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Selections and Analysis for Wednesday’s race meeting at Happy Valley (13/09/19).

Race 1: #6 Great Son, #2 La Bomba, #4 Gouten Of Garo, #8 Exponents
Race 2: #3 Amazing Star, #4 Confucius Day, #1 Oriental Elite, #2 Top Score
Race 3: #2 Happy Rocky, #8 Speedy Wally, #3 Dream Warriors, #2 Enjoy Life
Race 4: #6 Very Sweet Orange, #4 Strathallan, #9 Happy Good Guys, #5 G Unit
Race 5: #10 Hardly Swears, #3 Jade Theatre, #1 Joyful Union, #6 Shining Ace
Race 6: #2 Lone Eagle, #11 Happy Warrior, #9 Mr Picasso, #4 Super Wise
Race 7: #5 Surrealism, #7 Universal Go Go, #9 Cinquante Cinq, #4 Jolly Honour  
Race 8: #4 Snap Fit, #11 Happy Time, #6 Forza Angel, #4 Smart Leader
Race 9: #2 Hezthewonforus, #8 Buddies, #5 Playa Del Puente, #9 Good Omen

Race 1: Battery Path Handicap

Paul O'Sullivan and Zac Purton have been a dynamite combination so far this season and their success can continue here with #6 Great Son. He comes into this third-up and from the gate he should get the gun run. #2 La Bomba turned his form around last start. His progress can continue with that run under his belt and he remains a big watch at his third run for Douglas Whyte. #4 Gouten Of Garo is still searching for that elusive win. He's placed in his last two outings and off those two runs, he's in the mix. #8 Exponents is racing well. He can't be dismissed.

Race 2: Bank Street Handicap

#3 Amazing Star has set the track alight in his trials and he appears forward enough to win first-up. He's expected to roll forward for Zac Purton and from there take plenty of running down. #4 Confucius Day has been consistent without winning this season. He's shown that it's only a matter of time before he does break through and if he can overcome the awkward gate, he's in the mix. #1 Oriental Elite was withdrawn first-up due to lameness. He's since hit the track at Conghua and he appears to be over that recent issue. If he finds his best he's capable of going on with it. #2 Top Score has placed in his last two outings. Joao Moreira takes over now and with even luck, he'll be in the finish once again.

Race 3: Des Voeux Handicap

#2 Happy Rocky has found himself trapped far too back in the field in his last two runs to figure. However, he has been racing well and with a positive ride he can figure in what is a competitive affair. #8 Speedy Wally has narrowly missed in his last three outings. He's nearing career-best form without winning and the booking of Joao Moreira might be what needs to get a much deserved win. #3 Dream Warriors got off the mark two starts ago before struggling in his latest when trying to make all. He's much better ridden with a sit which is most likely going to find himself from the wide gate. #2 Enjoy Life is next best.

Race 4: Queen's Road Central Handicap

#6 Very Sweet Orange is a speedy galloper from the Ms Tsui stable. He's racing well and as a winner already this season, he rates highly. Expect young Alfred Chan rolls straight to the lead aboard him and plays catch me if you can from there. #4 Strathallan has three runs this campaign, and in each, has shown steady improvement. His fitness is continuing to improve and if he's at his best, he can challenge this group. #9 Happy Good Guys turned his form around last start. He can continue his progression, especially if he's held his condition from last start. #5 G Unit surprised at his latest when breaking through for his first win. He remains in Class 4 which suits and he is expected to be thereabouts.

Race 5: Sutherland Handicap

#10 Hardly Swears is looking for his third consecutive win. He's now two from three across his short career and although he faces Class 3 for the first time, it appears to be a leap he's capable of making. #3 Jade Theatre is a three-time course and distance winner. He hasn't been too far away this season and although he's drawn awkward, he should be able to make his presence felt. #1 Joyful Union has won in Class 3 previously and his first-up run was sound. He's capable of further improvement and this race is well within his grasp. #6 Shining Ace is racing well. He's the likely leader of this and the good draw should afford him every chance.

Race 6: The Wayfoong Centenary Bowl (Handicap)

#2 Lone Eagle has placed in both of his outings so far this season. He's a recent stable transfer to the Ricky Yiu yard, who appears to have him in top form at present. He's nearing a breakthrough win and the booking of Joao Moreira signals intent. #11 Happy Warrior is looking for back-to-back wins. He'll need to handle the class rise but with only 114lb on his back, he should get his chance to do so. #9 Mr Picasso scored impressively last start. Zac Purton now hops off but still, he's been competitive in this grade and Poon's claim holds him in good stead for this. #4 Super Wise gets Alfred Chan on who takes 10lb off his back. He's the likely leader.

Race 7: Jackson Handicap

#5 Surrealism turned his form around last start, going down by a neck at 158/1. If he can replicate that run here he's going to be hard to beat under Regan Bayliss. #7 Universal Go Go has finished runner-up in his last four outings.  He's in career-best form however just can't seem to take the next step forward. He's drawn favourably should get every chance. #9 Cinquante Cinq is another in career-best form. He gets in with just 121lb on his back and the soft gate should see him roll forward. #4 Jolly Honour is next best.

Race 8: Sutherland Handicap

#4 Snap Fit is looking for his fourth unbeaten win. He's drawn to win again and remaining in Class 3 form his last win suits, as the added fitness from that win holds him in good stead for this. #11 Happy Time broke through last start. He can figure again with the right run if he makes the grade. #6 Forza Angel struggled on the dirt last start, however his two starts prior at the Valley were both full of merit. He can bounce back to form at his preferred track. #4 Smart Leader is racing well. He's next best.                   

Race 9: Maurice Handicap

#2 Hezthewonforus is racing well and should find a nice position on the speed. The awkward draw makes things a touch difficult but he's been crying out for the Valley and this race appears well within his grasp. #8 Buddies makes his Happy Valley debut. He's only finished outside the top two once across his last seven outings and his consistency holds him in good stead for this. #5 Play Del Puente made all when scoring last start. There's a fair bit of speed here which might not be to his advantage, however, he's still shown he has the class and that he deserves plenty of respect. #9 Good Omen is next best.