Happy Valley results · Wed, 10 Apr 2024
9 races · going GOOD · rail B
Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 10 Apr 2024
GLORIOUS JOURNEY R5 at 38.0 · surprise · E UNIVERSE R2 at 9.3 · IVY LEAGUE R8 at 8.7 · NICE BIRDIE R1 at 7.3 · CAPITAL LEGEND R7 at 4.3 · SPORTS LEGEND R9 at 4.2 · GOLDEN LINK R6 at 3.9 · MOMENTS IN TIME R3 at 3.6 · COPARTNER PRANCE R4 at 1.6
Race 1 · Class 5 · 2200m Turf
Won by NICE BIRDIE at 7.3 · 2:18.48 · sectionals 14.36 · 23.96 · 25.80 · 26.08 · 23.80 · 11.96 · 11.84 · 24.48 · 12.08 · 12.40
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | NICE BIRDIE (2) | C L Chau | 5 | 131 | 1193 | Midfield | 7.3 |
| Bumped start, raced 2 wide in midfield, found rail 550M, saved ground on turn, finished off strongly to score. | |||||||
| 2 | HAPPY HERO (4) | L Hewitson | 2 | 129 | 1060 | Midfield | 9.6 |
| Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside early, 2 wide after passing 1200M, moved closer 800M, 3 wide better than midfield on turn, hit the front 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M. | |||||||
| 3 | COLOURFUL BARON (3) | Z Purton | 11 | 132 | 1115 | Stalker | 6.2 |
| Began well from a wide draw, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival 700M, led by 1/4L turning in, peaked and headed 200M, kept on evenly to take a place. | |||||||
| 4 | GOLDEN FAIRY (10) | A Badel | 7 | 121 | 1040 | Leader | 8.5 |
| Commenced well, sent forward to race prominently on the inside, allowed rival to cross 1450M, sat right behind the leader in the middle stages, kept on well early in straight, no extra final 100M. | |||||||
| 5 | ARTHUR'S KINGDOM (8) | M F Poon | 3 | 121 | 1003 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Jumped well, raced better than midfield on the inside, dropped to midfield after entering the back straight, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. | |||||||
| 6 | LOYAL AMBITION (7) | K Teetan | 10 | 124 | 1040 | Stalker | 5.7 |
| Moderately away from a wide draw, raced 2 wide, 1-1/2L back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong. | |||||||
| 7 | DIAMOND WINNER (9) | B Avdulla | 9 | 122 | 1109 | Midfield | 8.9 |
| Taken back to race at rear on the inside, commenced move 500M, very wide into straight, passed some tired runners in the run home. | |||||||
| 8 | SUPERB DADDY (5) | H Bowman | 1 | 129 | 1096 | Closer | 6.4 |
| Moderately away from gate 1, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide after passing 800M, 4 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.) (Roarer.) | |||||||
| 9 | GREEN LASER (11) | M L Yeung | 4 | 118 | 1119 | Midfield | 12.0 |
| Bumped start, raced towards rear on the outside, sent forward after entering the back straight, 2nd on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 10 | SUNNY SHINES (1) | A Atzeni | 8 | 135 | 1100 | Closer | 31.0 |
| Slightly slow out and crowded, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 850M, 4 lengths back on turn, failed to close off in straight. | |||||||
| 11 | VINCY (6) | A Hamelin | 6 | 129 | 1072 | Closer | 20.0 |
| Made contact at start, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. | |||||||
Race 2 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by E UNIVERSE at 9.3 · 1:10.10 · sectionals 23.66 · 22.35 · 11.22 · 11.13 · 24.09 · 11.56 · 12.53
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | E UNIVERSE (5) | L Hewitson | 5 | 128 | 1035 | Stalker | 9.3 |
| Showed good pace to lead, skipped away early straight opening up a sizeable lead, eased late and had his winning margin reduced to a neck. (Jockey reprimanded for failing to ride out to the line.) | |||||||
| 2 | DOUBLE BINGO (6) | L Ferraris | 4 | 127 | 1082 | no history | 78.0 |
| Away in line, given a waiting ride near the rear, closed off strongly final 300M and was rapidly making ground on the eventual winner who had been eased final stages. | |||||||
| 3 | HAPPY FEELING (10) | B Thompson | 1 | 116 | 1060 | Midfield | 34.0 |
| From draw 1 bustled along early to hold a midfield spot along the fence, kept on steadily final 300M for a non-threatening 3rd. | |||||||
| 4 | TACTICAL COMMAND (11) | A Badel | 12 | 116 | 1072 | Midfield | 16.0 |
| From wide draw dropped back to race in last, had the task ahead at 400M with 9Ls to make up, finished off well to take 4th. | |||||||
| 5 | EASY SNIP (3) | C L Chau | 2 | 128 | 1209 | Closer | 3.9 |
| Jumped on terms, maintained a midfield spot, 6Ls to make up 400M, held up 300M-250M before closing off the race moderately. (Jockey reported post race his horse had its tongue over the bit.) | |||||||
| 6 | WOODFIRE CHAMP (12) | M L Yeung | 6 | 115 | 1010 | Midfield | 17.0 |
| Away quickly, tracked leaders, 4th at 400M, briefly went 2nd mid-straight but peaked on its run 150M. | |||||||
| 7 | HOSS (4) | K Teetan | 7 | 129 | 1102 | Closer | 15.0 |
| Slow to begin, settled near last 8Ls off pace, stayed on without threatening over final 300M. | |||||||
| 8 | SUPER EAGLE (8) | K De Melo | 8 | 122 | 1088 | Stalker | 11.0 |
| Began well, always stayed in touch behind leading trio, couldn't pick up pace when asked early straight, soon out of contention. | |||||||
| 9 | STREET CONQUEROR (2) | Z Purton | 11 | 132 | 1127 | Midfield | 5.9 |
| Had to make early use from a wide draw to obtain a forward position outside leader, no extra nearing 200M, weakened away. (Jockey: may be better suited being ridden more conservatively in early stages.) | |||||||
| 10 | KING OBERON (9) | A Atzeni | 3 | 120 | 1070 | Midfield | 7.3 |
| Away well enough, dropped back to a midfield spot along the 3-path, couldn't go on passing 300M. No impression on leaders. | |||||||
| 11 | HAPPY GOLF (1) | H Bowman | 10 | 135 | 1190 | Midfield | 8.2 |
| From wide draw taken across behind rivals, reserved behind midfield, failed to finish off under top weight. (Bled.) | |||||||
| 12 | REGENT GLORY (7) | H Bentley | 9 | 124 | 1047 | Leader | 9.2 |
| Pressed forward to be racing just off leader, struggled to keep up nearing 400M, soon beaten on straightening. (Lame next day.) | |||||||
Race 3 · Class 2 · 1650m Turf
Won by MOMENTS IN TIME at 3.6 · 1:39.31 · sectionals 27.59 · 23.91 · 24.12 · 12.10 · 12.02 · 23.69 · 11.85 · 11.84
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | MOMENTS IN TIME (3) | Z Purton | 5 | 123 | 1070 | Leader | 3.6 |
| Settled midfield, traveled keenly in the early stages, showed some dash over the concluding 75M, closed off strongly. | |||||||
| 2 | OUTGATE (8) | Y L Chung | 7 | 111 | 1047 | Leader | 3.3 |
| Sat handy, traveled nicely, made good ground inside 100M, kept on well to hold 2nd. | |||||||
| 3 | MR ASCENDENCY (2) | H Bentley | 4 | 131 | 1138 | Stalker | 6.7 |
| Settled in front of midfield, traveled smoothly, shifted out to obtain clear running in the Straight, ran on evenly. | |||||||
| 4 | TELECOM FIGHTERS (1) | L Hewitson | 1 | 135 | 1109 | Leader | 11.0 |
| Ridden along to lead, traveled okay, slightly weakened entering the Straight. | |||||||
| 5 | GALAXY WITNESS (5) | A Badel | 2 | 117 | 1232 | Closer | 3.7 |
| Jumped only fairly, sat behind midfield, shifted out to obtain clear running in the Straight, closed off fairly. | |||||||
| 6 | RISING FROM ASHES (6) | K Teetan | 3 | 117 | 1004 | Closer | 22.0 |
| Sat rear, traveled fairly, no impression made (Tongue tie replaced on arrival at the Start). | |||||||
| 7 | KEEFY (4) | K C Leung | 8 | 120 | 1177 | Leader | 39.0 |
| Settled worse than midfield, traveled okay, ran on fairly to the line. | |||||||
| 8 | FIND MY LOVE (7) | A Atzeni | 6 | 116 | 1168 | Closer | 14.0 |
| Sat rear, raced rear, could not make up ground, no contention. | |||||||
Race 4 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by COPARTNER PRANCE at 1.6 · 1:10.33 · sectionals 23.36 · 23.09 · 11.29 · 11.80 · 23.88 · 11.85 · 12.03
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | COPARTNER PRANCE (1) | Z Purton | 6 | 135 | 1111 | Leader | 1.6 |
| Began well, raced outside the leader for the majority. Moved up to share lead approaching 200m, looked challenged but was strong in final stages & went on to win well again. | |||||||
| 2 | MY INTELLIGENT (12) | M Chadwick | 3 | 115 | 1101 | Leader | 7.0 |
| Raced in midfield along the rail before improving to race on the leaders back from 550m. Stayed along rail on straightening, moved through to share lead at 200m, battled well but winner was too strong, finished clear of 3rd. | |||||||
| 3 | SPEEDY SMARTIE (7) | C L Chau | 7 | 121 | 1117 | Leader | 23.0 |
| Was a touch wide early before coming a pair further back after first bend & raced just worse than midfield. Was 4L from the lead entering last section, closed off well to move to well beaten third near 50m mark. | |||||||
| 4 | TATTENHAM (10) | K Teetan | 10 | 121 | 1116 | Stalker | 21.0 |
| Drifted back after the start, was third last before being second last from the 800m. Was just under 6L from the lead entering last section, came wider on straightening before making some late headway down the outside. | |||||||
| 5 | JOYFUL LIFE (8) | K C Leung | 12 | 121 | 1106 | Leader | 11.0 |
| Pushed forward but was caught three wide without cover outside leaders. Was steadied near 900m & came back a length, continued to cover additional ground. Was finishing steadily before being crowded in concluding stages. | |||||||
| 6 | ROARING BEBE (5) | A Badel | 4 | 126 | 1123 | no history | 50.0 |
| Got back after start & raced rearward along the rail. Was over 6L from the lead entering last section when third last before making a couple of lengths late in the raced when running home along the rail to finish in midfield. | |||||||
| 7 | SKY SONG (3) | B Avdulla | 5 | 127 | 1133 | no history | 7.3 |
| Obtained position in midfield away from rail early before moving to rail mid-race. Was only 2L from lead on straightening, finished off only moderately last furlong & despite being crowded in final stages was no threat. | |||||||
| 8 | SPEEDY CHARIOT (9) | L Hewitson | 9 | 121 | 1109 | Midfield | 24.0 |
| Began awkwardly, lost ground & raced last after start. Came outwards sharply near the 400m mark when continuing last and over 7L from the lead before making up a few lengths from a long way back to finish in midfield. | |||||||
| 9 | PHILOS (11) | Y L Chung | 1 | 115 | 1127 | Stalker | 47.0 |
| Held the advantage of inside draw & improved after start to lead. Was headed in the lead near the 250m, weakened in final furlong, checked near the line when beaten & finished ninth. | |||||||
| 10 | WIN SPEED (4) | B Thompson | 2 | 127 | 1118 | no history | 52.0 |
| Began fairly before racing in midfield along the rail. Was 4L from the lead entering last section when continuing in midfield, did little in the straight & finished third last. | |||||||
| 11 | FLYING DRAGON (2) | K H Chan | 11 | 123 | 1219 | Midfield | 63.0 |
| Crowded & checked after start, before getting back when caught racing very wide & rearward. Shifted out to avoid rival near the 600m & raced very wide around bend. Pushed very wide again on straightening & was never a factor. | |||||||
| 12 | COSMO NAVIGATOR (6) | A Atzeni | 8 | 125 | 1166 | no history | 39.0 |
| Obtained a nice position 1,1 in middle stages. Was only 2.5L from the lead entering last section, came under hard ridding before straightening and then weakened to finish last. | |||||||
Race 5 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf
Won by GLORIOUS JOURNEY at 38.0 · 1:40.54 · sectionals 27.51 · 24.24 · 24.86 · 12.61 · 12.25 · 23.93 · 12.15 · 11.78
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | GLORIOUS JOURNEY (1) | M Chadwick | 12 | 135 | 1018 | Stalker | 38.0 |
| Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 7 lengths or so back, commenced move 600M, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to score. | |||||||
| 2 | SURE JOYFUL (9) | M F Poon | 9 | 124 | 1053 | Stalker | 18.0 |
| Taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 750M, a bit closer on turn, very wide into straight, took the lead 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M. | |||||||
| 3 | ATOMIC BEAUTY (11) | B Avdulla | 2 | 121 | 1207 | Stalker | 3.6 |
| Away well, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, kept on well in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two. | |||||||
| 4 | MR ALADDIN (10) | H Bentley | 5 | 123 | 1069 | Stalker | 6.2 |
| Made contact at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out after passing 400M, made some progress in straight to make frame, no threat to the first few. | |||||||
| 5 | STURDY RUBY (8) | H Bowman | 7 | 126 | 1107 | Stalker | 7.3 |
| Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 100M. | |||||||
| 6 | WINDICATOR FAMILY (3) | A Badel | 1 | 131 | 974 | Closer | 12.0 |
| Began well from gate 1, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on rail, same position on turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 7 | KEEN UNITY (12) | M L Yeung | 3 | 117 | 1166 | Midfield | 9.7 |
| Away with them, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground throughout, made good progress early in straight, peaked on run 150M, kept on same pace to the line. | |||||||
| 8 | DEVAS TWELVE (5) | Z Purton | 4 | 128 | 1098 | Stalker | 3.5 |
| Out with rest, raced 2 wide, 2-1/2L back, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 9 | NOT A FEW (4) | K De Melo | 11 | 130 | 1039 | Midfield | 142.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide towards rear, 5 lengths or so back turning in, no clear run early in straight, made no impression thereafter. | |||||||
| 10 | GALLANT CROWN (7) | K C Leung | 10 | 126 | 1074 | Leader | 22.0 |
| Jumped well from gate 10, raced 3 wide, 2 lengths back, no cover throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. | |||||||
| 11 | WOOD ON FIRE (6) | K Teetan | 8 | 127 | 1117 | Midfield | 32.0 |
| Jumped well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong. | |||||||
| 12 | GOOD LUCK WIN (2) | L Ferraris | 6 | 134 | 1107 | Closer | 94.0 |
| Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length on turn, peaked and headed approaching 200M, weakened and eased final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by GOLDEN LINK at 3.9 · 1:10.67 · sectionals 23.94 · 22.69 · 11.20 · 11.49 · 24.04 · 11.96 · 12.08
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | GOLDEN LINK (9) | K Teetan | 5 | 122 | 1082 | Midfield | 3.9 |
| Broke well, settled behind the leaders, switched towards the inside in the Straight, closed off strongly to score. | |||||||
| 2 | HERCULES (11) | Y L Chung | 11 | 116 | 1075 | Midfield | 39.0 |
| Restrained after the start from a wide barrier and settled at the rear, had some trouble finding clear running early in the Straight, stayed on strongly, closet finish. | |||||||
| 3 | TELECOM SPEED (1) | H Bowman | 9 | 134 | 1166 | Stalker | 16.0 |
| Jumped well but caught 3 wide no cover on pace, kept on nicely until weakened final 50M. | |||||||
| 4 | WINNING HEART (6) | H Bentley | 4 | 124 | 1137 | Stalker | 2.5 |
| Jumped on terms, settled midfield 2 wide, ran on okay for a non-threatening 4th. (See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 5 | MR VALIANT (3) | A Badel | 1 | 126 | 1063 | Midfield | 7.4 |
| Showed good early speed to lead, kept on until weakened final 150M. | |||||||
| 6 | GREAT ACHIEVER (4) | C L Chau | 2 | 123 | 1057 | Midfield | 10.0 |
| Settled midfield on the rail, raced keenly in the early and middle stages, made some progress. | |||||||
| 7 | CRYSTAL POWERFUL (8) | A Atzeni | 6 | 123 | 1130 | Midfield | 25.0 |
| Settled worse than midfield 3 wide with cover, only one pace when asked. | |||||||
| 8 | SAME TO YOU (12) | B Thompson | 8 | 115 | 991 | Midfield | 58.0 |
| Settled midfield 3 wide, limited response in the Straight. | |||||||
| 9 | FALCON COURT (10) | M L Yeung | 12 | 121 | 1111 | Closer | 81.0 |
| Sat at the rear on the rail, only able to pass weakened rivals. | |||||||
| 10 | MOLLY'S WITNESS (5) | A Hamelin | 10 | 125 | 1140 | no history | 150.0 |
| Settled towards the rear, made no impression. | |||||||
| 11 | SAVVY CHIC (2) | B Avdulla | 3 | 132 | 1156 | Stalker | 6.2 |
| Sat outside the lead, weakened in the Straight. (See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 12 | CERVIN (7) | K H Chan | 7 | 118 | 1052 | no history | 104.0 |
| Sat on pace on the rail, began to lose ground at 400M, weakened and faded after. | |||||||
Race 7 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf
Won by CAPITAL LEGEND at 4.3 · 1:41.74 · sectionals 29.64 · 24.67 · 23.74 · 11.75 · 11.99 · 23.69 · 11.72 · 11.97
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | CAPITAL LEGEND (2) | H Bowman | 3 | 134 | 1147 | Stalker | 4.3 |
| Tracked leaders in 3rd or 4th on rail, came to tackle leaders upon straightening and asserted authority 50 metres out | |||||||
| 2 | FOREMOST TEDDY (9) | K De Melo | 6 | 122 | 1176 | Stalker | 42.0 |
| Always thereabouts, hit the front into straight, hung on well until caught 50 metres out. | |||||||
| 3 | GALLANT VALOUR (4) | Z Purton | 1 | 130 | 1098 | Stalker | 4.1 |
| Settled in midfield on rail, saved ground turning in for home, fought on steadily for distant 3rd without threatening. | |||||||
| 4 | MASTER TORNADO (6) | K Teetan | 4 | 127 | 1185 | Stalker | 12.0 |
| Ridden to lead attempting to make all, headed into straight and faded. | |||||||
| 5 | JOYFUL PROSPERITY (10) | K C Leung | 5 | 122 | 1075 | Midfield | 3.7 |
| Travelled in midfield or slightly worse and keenly at times, came under pressure rounding home bend and wide into straight, ran on under pressure down the centre of the track and did best work late. | |||||||
| 6 | I CAN (5) | A Atzeni | 9 | 130 | 1076 | Stalker | 24.0 |
| Travelled keenly at times mainly in 5th in better than midfield, came under pressure rounding home bend, fought on steadily without threatening. | |||||||
| 7 | HARRY'S HERO (7) | M F Poon | 12 | 123 | 1041 | Closer | 15.0 |
| Held up in last few from the widest draw, improved steadily around first bend to reach 1.5L 3rd 3-wide into back straight, went wider turning in for home and could find no extra under pressure. | |||||||
| 8 | WINNING SEVEN (11) | H Bentley | 8 | 119 | 1112 | Midfield | 47.0 |
| Settled well behind, saved ground turning in for home, fought on steadily between runners after straightening, steadied close home. | |||||||
| 9 | WIN WIN FIGHTER (3) | L Hewitson | 7 | 131 | 1071 | Midfield | 25.0 |
| Held up in last few, ran home one-paced. | |||||||
| 10 | D STAR (1) | Y L Chung | 2 | 130 | 1048 | Midfield | 6.7 |
| Settled towards rear on rail after moderate beginning, saved ground turning in for home, found no extra after straightening. | |||||||
| 11 | CHATER GOLD (8) | B Thompson | 11 | 123 | 1015 | Stalker | 59.0 |
| Settled at the back, never seen with a chance. | |||||||
| 12 | DRAGON PRIDE (12) | A Badel | 10 | 117 | 1108 | Midfield | 27.0 |
| Travelled wide in last few before improving steadily to some 3L 6th 3-wide into back straight, lost position 700 metres out before coming under pressure home bend, dropped further back from approaching straight. | |||||||
Race 8 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf
Won by IVY LEAGUE at 8.7 · 1:41.05 · sectionals 28.06 · 24.42 · 24.43 · 12.29 · 12.14 · 24.14 · 11.96 · 12.18
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | IVY LEAGUE (8) | K De Melo | 3 | 118 | 1232 | Midfield | 8.7 |
| Settled ahead of midfield, in touch with leaders home turn, wide into straight, saddle shifted according to rider and hung in badly causing interference to rivals over final 250M. Just held on in a photo finish. | |||||||
| 2 | SIMPLY MAVERICK (3) | Z Purton | 5 | 129 | 1200 | Stalker | 2.6 |
| Jumped awkwardly, reserved behind midfield 6-7Ls back, wide into straight, hit the line well, just denied in a photo finish. | |||||||
| 3 | CHAIN OF GOLD (12) | L Hewitson | 12 | 117 | 1019 | Closer | 44.0 |
| Taken back to last from a wide draw, 9-10Ls off the pace on settling, had task in hand top of straight, briefly crowded for room near 200M before finishing off nicely to claim 3rd, nearest finish. | |||||||
| 4 | NOBLE PURSUIT (4) | C Y Ho | 7 | 126 | 1163 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Restrained to a rearward position, 6Ls off the pace entering home turn, brought widest top of straight and closed off well to take 4th, nearest finish. | |||||||
| 5 | EIGHTEEN PALMS (6) | A Badel | 8 | 124 | 1215 | Stalker | 29.0 |
| Went forward tracking leader, raced keenly 900M when pace steadied, kept going well early straight, outran by first two inside 150M, checked late stages and edged out to 5th near line. (Protest on winner overruled.) | |||||||
| 6 | HAMERON (1) | H Bowman | 9 | 135 | 1036 | Stalker | 11.0 |
| Switched off to race near the rear 7-8Ls away, pushed along nearing 400M, stayed on well under top weight but was badly crowded for room on the inside late stages. | |||||||
| 7 | RED MAJESTY (9) | K Teetan | 6 | 118 | 1212 | Leader | 18.0 |
| Chased leader on outside, badly crowded for room near 250M and lost momentum, kept on without threatening leaders late stages. | |||||||
| 8 | SHOW RESPECT (5) | H Bentley | 2 | 125 | 1089 | Stalker | 4.3 |
| Tracked leaders early stages, 5th at 800M, was commencing to finish off the race when badly held up for clear running from 150M. Could do better. | |||||||
| 9 | SMILING TIME (11) | M L Yeung | 4 | 117 | 1101 | no history | 45.0 |
| Settled down in midfield along the 2-path, kept on mildly on straightening and was always held by leaders. | |||||||
| 10 | WINNING DRAGON (2) | B Avdulla | 1 | 134 | 1064 | Stalker | 14.0 |
| Maintained a midfield spot on the inside, kept battling away early straight, held by leaders from 150M, checked 50M losing momentum. | |||||||
| 11 | LOVERO (7) | Y L Chung | 11 | 119 | 1126 | Leader | 9.9 |
| Crowded on jumping, soon moved up to the lead, swung to center of track on straightening, fought hard from 300M, steadied by rival 150M, no extra towards the finish. | |||||||
| 12 | TRADITION (10) | M F Poon | 10 | 116 | 1024 | no history | 129.0 |
| Held up behind midfield early stages, under the pump 550M, failed to close off the race. | |||||||
Race 9 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf
Won by SPORTS LEGEND at 4.2 · 1:09.68 · sectionals 23.25 · 22.61 · 10.97 · 11.64 · 23.82 · 11.63 · 12.19
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | SPORTS LEGEND (8) | Z Purton | 11 | 123 | 1167 | Leader | 4.2 |
| Began smartly from a wide draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L on turn, kept on very well in straight and scored. | |||||||
| 2 | COLOURFUL EMPEROR (2) | Y L Chung | 3 | 128 | 1032 | Leader | 3.7 |
| Clean jump, sent forward to race in 2nd, 1-1/2L behind the leader, same position on turn, finished off well without threatening the winner. | |||||||
| 3 | SWEET BRIAR (9) | L Hewitson | 1 | 122 | 1064 | Stalker | 3.9 |
| Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, a bit closer on turn, kept on well in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two. | |||||||
| 4 | ARMOUR EAGLE (6) | B Thompson | 6 | 124 | 1167 | Midfield | 33.0 |
| Bumped start, raced 2 wide towards rear, found rail near 500M, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to make frame without threatening. | |||||||
| 5 | SOLAR PARTNER (7) | M Chadwick | 5 | 123 | 1218 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Bumped start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, wider on turn, 4 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 6 | HEALTHY HEALTHY (4) | B Avdulla | 4 | 125 | 1147 | Stalker | 8.8 |
| Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, slightly improved on turn, angled out 350M, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 7 | NEBRASKAN (11) | K Teetan | 10 | 119 | 1031 | no history | 24.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, 8 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in straight. | |||||||
| 8 | ATOMIC FORCE (3) | C Y Ho | 9 | 126 | 1140 | Midfield | 18.0 |
| Jumped with them, trapped wide in midfield, no cover for the majority of the race, very wide into straight, made no impression in the run home. | |||||||
| 9 | ASTROLOGER (1) | H Bowman | 8 | 135 | 1161 | Midfield | 35.0 |
| Taken back to race at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made little progress early in straight, weakened final 100M. | |||||||
| 10 | KING ECCELLENTE (12) | H Bentley | 12 | 116 | 1144 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Moderately away from the widest draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, very wide turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 11 | MAGIC PHOENIX (10) | M L Yeung | 2 | 120 | 1182 | Leader | 49.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths or so back on turn, showed no response early in straight, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 12 | O'LINER (5) | L Ferraris | 7 | 125 | 1237 | Leader | 48.0 |
| Average to begin, raced 2 wide, a length or so back, weakened 500M, eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||