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Selections and Analysis for Wednesday’s race meeting at Happy Valley (27/11/19).

Race 1: #4 La Bomba, #3 Winwin Thirtythree, #1 Demon's Rock, #7 Royal Chocolate
Race 2: #10 Simply Fluke, #1 Top Score, #2 Super Lucky, #9 Supreme Plus
Race 3: #12 Romantic Journey, #6 Sky Gem, #2 Regency Gem, #1 Le Panache
Race 4: #10 Dionysus Collin, #1 Perfect To Play, #5 Bullish Glory, #6 Above
Race 5: #3 Split Of A Second, #2 Jolly Convergence, #8 Little Thunder, #10 Mehboob
Race 6: #1 Gentle Breeze, #6 Special Stars, #10 Jumbo Prize, #11 Very Rich Man
Race 7: #7 Super Winner, #10 Nice Kick, #9 Play To Win, #12 Holee Money  
Race 8: #9 Red Elysees, #3 Tashidelek, #1 Cot Campbell, #2 Xiang Bai Qi
Race 9: #10 Meridian Genius, #12 Happy Warrior, #3 Planet Star, #7 Starlight

Race 1: Hawick Handicap

#4 La Bomba turned his form around last start, finishing an impressive second. He narrowly missed that day and if he's improved off that performance, he's going to be hard to beat. #3 Winwin Thirtythree closed off strongly last Sunday to grab second behind the runaway Adonis. He's on the quick back-up here and if he can overcome the wide gate, he's going to be in the finish. #1 Demon's Rock steps down to Class 5 for the first time. This could be what he needs in order to finally breakthrough. #7 Royal Chocolate is next best.

Race 2: Jedburgh Handicap

#10 Simply Fluke gets the services of Silvestre de Sousa. He rattled home strongly last start and with two runs under his belt this campaign, he should be fit and ready to record a breakthrough win. #1 Top Score is racing consistently. He's a two-time course and distance winner who is capable of tallying a third, this time with Joao Moreira. #2 Super Lucky comes into this second-up. He won third-up last campaign over this course and distance and he profiles similarly lining up for this. #9 Supreme Plus is winless, though, his latest effort was encouraging and this isn't overly strong.

Race 3: Kelso Handicap

#12 Romantic Journey gets in with next to no weight on his back and Joao Moreira assigned to ride. His last two attempts have been impressive, finishing runner-up in each and off those; this race appears to be his to lose. #6 Sky Gem resumes. He's put together a number of solid performances at the Valley and if he's fit, he could be the value runner. #2 Regency Gem has gone close on a number of occasions this term. He can make his presence felt once again with the right run. #1 Le Panache can roll forward from the draw and make his own luck on the speed.

Race 4: Ferniehirst Handicap

#10 Dionysus Collin was narrowly defeated last start when he was swamped late by the swooping Bullish Glory. The pair meet again here and with seven pounds less on his back, he can turn the tables. #1 Perfect To Play made ground from the tail of the field last start. He steps back to Class 4 for this and the soft draw should afford him opportunity. #5 Bullish Glory rattled home to score last start. He's drawn well again and this race appears well within his grasp. #6 Above is consistent, although his ability does appear limited. 

Race 5: Jedburgh Handicap

#3 Split Of A Second is getting into his rhythm and he's capable of getting on the board third-up here. He has the wide gate to contend with but this looks suitable for him. #2 Jolly Convergence is a three-time course and distance winner. He's got an awkward gate to contend with but he has won off this mark before and his latest effort was encouraging. #8 Little Thunder is lightly raced and his last two efforts have been strong. Strong booking of de Sousa signals intent for an outing such as this. #10 Mehboob has turned a corner this season, placing in his last two. He's capable of scoring a breakthrough win. 

Race 6: The St Andrew's Challenge Quaich (Handicap)

#1 Gentle Breeze is looking for his third consecutive win and fourth in five starts. He's racing in blistering form and the Handicappers took note, serving him a 12 point ratings rise from his latest win. He's the one to beat. #6 Special Stars struggled from the awkward gate last start; however, his performance prior was excellent when he broke from the inside, which he will jump from here. #10 Jumbo Prize is racing well with Regan Bayliss on his back who he gets again here. The pair can make their presence felt. #11 Very Rich Man is the likely leader. He can run them along here and cling on for some prize money.

Race 7: Jedburgh Handicap

#7 Super Winner couldn't have been more impressive in a recent trial before returning to the track to finish a lacklustre tenth as a 2.1 favourite. Since then though, he's found his groove closing impressively for third last start over this course and distance. #10 Nice Kick is fit and with two runs under his belt already, should be able to feature. #9 Play To Win got off the mark nicely last start. The wide gate makes things tricky but he appears to have plenty of ability. #12 Holee Money is consistent and he should find himself in the right spot up on the speed.

Race 8: Glasgow Handicap

#9 Red Elysees flashed home last start over 1650m and he gave every indication that he was ready for 1800m here. Strong booking of Silvestre de Sousa and this is not an overly contest. #3 Tashidelek grinded home for third last start. He can figure from the good gate dropping back in distance. #1 Cot Campbell has displayed plenty of ability and if he doesn't find himself too far back, he can test these. #2 Xiang Bai Qi got off the mark at his 20th attempt last start. He might be ready to do it again.

Race 9: Elgin Handicap

#10 Meridian Genius has resumed in excellent form, winning first-up before being beaten by a neck at his latest. He comes to Happy Valley now but the good draw should allow him to position on the speed and get every chance from there. #12 Happy Warrior flashed home from the tail of the field last start to score over this course and distance. His good fortune can continue here. #3 Planet Star is the likely leader of this. He can run them along at a good tempo and take plenty of catching. #7 Starlight is next best.