Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, March 1, 2023

HAPPY VALLEY SELECTIONS
(Wednesday, March 01, 2023)

Race 1: #6 Our Creed, #5 Jolly Honour, #7 Quorum, #12 Moonluck
Race 2: #2 Exuberant, #10 Just Great Two, #3 Robot Warrior, #6 Peak To Peak
Race 3: #11 Loriz, #9 A Americ Te Specso, #12 Happy Trio, #2 Lucky Gold
Race 4: #10 Starship Eighty, #7 Management Folks, #11 Ai One, #4 Vincy
Race 5: #5 Further Forward, #1 Righteous Arion, #6 Joy Coming, #10 Snowalot
Race 6: #8 Fortune Carrier, #2 Hoss, #1 King Eccellente, #12 Miracles
Race 7: #9 Seasons Wit, #5 Equaletta Blitz, #8 Harmony Fire, #2 California Deeply
Race 8: #9 Leslie, #2 Gallant Waking, #4 Zone D, #7 Casa Cosmo
Race 9: #9 Howdeepisyourlove, #4 Seizing The Moment, #2 Armour Eagle, #12 Dinkum

Race 1: Un Chau Handicap

#6 Our Creed has been racing well without winning. He was squeezed between runners late last start and, without that happening, probably finishes much, much closer. He gets his chance from an ideal draw. #5 Jolly Honour has improved sharply across his past two runs. He’s going to be in the finish if he can reproduce either of those efforts. #7 Quorum has hit his straps of late. He closed into third last start, doing enough to suggest that a win is nearing. #12 Moonluck gets a light weight and has claims. Keep safe.

Race 2: So Uk Handicap

#2 Exuberant has found his mark and looks close to another win. Jerry Chau has been in superb form for trainer Danny Shum and he should get a few favours here. #10 Just Great Two looks better than his form suggests. He closed off with plenty of merit last start and is open to improvement as he continues to get over more ground. #3 Robot Warrior is knocking on the door and Zac Purton’s booking bears close watching. #6 Peak To Peak mixes his form but his past capabilities are worth consideration. Next best.

Race 3: Shek Kip Mei Handicap (1st Section)

#11 Loriz is chasing back-to-back wins. He rises in grade here but his form previously in Class 4 was sound. He’s shown that his best is more than up to this. #9 A Americ Te Specso is nearing a first win. He gets an ideal draw here with Zac Purton up. He’s doing everything right. #12 Happy Trio slots in light and is already a winner this term. This grade isn’t a concern and the booking of Karis Teetan is a plus. #2 Lucky Gold has consistency on his side. He’ll get his chance under Vincent Ho.

Race 4: Tai Hang Tung Handicap

#10 Starship Eighty closed off impressively without luck late last time out. The step up in distance is a big plus here and, with an ounce of luck, he should be able to mount a very, very big challenge this week. #7 Management Folks is in form and holding his condition, especially as a winner three runs ago. #11 Ai One was solid in defeat last start. He’s yet to win but his recent form suggests that the trip will suit. Chances are he improves sharply here. #4 Vincy has experience on his side.

Race 5: Shek Kip Mei Handicap (3rd Section)

#5 Further Forward was well fancied on debut as favourite under Zac Purton. He was squeezed for room late and wasn’t allowed to quite let down that day – even if the chances are he was going to be overhauled late. He’s worth forgiving. #1 Righteous Arion is classy and was charging home last time out. He was an impressive winner two runs back. #6 Joy Coming makes his debut. He’s done well in the lead-up. #10 Snowalot should find the right spot. He’s been knocking on the door for a while now.

Race 6: Shek Kip Mei Handicap (2nd Section)

#8 Fortune Carrier is in the right vein of form this season. He should get a few favours here and his consistency can be rewarded. #2 Hoss scored an impressive win last time out for Zac Purton. He was enormous from the tail of the field, however, this time he’ll most likely have to do the same again after drawing barrier 11. #1 King Eccellente is a two-time winner from his last three starts. Remaining in Class 4 suits. #12 Miracles mixes his form but does slot in light here. Next best.

Race 7: Chak On Handicap

#9 Seasons Wit has done everything right ahead of his debut. He showed a stack of speed in his latest trial and with even luck he shapes as the winner here, especially with Zac Purton riding two pounds over. #5 Equaletta Blitz mixes his form but this course and distance regularly tends to be his go. He just needs to offset the wide draw. #8 Harmony Fire turned his form around last time out. Expect he’s back on track now. #2 California Deeply appears to have plenty of rating points in hand. Next best.

Race 8: Pak Tin Handicap

#9 Leslie is a classy operator and his best can overcome this group. He rises in distance here but his latest efforts suggest that it will suit him. One to beat. This looks like #2 Gallant Waking’s final chance to state his case for BMW Hong Kong Derby selection. He would need to win, which connections will be trying to ensure. #4 Zone D knows to be both competitive and consistent. The wide draw is a slight hindrance though. #7 Casa Cosmo is lightly raced but improving with each outing. Keep safe.

Race 9: Nam Shan Handicap

#9 Howdeepisyourlove is still learning his craft but he’s already shown that he’s an impressive youngster. He’s the one to beat with the right run. He nearly should have won his past two starts also. #4 Seizing The Moment mixes his form but does have his fair share of class. Gate one is very ideal. #2 Armour Eagle needs to offset barrier 12 but he did exactly when winning two runs ago. He has claims. #12 Dinkum gets his opportunity. He can return to form.