We have expert betting tips for racing at Happy Valley on Wednesday, which includes eight races on the first midweek meeting of the season.
Punters get good value odds for the Hong Kong racing feature, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Happy Valley racing tips
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Ragnarr could make a winning return after scoring back-to-back second placings. He was only a nose behind the winner in both runs, so those are strong efforts.
The David Hall-trained six-year-old has enough ability to beat this field, and that should be reflected in betting markets.
He’s better than a one-time winner, so include him in picks.
Stake: 2 Units
Cool Blue showed good speed when winning two back at Happy Valley before finishing third last time out.
The seven-year-old son of Foxwedge owns only one win from 27 starts, but it won’t take him long to win another race.
55kg on his back is ideal, so take the each-way odds.
Stake: 1 Unit
Value could be with Plentiful, who scored back-to-back wins last preparation before running three solid races.
The six-year-old son of Capitalist owns three wins at Happy Valley, so he enjoys running at this track, and getting weight off his back is ideal.
Punters could get value odds from bookmakers on race night.
Stake: 1 Unit
Take Action didn’t fire at his last two starts, but his form prior included a win at Happy Valley by two lengths.
The five-year-old son of Sacred Falls doesn’t have the best fresh up form, but he’s good enough to go close against this field.
Karis Teetan rides from barrier two, so that’s a bonus.
Stake: 1 Unit
Boasting good form this year is Highland Rahy, who owns three wins and five placings from 11 starts.
The five-year-old son of Hard Spun won at Happy Valley in July before the end of the season, and he could get things started with another win.
Getting the inside draw with Zac Purton riding helps his cause.
Stake: 2.5 Units
Seeking three wins on the bounce is Amazing Run, who scored both wins at Happy Valley.
The six-year-old son of Zoustar dug deep to score last start, and if he can reproduce that effort, he should beat this field.
It’s another good ride for Teetan, who could have a big night.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Looking to cap off consecutive placings with a win is Lucky Sam Gor, who placed at Sha Tin and Happy Valley.
The four-year-old son of Press Statement has yet to win from seven starts, but it won’t be long until he breaks through for a win.
Getting in with 54.5kg is ideal.
Stake: 1 Unit
Seeking consecutive wins is Regal Gem, who scored by a nose as a $23 chance last time out.
That was an upset win for the three-year-old son of Zoustar, who could kick on with it now after breaking through.
Punters should get each-way odds on race night.
Stake: 1 Unit
