HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS (Wednesday, February 15, 2023) Race 1: #12 Shenron, #1 Diamond Soars, #8 Tronic Mighty, #6 Shanghai Power Race 2: #6 Baron Zee, #1 Wonder Years, #5 Sky Gem, #4 Loyal Ambition Race 3: #2 Faribault, #11 G One Excellent, #7 Nicetobemet, #5 Atomic Energy Race 4: #2 Ready Player One, #7 Sunny Delight, #1 Samarkand, #6 Kung Fu Tea Race 5: #1 Super Vince, #4 Sight Hero, #2 Star Ascension, #3 Victory Scholars Race 6: #11 Gallant Hero, #5 Proud Dragon, #7 Eighteen Palms, #1 World Famous Race 7: #7 A Americ Te Specso, #2 Righteous Arion, #1 Rattan Kingdom, #4 Brilliant Life Race 8: #7 Solid Impact, #1 California Cible, #8 Science Patch, #11 Savvy Chic Race 9: #9 Gift Of Lifeline, #10 Master Tornado, #8 Jumbo Legend, #6 Happy Daily Race 1: Sheng Shui Handicap #12 Shenron gets his chance to try and make all. He steps away favourably from gate one with the apprentice aboard and under no weight he could prove hard to catch. #1 Diamond Soars mixes his form but does break favourably from an inside draw. His consistency holds him in good stead. #8 Tronic Mighty will need to offset the wide gate. He does get Zac Purton up which is a big plus. #6 Shanghai Power narrowly missed three runs ago. He’s in the right vein of form still. Race 2: Fanling Handicap #6 Baron Zee did well two runs back at Happy Valley. Expect he can return to that form and he’s done enough so far to suggest that he is capable of collecting a first win over this sort of trip. #1 Wonder Years should relish the dip in grade. He’s a course and distance winner who can conserve energy throughout from the draw. #5 Sky Gem is always a threat over this course and distance. Chances are they pull a mid-race move to get him home. Big watch. #4 Loyal Ambition is racing well and will be thereabouts. Race 3: Tai Po Handicap #2 Faribault was beaten by the gate last time out. He steps away from an ideal draw this time under Hugh Bowman. He can return to winning ways as he much prefers Happy Valley. #11 G One Excellent finally broke through for his first win last start. He slots in light but does have to overcome a return to Class 4. #7 Nicetobemet definitely has more ability than what his record so far shows. Strong booking of Zac Purton ensures his chance. #5 Atomic Energy is on the steady improve. He’s doing plenty right. Race 4: Sai Kung Handicap (2nd Section) #2 Ready Player One makes the dip to Class 4. He’s been competitive in the grade above and off his latest trial he looks ready to win. Gate two and the booking of Vincent Ho give him his chance. #7 Sunny Delight has consistency on his side and now the booking of Hugh Bowman too. He’s in the right vein of form to be winning here. #1 Samarkand steps down in grade. Expect he wins one soon as he’s shown he’s more than capable of doing so. He can lead and salute soon enough. #6 Kung Fu Tea has claims. Keep safe. Race 5: Kwai Chung Handicap (1st Section) #1 Super Vince was without luck last start. He had plenty more to give and here he gets his chance to show it. The drop down in grade is clearly ideal and this contests looks well within his grasp. #4 Sight Hero has been rather unlucky across his career. This is the right race for him and his pairing with Zac Purton is a decent push. #2 Star Ascension is closing in on a first win. Hugh Bowman’s booking signals intent. #3 Victory Scholars gets a handy 10lb claim with the apprentice up. Gate one could afford him a dream run. Race 6: Sai Kung Handicap (1st Section) #11 Gallant Hero roared into fifth place last time out at Sha Tin. He can take another step forward here with Matthew Poon up, especially as he will once again carry a featherweight impost. #5 Proud Dragon’s first win looks just around the corner. Karis Teetan’s riding style should suit this regularly fast-closer. #7 Eighteen Palms did well to finish third on debut. He looks to have his fair share of ability. #1 World Famous is performing better than his record suggests. Don’t discount. Race 7: The Rotary Centenary Challenge Cup Handicap (2nd Section) #7 A Americ Te Specso is nearing a first win. Hugh Bowman gets aboard an in-form horse here and the inside draw suggests he will be hard to beat. #2 Righteous Arion is chasing back-to-back wins. He had plenty up his sleeve when winning last start and he gets another opportunity in Class 4. #1 Rattan Kingdom is consistent and also has the chance to win again in this grade. #4 Brilliant Life’s best and worst is few and far between but with a few favours he looks capable. Keep safe. Race 8: Tsing Yi Handicap #7 Solid Impact is unlucky not to already be a winner. He’s currently found his mark and his pairing with Zac Purton from gate three gives him one of his best opportunities yet to get on the board. #1 California Cible lost his last win on protest after he shifting out. He’s shown he’s in form and it wouldn’t surprise to see him atone for that effort here. #8 Science Patch is reliable and the run of the race looks like it could be his if he wants it. #11 Savvy Chic has a bit of class. He wouldn’t surprise. Race 9: Tsuen Wan Handicap #9 Gift Of Lifeline can save ground from the draw. He’s found his mark and this contest appears suitable for him to collect a third course and distance win. #10 Master Tornado has ability. He’s done everything right so far and the inside draw should see him find the front with ease. #8 Jumbo Legend never fails to disappoint. He’s holding his form well since stringing a pair of wins together earlier this season. #6 Happy Daily just needs to offset the draw. Don’t discount.