--- title: "Feb 5 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis" url: "/sports/feb-5-hong-kong-happy-valley-form-analysis" published: "2025-02-04T15:32:20.000Z" updated: "2025-02-04T15:36:45.000Z" section: "Sports" tags: ["HORSE RACING"] --- # Feb 5 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis *Moments In Time all set to win* Race 1 (1,650m) Race 1 (1,650m) 2 Super Baby is the likely leader and warrants plenty of respect on his Class 5 debut, especially with Zac Purton aboard and barrier 3. Unless he is taken on too early, he should prove tough to reel in. 1 Smashing Express is knocking on the door after several encouraging efforts in this grade. Although drawn wide, his form is strong enough to see him figure. 4 Confringo made his first attempt in Class 5 last start, running on well for sixth after copping a severe check at the 500m. That effort suggested he has more to offer. 8 Podium is thriving under David Eustace, having won once from five starts. His narrow second over this course and distance last time puts him in the mix again.   Race 2 (1,200m) Race 2 (1,200m) 3 Inno Century was not disgraced on debut after drawing barrier 11 over 1,000m at Sha Tin, rolling forward before fading late into eighth. He should improve and is favoured from barrier 2, where he can have a kinder run in transit. 9 Super Sixty is on the verge of a breakthrough win, with his get-back style suited by a race that appears to have plenty of early speed. 4 Excellent Peers has not won in 812 days but has shown encouraging signs since dropping back to Class 4, including back-to-back third-placed finishes. 7 Solar River, just a three-year-old, continues to improve with race experience. His narrow defeat last time in the same race as Inno Century reads well.   Race 3 (1,200m) Race 3 (1,200m) 1 Sky Jewellery scored a convincing debut win over this course and distance three weeks ago. Trialling well since, he remains in top form and should be on his way to Class 3, though barrier 11 is going to make things interesting. 10 Glory B was caught wide last time when he finished seventh. A better run in transit from barrier 2 can see him improve. 6 Great Spirit is capable of surprising at a price. His recent Sha Tin efforts have been pass marks, and a switch to Happy Valley with a gear change could unlock further improvement. 2 Mega Bonus has the early speed to press forward and is capable of giving a bold sight second-up in this grade.   Race 4 (1,650m) Race 4 (1,650m) 1 Moments In Time ran fifth as favourite in the Group 3 January Cup (1,800m), beaten 1½ lengths after making a mid-race move to sit outside the lead. That effort was solid, and he gets another chance. 6 Flamingo Trillion set a hot tempo in the January Cup and faded late. He should appreciate a smaller field and a softer run from his inside draw. 2 Helene Feeling won the January Cup after capitalising on a strong race shape. He remains in good form, having trialled well since, and will be closing late again. 8 Red Hare King is better suited over this course and distance. After being held up at Sha Tin last time, he is a lightweight chance.   Race 5 (1,200m) Race 5 (1,200m) 1 Circuit Duffy is building a handy record and looks primed to bounce back after finishing in the money last time and trialling well since. 2 Golden Rise is due for a win after back-to-back runner-up efforts. He was narrowly beaten into fourth by Fortune Whiskey last time but meets him better at the weights. 5 Fortune Whiskey has improved significantly since joining Eustace and winning two starts ago. He finished third to Spirit Of Peace last time, which is handy form. 4 Galvanic had five ordinary runs after rising to Class 3 but has improved with two thirds in his last two races since dropping back to this grade four starts ago. He gets the services of Bowman again and barrier 12 will not be an issue as he gets back.   Race 6 (1,800m) Race 6 (1,800m) 3 Take Action is a progressive four-year-old from the Size stable. He won well last start over the extended mile, drawing clear by two lengths, and the step-up to 1,800m now looks ideal. 7 Amazing Award fits a similar profile as a lightly raced four-year-old. He broke through for a deserved win last start and should relish the extra distance. 2 Northern Beast is a consistent performer who reunites with Purton from barrier 1 while chasing his first win of the season after several third-placed finishes. 1 Can’t Go Wong was no match for Charity Gain last start, but his second-placed effort held merit after suffering a check at the 500m.   Race 7 (1,000m) Race 7 (1,000m) 4 Red Elegance will be suited by a fast tempo. He defeated Eternal Fortune at this course and distance four starts ago. With an in-form Hugh Bowman staying aboard, he is the one to hold out. 3 Eternal Fortune has been in top form this season, recording a win and three placings from six starts. He should be well-positioned to strike off a strong pace. 6 Heroic Master has been knocking on the door. He will benefit from a race run to suit and should be finishing strongly under Purton’s urgings. 5 Fun Elite was not disgraced at his first attempt in Class 3, finishing sixth after racing wide throughout. With a smoother passage, he can improve.   Race 8 (1,650m) Race 8 (1,650m) 4 Soleil Fighter has been ultra consistent this season and was beaten only a nose last time despite a tough run. He looks well-placed to go one better with Purton taking the reins. 10 Quantum Patch caught the eye first-up, closing hard into third over 1,800m after starting from the outside two starts ago. He has tactical versatility and is in for a solid preparation. 8 Setanta was steadied to the rear from a wide draw last time before running on well for seventh. A more forward ride could see him improve. 6 Definitive led all the way last time with blinkers applied for the first time. With Eustace’s stable in good form, he remains in contention.   Race 9 (1,200m) Race 9 (1,200m) 7 A Americ Te Specso is chasing his first win in nearly a year, but his narrow defeat last time suggests he is close. His chances hinge on staying in touch early, and a low draw should help. 5 View Of The World is in search of a hat-trick and still looks well-placed in the ratings, though barrier 11 poses a challenge compared to his last two wins from better draws. 9 Gallant Valour has run well despite wide barriers in his last two runs since rising to Class 3. He can settle handier this time from barrier 4, which should improve his chances. 2 Gustosisimo maps well from barrier 1, where he should be up on the pace and out of trouble throughout. Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club