Happy Valley results · Wed, 11 Oct 2023

8 races · going GOOD · rail A

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 11 Oct 2023

HAPPY FAT CAT R4 at 18.0 · surprise · HAPPY HERO R2 at 16.0 · surprise · EXUBERANT R6 at 15.0 · surprise · DIAMOND SOARS R1 at 12.0 · surprise · IVY LEAGUE R3 at 9.8 · HAPPY DAY R5 at 7.0 · LEAN HERO R7 at 5.2 · LIGHTNING BOLT R8 at 3.5

Race 1 · Class 5 · 1000m Turf

Won by DIAMOND SOARS at 12.0 · 57.80 · sectionals 12.58 · 21.27 · 10.22 · 11.05 · 23.95 · 11.66 · 12.29
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st10th10. GOOD BOY9. SIX BEST FRIENDS8. THETA HEDGE7. HAPPY HORSE6. TRONIC MIGHTY5. BELL OF VICTORY4. HAR HAR AT HEART3. DASHING TRIUMPH2. MULTIMORE1. DIAMOND SOARS
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1DIAMOND SOARS (2)10126Leader12.0
Began smartly from a wide draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L on turn, kept on very well in straight to hold off the challengers late.
2MULTIMORE (3)5131Leader9.6
Commenced well, positioned 2 wide better than midfield, 3 lengths back turning in, finished off strongly to be nearest on line, just beaten by a neck.
3DASHING TRIUMPH (7)6127Midfield16.0
Out with rest, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, commenced move 400M, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to take a place, nearest finish.
4HAR HAR AT HEART (8)7126no history18.0
Taken back to race at rear, 6 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, closed off well to make frame.
5BELL OF VICTORY (10)3117no history35.0
Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide at rear, 6 lengths or so back, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.
6TRONIC MIGHTY (5)9133no history3.4
Bumped on jumping, raced in midfield on the outside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line. (Bled.)
7HAPPY HORSE (6)8128Stalker9.2
Bumped on jumping, sent forward to race in 2nd, 3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 50M.
8THETA HEDGE (4)4133no history2.9
Bumped start and unbalanced, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
9SIX BEST FRIENDS (9)1122no history23.0
Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, one-paced in the run home.
10GOOD BOY (1)2135Closer9.9
Bumped shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out 400M, 4 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Race 2 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf

Won by HAPPY HERO at 16.0 · 1:40.02 · sectionals 27.55 · 23.36 · 24.28 · 12.00 · 12.28 · 24.83 · 12.54 · 12.29
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. REGENCY HAPPY STAR11. STAR OF GLORY10. CHIRON9. BRAVE AND BOLD8. EAGLE RUN7. COPARTNER ERA6. PERFECT ROCK5. SMART BEAUTY4. MEDIC ELITE3. FORTUNE TRIPLE2. HAPPY JAI JAI1. HAPPY HERO
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1HAPPY HERO (12)9119Stalker16.0
Steadied after the start & shifted back to race at the tail. Moved three wide passing 600m, was the widest runner on cornering when still last before flying home down the outside to charge to lead at 50m & win very softly.
2HAPPY JAI JAI (3)2131Stalker3.8
Raced in midfield away from the rail throughout. Moved three wide passing the 500m to avoid weakening rival, dashed well to share lead at 125m, passed quickly by winner in final 50m, narrowly held second. .
3FORTUNE TRIPLE (10)8121no history16.0
Got back to race third last away from the rail. Moved wider to improve passing the 450m, was very wide on cornering when still in second half, made some late ground down the outside late to just miss second.
4MEDIC ELITE (6)10126Midfield4.2
Raced on the leaders back for the majority. Moved off the rail approaching the corner, dashed between runners to take lead soon after straightening, joined at the 125m, overrun for third late.
5SMART BEAUTY (11)4121Midfield7.1
Raced just worse than midfield between runners. Improved to midfield down the back straight, shifted wider just before straightening, closed off steadily, despite hanging inwards to finish in midfield.
6PERFECT ROCK (8)3122no history76.0
Raced in midfield along the rail. Was under 3L from the lead entering final section, stayed close to the rail on straightening, weakened a few lengths in late stages to be well held in midfield.
7COPARTNER ERA (2)6132Closer10.0
Had no early speed & drifted back to second last along the rail. Moved off the rail near the 600m, was held up on straightening when rearward before passing a couple of tiring rivals when finishing one paced to midfield.
8EAGLE RUN (7)5125Midfield7.4
Pushed forward to improve & raced outside the leader from the 1200m. Continued second approaching corner, hung outwards on straightening before peaking at the 250m & weakening quickly late.
9BRAVE AND BOLD (1)7135Midfield28.0
Was trapped racing three wide without cover when just worse than midfield for the majority. Was ridden along from the 500m mark, before weakening a few lengths in the straight to be beaten over 7L.
10CHIRON (5)1129Midfield9.5
Raced just worse than midfield along the rail. Was just over 4L from the lead entering final section, stayed close to the inside in the straight but did little in the run to the line & finished a well beaten third last.
11STAR OF GLORY (9)11124Leader36.0
Pushed forward to lead and set a strong pace for first two sections. Was headed soon after straightening before weakening quickly in last furlong to be a well beaten second last.
12REGENCY HAPPY STAR (4)12130Midfield26.0
Obtained a nice position 1,1 from about the 1200m. Began losing ground before straightening & weakened badly to long last.

Race 3 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf

Won by IVY LEAGUE at 9.8 · 1:39.59 · sectionals 27.62 · 24.01 · 23.86 · 12.07 · 11.79 · 24.10 · 12.02 · 12.08
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st10th10. HIGH RISE SOLDIER9. BEAUTYVERSE8. JUMBO FORTUNE7. STAR CONTACT6. CAPITAL LEGEND5. COMET SPLENDIDO4. WINNING DRAGON3. ALL BEAUTY2. TOURBILLON PRINCE1. IVY LEAGUE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1IVY LEAGUE (8)5119Stalker9.8
Settled behind midfield, switched out and improved inside 800M, made good progress in the Straight, closed off nicely.
2TOURBILLON PRINCE (6)1120no history12.0
Ridden along to lead on the rail, travel comfortably throughout, kept on well to hold 2nd.
3ALL BEAUTY (3)6122no history16.0
Jumped only fairly, settled towards rear, showed some response when asked inside 200M, ran on evenly.
4WINNING DRAGON (1)4128Leader7.1
Settled in front of midfield, slightly improved rounding the Home Turn, one pace over the concluding stages.
5COMET SPLENDIDO (9)10118Closer4.9
Sat rear, angled out approaching the 400M, closed off okay.
6CAPITAL LEGEND (4)8122Midfield3.4
Sat towards rear, angled out when entering the Straight, made minor progress thereafter (See Incident Report).
7STAR CONTACT (5)7122Leader9.5
Sat midfield 2 wide, commenced to improve at 650M, slightly weakened at 200M.
8JUMBO FORTUNE (7)2121Closer9.9
Jumped awkwardly, sat in front of midfield on the rail, traveled okay, weakened and gave ground after 550M.
9BEAUTYVERSE (2)9130no history11.0
Sat midfield on the rail, limited response when asked, weakened and faded in the Straight (Dropped whip).
10HIGH RISE SOLDIER (10)3114Midfield26.0
Ridden hard to chase the lead, traveled fairly in the early stages, no impression in the Straight (See Incident Report).

Race 4 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by HAPPY FAT CAT at 18.0 · 1:10.11 · sectionals 23.71 · 22.89 · 11.16 · 11.73 · 23.51 · 11.66 · 11.85
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. URBAN TRIUMPH11. GOOD VIEW GLORY10. CHATEAU9. KOKUSHI MUSOU8. FLYING ON THE TURF7. OVERSUBSCRIBED6. SHINKANSEN5. WIND SPEEDER4. SUPER ELITE3. GOLDEN LUCK2. WOOD ON FIRE1. HAPPY FAT CAT
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1HAPPY FAT CAT (4)3123Leader18.0
Showed speed after the start to lead. Joined by the runner-up near the 125m, looked destined for second but rallied hard in the final stages to kick back and despite drifting out in the late stages went on to win by a neck.
2WOOD ON FIRE (6)4128Stalker5.2
Raced prominently after start, improved after first bend to race second from the 1000m. Moved up to join lead near 125m, came together with leader who was shifting outwards, couldn't gain outright lead & was beaten a neck.
3GOLDEN LUCK (5)2128Leader1.8
Had a nice run 1,1 for the majority. Peeled three wide on straightening, dashed ok but couldn't get to the first two in the straight & finished third, beaten just under 2L.
4SUPER ELITE (8)1121no history53.0
Raced on the leaders back for the majority. Was touch keen and threw head near the 900m, was just over a length form the lead approaching the corner battled on ok to be beaten 2.5L into forth in an improved effort.
5WIND SPEEDER (10)12120Midfield49.0
Steadied from outside barrier & taken back to last. Stayed along the rail on cornering when still last and about 6L from the lead before making some late headway along rail in final furlong to finish a well held fifth.
6SHINKANSEN (11)8119no history10.0
Was bumped at the start & lost a length before racing near the rear. Continued in second half and about 5L from the lead on cornering before shifting outwards mid-straight & making some late closing ground to midfield.
7OVERSUBSCRIBED (9)9120Midfield19.0
Raced in midfield between runners throughout. Was just under 4L from the lead entering the last section & effectively held margin all the way to the line.
8FLYING ON THE TURF (3)6130no history67.0
Was trapped racing three wide but with cover when worse than midfield throughout. Continued wide around the bend, was 4.5L from the lead entering final section before making no headway into deficit in straight.
9KOKUSHI MUSOU (2)10135Stalker8.3
Was trapped racing three wide without cover in midfield throughout. Was just over 3L from the lead entering final section, peaked on effort mid-straight before yielding some ground in last furlong after wide passage.
10CHATEAU (1)11135Closer47.0
Steadied from second widest gate & taken back to race second last. Moved into three wide line down the back straight, continued back & wide entering last section when just under 6L from lead, made no headway in the straight.
11GOOD VIEW GLORY (12)7117no history19.0
Was slow to begin & bumped before mustering to improve to race just worse than midfield between runners. Was bumped & unbalanced near the 850m & lost a length. Began losing ground from the 550m mark & finished second last.
12URBAN TRIUMPH (7)5126no history32.0
Was slow to begin before mustering to improve along the rail & race worse than midfield along the inside. Was bumped & unbalanced near 850m, was only 3L off lead at 400m before weakening poorly in straight to finish last.

Race 5 · Class 4 · 1000m Turf

Won by HAPPY DAY at 7.0 · 57.58 · sectionals 12.64 · 21.14 · 10.06 · 11.08 · 23.80 · 11.76 · 12.04
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. SONIC PEGASUS11. G ONE EXCELLENT10. ACE TALENT9. ISLAND SURPRISE8. KOWLOON EAST STAR7. SUPER COMMANDER6. KING ECCELLENTE5. KING INVINCIBLE4. CIRCUIT SEVEN3. SAVVY DELIGHT2. SERGEANT PEPPER1. HAPPY DAY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1HAPPY DAY (6)8126no history7.0
Average to begin, raced at rear, 8 lengths back in the middle stages, made very good progress in straight, led close home.
2SERGEANT PEPPER (5)1121Leader13.0
Began well from gate 1, positioned a length behind the leader on rail, similar position on turn, kept to inside after straightening, hit the front 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner late.
3SAVVY DELIGHT (2)9130Midfield14.0
Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths or so back turning in, angled out early in straight, finished off well to take a place, nearest finish.
4CIRCUIT SEVEN (11)2118no history4.4
Made contact at start, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, there to turn, showed good response early in straight, peaked 100M, ran on evenly to the line.
5KING INVINCIBLE (7)10125no history8.2
Crowded start, raced towards rear, 6 lengths or so back turning in, no clear run until final 50M, made good progress thereafter.
6KING ECCELLENTE (4)4128no history8.2
Bumped on jumping, raced 2 wide in midfield, found rail near 600M, angled out 350M, made some progress in straight.
7SUPER COMMANDER (1)12133no history15.0
Jumped well from the widest draw, sent forward to take the lead, 2 wide, shared lead turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually final 50M.
8KOWLOON EAST STAR (8)5125no history4.1
Began awkwardly and made contact, sent forward to race prominently on the inside, shared lead turning in, kept on well early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Blood in trachea.)
9ISLAND SURPRISE (12)6116Leader20.0
Bumped start, raced 3 wide better than midfield, 2 wide from 600M, angled out 350M, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.
10ACE TALENT (10)7122no history21.0
Bumped start, trapped wide in midfield, no cover throughout, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.
11G ONE EXCELLENT (3)3129Midfield25.0
Made contact at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
12SONIC PEGASUS (9)11125no history68.0
Taken back from gate 11, raced at tail, detached 600M, finished tailed off, unacceptable performance.

Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by EXUBERANT at 15.0 · 1:10.19 · sectionals 23.53 · 22.60 · 10.97 · 11.63 · 24.06 · 11.95 · 12.11
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. STOICISM11. COSMO NAVIGATOR10. TRAVEL GOLF9. SUPER EAGLE8. PARTY WARRIOR7. COLONEL6. AWESOME TREASURE5. DIAMOND DIAMOND4. PROUD DRAGON3. JUNEAU FLASH2. KILINDINI1. EXUBERANT
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1EXUBERANT (7)7122no history15.0
Jumped with the field, showed no early speed, settled towards the rear, closed off strongly to score.
2KILINDINI (1)6135Stalker10.0
Sat just behind the leaders, hit the front at 100M, got ran down late, had every chance.
3JUNEAU FLASH (3)5134Midfield9.1
Settled worse than midfield 2 wide, made good progress in the Straight, had to checked at near 50M, still ran on.
4PROUD DRAGON (9)2122Closer12.0
Settled behind midfield on the rail, angled out at 250M, closed off fairly. (Lame right hind and sustained wound to the right hind pastern)
5DIAMOND DIAMOND (10)4121Midfield15.0
Settled midfield 2 wide between horses, lay in when under pressured, cannot be fully tested.
6AWESOME TREASURE (4)1129Leader2.4
Settled behind the pace on the rail, limited response in the Straight. (See Incident Report)
7COLONEL (8)12116Leader18.0
Hard ridden early to assume the lead, weakened inside 150M.
8PARTY WARRIOR (2)9135Closer25.0
Settled near the rear 2 wide, took some time to respond in the Straight, made some late headway
9SUPER EAGLE (11)3121Midfield8.3
Sat midfield on the rail, made no impression. (See Incident Report)
10TRAVEL GOLF (5)11128Midfield26.0
Steadied after the start from a wide barrier, settled last, save ground along the rail, got badly hampered in the Straight and lost all chance.
11COSMO NAVIGATOR (6)8125no history13.0
Tracked leader 2 wide, weakened in the Straight. (See Incident Report) (Lame right front the next day)
12STOICISM (12)10119no history20.0
Settled midfield 3 wide without cover, never a factor. (Heart Irregularity, Must Trial)

Race 7 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by LEAN HERO at 5.2 · 1:40.21 · sectionals 27.85 · 23.18 · 24.17 · 11.82 · 12.35 · 25.01 · 12.52 · 12.49
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. FASTPASS11. GOODBAN BANBANBANG10. SUPERB MOVE9. UNITED ENDEAVORS8. RED HARE KING7. CASA COSMO6. SURE JOYFUL5. PRINCE ALEX4. ROYAL PRIDE3. DRAGON STAR2. TURIN WARRIOR1. LEAN HERO
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1LEAN HERO (2)5134Midfield5.2
Settled in forward of midfield in 6th or 5th on the rail, gained closer to within 2L of pace into straight, fought on well to prevail inside final 100 metres.
2TURIN WARRIOR (7)10123no history3.7
Held up in rear after beginning from a wide draw, commenced move after bumped 600 metres out, switched wider into straight, stayed on well under pressure down the centre of the track.
3DRAGON STAR (10)4117Leader5.8
Ridden to soon take up running setting a keen pace to back straight, kicked over 2L clear 700 metres out but came back to the main body of the field turning into straight, headed 100 metres out.
4ROYAL PRIDE (1)9135Closer6.9
Settled in last few on the rail and waited with, commenced run over 500 metres out and given reminders into straight, ran on between runners to narrowly miss a place.
5PRINCE ALEX (6)12131Midfield12.0
Obtained 2-wide position in 9th behind midfield, commenced move 3-wide 700 metres out running wide into straight, fought on steadily under pressure without threatening.
6SURE JOYFUL (9)3118Midfield9.9
Keen in front early stages while taken back, settled 2-wide in 6th into back straight, renewed effort turning wide into home straight, kept on at the one pace without threatening.
7CASA COSMO (4)8132no history61.0
Settled just worse than midfield on rail, came under pressure rounding home bend and saved ground into straight, snuck up to within 2L of pace over 200 metres out but unable to sustain effort inside final 70 metres.
8RED HARE KING (3)6134Leader12.0
Prominent and wide without cover, obtained cover in 4th early in back straight becoming 3rd inside the 500 metres, shifted ground upon straightening and gradually faded.
9UNITED ENDEAVORS (12)1115no history11.0
Settled within striking distance in 3rd on rail, gained 2nd 600 metres out, continued to make ground under pressure rounding home bend but dropped away quickly from 1L 2nd into straight.
10SUPERB MOVE (8)11119no history23.0
Began well from a poor draw and gradually taken back, remained wide without cover in last few rounding first bend and trailed the field into back straight, renewed pressure on home bend but could find nothing.
11GOODBAN BANBANBANG (5)2132no history78.0
Settled in midfield, yielded ground steadily from 700 metres out.
12FASTPASS (11)7113Stalker59.0
Ridden positively after moderate start from a wide-ish draw, chased race leader to 700 metres which hanging out, tired noticeably on home bend.

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by LIGHTNING BOLT at 3.5 · 1:09.81 · sectionals 23.92 · 22.70 · 11.02 · 11.68 · 23.19 · 11.70 · 11.49
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. AORAKI SUMMIT11. ORIENTAL SMOKE10. GALLANT CROWN9. NOT USUAL STAR8. TORONADO PHANTOM7. SWIFT ASCEND6. OUR LUCKY GLORY5. JOLLY RULER4. STREET CONQUEROR3. GALLANT WAKING2. SUGAR SUGAR1. LIGHTNING BOLT
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1LIGHTNING BOLT (5)1127Midfield3.5
In touch with leaders, switched wide from 450M to challenge, responded well and ran on willing to lead near 50M.
2SUGAR SUGAR (7)9125Midfield5.0
In midfield early stages, wide no cover from 700M chasing leaders, hit lead 250M, caught by winner 50M. Clear from remainders.
3GALLANT WAKING (3)3131no history4.4
Jumped fairly, held up in midfield, driven top of straight, stayed on to go 3rd 100M out, not reach first two.
4STREET CONQUEROR (10)11121Midfield8.2
Dropped back, settled towards the rear, swung wide into straight, ran on mildly to claim non-threatening 4th close home.
5JOLLY RULER (4)2128no history13.0
Tracked leader on inside, lacked a strong finishing effort on straightening, never a threat to leaders.
6OUR LUCKY GLORY (12)8118no history20.0
Reserved near the rear, saved ground on inside, stayed on without threatening.
7SWIFT ASCEND (8)10122no history8.3
Driven to lead, pressed by rival middle stages, headed 250M, faded towards the finish. (Jockey reminded to fully ride out to the finish)
8TORONADO PHANTOM (6)6126Closer27.0
Jumped well, eased back to a position behind midfield, came wide home turn, kept on final 300M without threat to leaders.
9NOT USUAL STAR (1)4133no history23.0
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, settled at the rear further back than intended, shifted out top of straight to challenge, checked 150M before making limited progress to the line.
10GALLANT CROWN (11)7119Midfield91.0
Jumped only fairly, chased leaders, struggled to keep up 450M, soon out of contention.
11ORIENTAL SMOKE (2)5134Stalker29.0
Positioned in midfield, came under pressure 600M out, already a spent force turning for home.
12AORAKI SUMMIT (9)12121no history70.0
From widest gate caught wide no cover early stages, ridden forward to race outside the lead, badly unbalanced 300M when crowded for room, weakened.
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