Happy Valley results · Wed, 14 Jun 2023

9 races · going GOOD TO YIELDING · rail B

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 14 Jun 2023

JOYFUL HUNTER R4 at 16.0 · surprise · MALDIVES R8 at 15.0 · surprise · CONCERTO R1 at 13.0 · surprise · NORDIC DRAGON R5 at 6.6 · FLAMING PASSION R6 at 6.1 · FAST SERVE R3 at 3.5 · ENCOUNTERED R9 at 3.2 · MANAGEMENT FOLKS R2 at 3.0 · DANCING CODE R7 at 1.9

Race 1 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf

Won by CONCERTO at 13.0 · 1:39.45 · sectionals 27.36 · 23.68 · 24.61 · 12.49 · 12.12 · 23.80 · 12.08 · 11.72
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. JOLLY HONOUR11. SPEED FORCE10. SMILING FACE9. MEDIC ELITE8. GLORIOUS LOVER7. LIFELINE VISION6. HAPPY JAI JAI5. YEE CHEONG BRAVE4. VALHALLA3. VIVA A LA2. BEAUTY NOVA1. CONCERTO
Full result
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1CONCERTO (3)3134no history13.0
Jumped well, raced better than midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back, moved a bit closer along the rail in the middle stages, hit the front 250M, ran on strongly to the line, won by 3-1/2L.
2BEAUTY NOVA (7)10124no history10.0
Began well from a wide draw, raced in 2nd, 2 lengths or so back, a bit closer on turn, kept on well in straight without threatening the winner.
3VIVA A LA (11)12116no history10.0
Jumped well from the widest draw, sent forward to take the lead, travelled keenly in the early stages, led by a length on turn, peaked and headed 250M, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.)
4VALHALLA (5)4128no history5.8
Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out after passing 400M, very wide into straight, closed off well to make frame.
5YEE CHEONG BRAVE (10)1120no history25.0
Commenced well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.
6HAPPY JAI JAI (1)7135no history6.2
Out with rest, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 3 wide from 700M, a bit closer on turn, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
7LIFELINE VISION (2)5135no history5.2
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, similar position on turn, taken wide in straight and finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)
8GLORIOUS LOVER (8)11124no history24.0
Slightly slow out, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight.
9MEDIC ELITE (6)8126no history5.4
Average to begin, raced towards rear, 5 lengths or so back on turn, very wide into straight, no clear run early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter.
10SMILING FACE (12)2117no history10.0
Began only fairly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 700M, moved closer on turn, very wide into straight, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.
11SPEED FORCE (9)6120no history35.0
Away with them, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide into straight, failed to make any progress in the run home.
12JOLLY HONOUR (4)9129no history29.0
Slowly away, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Race 2 · Class 4 · 1800m Turf

Won by MANAGEMENT FOLKS at 3.0 · 1:49.50 · sectionals 13.93 · 22.41 · 24.33 · 24.43 · 12.53 · 11.90 · 24.40 · 12.16 · 12.24
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. KUNGFUMASTER PANDA11. INCANTO PREPARED10. AI ONE9. PERFECT MARYKNOLL8. FLYING SILVER7. SURREALISM6. BORN THE SAME DAY5. FOREVER GLORIOUS4. TELECOM CHEETAH3. TO INFINITY2. HAPPY ANGEL1. MANAGEMENT FOLKS
Full result
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1MANAGEMENT FOLKS (7)5120no history3.0
Held up behind midfield, waited with until 450M, responded strongly passing 300M, got up near line.
2HAPPY ANGEL (6)2120no history3.5
Took early lead before taking a step back behind leader 1300M, moved up to join leader again 600M, fought on well to lead 150M out, caught by winner final few strides.
3TO INFINITY (8)1120no history16.0
Settled down midfield, saved ground on inside, closed off steadily final 300M, went 3rd close home.
4TELECOM CHEETAH (10)10119no history14.0
Given a waiting ride towards the rear, dropped to last passing 700M, brought wide in the straight, did best work final 200M, nearest finish.
5FOREVER GLORIOUS (4)4124no history5.8
Vied for early lead before emerging as leader 1300M, pressed by rivals 600M, fought hard in the straight, caught near 150M, faded late to finish 5th.
6BORN THE SAME DAY (11)3119no history10.0
4th on settling, crept closer to leaders 600M, kept on steadily towards the finish, not beaten far at the line.
7SURREALISM (12)7115no history30.0
Settled behind midfield along the inside, held up home turn, responded to pressure when driven early straight, had no clear running over final 150M, could have done better.
8FLYING SILVER (1)8135no history19.0
Reserved behind midfield, caught wide entering back straight, driven along 650M but failed to pick up under top weight, never a threat to leaders.
9PERFECT MARYKNOLL (3)9127no history34.0
Went forward, tracked leaders from 1300M, remained close enough turning, fought hard to hold its position, no extra 150M.
10AI ONE (9)12119no history38.0
Taken back to race at the rear, made mid-race move 850M to be pressing leader 3-wide, had nothing left passing 250M, weakened.
11INCANTO PREPARED (2)6127no history20.0
Settled in midfield, pushed along 450M, kept on fairly turning home, weakened 150M.
12KUNGFUMASTER PANDA (5)11120no history77.0
Dropped back to near the rear, taken wide back straight, came under pressure home turn, soon no extra on straightening.

Race 3 · Class 4 · 1000m Turf

Won by FAST SERVE at 3.5 · 56.97 · sectionals 12.78 · 21.18 · 10.13 · 11.05 · 23.01 · 11.40 · 11.61
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. JAZZ CLUB11. INNOCONSTRUCTION10. MULTIMORE9. HAPPY HORSE8. SAVVY DELIGHT7. GOOD VIEW GLORY6. I GIVE5. STRIVE FOR GLORY4. LUCKY GOR3. HEARTY WISH2. SERGEANT PEPPER1. FAST SERVE
Full result
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1FAST SERVE (5)3127no history3.5
Ridden along to lead on the rail, travelled strongly, made good progress in the Straight, kept on well to win.
2SERGEANT PEPPER (7)1121no history3.0
Sat in front of midfield on the rail, travelled comfortably, showed some response when asked inside 250M, closed off nicely.
3HEARTY WISH (6)2124no history9.8
Settled behind midfield on the rail, began to improve approaching the 450M, ran on evenly to the line.
4LUCKY GOR (1)9135no history12.0
Sat in front of midfield 3 wide, peaked at 150M but weakened thereafter.
5STRIVE FOR GLORY (12)6116no history10.0
Broke nicely, ridden hard to sit handy but steadied from 700M, one pace when asked in the Straight.
6I GIVE (11)4117no history11.0
Sat midfield 2 wide, lay in near the 600M, finished off okay (Racing manners unacceptable).
7GOOD VIEW GLORY (8)8122no history21.0
Sat towards rear 2 wide, no clear running in the Straight, could not be fully tested.
8SAVVY DELIGHT (2)10135no history18.0
Settled behind midfield 3 wide, improved from 500M, made minor progress in the Straight.
9HAPPY HORSE (10)5120no history43.0
Jumped only fairly, sat behind midfield 2 wide, raced keenly in the middle stages, weakened inside 150M.
10MULTIMORE (9)7118no history23.0
Ridden along to chase the lead 2 wide, weakened quickly over the final 100M, never a threat.
11INNOCONSTRUCTION (3)11128no history21.0
Was fractious in the barriers, jumped awkwardly, settled towards rear on the rail, limited response when asked (Roarer).
12JAZZ CLUB (4)12128no history105.0
Jumped okay, sat rear 3 wide, no impression.

Race 4 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by JOYFUL HUNTER at 16.0 · 1:09.84 · sectionals 23.76 · 22.78 · 11.07 · 11.71 · 23.30 · 11.72 · 11.58
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st11th11. STARRY NIGHT10. ENDEARED9. HAPPY UNITED8. MULTISUPER7. HAPPY TRIO6. SUPER DOBBIN5. TELECOM SPIRIT4. ISLAND SURPRISE3. SUPER WINNER2. MODEST GENTLEMAN1. JOYFUL HUNTER
Full result
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1JOYFUL HUNTER (7)10127no history16.0
Raced third last when galloping in the clear. Moved wider at 600m, shifted very wide on straightening before letting go with a dazzling turn of speed to charge to lead at the 100m & despite laying in win impressively.
2MODEST GENTLEMAN (12)5115no history12.0
Raced just worse than midfield along the rail. Stayed close to the rail on straightening when about 5L from the lead before closing off well to move to second passing the 100m mark but being unable to match impressive winner.
3SUPER WINNER (3)4132no history13.0
Showed speed to lead before being crossed & racing on leaders back from the 800m. Moved into clear running on straightening when second before being passed quickly by the winner at the 100m & then battling to hold third.
4ISLAND SURPRISE (9)7124no history25.0
Showed speed at the start & improved to share lead on first bend before improving to outright lead near the 1000m. Was over 1L clear on straightening before passed at the 125m before battling away to hold well beaten 4th.
5TELECOM SPIRIT (4)11131no history92.0
Steadied after the start & shifted behind runners to race second last. Continued rearward & about 6L from the lead on straightening before passing a few rivals when running onto well beaten midfield finish.
6SUPER DOBBIN (10)3120no history36.0
Was trapped racing three deep in midfield before being left without cover from about the 700m. Was forced wider on straightening when just over 3L from the lead before only battling away to hold well beaten midfield finish.
7HAPPY TRIO (8)12126no history17.0
Steadied from outside gate & shifted behind runners to last before being ridden along at the tail. Was last & over 6L from the lead on straightening before passing a few tiring rivals when running onto midfield out wide.
8MULTISUPER (6)1130no history2.0
Began fairly before improving along the rail to race prominently before being crossed at the first bend & racing in midfield. Was 3.5L from lead entering final section before weakening a few lengths in straight (Must trial).
9HAPPY UNITED (5)6130no history5.7
Bumped at the start, improved to race close to lead early before steadying & being crossed & racing 1,1 from about the 700m. Was under 3L from the lead on straightening before weakening poorly to be beaten 6L (see report).
10ENDEARED (1)8135no history32.0
Bumped at the start, raced wide around first bend when in midfield before being ridden forward to improve position & race outside the leader from the 700m. Niggled when 2L behind on straightening before weakening in straight.
11STARRY NIGHT (11)2118no history6.0
Raced in midfield between runners throughout. Drifted slightly further back after the 600m bend, was about 4L behind on straightening before doing nothing in the straight and failing to beat a runner home. Last.
WV-ACIRCUIT BOOMING (2)—134no history—

Race 5 · Class 2 · 1200m Turf

Won by NORDIC DRAGON at 6.6 · 1:09.08 · sectionals 24.13 · 22.30 · 10.90 · 11.40 · 22.65 · 11.40 · 11.25
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st9th9. POWER KOEPP8. EXPLOSIVE WITNESS7. REWARDING TOGETHER6. STREET SCREAM5. HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE4. EASON3. WINNING ICEY2. MAJESTIC STAR1. NORDIC DRAGON
Full result
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1NORDIC DRAGON (6)9114no history6.6
Began smartly, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length on turn, kept on very well in straight, won by 2-1/4L. (See Racing Incidents.)
2MAJESTIC STAR (3)6128no history7.8
Jumped with them, raced 3 wide in midfield early, moved closer after passing 900M, 2nd in the middle stages, a length or so back, kept on well in straight without threatening the winner.
3WINNING ICEY (9)2115no history4.8
Commenced well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take a place without threatening. (Lame left front leg next day morning.)
4EASON (4)3122no history7.9
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, wider turning in, finished off evenly.
5HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE (2)5128no history2.6
Out with rest, positioned 2 wide, 3 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)
6STREET SCREAM (8)4115no history19.0
Began well, raced in 2nd in the early stages, 3rd in the middle stages, kept on well early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M.
7REWARDING TOGETHER (1)7135no history31.0
Away with them, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back on turn, finished off evenly.
8EXPLOSIVE WITNESS (5)1118no history19.0
Moderately away from gate 1, raced towards rear on the inside, angled out 450M, 5 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.
9POWER KOEPP (7)8115no history10.0
Taken back to race towards rear on the outside, 3 lengths or so back, no cover throughout, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by FLAMING PASSION at 6.1 · 1:09.94 · sectionals 23.60 · 22.45 · 11.00 · 11.45 · 23.89 · 11.66 · 12.23
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. G LINER11. PRESTIGE MOOCHI10. LYRICAL MOTION9. G ONE EXCELLENT8. UNITED WARRIORS7. SURE JOYFUL6. MR VALIANT5. ONE FOR ALL4. JUNEAU FLASH3. TOGEPI2. GALVANIC1. FLAMING PASSION
Full result
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1FLAMING PASSION (6)2127no history6.1
Broke nicely, showed good early speed to sit just behind the speed, travelled nicely throughout, quickened nicely in the Straight to score
2GALVANIC (5)5128no history2.9
Hard ridden early, sat outside the lead, kept on okay, never a threat to the winner. (laceration to the right front pastern)
3TOGEPI (10)12123no history24.0
Jumped on terms, steadied from the wide barrier and raced at the rear, stayed on very well late.
4JUNEAU FLASH (2)4134no history7.8
Broke a step slow, settled behind midfield on the rail, under pressure at 500M, closed off only fairly.
5ONE FOR ALL (1)8135no history5.0
Ridden along early to lead, kept on okay early in the Straight and weakened inside 150M. (See Incident Report)
6MR VALIANT (9)1126no history8.0
Jumped nicely and settled midfield on the rail, only one pace when asked.
7SURE JOYFUL (12)9118no history14.0
Crowded at the start, went near the rear on the rail, and made some progress in the Straight.
8UNITED WARRIORS (8)3127no history101.0
Showed good early pace to be prominent, under pressure at 500M, weakened near 250M.
9G ONE EXCELLENT (3)7133no history12.0
Caught 3 wide no cover worse than midfield, made no impression.
10LYRICAL MOTION (11)6121no history23.0
Settled behind midfield 2 wide between horses, made no progress.
11PRESTIGE MOOCHI (7)11127no history116.0
Settled towards the rear, never in contention.
12G LINER (4)10129no history149.0
Settled midfield 2 wide, never a threat.

Race 7 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by DANCING CODE at 1.9 · 1:09.62 · sectionals 23.50 · 22.60 · 11.02 · 11.58 · 23.52 · 11.69 · 11.83
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th—. A AMERIC TE SPECSO—. SHOW RESPECT12. CLASSIC UNICORN11. NINJA DERBY10. PARTERRE9. TELECOM SPEED8. COPARTNER AMBITION5. ARMOUR EAGLE4. SMART IDEA3. SMOKEY BEAR2. SON PAK FU1. DANCING CODE
Full result
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1DANCING CODE (4)4126no history1.9
Settled just off the pace in 5th, drifted further away over 3L back in back straight, commenced move home bend switching wide into straight, responded well inside final 150 metres to take command over 50 metres out.
2SON PAK FU (1)5132no history4.6
Settled in rear of midfield in 7th on rail, hugged rail turning for home, snuck up under pressure to reach 2nd final strides. (Tactic questioned)
3SMOKEY BEAR (8)3119no history12.0
Ridden to hold 1L advantage into back straight, narrowly headed over 700 metres out, re-gained lead making final turn only to be overhauled over 50 metres out, lost 2nd late.
4SMART IDEA (3)6127no history21.0
Settled in midfield in 6th some 5L back, came under pressure rounding home bend, sustained progress under pressure inside final 150 metres and did best work late.
5ARMOUR EAGLE (2)11129no history16.0
Gradually taken back to last few from a poor draw, travelled 3-wide without cover most of way, remained similar turning for home, ran on under pressure to be nearest at finish.
6 DHSHOW RESPECT (5)2125no history15.0
Recovered quickly from moderate start to be up with the pace, restrained some 2L back to 4th early in back straight, 3rd in similar one-out-one-back position 700 metres out, one-paced when tightened 150 metres out.
6 DHA AMERIC TE SPECSO (11)9116no history28.0
Dropped to tail-end after moderate start, remained well behind into straight, produced good late finish inside final 150 metres.
8COPARTNER AMBITION (7)12119no history11.0
Taken back from the widest draw reaching last over 800 metres out, given reminders rounding home bend and widest into straight, finished off race well down the centre of the track .
9TELECOM SPEED (12)1116no history19.0
Began well from the one draw, gradually settled one back on rail early in back straight, remained similar turning for home, kept on before weakening inside final 50 metres.
10PARTERRE (10)10118no history86.0
Restrained to midfield from a poor draw settling towards rear with cover in 8th, came under pressure from 550 metres out but could only keep on at the same pace without quickening.
11NINJA DERBY (9)8118no history39.0
Always in last few and never seen with a chance, travelling keenly in early stages.
12CLASSIC UNICORN (6)7120no history78.0
Broke well from a poor draw, swung 4-wide into back straight and gradually improved to lead over 700 metres out, headed on straightening and weakened. (Sustained injury)

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf

Won by MALDIVES at 15.0 · 1:39.99 · sectionals 27.39 · 22.97 · 24.92 · 12.31 · 12.61 · 24.71 · 12.25 · 12.46
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. SUPER BABY11. GALLANT CROWN10. ALL ARE MINE9. ALL BEAUTY8. CAPITAL LEGEND7. ROMANTIC LAOS6. WAR WEAPON5. STAR CONTACT4. IVY LEAGUE3. HAMERON2. VIVA HUNTER1. MALDIVES
Full result
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1MALDIVES (8)11122no history15.0
From draw 11 quickly shifted across behind runners, settled behind mid-division, held up on home turn, ran on strongly final 250M, got up near 50M.
2VIVA HUNTER (2)5128no history9.4
Chased leaders 2-wide, took over 400M, kept on well early straight, led to near 50M, held on 2nd just.
3HAMERON (4)7127no history7.0
Settled towards the rear 10Ls off the pace, saved ground along the inside, ran on nicely to be nearest at the finish.
4IVY LEAGUE (5)4125no history21.0
Reserved in a 2-wide position behind midfield, pushed along 550M swinging wide into straight, responded well but lay in under pressure, not fully tested late when being corrected by its jockey, nearest finish.
5STAR CONTACT (6)2125no history5.3
Chased leaders on inside, travelled well into straight, fought on steadily along the fence over final 300M but always held by leaders towards the finish.
6WAR WEAPON (12)10118no history9.0
Raced in mid-division along the 2-path, moved closer home turn, kept on moderately final 300M, held by leaders final 150M.
7ROMANTIC LAOS (9)9122no history2.4
Jumped only fairly, shifted across to race along the fence in mid-division, close enough turning home, responded well initially but run ended mid-straight. (Jockey: up in class did not finish the race strongly over final 200M.)
8CAPITAL LEGEND (1)6128no history26.0
Restrained to a rearward position, inclined to race keenly early stages, 9th at 400M, gave limited response turning home, never threatened.
9ALL BEAUTY (3)12127no history49.0
From draw 12 take across behind runners, held up at the rear over 10Ls off the fast pace early stages, kept on only fairly turning home, never a threat.
10ALL ARE MINE (10)3118no history50.0
Tracked the pace early stages, moved up to press leader 900M, couldn't go on passing 400M, soon out of contention. (Sustained wounds to LF cannon.)
11GALLANT CROWN (7)8122no history36.0
Dropped back after the start, at rear over 10Ls off the pace early stages, crept closer 600M but failed to respond turning for home, never involved.
12SUPER BABY (11)1117no history37.0
From draw 1 strolled to the lead, set fast pace first half of race, came under pressure 450M, weakened badly on straightening.

Race 9 · Class 2 · 1650m Turf

Won by ENCOUNTERED at 3.2 · 1:38.87 · sectionals 27.69 · 23.51 · 24.41 · 12.24 · 12.17 · 23.26 · 11.55 · 11.71
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. ORIENTAL SMOKE11. BOURBONAIRE10. EVERYONE'S DELIGHT9. ATULLIBIGEAL8. MR ASCENDENCY7. CHEERFUL DAYS6. BERLIN TANGO5. SAVAQUIN4. SUNNY STAR3. WINNING DRAGON2. THE IRISHMAN1. ENCOUNTERED
Full result
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1ENCOUNTERED (7)10124no history3.2
Began well from a wide draw, unable to slot in, trapped 3 wide, 2 lengths or so back, commenced move after passing 600M, took the lead 450M, kicked clear early in straight, ran on strongly to the line, won by 4-3/4L, impressive.
2THE IRISHMAN (1)1135no history3.1
Commenced well from gate 1, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on rail, easy run to turn, angled out 350M, finished off well to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.
3WINNING DRAGON (12)5115no history13.0
Shifted out at start, positioned 2 wide, 1 to 2 lengths back, hard ridden after passing 500M, closed off well to take a place without threatening.
4SUNNY STAR (11)2115no history10.0
Blundered on jumping, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground throughout, kept on well early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.
5SAVAQUIN (3)12130no history57.0
Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the outside, 4-1/2L back turning in, made some progress in straight, never dangerous.
6BERLIN TANGO (4)6128no history33.0
Crowded start, raced behind midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight.
7CHEERFUL DAYS (8)9121no history20.0
Taken back from gate 9, raced at tail, 6 lengths back on turn, passed some tired runners in straight.
8MR ASCENDENCY (6)4126no history13.0
Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths back, angled out after passing 400M, very wide into straight, made no impression in straight.
9ATULLIBIGEAL (9)7120no history7.2
Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
10EVERYONE'S DELIGHT (5)3127no history36.0
Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well in the middle stages, headed near 450M, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.
11BOURBONAIRE (2)11131no history19.0
Moderately away from a wide draw, positioned 3 wide with cover, 3 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, very wide into straight, weakened final 300M.
12ORIENTAL SMOKE (10)8118no history45.0
Away well, raced prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked 450M, weakened and eased thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
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