Racing Tips

Happy Valley Racing Tips: Wednesday, June 9th

Tim Geers picks out his best bets on the card at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

by
Tim Geers
8 June 2021

Happy Valley racing takes place on Wednesday night as we get set for another nine-race card in Hong Kong.

Tonight’s racing is on the B-course, with the first set to jump at 6.45pm local time (8.45pm AEST).

Tim Geers has picked out his best bets on tonight’s card, with Race 2, Race 3, Race 5 and Race 6 highlighted.

Find his preview and tips below!

Race 1

Yan Chau Tong Hcp (C5) (2200m)
8:45pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Yan Chau Tong Hcp (C5) (2200m) 8:45pm (AEDT)
1. Hay Run (3) J: K C Leung (60.5kg) T: L Ho
2. Cheerful Star (7) J: J Moreira (60kg) T: F C Lor
3. Speed To Exceed (10) J: N Callan (59.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
4. President Star (1) J: Z Purton (59kg) T: C S Shum
5. Apolar Warrior (8) J: A Badel (57.5kg) T: P Yiu
6. Speed Force (2) J: Jerry Chau (56.5kg) T: D Whyte
7. Great Smart (9) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: K L Man
8. Sky Gem (12) J: K Teetan (54.5kg) T: C Fownes
9. Wealthy Employee (11) J: M L Yeung (54kg) T: K H Ting
10. The Joy Of Giving (5) J: A Hamelin (52.5kg) T: C W Chang
11. Fortune Patrol (4) J: M F Poon (52kg) T: A T Millard
12. Young Glory (6) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: D Ferraris

Race 2

Port Shelter Hcp (C4) (1200m)
9:15pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Port Shelter Hcp (C4) (1200m) 9:15pm (AEDT)
1. Daily Beauty (11) J: M L Yeung (60kg) T: C Fownes
2. Universal Go Go (4) J: Jerry Chau (59.5kg) T: K W Lui
3. Handsome Rebel (2) J: K Teetan (58kg) T: Y S Tsui
4. Fortune Winner (5) J: Alex Lai (57kg) T: L Ho
5. Packing Victory (1) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: C S Shum
6. Winning Delago (9) J: C Schofield (57kg) T: K H Ting
7. Cordyceps Two (12) J: K C Leung (56kg) T: K L Man
8. Sight Hero (3) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: D A Hayes
9. Master Albert (6) J: A Hamelin (55.5kg) T: W Y So
10. Melbourne Hall (8) J: A Badel (55.5kg) T: D J Hall
11. Top Score (7) J: T Piccone (54.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
12. Mission Smart (10) J: M F Poon (53.5kg) T: F C Lor

With the debutant (5) Packing Victory here for Danny Shum and Zac Purton. It’s not easy to win on debut at Happy Valley but this horse has trialled well on a few occasions, most recently here at the Valley, and gets the added bonus of the inside draw. Barrier 1 is advantageous over the 1200m distance and with Purton booked, he should get every chance.

Tip: (5) Packing Victory $3.60 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Packing Victory

Race 3

Port Shelter Hcp (C4) (1200m)
9:45pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Port Shelter Hcp (C4) (1200m) 9:45pm (AEDT)
1. Telecom Smart (7) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
2. Winston's Lad (1) J: H N Wong (60.5kg) T: K W Lui
3. Ares (8) J: Jerry Chau (60kg) T: F C Lor
4. Hardly Swears (5) J: M L Yeung (60kg) T: K H Ting
5. Ice Legend (3) J: B Shinn (58kg) T: C Fownes
6. Ultimate Focus (2) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: T P Yung
7. Amazement (10) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: J J Size
8. Ever Joy (4) J: N Callan (56kg) T: P D O'sullivan
9. Almighty Pegasus (9) J: R Maia (56kg) T: C H Yip
10. Prince Of Bon Bon (12) J: M F Poon (56kg) T: D Ferraris
11. King's Trooper (6) J: T Piccone (54.5kg) T: P Yiu
12. Sure Winner (11) J: M Chadwick (53kg) T: K L Man

(5) Ice Legend had trialled well leading into this prep and he put in a big first up run but just went down by a neck. He hit the front and looked the winner, but might have just peaked on his run late. He should improve off that run and with the good draw tonight, he can notch up his first win.

Tip: (5) Ice Legend $3.80 Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Ice Legend

Race 4

Port Shelter Hcp (C4) (1200m)
10:15pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Port Shelter Hcp (C4) (1200m) 10:15pm (AEDT)
1. What A Legend (7) J: C Schofield (60.5kg) T: K H Ting
2. Summit Cheers (3) J: Z Purton (59.5kg) T: D J Hall
3. Poised To Strike (11) J: Jerry Chau (58kg) T: D A Hayes
4. Management Supreme (6) J: M F Poon (57.5kg) T: K W Lui
5. Bella Baby (5) J: A Badel (56.5kg) T: W Y So
6. Packing Kingdom (1) J: K C Leung (56.5kg) T: C S Shum
7. Win Win Star (12) J: R Maia (56.5kg) T: P Yiu
8. A Smile Like Yours (8) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: J J Size
9. Happy Tango (4) J: K Teetan (55.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
10. Coolceleb (2) J: M Chadwick (55kg) T: T P Yung
11. Win Tech (10) J: M L Yeung (55kg) T: P D O'sullivan
12. Multiple Star (9) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: C H Yip

Race 5

Deep Bay Hcp (C3) (1000m)
10:45pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Deep Bay Hcp (C3) (1000m) 10:45pm (AEDT)
1. Green Aeon (3) J: A Badel (60.5kg) T: C Fownes
2. Smokey Bear (8) J: M F Poon (60kg) T: D J Hall
3. Invincible Missile (10) J: Alex Lai (59kg) T: W Y So
4. Larson (5) J: Z Purton (58.5kg) T: F C Lor
5. Harmony Fire (9) J: Jerry Chau (55.5kg) T: D Whyte
6. Heart Conquered (7) J: T Piccone (55kg) T: Richard Gibson
7. Smart Leader (6) J: M L Yeung (54.5kg) T: W Y So
8. Gentle Breeze (1) J: A K Chan (54kg) T: P Yiu
9. Like That (12) J: K C Leung (54kg) T: F C Lor
10. Cantstopthefeeling (2) J: H Bentley (53.5kg) T: K L Man
11. Trader (4) J: J Moreira (52.5kg) T: D A Hayes
12. Pegasus Glory (11) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: Y S Tsui

Going with one at big odds here. (9) Like That brings good form into this and despite him drawing out in barrier 12, the outside draws over the 1000m on the B-course aren’t necessarily a bad thing. He won four starts ago in Class 4 before stepping up to Class 3. He’s had three starts in this grade, with two placings and a midfield finish behind War Of Courage when he sat wide without cover for the entire strip. I think he’s going really well and with any luck from the draw, can be in the finish at $17.

Tip: (9) Like That $16/$4.60 Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units E/W Like That

Race 6

Silver Mine Bay Hcp (C4) (1650m)
11:15pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Silver Mine Bay Hcp (C4) (1650m) 11:15pm (AEDT)
1. Jolly Honour (4) J: A Badel (60.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
2. More Than Enough (3) J: N Callan (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz
3. Savvy Kingman (1) J: J Moreira (58kg) T: F C Lor
4. Sincere Boy (5) J: Alex Lai (57kg) T: P D O'sullivan
5. Faithful Trinity (2) J: T Piccone (56kg) T: W Y So
6. All You Know (7) J: A Hamelin (55.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
7. Good Buddy (6) J: Z Purton (55.5kg) T: D J Hall
8. Little Bird (10) J: H Bentley (54kg) T: K L Man
9. Shadow Breaker (12) J: C Schofield (53.5kg) T: K H Ting
10. Red Majesty (8) J: K Teetan (52kg) T: D A Hayes
11. All Joyful (11) J: M Chadwick (51.5kg) T: T P Yung
12. Nitro Express (9) J: M F Poon (51.5kg) T: D Ferraris

(3) Savvy Kingman comes up trumps with the inside gate here, which should allow him to kick up and lead or sit box seat. The inside draw over the 1650m on the B-course is an advantage and I think he’s got scope to go on with his last-start win, despite copping a small weight rise.

(10) Red Majesty won on the same night as Savvy Kingman last start and ran a quicker time over the same distance. He steps up in class now and Zac Purton is replaced by Karis Teetan as he’s unable to make the light weight. He’ll need a good ride from barrier 8, but if he gets across to sit outside Savvy Kingman without doing too much work, I think he’s capable of winning again. He probably has the better turn of foot.

Purton goes on (7) Good Buddy which he rode last start when finishing 2^nd over 1400m at Sha Tin. Will sit back off the tempo from barrier 6 and if they overdo it up front, he’ll be the one to round them up.

Tip: (3) Savvy Kingman $3.80 Bet365

Also Backing: (10) Red Majesty $6.00 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1.5 units WIN Savvy Kingman, 1 unit WIN Red Majesty

Race 7

Mirs Bay Hcp (C3) (1650m)
11:45pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Mirs Bay Hcp (C3) (1650m) 11:45pm (AEDT)
1. Arthur's Kingdom (6) J: B Shinn (60.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
2. Gift Of Lifeline (1) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: A T Millard
3. Tashidelek (5) J: Jerry Chau (59kg) T: D Whyte
4. Cinquante Cinq (8) J: M F Poon (58kg) T: T P Yung
5. Ka Ying Excellent (11) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: A S Cruz
6. World Famous (12) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: P Yiu
7. Champion Pal (2) J: R Maia (55.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
8. Noble Steed (3) J: N Callan (55.5kg) T: K W Lui
9. Smoothies (7) J: Z Purton (55.5kg) T: C S Shum
10. Star Of Glory (4) J: M L Yeung (54.5kg) T: C W Chang
11. Bright Kid (10) J: H N Wong (54kg) T: W Y So
12. Everyone's Delight (9) J: A Badel (53kg) T: F C Lor

Race 8

Castle Peak Bay Hcp (C2) (1000m)
12:15am (AEDT)

Race 8 Castle Peak Bay Hcp (C2) (1000m) 12:15am (AEDT)
1. Grateful Heart (1) J: A Badel (60.5kg) T: C S Shum
2. Explosive Witness (4) J: B Shinn (59.5kg) T: C Fownes
3. Hong Kong Win (7) J: C Schofield (59.5kg) T: J J Size
4. Massive Pocket (10) J: Jerry Chau (56.5kg) T: K W Lui
5. Valiant Dream (11) J: K Teetan (56.5kg) T: K W Lui
6. Shining Gem (12) J: K C Leung (56kg) T: P Yiu
7. Lucky More (2) J: Z Purton (56kg) T: C S Shum
8. Shining Ace (6) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: J J Size
9. Harmony And Rich (9) J: M Chadwick (54.5kg) T: Y S Tsui
10. Multimillion (3) J: T Piccone (54kg) T: A S Cruz
11. Flying Genius (5) J: H N Wong (53.5kg) T: A S Cruz
12. We The South (8) J: M F Poon (53.5kg) T: F C Lor

Race 9

Kat O Hoi Hcp (C3) (1200m)
12:50am (AEDT)

Race 9 Kat O Hoi Hcp (C3) (1200m) 12:50am (AEDT)
1. Igniting (3) J: M F Poon (60.5kg) T: K W Lui
2. The Crown (12) J: J Moreira (60kg) T: C Fownes
3. Loving A Boom (1) J: A Badel (59.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
4. Racing Fighter (10) J: K C Leung (59.5kg) T: C H Yip
5. Lockheed (8) J: K Teetan (59kg) T: C S Shum
6. Mclucky (6) J: Jerry Chau (59kg) T: D Whyte
7. Sight Success (7) J: C Schofield (59kg) T: J J Size
8. Harmony N Home (4) J: R Maia (54.5kg) T: C S Shum
9. Yoo Yoo King (11) J: N Callan (55kg) T: K H Ting
10. Harmony N Blessed (2) J: M Chadwick (53.5kg) T: D A Hayes
11. Triple Triple (5) J: M L Yeung (52.5kg) T: F C Lor
12. Villa Fionn (9) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: P Yiu

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.