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Hong Kong racing form expert Luke Middlebrook's race-by-race analysis of Wednesday's meeting at Happy Valley.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – “B” Turf Course
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Race 1 – Class 4 1000m SPEEDY HANDICAP (Ratings 60-40)
18:40 | HK$1,170,000
#2 Super Sixty looks primed for a bounce-back win third-up following a luckless first-up sixth when held up and a strong second last start behind Parents’ Love, confirming he’s trending the right way. #10 Savvy Twinkle has been trialling well and the booking of Zac Purton is a key push. He was narrowly beaten by Super Sixty three runs back and gets his chance to turn the tables fresh. #1 Lean Master maps for the right run just off the pace from barrier 2 and should take a step forward second-up after fading late first-up. #7 Conrad The Great resumes for just his second start and looks to have come on nicely since his debut, judging by his improved trials.
Race 2 – Class 5 1200m SUCCESS HANDICAP (Ratings 40-0)
19:10 | HK$875,000
#3 Run Run Timing looks well placed to strike on his first run for the Ricky Yiu stable, stepping down to Class 5 for the first time off a strong trial win and drawing ideally in barrier 1. #9 Talents Supremo charged home into second on stable debut for Danny Shum and now gets blinkers on first time. With Zac Purton taking over second-up, plenty of boxes are ticked. #8 Colonel gets back to his preferred course and trip, returns to blinkers, and maps for a soft lead from gate 4. #2 Glory Cloud has held his own in Class 4 and now drops to the bottom grade for the first time, where he should be hitting the line well.
Race 3 – Class 4 1200m SWIFTY HANDICAP (Ratings 60-40)
19:40 | HK$1,170,000
#3 Gastronomique was unwanted in betting on debut for John Size but ran a promising race, only seeing daylight after the 300m and hitting the line well into sixth. He should come on nicely for that experience. #7 Know At Heart hasn’t been far away in two runs this season and should get a race shape that suits his late style. #2 Written Casa is likely to ease back early from barrier 10 and be ridden for luck. His first-up 12th was better than it reads, and he can figure with improvement. #1 Mega Bonus is one of the pace influences and comes into a much kinder draw than first-up, improving his map position significantly.
Race 4 – Class 4 1200m SWIFTY HANDICAP (Ratings 60-40)
20:10 | HK$1,170,000
#3 Denfield has been close up in both runs this season, finding the line strongly each time. Reuniting with Hugh Bowman is a key positive. #8 Von Baer has drawn poorly again but was strong late last start at Sha Tin after covering ground early — trending the right way. #12 Telecom Power maps better this time from barrier 3 and his first two runs have both been encouraging. #4 Rising Phoenix gets a jockey upgrade with Purton aboard and looks to lift third-up off two fair runs.
Race 5 – Class 4 1650m RACING SPIRIT HANDICAP (Ratings 60-40)
20:40 | HK$1,170,000
#6 Take Action was a luckless sixth second-up when held up badly inside the final 200m and unable to be fully tested. He comes into barrier 2 here with Purton taking over, which should ensure a softer run. #12 Super Sicario followed up his Class 5 win with a strong third back in Class 4, showing he’s up to this grade. #1 Quantum Patch is knocking on the door with two placings from as many starts this term and is hard to fault. #3 Super Unicorn draws barrier 1 and returns to this course and trip after being unsuited on the all-weather last start.
Race 6 – Class 2 1000m THE LONGINES CUP (HANDICAP) (Ratings 100-75)
21:10 | HK$2,840,000
#5 Colourful King showed plenty of promise last season winning two from six and looks set for another strong campaign. He’s been trialling impressively and appears ready to fire fresh. #2 Horsepower ticks plenty of boxes as a three-time winner from four first-up starts and returns to his favored course and trip. #8 Harmony N Blessed can always run a cheeky race at odds, stepping out third-up after a close fourth to stablemate Tomodachi Kokoroe. #9 Youthful Spirits drops in weight and, though not a prolific winner, is ultra-consistent and makes his own luck.
Race 7 – Class 4 1200m SWIFTY HANDICAP (Ratings 60-40)
21:40 | HK$1,170,000
#8 Silver Spurs draws ideally in barrier 1 to secure the run of the race and go one better. After a strong first-up win over 1000m, he was only run down late second-up by Lunar Dash. #11 Rewarding Twinkle wasn’t far off first-up and should enjoy returning to Happy Valley, where he’s shown a sharp turn of foot. #5 Gameplayer Elite looked in need of the run first-up and should strip fitter now. #2 Ace Power had excuses when held up last start and can improve from gate 3.
Race 8 – Class 3 1650m SONGS OF VICTORY HANDICAP (Ratings 80-60)
22:15 | HK$2,050,000
#5 South Star had plenty go against him first-up yet still stuck on gamely for second to Beauty Crescent. Barrier 1 ensures Purton can give him the perfect run in transit. #11 Top Time finished third in that same race and now third-up has plenty of race fitness. #9 Ivy League resumes with strong trials and gets a nice draw under Richard Kingscote. #3 Star Contact endured an awkward trip last start but a low draw boosts his map this time.
Race 9 – Class 3 1200m FLYING HANDICAP (Ratings 80-60)
22:50 | HK$1,860,000
#6 King Lotus made a sharp return with a dominant win by nearly two lengths and looks ready for the rise to Class 3. Barrier 2, a slick trial, and a hot stable all point to another strong showing. #8 Akashvani has done little wrong in seven starts and now gets blinkers on, with Purton taking over for his Happy Valley debut. #4 Triumphant More could present value — his form has dipped but from barrier 1 and with gear tweaks, he can lift. #2 Sovereign Fund didn’t map well last start but still ran well for fourth; must be respected on form.
Selections Summary
Race 1: #2 Super Sixty, #10 Savvy Twinkle, #1 Lean Master, #7 Conrad The Great
Race 2: #3 Run Run Timing, #9 Talents Supremo, #8 Colonel, #2 Glory Cloud
Race 3: #3 Gastronomique, #7 Know At Heart, #2 Written Casa, #1 Mega Bonus
Race 4: #3 Denfield, #8 Von Baer, #12 Telecom Power, #4 Rising Phoenix
Race 5: #6 Take Action, #12 Super Sicario, #1 Quantum Patch, #3 Super Unicorn
Race 6: #5 Colourful King, #2 Horsepower, #8 Harmony N Blessed, #9 Youthful Spirits
Race 7: #8 Silver Spurs, #11 Rewarding Twinkle, #5 Gameplayer Elite, #2 Ace Power
Race 8: #5 South Star, #11 Top Time, #9 Ivy League, #3 Star Contact
Race 9: #6 King Lotus, #8 Akashvani, #4 Triumphant More, #2 Sovereign Fund
