Happy Valley results · Wed, 8 Nov 2023
9 races · going GOOD · rail A
Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 8 Nov 2023
SPICY SO SMART R1 at 14.0 · surprise · GALLANT HERO R5 at 13.0 · surprise · RIGHT HONOURABLE R3 at 12.0 · surprise · HAPPY TRIO R2 at 8.2 · FORTUNE WARRIOR R4 at 7.0 · SON PAK FU R9 at 7.0 · LEAN HERO R7 at 6.6 · BEAUTY GLORY R8 at 6.1 · A AMERIC TE SPECSO R6 at 2.4
Race 1 · Class 5 · 1200m Turf
Won by SPICY SO SMART at 14.0 · 1:09.96 · sectionals 23.29 · 22.77 · 11.30 · 11.47 · 23.90 · 11.52 · 12.38
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPICY SO SMART (3) | A Hamelin | 6 | 132 | 1055 | no history | 14.0 |
| Began smartly, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead on turn, kept on very well in straight and scored. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 2 | CHARMING STEED (2) | K H Chan | 12 | 128 | 1083 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Jumped well from the widest draw, raced in 3rd, 2 wide, same position on turn, finished off well to take 2nd without threatening the winner. | |||||||
| 3 | RATTAN WORLD (1) | K De Melo | 8 | 135 | 1104 | Closer | 15.0 |
| Slightly slow out, raced at rear on the inside, 8 lengths back, same margin back on turn, made very good progress in straight to take a place without threatening. | |||||||
| 4 | NOBLE BOYZ (9) | K C Leung | 7 | 122 | 1210 | Stalker | 8.4 |
| Jumped with them, raced slightly better than midfield on the outside, 4 lengths or so back turning in, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 5 | HAPPILY FRIENDS (8) | M Chadwick | 4 | 127 | 1111 | Leader | 5.1 |
| Crowded on jumping, raced in 2nd, a length or so back, same position on turn, kept on well early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. | |||||||
| 6 | BRAVE AND BOLD (4) | B Avdulla | 3 | 131 | 1188 | Midfield | 9.0 |
| Crowded on jumping, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out 350M, made little progress in straight. | |||||||
| 7 | DEVIL AND GOLD (5) | M F Poon | 1 | 129 | 1129 | Closer | 11.0 |
| Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 8 | DASHING TRIUMPH (7) | Z Purton | 5 | 128 | 1140 | Midfield | 3.5 |
| Crowded shortly after start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out approaching 350M, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.) (Bled.) | |||||||
| 9 | TUNG HAYE HAYE (12) | Y L Chung | 11 | 111 | 1085 | no history | 46.0 |
| Taken back from gate 11, raced behind midfield on the outside, no cover for the majority of the race, very wide turning in, made no impression in straight. | |||||||
| 10 | BELL OF VICTORY (11) | K Teetan | 9 | 116 | 1121 | Midfield | 15.0 |
| Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, 9 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight. | |||||||
| 11 | FORTUNE TURBO (10) | H T Mo | 2 | 116 | 1140 | no history | 52.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, weakened early in straight. | |||||||
| DNF | SOARING TOWER (6) | A Atzeni | 10 | 130 | 1044 | Stalker | 12.0 |
| Moderately away, showed no early speed, raced at tail, eased after passing 600M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
Race 2 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by HAPPY TRIO at 8.2 · 1:09.91 · sectionals 23.35 · 22.64 · 10.89 · 11.75 · 23.92 · 11.88 · 12.04
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAPPY TRIO (5) | L Ferraris | 9 | 127 | 1061 | Stalker | 8.2 |
| Caught racing 3-wide in midfield, gave good response when driven out top of straight, got up near line. | |||||||
| 2 | EXUBERANT (3) | C L Chau | 12 | 127 | 1195 | Midfield | 9.2 |
| From wide draw switched off to race in the rear, swung widest for home, finished off strongly to get up for 2nd just before line. | |||||||
| 3 | REGENT GLORY (11) | K Teetan | 3 | 120 | 1065 | Leader | 4.9 |
| Positively ridden, vied for lead on inside setting good pace, continued on well turning home, caught by first two near line. | |||||||
| 4 | KASI FARASI (9) | B Avdulla | 6 | 125 | 1098 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Bumped at the start, guided to the fence racing in midfield, moved up to 3rd early straight, kept on mildly final 200M for a modest 4th. | |||||||
| 5 | VICTORY SCHOLARS (2) | K H Chan | 1 | 130 | 1253 | Stalker | 3.1 |
| Jumped well from draw 1, tracked leaders on inside, moved up to 2nd top of straight and had every chance, peaked on its run 100M, faded towards the line. | |||||||
| 6 | PODIUM (7) | A Badel | 5 | 126 | 1042 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Settled down midfield, held up for clear running until 250M, finished off the race only fairly, lacked room late and not fully ridden out to the line. | |||||||
| 7 | SO AWESOME (10) | M Chadwick | 2 | 123 | 1125 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Bumped on jumping, chased leaders 2-wide, came under pressure 400M, kept on one paced to the finish. | |||||||
| 8 | SHINING FORTUNE (1) | Z Purton | 10 | 135 | 1076 | no history | 13.0 |
| Restrained after the start, held up behind midfield, swung wide into straight, stayed on fairly under top weight, bumped by rival near 200M, not reach leaders. | |||||||
| 9 | NISHIKADO (4) | K C Leung | 4 | 128 | 1153 | Stalker | 31.0 |
| Chased leaders, caught wide no cover from 800M, failed to pick up from top of straight, soon out of contention. | |||||||
| 10 | SPEEDY SMARTIE (8) | L Hewitson | 8 | 126 | 1114 | Leader | 21.0 |
| Shifted in at the start and bumped with a rival, moved up to race outside leader, soon gave ground passing 300M, eased when no chance. | |||||||
| 11 | MASTER OF ALL (12) | M L Yeung | 7 | 116 | 1070 | no history | 28.0 |
| Jumped only fairly and then was badly crowded for room, ended up racing near last, pushed along 500M but gave no response, soon left behind. | |||||||
| 12 | FLYING ON THE TURF (6) | A Hamelin | 11 | 126 | 1134 | Closer | 59.0 |
| Dropped back on jumping from wide barrier, raced 3-wide at the rear, plenty to do turning for home but came up empty. | |||||||
Race 3 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf
Won by RIGHT HONOURABLE at 12.0 · 1:40.16 · sectionals 27.65 · 24.13 · 23.96 · 11.64 · 12.32 · 24.42 · 11.97 · 12.45
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | RIGHT HONOURABLE (1) | M Chadwick | 9 | 135 | 1031 | Midfield | 12.0 |
| Sat towards rear 2 wide, traveled comfortably, commenced to improve making the Turn, showed some dash in the early Straight, closed off strongly. | |||||||
| 2 | REGENCY HAPPY STAR (6) | A Badel | 6 | 129 | 1052 | Midfield | 29.0 |
| Settled behind midfield 3 wide in the early stages, angled out from the 850M and ridden hard to lead, slightly weakened inside 200M, finished off nicely | |||||||
| 3 | HAPPY JAI JAI (3) | Z Purton | 8 | 133 | 1088 | Stalker | 4.7 |
| Sat handy 2 wide, traveled okay, ran on evenly. | |||||||
| 4 | BROTHER PEARL (4) | L Ferraris | 5 | 131 | 1040 | Midfield | 50.0 |
| Settled towards rear on the rail, switched out rounding the Turn, made some progress over the concluding stages. | |||||||
| 5 | NICE BIRDIE (2) | C L Chau | 2 | 132 | 1186 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Jumped only fairly, sat worse than midfield on the rail, no clear run in the Straight, could not be ridden out to the finish. | |||||||
| 6 | MEDIC ELITE (8) | K Teetan | 1 | 127 | 1112 | Midfield | 2.9 |
| Jumped okay, settled in front of midfield, slightly weakened inside 400M, one pace thereafter (See Incident Report). | |||||||
| 7 | DOUBLE SHOW (9) | B Avdulla | 7 | 126 | 1215 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Sat behind midfield 2 wide, raced keenly in the middle stages, made minor progress in the Straight, ran on fairly. | |||||||
| 8 | TSUEN WAN GLORY (11) | A Atzeni | 10 | 119 | 1045 | Stalker | 28.0 |
| Chased the leader throughout, traveled okay, limited when asked, weakened and faded inside 150M. | |||||||
| 9 | CHIRON (7) | K C Leung | 11 | 127 | 1158 | Midfield | 39.0 |
| Settled rear, one pace throughout, no impression. | |||||||
| 10 | BEAUTY NOVA (12) | Y L Chung | 3 | 110 | 1077 | Stalker | 7.6 |
| Settled midfield 2 wide, nothing in the Straight, never a threat. | |||||||
| 11 | FAITHFUL TRINITY (5) | M F Poon | 12 | 127 | 1107 | no history | 32.0 |
| Sat 3 wide and without cover, commenced to improve approaching the 500M, weakened inside 100M. | |||||||
| 12 | TURBO POWER (10) | L Hewitson | 4 | 124 | 1096 | Stalker | 8.2 |
| Ridden along to lead, slightly weakened passing the 600M when being challenged, faded quickly in the Straight (Unacceptable performance, Must trial, See Incident Report). | |||||||
Race 4 · Class 4 · 1000m Turf
Won by FORTUNE WARRIOR at 7.0 · 57.27 · sectionals 12.57 · 21.14 · 10.14 · 11.00 · 23.56 · 11.68 · 11.88
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORTUNE WARRIOR (3) | K Teetan | 12 | 133 | 1106 | Leader | 7.0 |
| Began fast & showed speed from outside gate to challenge for lead, was three wide until getting outright lead near 600m & shifting two wide from 450m. Dug deep in late stages to hold late closing challenger to win narrowly. | |||||||
| 2 | SUPER FAST DRAGON (12) | L Hewitson | 10 | 119 | 1183 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Drifted back after the start & raced second last early. Improved position from the 600m, was 7.5L behind at the 400m, came wider on straightening before flying home in final furlong to be narrowly beaten. | |||||||
| 3 | COLOURFUL PRINCE (6) | K De Melo | 2 | 131 | 1173 | Leader | 5.8 |
| Had a nice run in fourth place just behind the leading trio early. Stumbled just prior to straightening when only a few lengths behind before closing strongly all the way to the line to be narrowly beaten into third. | |||||||
| 4 | SAVVY DELIGHT (4) | B Avdulla | 4 | 133 | 1207 | Stalker | 8.9 |
| Raced in midfield away from the rail for the majority. Just over 4L from lead at the 400m, dashed between runners mid-straight when making ground before continuing to close well to only be beaten a neck in a four-way finish. | |||||||
| 5 | E BROTHER (2) | K C Leung | 5 | 133 | 1308 | Stalker | 18.0 |
| Raced in midfield away from the rail. Was just over 3L from the lead when galloping in the clear at the 400m, swung wider on straightening, closes off steadily all the way to be beaten about 2L. | |||||||
| 6 | KING INVINCIBLE (9) | M Chadwick | 3 | 130 | 1021 | Stalker | 6.3 |
| Had no speed after the start & was ridden along to improve along the rail before racing just worse than midfield. Was 6.5L from lead entering final section before making some steady headway, halving deficit in straight. | |||||||
| 7 | SERGEANT PEPPER (1) | Z Purton | 9 | 135 | 1142 | Leader | 4.0 |
| Ridden forward at start to dispute the lead but couldn't hold out eventual leader/winner & raced third away from the rail from the 600m. Continued close until emptying at the 150m & weakening out thereafter. | |||||||
| 8 | PHILOS (11) | Y L Chung | 1 | 125 | 1153 | no history | 9.4 |
| Raced in midfield along the rail after the start. Lost a length or two when making the 600m bend. Was just under 5L from the lead entering last section, stayed along the rail on straightening but only finished one paced to line. | |||||||
| 9 | FANCY STAR (7) | L Currie | 11 | 130 | 1091 | no history | 72.0 |
| Didn't begin fast & shifted behind runners to race at the tail. Was third last along the rail but a long way behind on straightening before making up some late lengths from a long way behind. | |||||||
| 10 | MR GOOD VIBES (10) | A Badel | 6 | 130 | 1061 | no history | 125.0 |
| Was bumped & then crowded soon after the start before racing rearward. Raced keenly near the 700m & green around the bend when relegated to third last between runners. Was 9L behind on straightening & never figured. | |||||||
| 11 | G ONE EXCELLENT (5) | A Atzeni | 8 | 132 | 1233 | Midfield | 45.0 |
| Drifted back after start, raced four wide without cover down back straight before drifting further back around bend & being relegated to second last near the 500m. Was last on straightening, nearly 10L behind & never figured. | |||||||
| 12 | HAYDAY (8) | M F Poon | 7 | 128 | 1134 | no history | 11.0 |
| Showed early speed after the start & challenged for lead in a line of three before being headed near 600m & racing second along the rail without cover. Was only a length behind on straightening but tired badly in final 200m. | |||||||
Race 5 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf
Won by GALLANT HERO at 13.0 · 1:40.52 · sectionals 27.21 · 23.15 · 25.42 · 12.54 · 12.88 · 24.74 · 12.39 · 12.35
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | GALLANT HERO (1) | B Avdulla | 12 | 135 | 1085 | no history | 13.0 |
| Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 9 to 10 lengths back, closer on turn but still the last, finished off very strongly to score by a narrow margin. | |||||||
| 2 | STRONGEST BOY (8) | Z Purton | 6 | 122 | 1071 | Midfield | 2.7 |
| Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 500M, finished off strongly, just beaten by a narrow margin. | |||||||
| 3 | TO INFINITY (11) | L Hewitson | 9 | 120 | 1014 | Stalker | 25.0 |
| Taken back from gate 9, raced behind midfield on the inside, commenced move 500M, very wide turning in, finished off well to take a place. | |||||||
| 4 | MASTER TORNADO (2) | K Teetan | 4 | 133 | 1178 | Leader | 16.0 |
| Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, wider turning in, hit the front 200M, peaked and headed 100M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 5 | AMAZING BOY (7) | A Atzeni | 1 | 124 | 1078 | Midfield | 9.1 |
| Began well from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress early in straight, no extra final 50M. | |||||||
| 6 | BEAUTY MISSION (6) | M Chadwick | 10 | 126 | 1020 | Closer | 13.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress early in straight, short of room near 100M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 7 | LUCKY BANNER (5) | L Currie | 7 | 129 | 999 | Stalker | 16.0 |
| Clean jump, tracked leaders on the outside early, raced in 2nd after entering the back straight, took the lead 400M, peaked and headed 200M, not clear run and snatched up final 50M. | |||||||
| 8 | SUPER BABY (3) | L Ferraris | 2 | 131 | 1169 | Stalker | 19.0 |
| Away well, took the early lead, headed near 1200M, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader in the middle stages, angled out 350M, showed limited response early in straight, not enough room near 50M, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 9 | HAPPY HUNK (10) | K C Leung | 8 | 120 | 1216 | no history | 80.0 |
| Moderately away, raced 2 wide, 5 lengths back, commenced move 500M, very wide into straight, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter. | |||||||
| 10 | SHINKANSEN (9) | K De Melo | 11 | 121 | 1136 | Closer | 16.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home. (Lame right front leg next day morning.) | |||||||
| 11 | GALLANT GOODY (4) | M F Poon | 3 | 128 | 1099 | no history | 76.0 |
| Moderately away, positioned 2 wide, 3 lengths back, wider turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 12 | M M NEBULA (12) | Y L Chung | 5 | 114 | 1122 | Leader | 3.4 |
| Jumped well, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead 1200M, led by 3/4L, peaked and headed 400M, weakened early in straight, eased final 100M. | |||||||
Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by A AMERIC TE SPECSO at 2.4 · 1:09.61 · sectionals 23.82 · 22.39 · 10.96 · 11.43 · 23.40 · 11.73 · 11.67
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | A AMERIC TE SPECSO (1) | Z Purton | 4 | 135 | 1067 | Closer | 2.4 |
| Crowded start and settled in midfield, 2 wide, showed strong dash in the last 150M and won by 3/4L. | |||||||
| 2 | SEE U AGAIN (10) | B Avdulla | 7 | 126 | 1102 | Stalker | 18.0 |
| Sent forward and shared lead, 2 wide, kept on going to the line and just headed in the last 50M. | |||||||
| 3 | LYRICAL MOTION (12) | A Badel | 2 | 116 | 1097 | Stalker | 4.5 |
| Raced behind the lead, along the rail, stayed on in the Straight for 3rd. | |||||||
| 4 | TELECOM SPEED (3) | L Hewitson | 10 | 131 | 1155 | Stalker | 24.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly and rolled forward, 3 wide no cover, closed off only fairly in the Straight. | |||||||
| 5 | SEA SAPPHIRE (8) | A Hamelin | 8 | 127 | 1056 | no history | 29.0 |
| Sent forward, along the rail, weakened in the last 100M. | |||||||
| 6 | ISLAND GOLDEN (5) | M Chadwick | 6 | 130 | 1066 | Leader | 24.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly and at rear, along the rail, showed some dash in the early part of the Straight but weakened after passing 150M. | |||||||
| 7 | EASY SNIP (9) | C L Chau | 5 | 124 | 1221 | no history | 29.0 |
| Bumped start and settled in behind midfield, wide but with cover, pretty one paced. | |||||||
| 8 | ROUND THE GLOBE (7) | A Atzeni | 3 | 127 | 1099 | Leader | 5.4 |
| Settled in midfield, 2 wide, remained one paced to the line. (See incident report) | |||||||
| 9 | STORMTROUPER (11) | L Ferraris | 9 | 121 | 1132 | Closer | 27.0 |
| Jumped only fairly and at rear, wide with cover after 650M, never threaten. | |||||||
| 10 | TOGEPI (4) | Y L Chung | 11 | 126 | 1051 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| At rear and blundered badly near 1000M, 2 wide, nothing in the Straight. | |||||||
| 11 | AROMATICA (6) | K C Leung | 12 | 127 | 1190 | no history | 71.0 |
| At rear, wide but with cover, never a factor. | |||||||
| 12 | DESERT STAR (2) | K Teetan | 1 | 135 | 1091 | no history | 15.0 |
| Settled in midfield, along the rail, lost ground in the Straight. (Heart irregularity) | |||||||
Race 7 · Class 3 · 1800m Turf
Won by LEAN HERO at 6.6 · 1:48.33 · sectionals 13.62 · 22.67 · 23.92 · 23.85 · 11.78 · 12.07 · 24.27 · 12.07 · 12.20
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | LEAN HERO (8) | K C Leung | 2 | 120 | 1166 | Midfield | 6.6 |
| Settled some 3L back mainly in 3rd, commenced move entering home straight and hit the front under pressure 150 metres out, stuck on well. | |||||||
| 2 | INTREPID WINNER (11) | K De Melo | 5 | 117 | 1033 | no history | 10.0 |
| Settled just worse than midfield, commenced move inside 550 metres and 4-wide into straight, ran on steadily to be nearest at finish despite hanging in under pressure. | |||||||
| 3 | FRANTANCK (12) | M L Yeung | 11 | 116 | 1139 | Midfield | 45.0 |
| Pressed forward from a wide draw before settling in 2nd just off the fast pace, improved around final bend to hit the front on straightening, unable to sustain effort and caught 150 metres out. | |||||||
| 4 | C P BRAVE (6) | L Hewitson | 8 | 121 | 1125 | no history | 8.2 |
| Jumped awkwardly before settling in last few, commenced move out wide rounding home bend and the widest into straight, ran on well under pressure down the centre of the track. | |||||||
| 5 | QUANTUM PATCH (10) | K Teetan | 9 | 118 | 1136 | Midfield | 6.0 |
| Snatched back from a wide draw but refused to settle in last few 3-wide without cover, made some headway home bend, kept on well from 6th into straight. | |||||||
| 6 | MALDIVES (5) | M F Poon | 7 | 120 | 1164 | Midfield | 25.0 |
| Settled behind midfield on rail, inconvenienced by tiring horse rounding home bend, fought on steadily under pressure down the inside of home straight to be nearest at finish. | |||||||
| 7 | YOUNG BRILLIANT (9) | A Badel | 6 | 120 | 1140 | Leader | 20.0 |
| Settled in midfield, commenced move inside 600 metres reaching 4.5L 4th into straight, one-paced under pressure. (Bled) | |||||||
| 8 | TOURBILLON PRINCE (4) | C L Chau | 4 | 122 | 1139 | Stalker | 3.9 |
| Gradually took up running setting a smart pace to straight, narrowly headed turning for home and soon weakened. (Roarer) | |||||||
| 9 | PERFECT TEAM (2) | M Chadwick | 10 | 128 | 1057 | Closer | 24.0 |
| Always in last few and never seen with a chance. | |||||||
| 10 | SWEET ENCOUNTER (1) | Z Purton | 12 | 135 | 1155 | Closer | 9.0 |
| Settled at the back and never seen with a chance. | |||||||
| 11 | CHARITY BINGO (7) | L Ferraris | 3 | 120 | 1042 | Midfield | 10.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly losing ground, settled in midfield mainly in 6th on rail, switched 2-wide to avoid weakening horse on home bend, weakened under pressure inside final 150 metres. | |||||||
| 12 | BEAUTY MISSILE (3) | A Atzeni | 1 | 124 | 1181 | Midfield | 14.0 |
| Gradually taken some 3L back to 4th on rail, dropped away under pressure from 550 metres out. | |||||||
Race 8 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf
Won by BEAUTY GLORY at 6.1 · 1:09.92 · sectionals 23.99 · 22.40 · 10.97 · 11.43 · 23.53 · 11.61 · 11.92
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | BEAUTY GLORY (6) | Y L Chung | 6 | 116 | 1176 | Stalker | 6.1 |
| Led uncontested, kept responding to pressure in straight, gamely fought off challengers on both sides to score. | |||||||
| 2 | GRATEFUL HEART (2) | A Atzeni | 1 | 132 | 1105 | Midfield | 14.0 |
| Jumped well from draw 1, restrained to race ahead of midfield, briefly held up early straight, tried hard to reel in the leader final 200M, just denied. | |||||||
| 3 | SWEET BRIAR (7) | L Hewitson | 9 | 121 | 1101 | Leader | 5.1 |
| Jumped awkwardly, settled down in 4th, ran on well final 300M, nearest finish. | |||||||
| 4 | LIGHTNING BOLT (1) | Z Purton | 5 | 133 | 1186 | Midfield | 3.0 |
| Chased leader, had every chance from 350M but always held. | |||||||
| 5 | JUMBO FORTUNE (11) | K Teetan | 3 | 119 | 1289 | Midfield | 9.4 |
| Not hurried early stages, dropped back to race behind midfield, stayed on over final 300M, no serious threat to first few. | |||||||
| 6 | READY TO WIN (10) | M Chadwick | 11 | 120 | 1102 | Midfield | 17.0 |
| From wide draw moved up to chase leader, battled on one paced turning home, no longer a threat mid-straight. | |||||||
| 7 | SEIZING THE MOMENT (4) | B Avdulla | 2 | 127 | 1055 | Closer | 12.0 |
| Away with them, restrained in midfield along the fence, not going the pace to challenge in straight, always held by leaders. | |||||||
| 8 | STORM LEGEND (5) | A Badel | 7 | 127 | 1053 | Midfield | 39.0 |
| Crowded at the start, dropped back to near the rear, gave limited response turning for home, ran past beaten horses only. | |||||||
| 9 | YOUTH POWER (8) | K C Leung | 4 | 121 | 1048 | no history | 68.0 |
| Jumped on terms, settled down 2-wide in mid-division, overraced mid-stages, failed to pick up speed on straightening, never reach contention. | |||||||
| 10 | LUCKY GOR (9) | L Ferraris | 10 | 120 | 1216 | Leader | 6.5 |
| Jumped well, restrained to a midfield position along the 3-path, raced keenly, couldn't go on passing 350M. (Jockey questioned re his riding tactics.) | |||||||
| 11 | KIMBERLEY (3) | L Currie | 8 | 128 | 1083 | no history | 121.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly, crowded for room, ended up racing near the rear, scrubbed along home turn but gave no response, never in the picture. | |||||||
| 12 | E UNIVERSE (12) | M L Yeung | 12 | 118 | 1034 | Leader | 73.0 |
| Fractious in the stalls, lost ground as the start was effected, raced at the back throughout, never involved. (Afforded a fair start in the opinion of Stewards.) | |||||||
Race 9 · Class 2 · 1200m Turf
Won by SON PAK FU at 7.0 · 1:09.19 · sectionals 23.23 · 22.54 · 10.93 · 11.61 · 23.42 · 11.71 · 11.71
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | SON PAK FU (11) | C L Chau | 9 | 119 | 1217 | Stalker | 7.0 |
| Taken back from gate 9, raced 3 wide at rear, moved a bit closer after passing 500M, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, finished off very strongly to score. | |||||||
| 2 | BUNDLE OF CHARM (6) | K Teetan | 12 | 122 | 1165 | Leader | 17.0 |
| Moderately away from the widest draw, raced in 3rd, a length or so back, there to turn, showed good response in straight, hit the front 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner late. | |||||||
| 3 | REWARD SMILE (10) | A Badel | 6 | 119 | 1112 | Midfield | 3.9 |
| Made contact at start, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, a bit closer on turn, finished off well to take a place. | |||||||
| 4 | GOKO WIN (8) | A Atzeni | 5 | 120 | 1064 | Midfield | 15.0 |
| Made contact shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 500M, closed off well to make frame without threatening the first few. | |||||||
| 5 | XPONENTIAL (12) | L Hewitson | 4 | 119 | 1163 | Leader | 14.0 |
| Jumped well, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually final 50M. | |||||||
| 6 | NORDIC DRAGON (3) | Z Purton | 10 | 130 | 1139 | Stalker | 4.4 |
| Taken back from gate 10, raced 2 wide behind midfield, found rail 500M, made some progress early in straight, blocked near 200M, cleared 100M, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 7 | MAJESTIC STAR (2) | L Ferraris | 8 | 132 | 1302 | Stalker | 8.4 |
| Commenced well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, similar position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. | |||||||
| 8 | POWER KOEPP (9) | M L Yeung | 11 | 119 | 1118 | Midfield | 88.0 |
| Taken back from gate 11, raced at rear, 8 lengths back, same margin back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight. | |||||||
| 9 | IMA SINGLE MAN (7) | B Avdulla | 7 | 122 | 1179 | Midfield | 43.0 |
| Began awkwardly and crowded, raced at rear on the inside, still well back on turn, made some progress in straight. | |||||||
| 10 | EASON (5) | M F Poon | 3 | 122 | 1156 | Midfield | 21.0 |
| Moderately away, raced behind midfield on the inside, 7 lengths back on turn, one-paced in straight. | |||||||
| 11 | CAMPIONE (4) | Y L Chung | 2 | 120 | 1167 | no history | 10.0 |
| Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 12 | REWARDING TOGETHER (1) | M Chadwick | 1 | 135 | 1209 | Midfield | 9.8 |
| Moderately away from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||