Luke Middlebrook’s tips from Idol Horse below for Happy Valley on Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026.

Happy Valley Selections for Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Race 1: #1 Kingly Demeanor, #5 Smart City, #8 All Are Mine, #3 Splendid Force
Race 2: #7 Precision Hope, #5 Noble Pursuit, #1 Legend Winner, #2 Cheaha
Race 3: #10 Silver Spurs, #3 Bullish Nova, #5 King Oberon, #7 Heroic Vanguard
Race 4: #3 Grand Nova, #8 Harmony Fire, #9 Mapogo, #5 Beauty Show
Race 5: #7 Absolute Awakened, #5 Decision Link, #1 General Redwood, #3 Sturdy Ruby
Race 6: #3 Elegant Life, #2 Superb King, #8 Live Wire, #4 Giant Leap
Race 7: #8 Ace War, #1 Fallon, #3 The Auspicious, #10 Audacious Pursuit
Race 8: #8 Tycoon Resources, #5 Szeryng, #4 Greater Bae, #12 Refusetobeenglish
Race 9: #1 Flying Wrote, #6 Storming Dragon, #4 Motor, #2 Lifeline Express

Race 1 – CHEK LAP KOK HANDICAP
#1 Kingly Demeanor finds a winnable race back down in Class 5, where he is a three-time winner from nine starts, and he will also appreciate an inside draw after stepping from barrier 13 in his last two runs. He can lead and prove hard to run down. #5 Smart City maps for a good run just off the speed from barrier 4 and will be more effective back on turf after a failed run on the all-weather last time. #8 All Are Mine was well beaten over 2,200m last start but was unsuited racing on speed and being hard to settle. Back in trip and ridden off the pace should suit his chances better. #3 Splendid Force placed a fast-finishing second at this track and trip two starts ago before stepping to 2,200m and not seeing it out.

Race 2 – KAI TAK HANDICAP
#7 Precision Hope put the writing on the wall last time with a fast-finishing fourth, beaten half a length in a strong race. Barrier 1 sets him up for a sweet run and he looks ready to win. #5 Noble Pursuit is 623 days between wins but is more than capable against this lot, and his last-start fast-finishing fifth was a solid effort. #1 Legend Winner needs to overcome barrier 11, but his first look in Class 4 was a good return to form when placed third, and he is on an upward trajectory. #2 Cheaha steps up to 1,650m, which is the query, but he has performed well in two runs since the class drop with a pair of fourths. Last start, he had a very poor trip but recovered and finished off strongly. He likely sits back from barrier 10 and launches late.

Race 3 – STANLEY HANDICAP
#10 Silver Spurs draws widest in barrier 12, but in a race without much early speed on paper, Moreira may be able to come across and find a comfortable position. He did that last start from barrier 14 at Sha Tin, when he led and was only collared late into second. #3 Bullish Nova placed an encouraging third on debut, which is not always easy at Happy Valley, and can take natural improvement from that effort. #5 King Oberon gets Purton in the saddle for the first time and the booking looks timely after some luckless recent runs. #7 Heroic Vanguard ran an encouraging seventh at his first look at Happy Valley, settling back from the outside stall before closing late despite finding traffic. Barrier 3 sets him up for a better run.

Race 4 – TSIM SHA TSUI HANDICAP
#3 Grand Nova seems a better horse at Happy Valley after a couple of recent second-place finishes to handy types, while he has not performed as well down the Sha Tin straight. Barrier 2 gives him every chance in the run. #8 Harmony Fire has been running well but has had to do it from outside gates recently, making barrier 1 key to his chances today. #9 Mapogo has not delivered on his trial form in three runs so far, but the switch to Jerry Chau is an encouraging jockey booking and a gear tweak could prove the key to improvement. #5 Beauty Show went too quickly on pace last time and only faded late into seventh. He is only a three-year-old who will be better in time, but the ability is there.

Race 5 – THE TOURISM CUP (HANDICAP)
#7 Absolute Awakened steps out for David Hayes for the first time and his two trials since the stable switch have been encouraging pieces of work. He looks ready to go first-up. #5 Decision Link won easily last time as the well-backed odds-on favourite, and barrier 3 gives him the right set-up to repeat the dose. #1 General Redwood won smartly from barrier 12 last start, coming from the rear with a big run and showing tactical versatility after leading throughout two runs prior. Barrier 1 should see him more prominent today. #3 Sturdy Ruby can map sweetly from barrier 2 and take a step forward on his close-up eighth when returning to Class 4 last time.

Race 6 – STANLEY HANDICAP
#3 Elegant Life carries nine pounds more for his facile last-start win, where he scored by two and a quarter lengths, and gets the same set-up again from barrier 3, where he will be hardest to hold out. #2 Superb King can make full use of barrier 2 to lead or be handy. He has been knocking on the door for a maiden win, coming off four straight placings, and gets every chance to break through here. #8 Live Wire led and gave a solid sight first-up from barrier 11, only being caught late when beaten under a length into fifth. Barrier 6 second-up should help him save energy early and have more left in the tank late. #4 Giant Leap also gets a better map than last start, when he stepped from barrier 12 at Sha Tin.

Race 7 – VICTORIA HARBOUR HANDICAP
#8 Ace War gets a barrier upgrade today, drawing barrier 2 after stepping from gates 8 and 11 since returning to Class 3, where he has placed both times off an impressive Class 4 win. The inside gate may allow him to settle that little bit closer in the run. #1 Fallon returns to a track and distance where he thrives, with three wins from five attempts, after three runs at Sha Tin since winning here four starts ago. #3 The Auspicious has the form on the board, having beaten Ace War two starts ago before backing it up with another solid effort when second to Liveandletlive. #10 Audacious Pursuit steps into Class 3 for the first time after registering his second career win at start 12 and will relish a 14-pound drop in the weights.

Race 8 – WEST KOWLOON HANDICAP
#8 Tycoon Resources is a smart three-year-old on the up after stringing together back-to-back wins in Class 4 over 1,000m. This is his first Class 3 test, as well as his first attempt at 1,200m, but barrier 4 gives him every chance to post the winning hat-trick. #5 Szeryng returns off a mandatory stand-down after bleeding in his last race in January. He has looked good in his trials for return and can enjoy a good run from barrier 1. #4 Greater Bae needs plenty of luck from barrier 11, but his recent trial in blinkers did not go unnoticed. He will have to be ridden back, but he is one to look for late. #12 Refusetobeenglish is fresh and should map for a good run from barrier 3. Eligible for Class 4, he remains in Class 3 on a light weight, and at this track and distance this season he has been threatening a win.

Race 9 – WEST KOWLOON HANDICAP
#1 Flying Wrote is thriving, with three wins and a further four seconds from 11 starts this season. Barrier 4 should give him every chance to get the run of the race, and he can win again despite carrying top weight. #6 Storming Dragon draws barrier 1, but still needs to make full use of it early. He has been a model of consistency recently, with a win and a third from his last four starts. #4 Motor comes off a win at his second Class 3 start, which is encouraging, and the form has stood up with runner-up Son Pak Fu coming out and winning his next race. Barrier 10 is trickier, but he remains in the mix. #2 Lifeline Express comes to Happy Valley for the first time and brings strong Sha Tin form to the table.

Source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Luke Middlebrook’s tips from Idol Horse below for Happy Valley on Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026.

Happy Valley Selections for Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Race 1: #3 Family Fortune, #7 Zetta Force, #5 Happy Buddies, #2 Setanta
Race 2: #9 Chill Master, #2 Always My Folks, #3 Autumn Vibes, #5 Runjeet
Race 3: #1 Young Arrow, #3 Captain Link, #2 Beauty Glory, #7 Forerunner
Race 4: #10 Run Run Timing, #6 Dashing Maurison, #2 Star Mac, #9 Can’t Go Wong
Race 5: #11 Loving Vibes, #7 Brownneedsfurther, #5 Georgian Sigma, #1 Flashing Fighter
Race 6: #5 Vigor Eye, #7 Nebraskan, #1 The Heir, #2 Bright Day
Race 7: #5 Amazing Kid, #1 Happy Index, #10 Ace Champion, #7 King Profit

Race 8: #7 Beauty Alliance, #9 Armor Golden Eagle, #6 Silvery Breeze, #3 Packing Angel
Race 9: #4 Without Compare, #1 Smart Avenue, #2 Mister Dapper, #3 Fivefortwo

Race 1 – MOUNT BUTLER HANDICAP
#3 Family Fortune gets back to his best track and distance, where he has two wins from four attempts, following a big run into fourth from a wide draw over 1,800m at Sha Tin. Barrier 1 is an ideal map upgrade and he looks the one to beat. #7 Zetta Force has barrier 11 to overcome, but his last two runs have been full of merit and have him nearing a win in the grade. #5 Happy Buddies comes off three runs from outside barriers, where he has not had ideal runs in transit, but barrier 5 today can see things take a turn for the better. #2 Setanta will hope for the pace to be on, which looks genuine on paper, and his last-start second shows he is ready to win in the grade.

Race 2 – MOUNT NICHOLSON HANDICAP
#9 Chill Master resumes and has trialled very well for his return under Jerry Chau, who sticks with him on race day after being aboard for his close-up third last time. #2 Always My Folks broke through for his first win last start at this track over the minimum trip, which was his fourth run for Danny Shum. Purton stays aboard, barrier 3 gives them the right set-up and they get the chance to repeat the dose. #3 Autumn Vibes gets another look at his second start for Brett Crawford. He was disappointing in eighth at his first run for the stable but did not have an ideal trip on that occasion, racing too keenly. #5 Runjeet is a stable switcher from David Eustace to Douglas Whyte, his trial was a pass mark and barrier 1 sets him up for a good run.

Race 3 – WONG NAI CHUNG GAP HANDICAP
#1 Young Arrow maps for a better run from barrier 6 than he had last time from stall 12, when he still closed strongly into third after a luckless third the start prior. He is ready to win when everything falls into place. #3 Captain Link steps away from barrier 2 and can map ideally, while his last-start sixth was better than it reads after he did not have the best of runs throughout. #2 Beauty Glory raced wide throughout on his return to Class 4, so his fifth-place finish carried merit. From barrier 3 today, he should map far kinder. #7 Forerunner had barrier 2 last start when closing off best behind Nebraskan in a slowly run race, but from barrier 8 today he may not get the same run. Still, he has been knocking on the door.

Race 4 – MIDDLE GAP HANDICAP
#10 Run Run Timing has been running well all season since switching to Ricky Yiu’s stable, winning once and placing six times from nine starts, and now gets Purton in the saddle for the first time from barrier 1, where he will map up front and be hard to beat. #6 Dashing Maurison is only a three-year-old who is hitting his straps, having won his maiden in Class 5 over 1,800m before returning to Class 4 and missing by a nose. #2 Star Mac is a better chance with blinkers back on for his second start for the David Hall stable. #9 Can’t Go Wong is getting back down to a workable rating and arrives off a fast-finishing third in the same race as Dashing Maurison. Barrier 4 sets him up for the right run.

Race 5 – THE CRICKET CLUB VALLEY STAKES (HANDICAP)
#11 Loving Vibes gets the barrier he has been looking for since switching to Mark Newnham’s stable four runs ago, having drawn no lower than 11 in that time. He backs up quickly after a close second here last week and now maps for every chance. #7 Brownneedsfurther had his share of trouble in the run last time when second to Vulcanus. Purton goes on for the first time, barrier 3 gives him every chance and he has been banging on the door all season. #5 Georgian Sigma is only a three-year-old but has done a good job against older horses in his two most recent runs, and first-time blinkers might be the extra aid he needs. #1 Flashing Fighter needs plenty to go right from barrier 12, but Bowman taking over from an apprentice rider catches the eye. He won well on debut, then had excuses second-up.

Race 6 – WONG NAI CHUNG GAP HANDICAP
#5 Vigor Eye won well from barrier 2 two runs ago, then had a poor trip from barrier 7 next start and weakened to last. He has trialled well since and the map upgrade brings him back into the conversation. #7 Nebraskan is thriving, winning his last two races easily with front-running tactics, and he will be hard to peg back if he avoids early pressure. #1 The Heir is set to receive a sweet run from barrier 2 as he chases back-to-back wins. #2 Bright Day is on the seven-day turnaround after making full use of barrier 1 to win easily. Barrier 7 gives him a different set-up today, but he is hard to knock in his current rich vein of form.

Race 7 – SHOUSON HILL HANDICAP
#5 Amazing Kid comes off a series of luckless runs, having covered ground in his last three starts. Barrier 5 can be the map upgrade he has been searching for. #1 Happy Index comes off two runs from outside barriers, most recently stepping away from stall 12 at his first Happy Valley run, where he was used up early before weakening. He is better than that and, with better luck in the run from barrier 9 today, he can atone. #10 Ace Champion is a better chance back at Happy Valley after a fair sixth on the yielding ground at Sha Tin last start. Before that, he raced wide from an outside stall here, but the start prior he was a narrow second from barrier 1, the draw he gets again today. #7 King Profit is in career-best form and can handle the class rise after a big win from barrier 12 in Class 4.

Race 8 – TAI TAM GAP HANDICAP
#7 Beauty Alliance gets conditions more in his favour today as he steps up to 1,800m, where he is a two-time winner from four attempts at the track and distance. He also comes into barrier 2 after drawing 11 last time, which helps in an ultra-competitive Class 2 contest. #9 Armor Golden Eagle is thriving and backs up quickly after posting back-to-back wins over the 1,650m last week. This is a sharp rise in class, but he is in fine form. #6 Silvery Breeze gets barrier 1 and Purton in the saddle, giving him his best chance yet over 1,800m after two unplaced attempts at the distance. #3 Packing Angel won smartly over a few of these over 1,650m last time, his first look at Happy Valley, and he clearly relished the city circuit.

Race 9 – VIOLET HILL HANDICAP
#4 Without Compare reunites with Jerry Chau after the pair won a race of this nature two runs ago from barrier 12, when Chau made a decisive mid-race move that paid off. He arrives second-up off an encouraging first-up second at Sha Tin. #1 Smart Avenue comes to Happy Valley for the first time off a big win, when Purton rode him for the first time, and the race looks likely to suit his pattern. He can go back-to-back. #2 Mister Dapper maps for a much better run today from barrier 3 than he did last start from an outside stall, when he had an apprentice in the saddle and weakened after being used up early. #3 Fivefortwo will relish a truly run race and can get into it late with his swift turn of foot.

Expert Luke Middlebrook’s tips for Happy Valley on Wednesday, Apr 08, 2026.

Happy Valley Selections for Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Race 1: #4 Concorde Star, #1 Decision Link, #11 Chill Master, #6 Sparkle And Gold
Race 2: #3 Vermilion Tempest, #1 Beauty Viva, #12 Vivacious Win, #10 Yiu Cheung Victory
Race 3: #1 Superb King, #8 Elegant Life, #3 Beauty Show, #10 Get Friendly
Race 4: #8 Incanto Star, #7 Golden Brilliant, #1 All Round Winner, #2 Mighty Steed
Race 5: #2 Monarch County, #9 Smart Fighter, #5 Bright Day, #6 Free Pony
Race 6: #1 Crossborderdude, #5 Happy Brethren, #10 Flash Star, #2 Sky Cap
Race 7: #2 Sky Vino, #1 Silvery Breeze, #6 Super Unicorn, #8 Stormi
Race 8: #4 Perfect General, #5 Exceed The Limit, #9 Ace Champion, #10 Spirit Of Peace
Race 9: #3 Red Sea, #4 Mighty Commander, #1 Sight Hermoso, #12 Meowth

Analysis: Happy Valley Selections for Wednesday

Race 1 – COCHRANE HANDICAP
#4 Concorde Star has been holding his form since breaking through four runs ago, following it up with a second from barrier 12 before two seventh placings that came with excuses. Barrier 1 is a map upgrade on those recent wide-gate efforts. #1 Decision Link makes his Class 5 debut and gets Moreira, who is booked for all nine Caspar Fownes runners on the night, and his lead-in trial was very good. Barrier 12 is the obvious knock. #11 Chill Master has been improving and comes off his best effort yet when close-up fourth. Barrier 2 gives him the platform to capitalise after an acceptable trial between runs. #6 Sparkle And Gold is having his third attempt in Class 5, held up late on his first run in the grade, then showing no interest from barrier 12 last time. A mid-draw can help him be more competitive.

Race 2 – D’AGUILAR HANDICAP
#3 Vermilion Tempest has not shown much, but his last-start sixth was a step in the right direction. He was eased back to last from barrier 12 in a race dominated by those on speed, so his run against the race shape had merit, while a kinder draw can allow more positive tactics this time. #1 Beauty Viva broke through at his 20th local start last time and did it in a way that suggests he can repeat it. That was his first try at this track and trip, and he looked to relish the set-up. #12 Vivacious Win remains a lightweight chance, coming off a closing fourth after jumping from barrier 12, while his back-to-back seconds behind Stormi remain strong form references. #10 Yiu Cheung Victory has barrier 2 and looks the one to press on and try to pinch it from the front.

Race 3 – GRAHAM HANDICAP
#1 Superb King gets a much kinder gate in barrier 6 after jumping from 12 over 1200m, when he was strongly backed into favouritism, led until the 100m, then was run down late but stuck on for second. #8 Elegant Life won impressively at this track and trip two starts ago at the top of Class 5, then went to Sha Tin and ran an encouraging third to Gold Patch over 1200m. Back to 1000m at Happy Valley and Moreira taking over are the key angles. #3 Beauty Show is a newcomer for the Frankie Lor stable and his trials have been impressive, most recently winning a heat at this track and distance. Debutants do not often win first-up at Happy Valley, but those who do can be well above average. #10 Get Friendly can improve back in trip with first-time blinkers and barrier 2 gives him the chance to map well.

Race 4 – D’AGUILAR HANDICAP
#8 Incanto Star has been freshened since his last-start 10th, a run with excuses after being carried wide. His earlier placings behind Fortune Star and Fivefortwo suggested a win was not far away, and a good lead-in trial, plus barrier 3, sets him up well for the return. #7 Golden Brilliant has improved since the blinkers went on three starts ago, running two close-up fourths before a break, then resuming with a commanding win and he looks capable of going on with it. #1 All Round Winner is another blinkers improver, winning first-time in them four runs ago and performing well since without much luck. This looks an easier assignment to be right in the finish again. #2 Mighty Steed was a little disappointing last time, fading to fifth after sitting second in a moderately run race as favourite, but he is worth another chance with Purton staying aboard.

Race 5 – THE SPORTS CLUB DIAMOND JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)
#2 Monarch County looks primed to run a big race off two solid lead-in trials, and this is his third start back in Class 4. Barrier 4 sets him up to map ideally. #9 Smart Fighter is better placed back at this track and trip after an unsuitable Sha Tin run, and the Purton booking stands out. A race without obvious speed on paper can see him take control and give a bold sight. #5 Bright Day has had four straight wide draws and continues to slide down the ratings. His Happy Valley record is not convincing, but barrier 1 and Brittany Wong’s 7lb claim give him the chance to be more competitive than recent efforts suggest. #6 Free Pony draws alongside in barrier 2 and looks set for a soft run after flashing home for third to World Hero.

Race 6 – WYNDHAM HANDICAP
#1 Crossborderdude makes his first start at Happy Valley off consistent Sha Tin form, a win and four placings from six runs, and he looks well placed to run a big race. Barrier 4 should see him get a sweet run in transit and give him every chance to bounce back to winning ways. #5 Happy Brethren has shown promise in two Sha Tin starts in strong races and profiles as one who will improve with more racing. Barrier 3 gives him a similar soft map to give himself every chance. #10 Flash Star is the knockout chance at odds. He has drawn awkwardly since winning three runs ago, and a midfield gate today is a clear boost to his prospects off a quiet trial between runs. #2 Sky Cap is a pace angle chasing back-to-back wins for the Caspar Fownes stable with the Moreira factor.

Race 7 – GLENEALY HANDICAP
#2 Sky Vino gets conditions back in his favour, returning to his pet track and distance where he has won twice and placed twice from five attempts. His last-start sixth on the all-weather was better than it reads from barrier 12 and it came off an excusable 2000m run, while barrier 1 gives him every chance to take advantage today. #1 Silvery Breeze draws alongside in barrier 2 and, while he does get back anyway, the inside gate can still allow a smooth trip and have him finishing strongly under the right shape. #6 Super Unicorn switches back to Happy Valley, which is the key change after a get-back, run-on sixth at Sha Tin. #8 Stormi could not lead last time when stepping back into Class 3 after winning three straight in Class 4 when dictating in front, and this race looks more likely to allow him to control things again and improve on his late-fading sixth.

Race 8 – ON LAN HANDICAP
#4 Perfect General returns first-up after a luckless ninth from barrier 11, ridden quietly before a mid-race check cost him. Barrier 4 is a clear map upgrade and his lead-in trial had plenty to like, which keeps him as the one to beat. #5 Exceed The Limit is the knockout at odds second-up after a fair fifth behind Hot Delight at Sha Tin, racing wide and still sticking on. This is an easier race and his trials leading into his debut hinted at ability. #9 Ace Champion comes off his best run yet when stepping up to 1200m, charging into second from midfield to miss by a head. That followed a fast-finishing sixth over 1000m, and he has trialled very well between runs, but barrier 12 makes the task tougher. #10 Spirit Of Peace has had chances to win again without converting, but he keeps running well in defeat and is rarely beaten far.

Race 9 – ON LAN HANDICAP
#3 Red Sea is third-up in Hong Kong off back-to-back thirds in solid Sha Tin races. The switch to Happy Valley suits in a race that lacks early speed, and from barrier 12 he has the chance to come across and take control without burning too much petrol. #4 Mighty Commander resumes after trialling well, and his form prior to the break reads strongly. Barrier 4 gives him the platform to land the right run. #1 Sight Hermoso is in fine form this season, winning three and placing four times from nine starts, and he comes off a track-and-trip win at his first attempt at Happy Valley. He now sits at the top of the weights in Class 3, which is the query, but his ceiling is still not clear. #12 Meowth has been consistent and his last-start third had merit after covering ground wide throughout. He remains a lightweight chance again.Best regards,

Luke Middlebrook’s tips from Idol Horse below for Happy Valley on Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026.

Happy Valley Selections for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Race 1: #4 Savvy Twinkle, #2 Spicy Spangle, #5 Concorde Star, #1 Island Breezes
Race 2: #8 Double Show, #3 Tsuen Wan Glory, #4 Thunder Blink, #2 Telecom Power
Race 3: #1 Hayday, #3 Straight To Glory, #7 Ace Power, #12 Gor Gor
Race 4: #1 Fun Elite, #5 Bunta Baby, #6 Beauty Thunder, #8 Happy United
Race 5: #11 Ace War, #5 Ragga Bomb, #12 Setanta, #7 Ka Ying Glory
Race 6: #1 Meowth, #5 Amazing Kid, #7 Get Friendly, #10 Thunder Prince
Race 7: #3 Romantic Son, #8 Prestige Always, #6 Perfect General, #1 Gracious Express
Race 8: #12 China Win, #4 Liveandletlive, #1 Jumbo Legend, #7 Romantic Thor
Race 9: #10 Greater Bae, #12 My Day My Way, #2 Spicy Gold, #4 Super Joy N Fun

Race 1 – FENWICK HANDICAP
#4 Savvy Twinkle is well placed to break through. He drops into Class 5 for the first time after a luckless fifth when plenty went wrong in running, and the switch to Zac Purton is a notable push. Barrier 4 is ideal over the 1000m and he looks set to get every chance. #2 Spicy Spangle is another class-dropper to keep on side. He comes off an improved trial where he led all the way in his heat and similar catch-me-if-you-can tactics are likely. #5 Concorde Star backed up his eye-catching win two runs back with another sound effort, charging home for second from a wide draw. The drop back to 1000m is the query, but he will be launching late. #1 Island Breezes is knocking on the door after a fast-finishing second over this track and trip, only missing by a nose.

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Race 2 – FLEMING HANDICAP
#8 Double Show has been one of the Brett Crawford stable-change success stories, winning once and then running second from three starts for the yard. He has trialled well between runs and barrier 4 can allow him to land in a prime spot. #3 Tsuen Wan Glory has trialled nicely for a Class 5 horse since his last run and barrier 1 gives him the chance to roll forward and take catching. #4 Thunder Blink resumes off a stable switch to Danny Shum and the Zac Purton booking does not go unnoticed. His trial was sound and his last-start effort in his first look at Class 5 was better than it reads after covering ground. #2 Telecom Power gets another chance after a luckless sixth at Sha Tin when he was held up in the straight. The inside draw can give him the sweet run he needs to finish it off.

Race 3 – LOCKHART HANDICAP
#1 Hayday is hard to ignore in this grade, with all four wins and as many placings coming in Class 4. Barrier 10 reads poorly, but the last time he saw this grade he also drew 10, went straight to the front, and clung on late. He can try to repeat that effort. #3 Straight To Glory looks capable of winning again. He switched to this track and trip last time off the back of solid Sha Tin runs and, from the inside draw, he enjoyed the right run before proving too strong late to break through. #7 Ace Power keeps Zac Purton after a luckless third when he was denied clear running for much of the straight. #12 Gor Gor has shown marked improvement at the trials since switching to the Brett Crawford stable and that can translate to race day.

Race 4 – THE HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB CENTENARY CUP (HANDICAP)
#1 Fun Elite comes here fresh and his trial for the return was a good guide. This is his second look back in Class 4, which is where his better form sits, and it is also his third run for Michael Chang. #5 Bunta Baby has put together a strong season and he finally converted last time for his first Hong Kong win. A nice trial between runs suggests he has held his form and he can win again. #6 Beauty Thunder keeps Zac Purton and the conditions swing back in his favour at this track and trip after being unsuited over 1200m on the all-weather. His second to Bunta Baby two starts ago reads well given the strong tempo. #8 Happy United returns after a bleeding attack and fresh can be the time to catch them. He has trialled well behind Patch Of Theta for return.

Race 5 – JAFFE HANDICAP
#11 Ace War gets the chance to atone after going under as a short-priced favourite last time. The run was not as clean as it looked on paper and Zac Purton sticking with him is a positive. #5 Ragga Bomb went too hard in front last start, turned it into a backmarker’s race, and weakened out to eighth. Hugh Bowman takes over and barrier 3 gives him the chance for a softer trip. #12 Setanta arrives off back-to-back placings and he can land a handy spot from barrier 4, stalking the speed before being produced at the right time. He should be one of the main closers late. #7 Ka Ying Glory is the tricky one to line up, but a better gate and strong trial win give him the chance to lift his form.

Race 6 – LOCKHART HANDICAP
#1 Meowth gets the map he has been waiting for after two runs from barrier 12. He was forced wide when second to Amazing Kid two back, then last start at Sha Tin he was ridden cold. Barrier 1 gives him the chance to turn the tables. #5 Amazing Kid goes for the hat-trick and he draws right alongside in barrier 2. He is thriving and hard to knock. #7 Get Friendly has barrier 10 to contend with, but there is plenty to like. He trialled very well at Happy Valley between runs and Zac Purton taking over for his third start suggests he is ready to produce a good run. #10 Thunder Prince looks better placed back on turf after an all-weather attempt and barrier 3 gives Hugh Bowman a good map. He is still chasing that first win, but his form has been sound since joining the Jamie Richards stable.

Race 7 – SOUTHORN HANDICAP
#3 Romantic Son gets better conditions, back to the sort of set-up he had when winning three runs ago. He struck trouble when fifth the start after that, then last time at Sha Tin the race did not suit, and a good trial between runs suggests he can bounce back. #8 Prestige Always draws barrier 2 and returns to this track and trip where he chased King Miles home for second three runs ago. Two Sha Tin runs since have been sound without much luck. #6 Perfect General made full use of an inside draw last start to lead and win. There can be more pressure this time, but he has shown he does not need to lead to run well. #1 Gracious Express needs some luck from barrier 11, but he has the form to surprise. This is an easier assignment than against the likes of Invincible Ibis.

Race 8 – THE STEWARDS’ CUP
#12 China Win meets a tougher group of seasoned performers, but the set-up gives him a fair chance to chase back-to-back wins. He drew clear for his maiden at start seven at Sha Tin despite barrier 14, and the combination of a kinder draw and 115lb keeps him well in. #4 Liveandletlive can take up the running from barrier 3 and he looks the one to control the tempo. Highland Rahy is the obvious horse who could apply pressure. #1 Jumbo Legend reunites with Hugh Bowman, who partnered his last two wins last season, and the drop back into Class 3 is a plus. #7 Romantic Thor has to overcome the wide gate, but Luke Ferraris is a positive booking. He was used up in a fast-run Sha Tin race last time and this is the chance to get a softer run.

Race 9 – SOUTHORN HANDICAP
#10 Greater Bae comes here third-up locally after a tidy trial win over Red Lion and Raging Blizzard. Zac Purton rode that hit-out and stays on. His first-up ninth at this track and trip was better than it looks after he was held up late, then second-up he had to race wide without cover. #12 My Day My Way looks set to get every chance from barrier 2. His first look at Class 3 was a pass mark when beaten half a length by Perfect General and the set-up again looks kind. #2 Spicy Gold did not fire last start, but barrier 1 changes the complexion. #4 Super Joy N Fun has been doing it tough from barrier 12 in his last two runs and he can appreciate landing in a mid-draw. Michael Chang has him ticking over nicely and the switch back to Happy Valley is a positive.