Employee (2) J: M Yeung (51.5kg) T: K H Ting		15

Race 3

Kowloon Tsai Park Hcp (C5) (1650m)
10:45pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Kowloon Tsai Park Hcp (C5) (1650m) 10:45pm (AEDT)
1. Lucky Missile (7) J: L Ferraris (60kg) T: D J Hall		6
2. Ever Joy (6) J: L Hewitson (59kg) T: P D O'sullivan		51
3. Wah May Luck (5) J: C Chau (59kg) T: A S Cruz		13
4. Smart Cousin (4) J: K Leung (58.5kg) T: C H Yip		21
5. Amazing Boy (8) J: A Hamelin (58kg) T: C W Chang		8.5
6. Lucky Victor (9) J: K Chan (57.5kg) T: K H Ting		21
7. Dragon Pride (1) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: T P Yung		2.35
8. President Star (10) J: D Moor (56kg) T: C S Shum		34
9. Prime Star (2) J: R Maia (55.5kg) T: A T Millard		9.5
10. Noble Man (12) J: H Bentley (53.5kg) T: K L Man		26
11. Diamond Star (11) J: K Teetan (53kg) T: J J Size		18
12. Shanghai Grace (3) J: A Badel (52kg) T: Y S Tsui		7.5

Very keen on (7) Dragon’s Pride here. He’s returned in terrific form this preparation. He ran 3^rd at his first run back, then won second up over 1400m at Sha Tin, before an eye-catching run for 2^nd last time out. He settled a long way back on that occasion but rattled home in the clear fastest final 400m of the race to be beaten 0.3L. Steps up to the mile now with Zac Purton taking over from Matthew Chadwick, and barrier 1 is an added bonus. Think he wins this and I think he should be closer to even money than $2.35.

Tip: (7) Dragon's Pride $2.35 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 4 units WIN Dragon's Pride

Race 4

Morse Park Hcp (C4) (1800m)
11:15pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Morse Park Hcp (C4) (1800m) 11:15pm (AEDT)
1. Murray's Partners (9) J: C Wong (59kg) T: C H Yip		14
2. Lucky Diamond (10) J: K Teetan (58kg) T: K H Ting		7
3. Red Impact (7) J: Z Purton (58kg) T: D A Hayes		3.7
4. Smart Patch (11) J: A Hamelin (58kg) T: P D O'sullivan		31
5. Winning Volatility (1) J: A Badel (58kg) T: K W Lui		8
6. Off The Reel (12) J: K Leung (57.5kg) T: P Yiu		6.5
7. Hyperion Tree (2) J: C Chau (56.5kg) T: T P Yung		6.5
8. Swot Troopers Wind (8) J: L Ferraris (56.5kg) T: D J Hall		11
9. Asian One (4) J: L Hewitson (54.5kg) T: A T Millard		26
10. Full Power (3) J: R Maia (54kg) T: Richard Gibson		51
11. Manna From Heaven (5) J: H Lai (54kg) T: K L Man		21
12. Tailor Made (6) J: H Bentley (53.5kg) T: C Fownes		9

(7) Hyperion Tree is an each way chance at $7.00. Steps up to 1800m for the first time at start number four tonight, on the back of running the second-fastest final 400m in defeat last start. Draws barrier tonight, which is clearly the best barrier to draw over this distance at Happy Valley on the B course. From 18 races under these conditions this season, 6 winners have started from barrier 2.

Tip: (7) Hyperion Tree $7.00/$2.40 PlayUp

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units E/W Hyperion Tree

Race 5

Penfold Park Hcp (C4) (1200m)
11:45pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Penfold Park Hcp (C4) (1200m) 11:45pm (AEDT)
1. Xponential (2) J: C Chau (60.5kg) T: D Whyte		3.9
2. Captain Long (3) J: K Leung (57kg) T: C H Yip		5.5
3. Fortune Marbo (12) J: C Wong (57kg) T: T P Yung		71
4. Sugar Sugar (8) J: L Ferraris (57kg) T: C Fownes		34
5. Blissful Star (5) J: M Yeung (56kg) T: K H Ting		9.5
6. Handsome Veggie (4) J: D Moor (56kg) T: D A Hayes		21
7. Shadow Runner (11) J: K Teetan (55.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan		13
8. Wins All (6) J: H Bentley (55.5kg) T: W Y So		15
9. Joyful Genius (1) J: Z Purton (54.5kg) T: D J Hall		3.7
10. Loriz (10) J: A Hamelin (54kg) T: P Yiu		8.5
11. My Intelligent (9) J: A Badel (54kg) T: L Ho		11
12. Fortune Happiness (7) J: H Lai (51.5kg) T: K W Lui		34

Race 6

Kowloon Park Hcp (C3) (1200m)
12:15am (AEDT)

Race 6 Kowloon Park Hcp (C3) (1200m) 12:15am (AEDT)
1. Diamond Brilliant (3) J: H Bentley (60.5kg) T: T P Yung		11
2. Transcendent (10) J: K Chan (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz		26
3. Gold Chest (2) J: C Chau (60kg) T: Richard Gibson		16
4. All In Mind (4) J: R Maia (58.5kg) T: W Y So		18
5. Namjong Sings (11) J: K Leung (57.5kg) T: C S Shum		11
6. The Crown (7) J: D Moor (57kg) T: C Fownes		34
7. A Smile Like Yours (9) J: A Badel (56kg) T: J J Size		15
8. Party Warrior (1) J: Z Purton (55kg) T: K W Lui		1.95
9. Quadruple Double (6) J: L Ferraris (55kg) T: D J Hall		7
10. Equilibrium Turbo (8) J: L Hewitson (53kg) T: Richard Gibson		26
11. Flaming Passion (5) J: K Teetan (52.5kg) T: F C Lor		6.5

Race 7

Penfold Park Hcp (C4) (1200m)
12:45am (AEDT)

Race 7 Penfold Park Hcp (C4) (1200m) 12:45am (AEDT)
1. Mercurial (3) J: A Hamelin (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz		5
2. Falcon Turbo (8) J: C Chau (59kg) T: D Whyte		6
3. Fire Ball (10) J: L Ferraris (59kg) T: C H Yip		26
4. Ice Legend (11) J: H Bentley (58.5kg) T: T P Yung		11
5. Spicy Grill (1) J: K Teetan (57.5kg) T: K W Lui		2.9
6. Lucky Sweynesse (4) J: Z Purton (56.5kg) T: K L Man		5.5
7. Baltic Whisper (7) J: K Chan (56kg) T: C S Shum		31
8. Kokushi Musou (5) J: A Badel (55kg) T: C Fownes		51
9. Peak To Peak (12) J: L Hewitson (55kg) T: F C Lor		41
10. Inestimable (2) J: D Moor (53.5kg) T: D A Hayes		15
11. Handsome Rebel (9) J: K Leung (52.5kg) T: Y S Tsui		15
12. Takingufurther (6) J: M Yeung (52.5kg) T: K H Ting		18

Race 8

Penfold Park Hcp (C4) (1200m)
1:15am (AEDT)

Race 8 Penfold Park Hcp (C4) (1200m) 1:15am (AEDT)
1. Flying Dragon (7) J: K Leung (60.5kg) T: C H Yip		7.5
2. Lucky Archangel (12) J: H Bentley (59.5kg) T: F C Lor		9.5
3. Jazz Steed (6) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: C Fownes		10
4. Noble Boyz (8) J: D Moor (53kg) T: D Whyte		26
5. Happily Friends (3) J: A Hamelin (57.5kg) T: K H Ting		4.4
6. Joyful Mood (1) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: K L Man		3
7. Perfect Peach (2) J: C Chau (57kg) T: A S Cruz		13
8. Regency Star (4) J: A Badel (57kg) T: C S Shum		7.5
9. Nicholson Returns (10) J: L Hewitson (56kg) T: D J Hall		34
10. Dassit (9) J: M Yeung (55.5kg) T: J J Size		61
11. King's Trooper (11) J: R Maia (52.5kg) T: P Yiu		15
12. Master Albert (5) J: H Lai (51.5kg) T: W Y So		31

Race 9

Victoria Park Hcp (C3) (1650m)
1:50am (AEDT)

Race 9 Victoria Park Hcp (C3) (1650m) 1:50am (AEDT)
1. Amazing One Plus (6) J: C Chau (60.5kg) T: T P Yung		9.5
2. Everyone's Delight (4) J: A Badel (60kg) T: F C Lor		15
3. Gorytus (7) J: K Leung (60kg) T: C S Shum		3.3
4. Helene Wisdom Star (2) J: Z Purton (59.5kg) T: A S Cruz		9
5. Incanto Prepared (3) J: A Hamelin (57kg) T: J J Size		18
6. Invincible Missile (10) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: C Fownes		6
7. Gameplayer Times (9) J: D Moor (53.5kg) T: D Whyte		17
8. Total Power (1) J: K Chan (53.5kg) T: D J Hall		9.5
9. The Anomaly (12) J: M Yeung (53kg) T: K H Ting		6.5
10. Sacred Ibis (8) J: L Hewitson (52.5kg) T: A T Millard		51
11. Red Majesty (11) J: K Teetan (52kg) T: D A Hayes		13
12. World Famous (5) J: C Wong (52kg) T: P Yiu		16

Tim Geers

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.