We have expert betting tips for racing at Happy Valley on Wednesday, which includes eight races at the midweek meeting in Hong Kong.
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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Modest Gentleman showed solid consistency last preparation, and he could start this season with a big effort.
The six-year-old son of Slade Power is only a three-time winner, but this race is there for the taking, so we’re happy to back him.
Look for each-way odds on race night.
Stake: 1 Unit
California Blitz showed good pace fresh up last preparation, and we’re hoping for something similar this time around.
The four-year-old son of Capitalist ran second at Sha Tin before running four lengths behind the winner at Happy Valley.
Those races are solid form guides for this level of racing.
Stake: 1 Unit
The five-year-old son of Shooting to Win should be better with a run under his belt, and getting Zac Purton in the saddle helps.
He owns a win and three placings from 17 starts, with his best efforts coming at Happy Valley, and he’s a live chance of winning this race.
Look for a betting push on race night.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Star Contact owns two second placings from his last three starts, and it shouldn’t take him long to break through this season.
The seven-year-old son of Star Turn owns four wins and 10 placings at Happy Valley, and he’s good enough to add to that record on Wednesday.
Look for him to push forward and be tough to catch.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Consistency is with New Power, who scored a good win three back and followed it up with consecutive placings.
The five-year-old son of Swiss Ace loves racing at Happy Valley with three wins and five placings, which is an excellent record.
Barrier three is ideal, so he should run well.
Stake: 1.5 Units
The Perfect Match ended last season with a second placing at Happy Valley, finishing a nose behind the winner.
He could hit the ground running this preparation, and he doesn’t have much of a field to beat on Wednesday night.
We’re happy with the odds available.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Candlelight Dinner owns five wins and three placings from 16 starts, including a win and two placings at Happy Valley.
The five-year-old son of Russian Revolution won well two back at Happy Valley, and he doesn’t need to improve much to replicate that effort.
Carrying 55kg is ideal, so include him picks.
Stake: 2 Units
Boasting two wins from his last three starts is Jumbo Legend, who pulled out all the stops when winning by a nose last start.
The seven-year-old son of Hinchinbrook is a proven winner at Happy Valley with seven victories, and barrier four is ideal.
He’s good enough to win, so take the odds.
Stake: 1 Unit
