Happy Valley results · Sun, 29 Oct 2023
10 races · going GOOD · rail C
Winners · Happy Valley · Sun, 29 Oct 2023
PRECISE EXPRESS R8 at 16.0 · surprise · NORDIC COMBINED R1 at 8.4 · GOLDEN ARTIE R9 at 6.3 · MR VALIANT R4 at 5.4 · DURHAM STAR R5 at 5.3 · HANG'S CHOICE R3 at 4.3 · SPLENDID LIVING R10 at 3.9 · SEASONS WIT R7 at 2.7 · TOMODACHI KOKOROE R6 at 2.5 · TURIN MASCOT R2 at 2.4
Race 1 · Class 5 · 1200m Turf
Won by NORDIC COMBINED at 8.4 · 1:10.99 · sectionals 23.55 · 22.83 · 11.00 · 11.83 · 24.61 · 12.09 · 12.52
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | NORDIC COMBINED (8) | A Badel | 8 | 122 | 1071 | Midfield | 8.4 |
| Slowly away, raced at rear on the inside, 8 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, finished off very strongly to score, impressive. | |||||||
| 2 | BRILLIANT PIONEER (7) | K Teetan | 9 | 128 | 1062 | Stalker | 4.2 |
| Began well, trapped very wide, a length or so back, slightly taken back 900M, 3w better than midfield in the middle stages, found a 2w spot 600M, hard ridden 400M, made some progress to take 2nd, no threat to the winner. | |||||||
| 3 | AUGUST MOON (1) | K C Leung | 1 | 135 | 1147 | Midfield | 9.4 |
| Began smartly from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 2 wide approaching 350M, made some headway early in straight, peaked 100M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 4 | BELL OF VICTORY (11) | K De Melo | 5 | 117 | 1118 | no history | 8.2 |
| Bumped start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, found rail 500M, angled out 350M, closed off well without threatening. | |||||||
| 5 | STARRY NIGHT (3) | Z Purton | 11 | 133 | 1193 | Midfield | 12.0 |
| Missed the start and lost ground, raced at tail, 9 lengths or so back, still well back on turn, made some progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 6 | PRECISION GOAL (6) | M Chadwick | 2 | 130 | 1078 | no history | 9.8 |
| Jumped with them, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 7 DH | HAPPY TANGO (5) | L Ferraris | 6 | 131 | 1215 | no history | 9.2 |
| Slightly slow out and crowded, raced behind midfield on the outside, 7 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made minor progress in the run home. | |||||||
| 7 DH | TUNG HAYE HAYE (10) | A Hamelin | 7 | 118 | 1090 | no history | 48.0 |
| Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out after passing 400M, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 9 | SIX BEST FRIENDS (9) | Y L Chung | 4 | 113 | 1148 | no history | 17.0 |
| Shifted out at start and bumped, sent forward to take the lead, led by 2 lengths on turn, kept on well early in straight, weakened quickly 150M, headed 100M. (Bled.) | |||||||
| 10 | DEVIL AND GOLD (2) | M F Poon | 12 | 131 | 1121 | no history | 27.0 |
| Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the outside, still very back on turn, made good progress early in straight, not clear run and snatched up closing stages. | |||||||
| 11 | BRILLIANT EIGHT (12) | H T Mo | 3 | 113 | 1236 | no history | 18.0 |
| Commenced well, tracked leaders, 2 wide, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 12 | THETA HEDGE (4) | L Hewitson | 10 | 132 | 1025 | Leader | 5.7 |
| Shifted out at start, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
Race 2 · Class 3 · 2200m Turf
Won by TURIN MASCOT at 2.4 · 2:17.04 · sectionals 14.75 · 24.00 · 24.48 · 24.82 · 24.55 · 12.08 · 12.47 · 24.44 · 12.25 · 12.19
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | TURIN MASCOT (4) | Z Purton | 2 | 125 | 1102 | Midfield | 2.4 |
| Closed up to pace early stages, fell back to midfield halfway, held up 500M-350M, stayed on strongly to get up close home. | |||||||
| 2 | MAJESTIC VICTORY (5) | Y L Chung | 1 | 117 | 1025 | Leader | 7.1 |
| Soon led, overtaken passing 1600M but remained prominent to home straight, responded well to lead near 200M, soon challenged by eventual winner, went down narrowly. Clear from remainders. | |||||||
| 3 | NATURAL STORM (1) | K Teetan | 5 | 135 | 1128 | Closer | 4.2 |
| Jumped awkwardly, raced near the rear early stages before making an early move 1100M, in 2nd spot making the final turn, outstayed by first 2 final 200M. | |||||||
| 4 | PACKING HURRICANE (2) | H Bentley | 4 | 129 | 998 | Leader | 8.6 |
| Always in touch, driven along 500M but not quickened, raced tight 200M, kept on same pace towards the finish. Never dangerous. | |||||||
| 5 | TOTAL POWER (8) | M F Poon | 8 | 114 | 1077 | Closer | 10.0 |
| Dropped back to race as the back-marker, 5Ls to make up 400M, stayed on fairly down outside, lay in final 200M proving difficult to ride out. | |||||||
| 6 | S J TOURBILLON (3) | K De Melo | 3 | 125 | 1103 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Behind midfield early stages, shuffled back to near the rear passing halfway, ran on one paced turning home, never a threat to first few. | |||||||
| 7 | YOUNG BRILLIANT (6) | A Atzeni | 7 | 122 | 1137 | Leader | 19.0 |
| Pressed leader on outside before striding to the lead 1600M, fought hard to hold lead early straight, caught by rivals 200M, no extra late stages. | |||||||
| 8 | SUPER HONG KONG (7) | M Chadwick | 6 | 116 | 1051 | Stalker | 13.0 |
| Settled behind mid-division, driven wide to challenge 500M, run ended mid-straight, weakened. (Jockey : his mount may not have appreciated steeping up to Class 3.) | |||||||
Race 3 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf
Won by HANG'S CHOICE at 4.3 · 1:41.67 · sectionals 27.81 · 24.19 · 25.49 · 12.66 · 12.83 · 24.18 · 12.04 · 12.14
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | HANG'S CHOICE (12) | K Teetan | 2 | 115 | 1075 | Midfield | 4.3 |
| Settled midfield, commenced to improve and switched out at the Turn, well responded when asked in the Straight, closed off nicely. | |||||||
| 2 | UNITED ENDEAVORS (3) | Y L Chung | 4 | 127 | 1101 | Stalker | 8.5 |
| Settled in front of midfield on the rail, traveled smoothly, kept on well to hold 2nd. | |||||||
| 3 | CORDYCEPS ONE (1) | L Hewitson | 11 | 135 | 1092 | no history | 10.0 |
| Sat handy on the rail, traveled strongly, slightly hung out when asked, finished off okay. | |||||||
| 4 | MILLENNIUM FALCON (4) | L Ferraris | 9 | 130 | 1162 | Stalker | 46.0 |
| Settled handy 2 wide, angled out in the Straight, made some progress inside 200M, ran on evenly. | |||||||
| 5 | MEDIC ELITE (5) | A Badel | 5 | 127 | 1112 | Midfield | 4.0 |
| Sat worse than midfield, steadied and no clear running until 150M, ran on okay. | |||||||
| 6 | SMART BEAUTY (11) | M Chadwick | 7 | 120 | 1083 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Sat in front of midfield 2 wide, angled out approaching 350M, one pace. | |||||||
| 7 | BRAVE AND BOLD (2) | Z Purton | 10 | 134 | 1197 | Midfield | 14.0 |
| Jumped only fairly, sat towards rear, improved inside 650M, minor progress in the Straight. | |||||||
| 8 | VIVA A LA (6) | K C Leung | 3 | 127 | 1105 | Leader | 4.8 |
| Lead on the rail, raced keenly in the early stages, weakened in the Straight (Disappointing performance, Must trial). | |||||||
| 9 | PEAK TO PEAK (8) | A Atzeni | 1 | 126 | 1118 | Midfield | 12.0 |
| Sat rear, traveled fairly, limited response when asked (Substantial blood in the horse's trachea, Barrier Manners, Must trial, See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 10 | SHENZHOU TWELVE (10) | H T Mo | 8 | 121 | 1085 | Closer | 96.0 |
| Settled worse than midfield 2 wide, slightly weakened inside 500M, no impression. | |||||||
| 11 | GENEROUS FRIEND (9) | M F Poon | 6 | 123 | 1070 | no history | 106.0 |
| Sat towards rear on the rail, no contention. | |||||||
| 12 | EAGLE RUN (7) | K De Melo | 12 | 126 | 1186 | Midfield | 22.0 |
| Ridden hard to chase the lead, weakened and faded inside 200M (Substantial blood in the horse's trachea, See Incident Report). | |||||||
Race 4 · Class 4 · 1000m Turf
Won by MR VALIANT at 5.4 · 57.55 · sectionals 12.61 · 21.54 · 10.39 · 11.15 · 23.40 · 11.38 · 12.02
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | MR VALIANT (11) | B Avdulla | 12 | 121 | 1072 | Midfield | 5.4 |
| Shifted behind runners from outside gate to race in second half. Improved along the rail to midfield around bend, had clear running on straightening when 5L behind, closed very strongly in final stages to steal lead last 25m. | |||||||
| 2 | SERGEANT PEPPER (4) | K C Leung | 2 | 131 | 1149 | Leader | 7.9 |
| Began well & raced prominently before being crossed & racing on the leaders back after 300m. Moved up to take narrow lead entering final 100m before being caught by fast closing winner in final stages. | |||||||
| 3 | JUMBO LEGEND (1) | K H Chan | 1 | 130 | 1072 | no history | 17.0 |
| Began only fairly, raced third last along rail. Moved away from the rail just before cornering when over 6L behind, shifted wider into clear running mid-straight before closing strongly in last furlong, beaten under 1L. | |||||||
| 4 | CIRCUIT SEVEN (10) | Y L Chung | 7 | 115 | 1147 | Leader | 4.5 |
| Showed customary early speed to lead. Continued in lead until being passed by second passing the 100m mark, only beaten just over a length in fourth. | |||||||
| 5 | KING INVINCIBLE (7) | Z Purton | 3 | 127 | 1020 | Stalker | 3.0 |
| Raced in midfield along the rail. Stayed nearer the inside on straightening, was closing off steadily before being slightly short of room in final stages when about a length behind. | |||||||
| 6 | FORTUNE WARRIOR (2) | K Teetan | 10 | 132 | 1104 | no history | 19.0 |
| Was trapped racing three wide without cover in midfield throughout. Raced in fourth place and just under 4L from the lead entering final section before finishing off ok in the late stages to be beaten 2.5L in midfield. | |||||||
| 7 | VALIANT ELEGANCE (5) | K De Melo | 4 | 131 | 1140 | Stalker | 16.0 |
| Raced in midfield between runners for the majority. Had clear running on straightening before finishing off steadily to only be beaten 2.5L into midfield. | |||||||
| 8 | SAVVY DELIGHT (3) | A Badel | 8 | 132 | 1203 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Raced wide in midfield early before being bumped heavily near 700m & then steadying to be just worse than midfield around bend. Was just over 5L from the lead entering final section before failing to challenge in straight. | |||||||
| 9 | ISLAND SURPRISE (9) | M Chadwick | 5 | 116 | 1158 | Leader | 20.0 |
| Raced third away from the rail for the majority. Was just over 2L from the lead entering final section as leader dashed clear, peaked on run early in straight & weakened a few lengths late. | |||||||
| 10 | BAEBAE TSOI (12) | M F Poon | 11 | 114 | 1090 | no history | 70.0 |
| Steadied after the start and taken back to second last. Was a long way from the lead around the bend and never really improved. Well beaten. | |||||||
| 11 | PATCH OF WATCH (8) | L Ferraris | 9 | 127 | 1171 | no history | 25.0 |
| Was trapped racing very wide without cover in midfield after start & raced very greenly before bumping heavily near the 700m. Drifted further back in the field around the bend, was the widest on straightening before weakening. | |||||||
| 12 | THE EQUALIZER (6) | M L Yeung | 6 | 129 | 1019 | no history | 111.0 |
| Was crowded soon after the start & raced a clear last throughout. Never improved at any stage & finished a long last. | |||||||
| WV | GALLANT VALOUR (0) | A Atzeni | — | 124 | — | no history | — |
Race 5 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf
Won by DURHAM STAR at 5.3 · 1:40.21 · sectionals 27.51 · 24.07 · 24.53 · 12.34 · 12.19 · 24.10 · 11.89 · 12.21
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | DURHAM STAR (8) | Z Purton | 2 | 126 | 1181 | Midfield | 5.3 |
| Commenced well, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out after passing 350M, finished off very strongly to score. | |||||||
| 2 | DRAGON STAR (12) | K Teetan | 11 | 117 | 1133 | Leader | 6.6 |
| Began well from a wide draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, enjoyed the easy lead in the middle stages, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner final 50M. | |||||||
| 3 | RED HARE KING (2) | M L Yeung | 6 | 132 | 1086 | Leader | 13.0 |
| Clean jump, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on rail, easy run to turn, kept on well in straight to take a place without threatening the first two. | |||||||
| 4 | PACKING SUCCEEDER (3) | L Hewitson | 3 | 131 | 1162 | no history | 3.3 |
| Away well, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, slightly improved on turn, closed off well to make frame without threatening. | |||||||
| 5 | CONCERTO (4) | L Ferraris | 10 | 129 | 1037 | Leader | 13.0 |
| Made contact at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 500M, very wide into straight, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 6 | NINJA DERBY (6) | K De Melo | 1 | 127 | 1138 | Midfield | 99.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 7 | MANAGEMENT FOLKS (9) | B Avdulla | 7 | 126 | 1129 | no history | 13.0 |
| Began fairly, raced at rear on the inside, 8 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, raced tight early in straight, kept on same pace to the line. | |||||||
| 8 | LITTLE FAIRY (11) | A Atzeni | 12 | 123 | 1126 | no history | 9.8 |
| Taken back from the widest draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, 7 lengths back turning in, one-paced in the run home. | |||||||
| 9 | GOLDEN BULL (5) | M Chadwick | 4 | 128 | 1143 | Closer | 6.2 |
| Out in line, raced 2 wide better than midfield, angled out 450M, peaked 300M, weakened gradually inside final furlong. (Roarer.) (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 10 | RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE (7) | K C Leung | 9 | 127 | 1199 | Midfield | 47.0 |
| Made contact at start, raced at rear on the outside, 8 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made no impression in the run home. | |||||||
| 11 | CHATEAU (1) | A Badel | 5 | 132 | 1050 | Closer | 24.0 |
| Average to begin, raced 2 wide towards rear, 7 lengths or so back, there to turn, raced tight early in straight, made no progress thereafter. | |||||||
| 12 | HORSE OF GOOD LUCK (10) | M F Poon | 8 | 122 | 1135 | no history | 61.0 |
| Began well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, unable to maintain position from 500M, emptied early in straight, eased final furlong. | |||||||
Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by TOMODACHI KOKOROE at 2.5 · 1:09.72 · sectionals 23.62 · 22.87 · 10.96 · 11.91 · 23.23 · 11.56 · 11.67
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | TOMODACHI KOKOROE (1) | Z Purton | 1 | 135 | 1155 | Leader | 2.5 |
| Began well and took lead, kept on going to the line and won impressively by 3-3/4L. | |||||||
| 2 | PARTY WARRIOR (3) | L Hewitson | 12 | 133 | 1033 | Closer | 22.0 |
| At rear from a wide barrier, 2 wide after 600M, saved ground and kept on going to the line for 2nd. | |||||||
| 3 | LUCKY PLANET (9) | K De Melo | 2 | 121 | 1085 | Leader | 4.8 |
| Slow to begin, raced behind the leader after 800M, showed some dash in the Straight but weakened in the last 50M. | |||||||
| 4 | FLAMING EAGLE (11) | K Teetan | 5 | 120 | 1074 | no history | 9.2 |
| Broke smartly, settled at one-out-one-back position, made minor ground and closed off fairly. | |||||||
| 5 | MULTIDARLING (12) | H Bentley | 8 | 118 | 1231 | Stalker | 26.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly and crowded, midfield, weakened in the last 100M. | |||||||
| 6 | JUNEAU FLASH (2) | B Avdulla | 9 | 134 | 1162 | Midfield | 10.0 |
| Crowded at start and at rear, 2 wide, remained one paced to the line. | |||||||
| 7 | LEAN MASTER (8) | A Atzeni | 3 | 123 | 1078 | no history | 58.0 |
| Raced in midfield, 2 wide after 600M, no progress in the Straight. | |||||||
| 8 | SEE U AGAIN (6) | L Ferraris | 11 | 128 | 1106 | Stalker | 23.0 |
| Settled in behind midfield, 3 wide but with cover, hard ridden inside 200M, made minor progress. | |||||||
| 9 | COMPASSION SUPER (5) | M L Yeung | 10 | 130 | 1247 | Stalker | 50.0 |
| Sent forward and shared lead, 2 wide, weakened in the last 200M, never threaten. | |||||||
| 10 | GOLDEN LINK (4) | K C Leung | 7 | 132 | 1065 | Stalker | 7.5 |
| Settled in midfield, 3 wide with cover and showed no progress in the Straight. | |||||||
| 11 | DIAMOND FLARE (10) | Y L Chung | 6 | 113 | 1276 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Raced in midfield, wide no cover, never a factor. | |||||||
| 12 | FLASH POINT (7) | A Hamelin | 4 | 127 | 940 | no history | 85.0 |
| Slow to begin and at rear, along the rail, checked at 450M and eased down in the Straight. | |||||||
Race 7 · Class 2 · 1000m Turf
Won by SEASONS WIT at 2.7 · 56.91 · sectionals 12.48 · 21.77 · 10.30 · 11.47 · 22.66 · 11.32 · 11.34
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | SEASONS WIT (8) | Z Purton | 4 | 119 | 1109 | no history | 2.7 |
| Ridden to 1L 3rd just behind leading pair and tracked them to straight, cantered to lead 200 metres out, soon drew clear. | |||||||
| 2 | REWARD SMILE (9) | A Badel | 7 | 115 | 1119 | Stalker | 5.4 |
| Taken back from a poor draw, ridden in rear from 850 metres, commenced move on rail 450 metres out, sustained progress along rail to reach 2nd over 50 metres out. | |||||||
| 3 | CARROLL STREET (7) | Y L Chung | 3 | 113 | 1119 | Midfield | 19.0 |
| Settled in 5th or 4th within 3L of pace 3-wide without cover, shifted wider after interference on top of home bend, fought on well down the centre of the straight for 3rd. | |||||||
| 4 | MAJESTIC STAR (2) | A Atzeni | 6 | 129 | 1304 | no history | 13.0 |
| Soon dropped to last few after moderate start, inconvenienced and dropped further back to last 450 metres out, saved ground turning for home, fought on steadily to the line. | |||||||
| 5 | WHIZZ KID (4) | K Teetan | 1 | 128 | 1144 | Leader | 3.8 |
| Moderate start from the one draw, gradually recovered to 6th some 3L back, badly checked on rail 500 metres out and baulked for a run inside the 400 metres, tight between runners early in straight before one-paced closing stages. | |||||||
| 6 | KURPANY (1) | K H Chan | 9 | 130 | 1170 | Leader | 18.0 |
| Began well from the widest draw, led or disputed lead to straight gaining slender advantage briefly after straightening, soon found no extra. | |||||||
| 7 | NERVOUS WITNESS (6) | L Hewitson | 5 | 126 | 1238 | no history | 6.7 |
| Led or disputed to straight and weakened noticeably. (Lame next day) | |||||||
| 8 | WE ARE HERO (5) | K C Leung | 8 | 127 | 1211 | Closer | 51.0 |
| Travelled wide in last few from a poor draw, remained 3-wide with cover rounding home bend, inconvenienced and lost position entering straight, ran home one-paced. | |||||||
| 9 | PING HAI GALAXY (3) | B Avdulla | 2 | 128 | 1121 | no history | 19.0 |
| Mainly in midfield until checked and lost position 500 metres out, never recovered. | |||||||
Race 8 · Class 4 · 1800m Turf
Won by PRECISE EXPRESS at 16.0 · 1:50.70 · sectionals 13.57 · 23.22 · 24.22 · 24.74 · 12.33 · 12.41 · 24.95 · 12.51 · 12.44
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | PRECISE EXPRESS (9) | A Atzeni | 4 | 132 | 1028 | Midfield | 16.0 |
| Towards the rear, 6-7Ls to make up 400M, swung wide for home, responded strongly sweeping down the outside to win. | |||||||
| 2 | AMAZING TEENS (2) | B Avdulla | 9 | 134 | 1069 | no history | 47.0 |
| Caught wide early, restrained to near the rear 8Ls off the pace, plenty to do turning home, ran on well between horses, got up 2nd near line. (Jockey questioned re riding tactics.) | |||||||
| 3 | DAZZLING FELLOW (8) | Z Purton | 1 | 119 | 1177 | Stalker | 2.9 |
| Positioned ahead of midfield, saved ground on inside throughout, bumped near 200M, fought on steadily to the line but couldn't hold off first 2 late stages. | |||||||
| 4 | ROYAL PRIDE (1) | L Ferraris | 6 | 135 | 1079 | Closer | 10.0 |
| Chased leaders early before dropping back to a midfield position, pushed along 450M, ran on evenly to the line. Steadied near post but held on for 4th. | |||||||
| 5 | HAPPY ANGEL (7) | M Chadwick | 11 | 122 | 1100 | Leader | 6.5 |
| Caught wide no cover early stages before moving up to a trailing spot behind leader, hit lead 250M, run ended 100M, swamped by pursuers close home. | |||||||
| 6 | CLASSIC ARCHI (12) | K Teetan | 8 | 115 | 1060 | Stalker | 9.8 |
| Settled down in 4th place never far off from the pace, moved up to challenge for lead early straight, flattened late stages and lost several places near line. | |||||||
| 7 | AI ONE (10) | H Bentley | 2 | 118 | 1029 | no history | 35.0 |
| Reserved behind midfield, driven out 500M, stayed on moderately in the straight without threatening leaders. | |||||||
| 8 | FLYING SILVER (3) | L Hewitson | 10 | 130 | 1016 | Midfield | 19.0 |
| From draw 10 taken across behind runners, settled near the rear 7Ls back, checked near 200M along the fence, no impression on leaders final 150M after securing clear running. | |||||||
| 9 | CIRCUIT ELITE (11) | Y L Chung | 12 | 109 | 1249 | Leader | 17.0 |
| Sent forward from draw 12, led evenly, under siege 250M, couldn't found no extra final stages. | |||||||
| 10 | REACH GOAL (5) | A Badel | 3 | 127 | 1076 | no history | 5.0 |
| Settled midfield, came under pressure home turn, proved very weak in the finish. (Bled.) | |||||||
| 11 | FOREVER GLORIOUS (6) | K C Leung | 5 | 124 | 1139 | Leader | 12.0 |
| Tracked leaders, raced keenly early stages, kept on same pace early straight before copping a check 200M. Lost all chance after the incident. | |||||||
| 12 | FOREVER FOLKS (4) | A Hamelin | 7 | 127 | 1183 | Midfield | 44.0 |
| Slow out, ended up racing in last, eased down by jockey 450M. (Jockey concerned his horse's action and didn't ride it out to the finish.) | |||||||
| WV | VINCY (0) | A Atzeni | — | 119 | — | no history | — |
Race 9 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf
Won by GOLDEN ARTIE at 6.3 · 1:10.57 · sectionals 24.06 · 23.33 · 11.37 · 11.96 · 23.18 · 11.62 · 11.56
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | GOLDEN ARTIE (6) | A Atzeni | 1 | 122 | 1196 | Stalker | 6.3 |
| Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off strongly to score. | |||||||
| 2 | BRAVE STAR (5) | L Hewitson | 4 | 126 | 1100 | no history | 5.8 |
| Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, a bit closer after passing 600M, angled out 450M, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin. | |||||||
| 3 | KILINDINI (12) | K C Leung | 2 | 116 | 1149 | Stalker | 4.9 |
| Away well, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 1000M, headed approaching 850M, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to take a place, not able to challenge. | |||||||
| 4 | NOT USUAL STAR (2) | L Ferraris | 5 | 133 | 1050 | Closer | 25.0 |
| Clean jump, tracked leaders on the outside, made forward move after entering the back straight, took the lead near 850M, led by a length on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 5 | EXCELLENT PEERS (3) | Y L Chung | 3 | 124 | 1150 | Midfield | 7.5 |
| Jumped well, took the early lead, headed near 1000M, 1 out 1 back in the middle stages, kept on evenly in straight. | |||||||
| 6 | SMOKEY BEAR (8) | K De Melo | 12 | 120 | 1151 | no history | 22.0 |
| Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, 6 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, made good progress early in straight, no extra final 100M. | |||||||
| 7 | KYRUS DRAGON (7) | B Avdulla | 9 | 122 | 1025 | no history | 50.0 |
| Taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 500M, very wide into straight, made some progress in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 8 | STREET CONQUEROR (10) | K Teetan | 6 | 119 | 1145 | Midfield | 4.8 |
| Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, there to turn, angled out 350M, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 9 | ATOMIC FORCE (1) | H Bentley | 8 | 135 | 1140 | Midfield | 15.0 |
| Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, a bit closer on turn, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 10 | SIXTH GENERATION (4) | Z Purton | 11 | 129 | 1176 | no history | 8.6 |
| Moderately away from a wide draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 600M, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home. | |||||||
| 11 | JUMBO FORTUNE (9) | M Chadwick | 7 | 119 | 1297 | Midfield | 24.0 |
| Began only fairly, raced towards rear on the inside, angled out 500M, one-paced in straight. | |||||||
| 12 | DESERT STAR (11) | M F Poon | 10 | 115 | 1094 | no history | 103.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, 3 wide on turn, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home. | |||||||
Race 10 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf
Won by SPLENDID LIVING at 3.9 · 1:41.53 · sectionals 28.84 · 24.62 · 24.48 · 12.18 · 12.30 · 23.59 · 11.77 · 11.82
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Full result▾
| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPLENDID LIVING (4) | L Hewitson | 2 | 128 | 1134 | no history | 3.9 |
| Fast into stride, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, a bit closer on turn, showed good response in straight, hit the front 150M, kept on strongly to the line and scored. | |||||||
| 2 | BRILLIANT WAY (6) | M F Poon | 4 | 122 | 1123 | Stalker | 11.0 |
| Began smartly, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, travelled well to turn, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner final 150M, finished 2nd. | |||||||
| 3 | LEAN HERO (7) | K Teetan | 5 | 120 | 1159 | Midfield | 5.9 |
| Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, a bit closer on turn, angled out 350M, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to take a place, nearest on line. | |||||||
| 4 | BIG RED (8) | K De Melo | 1 | 119 | 1298 | Stalker | 5.0 |
| Began fairly from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to make frame without threatening. | |||||||
| 5 | E LEGEND (5) | K C Leung | 12 | 125 | 1112 | Leader | 37.0 |
| Began well from the widest draw, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, kept on well early in straight, weakened gradually final 50M. | |||||||
| 6 | BRAVE DREAMS (2) | Y L Chung | 9 | 125 | 1091 | no history | 19.0 |
| Moderately away, raced better than midfield on the outside, similar position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. | |||||||
| 7 | DEVILDOM (3) | L Ferraris | 7 | 129 | 1079 | no history | 40.0 |
| Crowded start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 to 7 lengths back on turn, made minor progress in straight. | |||||||
| 8 | PEGASUS GENERAL (12) | A Atzeni | 10 | 116 | 1015 | Closer | 17.0 |
| Moderately away from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, 9 lengths back, there to turn, made minor progress in straight. | |||||||
| 9 | NICHOLSON RETURNS (9) | L Currie | 11 | 119 | 1233 | no history | 53.0 |
| Jumped with them, raced at rear on the inside, 8 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, made little progress in straight. | |||||||
| 10 | JUNE PLANET (11) | M Chadwick | 6 | 118 | 1125 | Closer | 4.5 |
| Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made no impression in straight. | |||||||
| 11 | ZONE D (1) | B Avdulla | 3 | 135 | 1018 | Closer | 17.0 |
| Missed break and lost a considerable amount of ground, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response in straight, eased final 50M. | |||||||
| 12 | HK DRAGON (10) | A Hamelin | 8 | 118 | 1309 | no history | 24.0 |
| Bumped start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 400M, very wide turning in, showed no response early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Bled.) | |||||||