Joy looks a Great option to get the Valley party rocking

Real Deal
12.15 Happy Valley
1pt each-way

Great Joy
12.45 Happy Valley
2pts win

Several reasonable conclusions can be drawn in the afterglow of a memorable Longines Hong Kong International Races day at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Genuine European Group 1 stayers will always be more than a match for the home team in the Vase. But Euro raiders short of genuine Group 1 standard will probably be found out whatever the distance.

The indefatigable Highland Reel has done more to cement east-west racing relations than any diplomat could ever dream of.

And Sir Mark Prescott clearly sold a crackerjack front-runner when the runaway Hong Kong Cup winner Time Warp left Heath House and turned east.

The blurb for Wednesday’s party at Happy Valley says, “it’s time to bring back the leg warmers, fanny packs, and ripped jeans” for a Disco Christmas.

Comfort and joy may not be high on the menu, but Great Joy makes ample appeal in the Hong Kong Golf Club Centenary Cup at 12.45.

David Hall’s gelding has caught the eye meeting trouble on both his last two starts and the return of Zac Purton allied to the likelihood of a true gallop to assist his late-swooping style make anything north of 5-2 good value.

There will be no fancy prices about California Fortune in the finale at 2.50 following his emphatic course and distance win two weeks ago but Tony Cruz has a strong improver on his hands and a 7lb rise still leaves him looking ahead of the handicapper.

Manful Star is another jolly with very solid claims from the plum inside draw under Joao Moreira in the 1.45, while Fine With Me and Real Deal are worth noting in the 11.15 and 12.15 for those who prefer to dabble at worthwhile each-way prices.

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