| What | Happy Valley Races |
| Where | Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong |
| When | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 |
| First Race | 6:40pm HKT (8:40pm AEST) |
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Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening, with a bumper nine-part program set for decision. The rail moves out to the C+3 position, and with no significant rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can anticipate a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 6:40pm local time.
Best Bet at Happy Valley: Colourful King
The David Eustace-trained Colourful King has been sensational since arriving in Hong Kong and now goes in search of a hat-trick in this Class 2 contest. The son of Blue Point bolted clear in his latest effort at this course and distance on April 9, surging to the top at the furlong pole and sustaining a two-length margin through the line. He gets an ideal map from barrier one under Andrea Atzeni, and provided he can get off the inside at a crucial stage, Colourful King will prove hard to hold out once again.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#8 Colourful King (1)
3yo Gelding | T: David Eustace | J: Andrea Atzeni (54.5kg)
Next Best at Happy Valley: Mission Strike
Mission Strike was disappointing in his latest outing at Sha Tin on March 30, dropping out of the contest after gaining an economical run in transit. He gets back to his favoured Happy Valley circuit, however, and looks well placed with Zac Purton set to be legged aboard for the first time. He’ll be getting back from barrier nine, but provided he can settle in the run, expect Mission Strike to flash over the top at a good price with BlondeBet.
Next Best
Race 5 – 
#6 Mission Strike (9)
3yo Gelding | T: Mark Newnham | J: Zac Purton (58kg)
Best Value at Happy Valley: Giddy Up
Giddy Up found one better last start at Happy Valley on April 9, and it looked like he may have peaked on the run when lugging 61kg second-up. He’ll strip fitter for that performance and gets the run of the race again from gate one. Watch for Brenton Avdulla to stalk what should be a genuine tempo, and once getting clear, Giddy Up should have no issues rounding them up at nice odds with horse racing bookmakers.
Best Value
Race 6 – #1 Giddy Up (1)
5yo Gelding | T: Jamie Richards | J: Brenton Avdulla (61kg)
Wednesday quaddie tips for Happy Valley
Happy Valley quadrella selections
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- 1-2-10
- 1-5-7-9
- 1-4-5-8-9
- 1-4-6-11-12
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