Hong Kong Derby contender can follow up recent victory in cracking finale

Happy Valley: stages eight-race card on Wednesday

Happy Valley: stages a nine-race card on WednesdayCredit: Vince Caligiuri (Getty Images)

Royal Chocolate
10.45 Happy Valley
2pts winWinning Method
2.15 Happy Valley
2pts winPlaya Del Puente
2.50 Happy Valley
2pts win

You don't often see midweek races at Happy Valley with the significance of the Maurice Handicap (2.50), a Class 2 contest run over 1m½f on turf.

Danny Shum saddles potential Hong Kong Derby contender Playa Del Puente, an exciting prospect with an attractive profile.

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Published on 12 November 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 07:39, 13 November 2019

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