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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | CONCERTO (3) | L Ferraris | 3 | 134 | 1028 | no history | 13.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 2 | BEAUTY NOVA (7) | Z Purton | 10 | 124 | 1067 | no history | 10.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 3 | VIVA A LA (11) | A Badel | 12 | 116 | 1082 | no history | 10.0 |
| 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.) | |||||||
| 4 | VALHALLA (5) | C Y Ho | 4 | 128 | 1162 | no history | 5.8 |
| Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out after passing 400M, very wide into straight, closed off well to make frame. | |||||||
| 5 | YEE CHEONG BRAVE (10) | B Avdulla | 1 | 120 | 1139 | no history | 25.0 |
| Commenced well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 6 | HAPPY JAI JAI (1) | K C Leung | 7 | 135 | 1089 | no history | 6.2 |
| 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.) | |||||||
| 7 | LIFELINE VISION (2) | K Teetan | 5 | 135 | 1124 | no history | 5.2 |
| Jumped with them, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, similar position on turn, taken wide in straight and finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 8 | GLORIOUS LOVER (8) | M Dee | 11 | 124 | 1068 | no history | 24.0 |
| Slightly slow out, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. | |||||||
| 9 | MEDIC ELITE (6) | M Chadwick | 8 | 126 | 1091 | no history | 5.4 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 10 | SMILING FACE (12) | L Hewitson | 2 | 117 | 1228 | no history | 10.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 11 | SPEED FORCE (9) | C L Chau | 6 | 120 | 1073 | no history | 35.0 |
| Away with them, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide into straight, failed to make any progress in the run home. | |||||||
| 12 | JOLLY HONOUR (4) | M L Yeung | 9 | 129 | 1114 | no history | 29.0 |
| 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | MANAGEMENT FOLKS (7) | Z Purton | 5 | 120 | 1123 | no history | 3.0 |
| Held up behind midfield, waited with until 450M, responded strongly passing 300M, got up near line. | |||||||
| 2 | HAPPY ANGEL (6) | M Chadwick | 2 | 120 | 1084 | no history | 3.5 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 3 | TO INFINITY (8) | K C Leung | 1 | 120 | 1017 | no history | 16.0 |
| Settled down midfield, saved ground on inside, closed off steadily final 300M, went 3rd close home. | |||||||
| 4 | TELECOM CHEETAH (10) | A Badel | 10 | 119 | 1164 | no history | 14.0 |
| Given a waiting ride towards the rear, dropped to last passing 700M, brought wide in the straight, did best work final 200M, nearest finish. | |||||||
| 5 | FOREVER GLORIOUS (4) | C Y Ho | 4 | 124 | 1084 | no history | 5.8 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 6 | BORN THE SAME DAY (11) | B Avdulla | 3 | 119 | 1110 | no history | 10.0 |
| 4th on settling, crept closer to leaders 600M, kept on steadily towards the finish, not beaten far at the line. | |||||||
| 7 | SURREALISM (12) | K Teetan | 7 | 115 | 1134 | no history | 30.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 8 | FLYING SILVER (1) | M Dee | 8 | 135 | 998 | no history | 19.0 |
| Reserved behind midfield, caught wide entering back straight, driven along 650M but failed to pick up under top weight, never a threat to leaders. | |||||||
| 9 | PERFECT MARYKNOLL (3) | L Ferraris | 9 | 127 | 1161 | no history | 34.0 |
| Went forward, tracked leaders from 1300M, remained close enough turning, fought hard to hold its position, no extra 150M. | |||||||
| 10 | AI ONE (9) | M L Yeung | 12 | 119 | 1040 | no history | 38.0 |
| Taken back to race at the rear, made mid-race move 850M to be pressing leader 3-wide, had nothing left passing 250M, weakened. | |||||||
| 11 | INCANTO PREPARED (2) | L Hewitson | 6 | 127 | 1023 | no history | 20.0 |
| Settled in midfield, pushed along 450M, kept on fairly turning home, weakened 150M. | |||||||
| 12 | KUNGFUMASTER PANDA (5) | C L Chau | 11 | 120 | 1163 | no history | 77.0 |
| 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FAST SERVE (5) | L Ferraris | 3 | 127 | 1120 | no history | 3.5 |
| Ridden along to lead on the rail, travelled strongly, made good progress in the Straight, kept on well to win. | |||||||
| 2 | SERGEANT PEPPER (7) | C L Chau | 1 | 121 | 1135 | no history | 3.0 |
| Sat in front of midfield on the rail, travelled comfortably, showed some response when asked inside 250M, closed off nicely. | |||||||
| 3 | HEARTY WISH (6) | H Bentley | 2 | 124 | 1073 | no history | 9.8 |
| Settled behind midfield on the rail, began to improve approaching the 450M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 4 | LUCKY GOR (1) | C Y Ho | 9 | 135 | 1222 | no history | 12.0 |
| Sat in front of midfield 3 wide, peaked at 150M but weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 5 | STRIVE FOR GLORY (12) | M Chadwick | 6 | 116 | 1111 | no history | 10.0 |
| Broke nicely, ridden hard to sit handy but steadied from 700M, one pace when asked in the Straight. | |||||||
| 6 | I GIVE (11) | A Badel | 4 | 117 | 1137 | no history | 11.0 |
| Sat midfield 2 wide, lay in near the 600M, finished off okay (Racing manners unacceptable). | |||||||
| 7 | GOOD VIEW GLORY (8) | A Hamelin | 8 | 122 | 1080 | no history | 21.0 |
| Sat towards rear 2 wide, no clear running in the Straight, could not be fully tested. | |||||||
| 8 | SAVVY DELIGHT (2) | Z Purton | 10 | 135 | 1189 | no history | 18.0 |
| Settled behind midfield 3 wide, improved from 500M, made minor progress in the Straight. | |||||||
| 9 | HAPPY HORSE (10) | B Avdulla | 5 | 120 | 1085 | no history | 43.0 |
| Jumped only fairly, sat behind midfield 2 wide, raced keenly in the middle stages, weakened inside 150M. | |||||||
| 10 | MULTIMORE (9) | L Hewitson | 7 | 118 | 1206 | no history | 23.0 |
| Ridden along to chase the lead 2 wide, weakened quickly over the final 100M, never a threat. | |||||||
| 11 | INNOCONSTRUCTION (3) | M Dee | 11 | 128 | 1101 | no history | 21.0 |
| Was fractious in the barriers, jumped awkwardly, settled towards rear on the rail, limited response when asked (Roarer). | |||||||
| 12 | JAZZ CLUB (4) | K Teetan | 12 | 128 | 1104 | no history | 105.0 |
| 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | JOYFUL HUNTER (7) | C Y Ho | 10 | 127 | 1156 | no history | 16.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 2 | MODEST GENTLEMAN (12) | M L Yeung | 5 | 115 | 1052 | no history | 12.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 3 | SUPER WINNER (3) | A Hamelin | 4 | 132 | 1198 | no history | 13.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 4 | ISLAND SURPRISE (9) | K C Leung | 7 | 124 | 1138 | no history | 25.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 5 | TELECOM SPIRIT (4) | M Chadwick | 11 | 131 | 1234 | no history | 92.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 6 | SUPER DOBBIN (10) | M F Poon | 3 | 120 | 1085 | no history | 36.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 7 | HAPPY TRIO (8) | H Bentley | 12 | 126 | 1055 | no history | 17.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 8 | MULTISUPER (6) | L Hewitson | 1 | 130 | 1141 | no history | 2.0 |
| 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). | |||||||
| 9 | HAPPY UNITED (5) | Z Purton | 6 | 130 | 1104 | no history | 5.7 |
| 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). | |||||||
| 10 | ENDEARED (1) | A Badel | 8 | 135 | 1019 | no history | 32.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 11 | STARRY NIGHT (11) | M Dee | 2 | 118 | 1190 | no history | 6.0 |
| 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-A | CIRCUIT BOOMING (2) | K Teetan | — | 134 | — | no 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | NORDIC DRAGON (6) | M F Poon | 9 | 114 | 1122 | no history | 6.6 |
| 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.) | |||||||
| 2 | MAJESTIC STAR (3) | C Y Ho | 6 | 128 | 1320 | no history | 7.8 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 3 | WINNING ICEY (9) | K Teetan | 2 | 115 | 1175 | no history | 4.8 |
| 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.) | |||||||
| 4 | EASON (4) | A Badel | 3 | 122 | 1154 | no history | 7.9 |
| Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, wider turning in, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 5 | HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE (2) | M Dee | 5 | 128 | 1169 | no history | 2.6 |
| Out with rest, positioned 2 wide, 3 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 6 | STREET SCREAM (8) | M L Yeung | 4 | 115 | 1244 | no history | 19.0 |
| Began well, raced in 2nd in the early stages, 3rd in the middle stages, kept on well early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M. | |||||||
| 7 | REWARDING TOGETHER (1) | K C Leung | 7 | 135 | 1197 | no history | 31.0 |
| Away with them, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back on turn, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 8 | EXPLOSIVE WITNESS (5) | H Bentley | 1 | 118 | 1194 | no history | 19.0 |
| Moderately away from gate 1, raced towards rear on the inside, angled out 450M, 5 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. | |||||||
| 9 | POWER KOEPP (7) | M Chadwick | 8 | 115 | 1089 | no history | 10.0 |
| 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | FLAMING PASSION (6) | M Chadwick | 2 | 127 | 1175 | no history | 6.1 |
| Broke nicely, showed good early speed to sit just behind the speed, travelled nicely throughout, quickened nicely in the Straight to score | |||||||
| 2 | GALVANIC (5) | C Y Ho | 5 | 128 | 1080 | no history | 2.9 |
| Hard ridden early, sat outside the lead, kept on okay, never a threat to the winner. (laceration to the right front pastern) | |||||||
| 3 | TOGEPI (10) | K Teetan | 12 | 123 | 1020 | no history | 24.0 |
| Jumped on terms, steadied from the wide barrier and raced at the rear, stayed on very well late. | |||||||
| 4 | JUNEAU FLASH (2) | A Badel | 4 | 134 | 1181 | no history | 7.8 |
| Broke a step slow, settled behind midfield on the rail, under pressure at 500M, closed off only fairly. | |||||||
| 5 | ONE FOR ALL (1) | L Ferraris | 8 | 135 | 1244 | no history | 5.0 |
| Ridden along early to lead, kept on okay early in the Straight and weakened inside 150M. (See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 6 | MR VALIANT (9) | K C Leung | 1 | 126 | 1067 | no history | 8.0 |
| Jumped nicely and settled midfield on the rail, only one pace when asked. | |||||||
| 7 | SURE JOYFUL (12) | M Dee | 9 | 118 | 1047 | no history | 14.0 |
| Crowded at the start, went near the rear on the rail, and made some progress in the Straight. | |||||||
| 8 | UNITED WARRIORS (8) | B Avdulla | 3 | 127 | 1159 | no history | 101.0 |
| Showed good early pace to be prominent, under pressure at 500M, weakened near 250M. | |||||||
| 9 | G ONE EXCELLENT (3) | Z Purton | 7 | 133 | 1212 | no history | 12.0 |
| Caught 3 wide no cover worse than midfield, made no impression. | |||||||
| 10 | LYRICAL MOTION (11) | L Hewitson | 6 | 121 | 1082 | no history | 23.0 |
| Settled behind midfield 2 wide between horses, made no progress. | |||||||
| 11 | PRESTIGE MOOCHI (7) | L Currie | 11 | 127 | 1071 | no history | 116.0 |
| Settled towards the rear, never in contention. | |||||||
| 12 | G LINER (4) | C L Chau | 10 | 129 | 1186 | no history | 149.0 |
| 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | DANCING CODE (4) | C Y Ho | 4 | 126 | 1022 | no history | 1.9 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 2 | SON PAK FU (1) | C L Chau | 5 | 132 | 1183 | no history | 4.6 |
| 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) | |||||||
| 3 | SMOKEY BEAR (8) | L Hewitson | 3 | 119 | 1122 | no history | 12.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 4 | SMART IDEA (3) | H Bentley | 6 | 127 | 1099 | no history | 21.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 5 | ARMOUR EAGLE (2) | Z Purton | 11 | 129 | 1153 | no history | 16.0 |
| 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 DH | SHOW RESPECT (5) | B Avdulla | 2 | 125 | 1095 | no history | 15.0 |
| 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 DH | A AMERIC TE SPECSO (11) | A Badel | 9 | 116 | 1079 | no history | 28.0 |
| Dropped to tail-end after moderate start, remained well behind into straight, produced good late finish inside final 150 metres. | |||||||
| 8 | COPARTNER AMBITION (7) | K Teetan | 12 | 119 | 1117 | no history | 11.0 |
| 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 . | |||||||
| 9 | TELECOM SPEED (12) | M Chadwick | 1 | 116 | 1161 | no history | 19.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 10 | PARTERRE (10) | K C Leung | 10 | 118 | 1141 | no history | 86.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 11 | NINJA DERBY (9) | M Dee | 8 | 118 | 1127 | no history | 39.0 |
| Always in last few and never seen with a chance, travelling keenly in early stages. | |||||||
| 12 | CLASSIC UNICORN (6) | M F Poon | 7 | 120 | 1176 | no history | 78.0 |
| 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | MALDIVES (8) | B Avdulla | 11 | 122 | 1152 | no history | 15.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 2 | VIVA HUNTER (2) | A Badel | 5 | 128 | 1176 | no history | 9.4 |
| Chased leaders 2-wide, took over 400M, kept on well early straight, led to near 50M, held on 2nd just. | |||||||
| 3 | HAMERON (4) | L Ferraris | 7 | 127 | 1051 | no history | 7.0 |
| Settled towards the rear 10Ls off the pace, saved ground along the inside, ran on nicely to be nearest at the finish. | |||||||
| 4 | IVY LEAGUE (5) | L Hewitson | 4 | 125 | 1202 | no history | 21.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 5 | STAR CONTACT (6) | K Teetan | 2 | 125 | 1190 | no history | 5.3 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 6 | WAR WEAPON (12) | M Dee | 10 | 118 | 1148 | no history | 9.0 |
| Raced in mid-division along the 2-path, moved closer home turn, kept on moderately final 300M, held by leaders final 150M. | |||||||
| 7 | ROMANTIC LAOS (9) | Z Purton | 9 | 122 | 1147 | no history | 2.4 |
| 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.) | |||||||
| 8 | CAPITAL LEGEND (1) | L Currie | 6 | 128 | 1109 | no history | 26.0 |
| Restrained to a rearward position, inclined to race keenly early stages, 9th at 400M, gave limited response turning home, never threatened. | |||||||
| 9 | ALL BEAUTY (3) | M Chadwick | 12 | 127 | 1179 | no history | 49.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 10 | ALL ARE MINE (10) | M F Poon | 3 | 118 | 1000 | no history | 50.0 |
| 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.) | |||||||
| 11 | GALLANT CROWN (7) | K C Leung | 8 | 122 | 1072 | no history | 36.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 12 | SUPER BABY (11) | H T Mo | 1 | 117 | 1168 | no history | 37.0 |
| 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
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | ENCOUNTERED (7) | K C Leung | 10 | 124 | 1153 | no history | 3.2 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 2 | THE IRISHMAN (1) | C Y Ho | 1 | 135 | 1053 | no history | 3.1 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 3 | WINNING DRAGON (12) | K Teetan | 5 | 115 | 1053 | no history | 13.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 4 | SUNNY STAR (11) | M L Yeung | 2 | 115 | 975 | no history | 10.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 5 | SAVAQUIN (3) | B Avdulla | 12 | 130 | 1116 | no history | 57.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 6 | BERLIN TANGO (4) | H Bentley | 6 | 128 | 1058 | no history | 33.0 |
| Crowded start, raced behind midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. | |||||||
| 7 | CHEERFUL DAYS (8) | M F Poon | 9 | 121 | 1207 | no history | 20.0 |
| Taken back from gate 9, raced at tail, 6 lengths back on turn, passed some tired runners in straight. | |||||||
| 8 | MR ASCENDENCY (6) | A Badel | 4 | 126 | 1135 | no history | 13.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 9 | ATULLIBIGEAL (9) | M Dee | 7 | 120 | 1043 | no history | 7.2 |
| Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 10 | EVERYONE'S DELIGHT (5) | M Chadwick | 3 | 127 | 1133 | no history | 36.0 |
| Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well in the middle stages, headed near 450M, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 11 | BOURBONAIRE (2) | A Hamelin | 11 | 131 | 1015 | no history | 19.0 |
| 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. | |||||||
| 12 | ORIENTAL SMOKE (10) | L Hewitson | 8 | 118 | 1225 | no history | 45.0 |
| Away well, raced prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked 450M, weakened and eased thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||