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Happy Valley Racing Tips: Wednesday, September 8th

Happy Valley hosts its first meeting of the new season in Hong Kong and Tim Geers has picked out three betting races below!

Happy Valley Racing Tips

The 2021/22 Hong Kong racing season is underway and Happy Valley hosts its first meeting of the new season on Wednesday night!

We’re on the B-course for tonight’s meeting, with inside draws typically favoured in the 1200m and 1650m races.

Tim Geers has previewed three races early on the card: Race 1, Race 2 and Race 4.

Find his preview and racing tips below!

Best Bet: Race 4 – (9) Fortune Carrier

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Race 1

Big Wave Bay Hcp (C5) (1000m)
9:15pm (AEDT)

Race 1

Big Wave Bay Hcp (C5) (1000m)
9:15pm (AEDT)

1. Farm Bumper (11) J: Jerry Chau (59kg) T: K L Man
2121212120.5
2. Island Sunshine (4) J: C Y Ho (58.5kg) T: K W Lui
1615151613.8
3. Holyshowcasing (6) J: Luke Ferraris (58kg) T: D Ferraris
3541414133
4. Star Of Red (1) J: H N Wong (57kg) T: K H Ting
2631343429.5
5. Garlic Hero (2) J: M F Poon (56kg) T: C H Yip
5555.54.6
6. Chunghwa Jingshen (12) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: L Ho
7.576.576.8
7. Scenic Sweetie (10) J: H T Mo (56kg) T: Y S Tsui
2726212622
8. After Me (3) J: Alex Lai (55.5kg) T: L Ho
1513121413
9. Joy Avenue (7) J: Z Purton (55kg) T: C H Yip
6.565.566.1
10. Shanghai Power (8) J: J Moreira (54kg) T: Y S Tsui
2.82.82.82.72.65
11. Bond A Star (5) J: T Piccone (53.5kg) T: C H Yip
9110110112693
12. For Fun's Sake (9) J: A Badel (53.5kg) T: W Y So
98.5887.9

Odds Last Updated: September 8, 2021, 9:16pm (AEDT)

The 1000m start on the B course normally favours horses with a middle draw and it’s no harm to be drawn wide either. Horses drawn close to the rail here are actually disadvantaged.

Two horses currently at $7.50 each worth backing.

(9) Joy Avenue won first up last prep at this track and distance carrying 52.5kg from a wide draw. Gets Zac Purton booked first up tonight from a middle draw and carries 55kg, which I think is a winnable mark for him. He was only beaten 1.5L last time he raced over this track and distance with a similar weight.

(6) Chungwha Jingshen is only a winner of one race from 19 starts but his final two runs last season were good, where he ran 2nd on both occasions. Both of those were over this track and distance, and he’s trialled nicely leading into tonight. He draws out in barrier 12 but as I said above, that’s not necessarily a negative.

Tip: (9) Joy Avenue $7.50 Bet365

Also Backing: (6) Chungwha Jingshen $7.50 Bet365

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Joy Avenue, 0.5 units WIN Chungwha Jingshen

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Race 2

Chung Hom Kok Hcp (C4) (1200m)
9:45pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Chung Hom Kok Hcp (C4) (1200m)
9:45pm (AEDT)

1. Beauty Amigo (4) J: K C Leung (59.5kg) T: K L Man
88887.8
2. Wood On Fire (9) J: K Teetan (59.5kg) T: L Ho
1616161615.8
3. Management Supreme (1) J: C Y Ho (59kg) T: K W Lui
3.93.743.63.7
4. Daily Beauty (6) J: Luke Ferraris (57.5kg) T: C Fownes
3434343431
5. Happy Profit (12) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: C S Shum
5.55.5665.5
6. Romantic Trove (10) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: W Y So
6.56.5666.2
7. Man Up (8) J: H Bentley (56kg) T: Richard Gibson
919110110185
8. Chater Pins (3) J: B Shinn (55kg) T: D A Hayes
109.5999.8
9. Melbourne Hall (5) J: C Schofield (53.5kg) T: D J Hall
6.56.5666.5
10. Takingufurther (2) J: H N Wong (53.5kg) T: K H Ting
9.59.510109.6
11. Destin (11) J: M Chadwick (52kg) T: P D O'sullivan
2321212121.5
12. Fantastic Fabio (7) J: C Wong (51.5kg) T: C H Yip
1313121312.6

Odds Last Updated: September 8, 2021, 9:46pm (AEDT)

Converse to the 1000m races, the 1200m races often favour those drawn inside barriers.

(3) Management Supreme draws the pole and he was beaten a nose first up over this track and distance last prep. He then ran 4th beaten 1.8L at his final start last season. Hasn’t trialled ahead of tonight but should have residual fitness given he only raced nine weeks ago. With any luck from the inside he can win.

(5) Happy Profit is a horse I’ve backed a couple of times and while he’s let me down, with any luck from the outside gate tonight he can go close at each way odds. Purton gets back aboard and his recent trial was good.

Tip: (5) Happy Profit $6.50 Bet365

Also Backing: (3) Management Supreme $3.80 PlayUp

Betting Strategy: 0.5 units WIN Happy Profit, 0.5 units WIN Management Supreme

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Race 3

Deep Water Bay Hcp (C4) (1650m)
10:15pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Deep Water Bay Hcp (C4) (1650m)
10:15pm (AEDT)

1. Meaningful Star (4) J: C Y Ho (60.5kg) T: K W Lui
1212121211.6
2. Yoo Yoo King (8) J: K Teetan (60.5kg) T: A T Millard
98.5998.4
3. Dream Warriors (11) J: Jerry Chau (60kg) T: A S Cruz
7.57.5777.3
4. Villa Fionn (12) J: A Hamelin (60kg) T: P Yiu
5151515145
5. Ever Laugh (5) J: A Badel (58.5kg) T: K L Man
1413141413.8
6. Piano Solo (7) J: Z Purton (58.5kg) T: C S Shum
5.55.5555.3
7. Zhan Jiang Rocks (3) J: J Moreira (55.5kg) T: W Y So
3.83.83.83.83.75
8. Blazing Beat (2) J: R Maia (55kg) T: C W Chang
2626313125.5
9. Ingenious Fellow (9) J: T Piccone (55kg) T: Richard Gibson
126126151151111
10. Pearl Champion (6) J: C Schofield (54kg) T: C H Yip
55.5665.8
11. Sure Win Win (10) J: K C Leung (53kg) T: T P Yung
1010999.7
12. Superb Daddy (1) J: Luke Ferraris (52.5kg) T: D Ferraris
1616171715.8

Odds Last Updated: September 8, 2021, 10:17pm (AEDT)

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Race 4

Chung Hom Kok Hcp (C4) (1200m)
10:45pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Chung Hom Kok Hcp (C4) (1200m)
10:45pm (AEDT)

1. Aurora Pegasus (3) J: Luke Ferraris (60kg) T: C Fownes
9.59.5999
2. Nordic Warrior (10) J: A Badel (59.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
3126313130
3. Strive For Glory (12) J: A Hamelin (57.5kg) T: F C Lor
5167616147
4. Red Brick Fighter (9) J: M F Poon (56.5kg) T: D J Hall
101010109.9
5. Xponential (7) J: Jerry Chau (56.5kg) T: D Whyte
55554.9
6. Passing Fashion (2) J: H N Wong (56kg) T: C H Yip
126126151151101
7. Good Beauty (8) J: K C Leung (55.5kg) T: K L Man
2731313126
8. Red Majesty (1) J: K Teetan (55.5kg) T: D A Hayes
3.83.94.24.23.7
9. Fortune Carrier (5) J: Z Purton (55kg) T: C S Shum
2.92.82.72.72.85
10. Stay Chill (6) J: V Borges (53.5kg) T: W Y So
101101101126101
11. A Smile Like Yours (11) J: J Moreira (53kg) T: J J Size
9.512121210
12. Run The Table (4) J: C Y Ho (52kg) T: K W Lui
2626262623.5

Odds Last Updated: September 8, 2021, 10:46pm (AEDT)

This will be my biggest betting race of the night because I think it’s a two-horse race between (8) Red Majesty and (9) Fortune Carrier. I would think Purton had the choice of each ride given he only got off Red Majesty last start due to the light weight, but he sides with Fortune Carrier here. This being over 1200m and not 1650m tilts it the way of Fortune Carrier for mine.

He ran 2nd in consecutive starts here to end last season. He drew barrier 11 in the first of those and then got beat a nose when he drew similar to what he’s drawn tonight. Trials have been good, Purton goes on, drawn well and distance suits him better than the main rival.

Red Majesty put it all together at the end of last season, stringing three wins together on the bounce, but all were over 1650m. It wouldn’t shock me if he were good enough to win over the shorter trip tonight, especially with barrier 1, but he might just need the mile.

Backing Fortune Carrier, saving on Red Majesty.

Tip: (9) Fortune Carrier $3.80 Sportsbet

Saver: (8) Red Majesty $3.90 TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1.5 units WIN Fortune Carrier, 0.5 units WIN Red Majesty

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Race 5

Middle Bay Hcp (C4) (1000m)
11:15pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Middle Bay Hcp (C4) (1000m)
11:15pm (AEDT)

1. Joyful Win (4) J: H Bentley (60kg) T: P Yiu
1111101010.8
2. Jazz Steed (11) J: J Moreira (59kg) T: C Fownes
1213121212
3. Party Warrior (8) J: C Y Ho (58.5kg) T: K W Lui
5.555.55.55.4
4. Infinity Win (6) J: Z Purton (57kg) T: D A Hayes
2.152.152.12.12.1
5. Super Commander (1) J: Luke Ferraris (57kg) T: D Ferraris
99.5999
6. Flaming Passion (2) J: K Teetan (56kg) T: F C Lor
8.58788
7. Regency Star (3) J: C Schofield (56kg) T: C S Shum
5171616157
8. Cheval Valiant (12) J: Jerry Chau (56kg) T: D Whyte
3541343433
9. Travel Datuk (10) J: M F Poon (56kg) T: Richard Gibson
4641515147
10. Noir Rider (7) J: A Badel (55.5kg) T: T P Yung
1312111111.4
11. Packing Champion (5) J: H N Wong (54kg) T: L Ho
4641515153
12. Booming Well (9) J: M Chadwick (53kg) T: C H Yip
10112615115199

Odds Last Updated: September 8, 2021, 11:16pm (AEDT)

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Race 6

The Community Chest Cup (C3) (1650m)
11:50pm (AEDT)

Race 6

The Community Chest Cup (C3) (1650m)
11:50pm (AEDT)

1. Sunny Star (6) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: K W Lui
4.54.84.44.44.65
2. Royal Bomb (9) J: A K Chan (59kg) T: C Fownes
1413141413.6
3. Wealthy Delight (10) J: Z Purton (57.5kg) T: J J Size
1312131311.8
4. Indicative Vote (1) J: J Moreira (56kg) T: C S Shum
4.544.44.44.25
5. Namjong Plus (8) J: Luke Ferraris (56kg) T: Y S Tsui
2641414131
6. Gallant Crown (4) J: K Teetan (54.5kg) T: A T Millard
44.23.93.93.95
7. Right Honourable (3) J: M Chadwick (54kg) T: Richard Gibson
1313131312.8
8. Turin Redstar (2) J: H Bentley (53kg) T: D Whyte
1212101011.4
9. Heavenly Thought (7) J: H N Wong (52.5kg) T: C H Yip
6167717161
10. Nothing New (5) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: C W Chang
5.55.55.55.55.2

Odds Last Updated: September 8, 2021, 11:51pm (AEDT)

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Race 7

Repulse Bay Hcp (C3) (1000m)
12:20am (AEDT)

Race 7

Repulse Bay Hcp (C3) (1000m)
12:20am (AEDT)

1. Flying Genius (7) J: Jerry Chau (60.5kg) T: A S Cruz
1113111111
2. Sunset Watch (12) J: C Y Ho (58kg) T: K W Lui
4151515140
3. Resolute (3) J: J Moreira (56.5kg) T: A T Millard
222.22.151.96
4. Wine And Wine (5) J: A K Chan (56.5kg) T: T P Yung
4151414139
5. Goodluck Goodluck (9) J: K C Leung (55.5kg) T: W Y So
1718181818
6. Heart Conquered (4) J: T Piccone (54.5kg) T: Richard Gibson
101112129.9
7. Our Creed (2) J: M L Yeung (54.5kg) T: K H Ting
3434515133
8. Seven Heavens (10) J: Luke Ferraris (54.5kg) T: C Fownes
6161616159
9. Telecom Smart (11) J: K Teetan (54kg) T: Y S Tsui
119.59.59.510.4
10. Wild West Wing (1) J: V Borges (52kg) T: J J Size
1414131313
11. Young Passion (6) J: H T Mo (52kg) T: D J Hall
151151201201141
12. Trader (8) J: A Badel (51.5kg) T: D A Hayes
4.84.84.44.64.75

Odds Last Updated: September 9, 2021, 9:41am (AEDT)

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Race 8

Shek O Hcp (C3) (1200m)
12:55am (AEDT)

Race 8

Shek O Hcp (C3) (1200m)
12:55am (AEDT)

1. Winning Method (8) J: Z Purton (60.5kg) T: C S Shum
2. Transcendent (10) J: Jerry Chau (58kg) T: A S Cruz
1516151514.2
3. The Runner (5) J: K C Leung (56.5kg) T: F C Lor
77.57.57.56.8
4. Decisive Twelve (1) J: A Badel (55.5kg) T: W Y So
2.52.52.62.62.45
5. Good Health (3) J: A Hamelin (54kg) T: D A Hayes
4641616145
6. Harrier Jet (4) J: V Borges (53.5kg) T: P D O'sullivan
2626262624.5
7. Lucky Quality (9) J: C Schofield (53.5kg) T: C Fownes
2326262624.5
8. Rhapsody (11) J: J Moreira (53.5kg) T: J J Size
87.58.58.57.4
9. Meridian Genius (7) J: M F Poon (53kg) T: A T Millard
101011119.6
10. Vitralite (12) J: C Y Ho (53kg) T: K W Lui
9110110112699
11. Smiling City (2) J: M L Yeung (52kg) T: D Whyte
1213111312.6
12. Telecom Rocket (6) J: K Teetan (52kg) T: Y S Tsui
6654.85.7

Odds Last Updated: September 9, 2021, 9:41am (AEDT)

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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