| What | Happy Valley Races |
| Where | Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong |
| When | Wednesday, September 25, 2024 |
| First Race | 7:05pm HKT (9:05pm AEST) |
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Hong Kong racing returns to the city circuit on Wednesday evening, with a competitive eight-race program illuminated under the bright lights of Happy Valley Racecourse. The rail is moved into the C position for the meeting, and with the rainfall likely subsiding earlier in the day, the track should remain in the Good range prior to the opening event at 7:05pm local time.
Best Bet at Happy Valley: Joyful Prosperity
Joyful Prosperity was gallant in defeat first-up at Sha Tin on September 8 and was seemingly beaten by the barrier as Hugh Bowman had no choice but to drag back to last from stall 12. The Danny Shum-trained gelding closed off impressively despite lugging the 61kg in his first performance in Class 5 company, suggesting a trip back to the city circuit would be ideal as he steps out to 1800m second-up. Gate three should allow Bowman to land into the one-one, and provided he can show a similar turn-of-speed, Joyful Prosperity should shirk the maiden tag.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#1 Joyful Prosperity (3)
5yo Gelding | T: Danny Shum | J: Hugh Bowman (59.5kg)
Bet with Neds
Next Best at Happy Valley: Dan Attack
Dan Attack drops back into Class 5 for the first time as he returns from a three-month spell. The son of Deep Field was consistent last season, securing a win and two minor placings for the Jamie Richards barn before going off the boil towards the end of the campaign. His two barrier trials at Conghua suggest he’s wound-up for this first-up assignment, and with Zac Purton taking the reins an added bonus, watch for Dan Attack to win his way back into Class 4 company.
Next Best
Race 2 – 
#2 Dan Attack (7)
6yo Gelding | T: Jamie Richards | J: Zac Purton (60.5kg)
Bet with Picklebet
Best Value at Happy Valley: California Voce
California Voce hasn’t been sighted since an impressive victory at Sha Tin on February 12, and despite his lengthy absence, the Tony Cruz-trained gelding looks well-placed in this 1650m Class 3. He was only asked to stretch out in a recent trial at Conghua on September 13, cruising through the wire behind the likes of Wunderbar and Ka Ying Superb. Barrier 12 will prove tricky for Brenton Avdulla to navigate, but provided the breaks fall his way, California Voce can make his return a winning one.
Best Value
Race 5 – 
#1 California Voce (12)
5yo Gelding | T: Tony Cruz | J: Brenton Avdulla (61kg)
Bet with Dabble
Wednesday quaddie tips for Happy Valley
Happy Valley quadrella selections
September 25, 2024
- 1-3-4-5-6-12
- 1-3-4-5-8-10
- 1-2-3-6-7
- 1-3-6
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