Happy Valley Racing Tips for Wednesday, January 7th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Happy Valley on Wednesday, which features nine races on the midweek card.

Punters get good value odds for the Hong Kong racing feature, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Happy Valley racing tips

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Race 1. (21:40) Murray Handicap (1800m)

#3 – Storm Runner

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Storm Runner is getting close to posting a maiden after placing at his last four starts, including a close-up placing at Happy Valley last start.

The four-year-old son of Microphone gets Zac Purton in the saddle, which is a bonus, and it’s good to see him sticking with Storm Runner.

He’s nearing a win, and it could come on Wednesday.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (22:10) Jackson Handicap (1200m)

#6 – Loving Vibes

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Loving Vibes showed good pace to place at his last two starts at Happy Valley, and he could sneak under the radar.

The five-year-old son of Zoustar owns a win and seven placings overall, and jumping from barrier two could be enough to take him close.

Look for each-way odds on race night.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (22:40) Club Handicap (1650m)

#3 – Aeroinvincible

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All around the mark this season is Aeroinvincible, who kicked things off with a placing at Sha Tin before adding another placing at Happy Valley two back.

The five-year-old son of Per Incanto is taking his time to win another race after scoring two early in his career, but the time could come on Wednesday.

We’re happy to give him another chance at the odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (23:10) Jackson Handicap (1200m)

#2 – Fortune Whiskey

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Boasting two placings from his last three starts is Fortune Whiskey, who placed at Sha Tin and Happy Valley.

The five-year-old son of Embellish wasn’t too far away from the prize last start when running third, and this isn’t an overly tough field.

Punters usually get good odds, so include him for value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (23:40) The Hong Kong Challenge Cup (1650m)

#1 – California Moxie

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Seeking back-to-back wins is California Moxie, who won convincingly by 1.8 lengths on December 17.

The five-year-old son of Mehmas is a three-time winner at Happy Valley from nine starts, so he has a good strike rate.

Hugh Bowman rides, which adds to our confidence.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (00:10) Jackson Handicap (1200m)

#2 – Flying Wrote

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Consistency is with Flying Wrote, who scored at Happy Valley to end last preparation before kicking off with a second placing this campaign.

The five-year-old son of Wrote was only a narrow margin behind the winner, and it won’t take him long to post another win.

1kg comes off his back, and every little bit counts.

Stake: 2 Unit

Race 7. (00:45) Chater Handicap (1000m)

#11 – Fiery Steed

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The former Australian comes off a 4.5-length win at Sale, and that form could be good enough to compete in Hong Kong.

He didn’t show too much during his first prep in New South Wales, but he quickly turned that around with a dominant performance.

Getting in with 52kg and the inside draw is enough to take him close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (01:15) Connaught Handicap (1200m)

#5 – Leaping Star

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Looking to make an impression in his Hong Kong debut is Leaping Star, who won at Galway last time out.

That form doesn’t always bode well for racing in Asia, but the four-year-old son of Starspangledbanner could surprise a few over the sprinting distance.

Look for a betting push on race night.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (01:50) Des Voeux Handicap (1650m)

#3 – King Lotus

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King Lotus has two wins and three placings from seven starts, with most of that form coming at Happy Valley.

The four-year-old son of Royal Meeting won well fresh up before adding three placings, and he is nearing another victory.

Barrier six should allow him to get a good run throughout.

Stake: 2 Units

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.