HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS (Wednesday, February 08, 2023) Race 1: #5 Super Hornet, #12 Foxhunter Way, #4 Charizard, #2 Flash Famous Race 2: #1 Lucky Diamond, #12 Reach Goal, #6 Happy Angel, #11 Tycoon Jewellery Race 3: #4 Telecom Speed, #6 Classic Posh, #7 Allgreektome, #8 Prime Mortar Race 4: #2 California Deeply, #9 Super Commander, #4 Heroic Master, #3 Special M Race 5: #4 Pachisi, #7 E Universe, #5 Cheer For The South, #2 Forte Race 6: #1 Street Scream, #8 Humble Star, #3 Beauty Tycoon, #9 Xponential Race 7: #5 Packing Award, #11 Nearly Fine, #7 Beauty Live, #3 Cheerful Days Race 8: #5 Rewarding Together, #4 Campione, #9 Family Folks, #6 Handsome Bo Bo Race 9: #3 Encountered, #5 Sight Spirit, #6 All Beauty, #2 Viva Chaleur :: Hong Kong: Free PPs, picks, analysis, replays, and live streaming Race 1: Yuk Sau Handicap #5 Super Hornet is still without a win. He gets one of his better opportunities here and even from the wide draw, chances are he rolls forward to lead. He could take catching under Lyle Hewitson. #12 Foxhunter Way maps to get the dream run just in behind the pace. He can save ground – which he needs to do – and get his chance. #4 Charizard has been doing well in the grade above. He’s suited to Class 5 and he gets his shot here. #2 Flash Famous only needs to offset the wide draw to be a factor. Keep safe. Race 2: Yik Yam Handicap #1 Lucky Diamond’s last two runs in Class 4 over this course and distance have returned wins. Expect he rolls forward to lead here and, just like previously, prove difficult to catch. #12 Reach Goal is coming to hand. He’s had several difficult runs in transit across recent outings and a few favours should spark improvement. He can win if he gets those. #6 Happy Angel brings the right form. Strong booking of Zac Purton warrants consideration. #11 Tycoon Jewellery mixes his form. His best could see him figure. Race 3: Wang Tak Handicap #4 Telecom Speed should improve having his second run in Class 4 this week. He’s shown his capabilities – especially in the grade above – and he shapes to get one of his best chances yet from gate four with Hugh Bowman up. #6 Classic Posh should relish this grade. He does his best racing at Happy Valley, so improvement is expected. #7 Allgreektome should receive a sweet run throughout from barrier three. He can test this lot. #8 Prime Mortar won well last start. He’s in the right vein of form. Race 4: King Kwong Handicap #2 California Deeply has hit the ground running in Hong Kong. He’s in superb form and is capable of adding a third win to his already impressive record. He’s talented and appears destined for bigger things. #9 Super Commander could roll forward and press for the lead. He slots in light and chances are he’s the one they’re all trying to reel in. Take an each way ticket. #4 Heroic Master has mixed his form but clearly has ability. #3 Special M is consistent and once again will get an opportunity. Race 5: Village Handicap #4 Pachisi arguably should have won on debut. Nevertheless he can take a key step forward here and he’s the one they have to beat. He has talent and class. #7 E Universe caught the eye in a recent trial at Happy Valley. He reared up as the gates opened but still managed to weave through the field impressively. #5 Cheer For The South makes his debut. He appears forward enough to make his presence felt first-up, especially with Zac Purton electing to ride. #2 Forte has claims. Next best. Race 6: Sing Woo Handicap #1 Street Scream is in career-best form this season. He was without luck when it mattered last start but he looks well placed to atone for that effort here. He can win again this term. #8 Humble Star is looking to offset the wide draw. He has the class and his best is up to this group. #3 Beauty Tycoon has three wins from his last five starts. He only needs to offset the draw to be a factor again. #9 Xponential is well weighted and has the services of Silvestre de Sousa. Gets his chance. Keep safe. Race 7: Shan Kwong Handicap #5 Packing Award is in supreme form and his class should carry him a long way here. He is a seriously talented horse who managed to place at Group 3 level last time out and, a return to his optimum distance, will prove crucial. #11 Nearly Fine is a Happy Valley specialist. He’s holding his condition and pairs favourably with Silvestre de Sousa. #7 Beauty Live is on the rapid improve. His last two runs have been nothing short of impressive. #3 Cheerful Days mixes his form but does have plenty of class. Next best. Race 8: Blue Pool Handicap #5 Rewarding Together is in superb form after placing at Group 3 level last start. His good fortune can carry on here with an ideal draw which should see him earn a sweet run throughout for Silvestre de Sousa. #4 Campione can return to form getting around a bend. Expect he positions close to the speed with Angus Chung’s 10lb apprentice claim in use. #9 Family Folks has claims and will carry a light weight from an ideal barrier. #6 Handsome Bo Bo is after back-to-back wins. He’ll be running home late. Race 9: Tsui Man Handicap #3 Encountered is chasing a hat-trick of wins. He’s drawn well here which should afford him a comfortable position close to the speed and from there, he should take running down. Silvestre de Sousa rides once more as this horse chases points for a BMW Hong Kong Derby start. #5 Sight Spirit is unlucky not to be a winner already this term. This is a suitable grade and his pairing with Zac Purton commands respect. #6 All Beauty has an ideal draw. He can continue his rise. #2 Viva Chaleur has a sharp turn of foot. Keep safe.