Happy Valley results · Wed, 17 Apr 2024
9 races · going GOOD · rail C
Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 17 Apr 2024
CALIFORNIA TOUCH R6 at 17.0 · surprise · FLYING SILVER R4 at 13.0 · surprise · ZOOM BOOM R9 at 8.5 · SUPERB CAPITALIST R7 at 7.9 · EXUBERANT R3 at 6.7 · TURIN WARRIOR R8 at 6.3 · KAHOLO ANGEL R5 at 4.8 · SUPER AXIOM R1 at 2.4 · NORTHERN BEAST R2 at 2.2
Race 1 · Class 5 · 1000m Turf
Won by SUPER AXIOM at 2.4 · 57.26 · sectionals 12.65 · 21.45 · 10.46 · 10.99 · 23.16 · 11.36 · 11.80
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | SUPER AXIOM (5) | E C W Wong | 6 | 123 | 1264 | Leader | 2.4 |
| Began smartly, took the lead easily, enjoyed the easy lead on turn, kept on very well in straight, won comfortably. | |||||||
| 2 | MODEST GENTLEMAN (7) | C L Chau | 4 | 129 | 1025 | Midfield | 23.0 |
| Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out after passing 350M, finished off well to take 2nd on line. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 3 | SWEET DIAMOND (6) | A Badel | 12 | 133 | 1173 | Leader | 12.0 |
| Bumped on jumping, sent forward to race in 2nd, a length or so back on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked on run 150M, ran on evenly to the line, missed 2nd on line. | |||||||
| 4 | HERO STAR (3) | Y L Chung | 7 | 129 | 1146 | Leader | 7.8 |
| Away with them, raced in 3rd, 2 lengths behind the leader on turn, kept on evenly in straight. | |||||||
| 5 | TIMESTORM (8) | H Bowman | 10 | 127 | 1066 | Midfield | 10.0 |
| Taken back from gate 10, raced at rear on the outside, 7 lengths back on turn, made good progress in straight without threatening. | |||||||
| 6 | SAME TO YOU (4) | B Thompson | 5 | 133 | 975 | Midfield | 44.0 |
| Average to begin, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths back on turn, made some headway in straight. | |||||||
| 7 | GOODMANSHIP (11) | L Ferraris | 2 | 121 | 1169 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Began well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress early in straight. | |||||||
| 8 | KING INVINCIBLE (1) | Z Purton | 11 | 135 | 1033 | Midfield | 7.3 |
| Bumped on jumping, raced better than midfield on the outside, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually thereafter. | |||||||
| 9 | ISLAND SURPRISE (9) | K Teetan | 8 | 126 | 1116 | Stalker | 29.0 |
| Taken back from gate 8, raced 3 wide with cover towards rear, very wide into straight, made minor progress in the run home. | |||||||
| 10 | ALLOY KING (2) | H Bentley | 3 | 134 | 1116 | Stalker | 15.0 |
| Away well, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong. | |||||||
| 11 | AUGUST MOON (10) | K C Leung | 9 | 123 | 1160 | Stalker | 29.0 |
| Moderately away from a tricky gate, raced in midfield on the outside, no cover on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final furlong. | |||||||
| 12 | NOIR RIDER (12) | M L Yeung | 1 | 115 | 1191 | Stalker | 14.0 |
| Began fairly from gate 1, showed no early speed, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. (See Racing Incidents.) (Roarer.) | |||||||
Race 2 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf
Won by NORTHERN BEAST at 2.2 · 1:40.89 · sectionals 28.29 · 24.19 · 24.44 · 12.22 · 12.22 · 23.97 · 11.85 · 12.12
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | NORTHERN BEAST (1) | H Bowman | 5 | 135 | 1109 | Midfield | 2.2 |
| Settled mainly about 3L off the pace in 4th, in similar position into straight, ran on under pressure to gain upper hand close to home. | |||||||
| 2 | BIG TWO (8) | H Bentley | 6 | 129 | 1140 | Stalker | 8.8 |
| Began fairly, travelled keenly in 3rd just off the pace on rail, commenced move entering home straight and hit the front shortly after and only to be caught close to home. | |||||||
| 3 | MEDIC ELITE (6) | Y L Chung | 3 | 127 | 1101 | Midfield | 10.0 |
| Broke quickly before settling in 6th near midfield, went wide into straight, ran on dourly under pressure to be nearest at finish. | |||||||
| 4 | SMART BEAUTY (10) | Z Purton | 4 | 128 | 1088 | Closer | 4.3 |
| Settled in midfield on rail, commenced move early in straight, tightened for a run inside the 200 metres, recovered well under pressure to the line and narrowly missed 3rd. | |||||||
| 5 | FOXHUNTER WAY (11) | M F Poon | 2 | 117 | 1043 | Stalker | 14.0 |
| Broke well before settling some 4L back in 5th on rail, niggled along in back straight coming under stronger pressure turning in for home, angled out for a run over 200 metres out causing interferences, found no extra late. | |||||||
| 6 | MASTER OF LUCK (2) | B Avdulla | 9 | 134 | 1130 | Midfield | 9.9 |
| Settled towards rear on rail from a poor draw, saved ground turning in for home, fought on steadily in straight without quickening. | |||||||
| 7 | HAPPY HUNK (9) | K C Leung | 1 | 128 | 1217 | Stalker | 60.0 |
| Took up running from the one draw, led the field until headed inside the 300 metres, soon weakened under pressure. | |||||||
| 8 | AMAZING BOY (3) | M Chadwick | 11 | 133 | 1099 | Midfield | 29.0 |
| Settled in last few after beginning from a poor draw, came under pressure rounding home bend, ran past well-beaten horses down the centre of the straight. | |||||||
| 9 | YEABOI (7) | L Ferraris | 10 | 131 | 1122 | Midfield | 21.0 |
| Pressed forward from a poor draw for 1L 2nd 2-wide, unable to sustain effort inside final 400 metres. | |||||||
| 10 | FORTUNE PRESIDENT (5) | L Hewitson | 8 | 132 | 1072 | Midfield | 36.0 |
| Moderate start, niggling along when tightened on rail shortly afterwards, remained well behind throughout, found nothing under pressure in final stretch. | |||||||
| 11 | HANG'S CHOICE (12) | M L Yeung | 7 | 117 | 1105 | Midfield | 53.0 |
| Settled just worse than midfield in 8th from a poor draw, came under pressure rounding home bend, made no impression in the run to the line. | |||||||
| 12 | DIAMOND DIAMOND (4) | K Teetan | 12 | 132 | 1169 | Midfield | 57.0 |
| Restrained well behind from the widest draw, remained at the back most of way and never seen with a chance. | |||||||
Race 3 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by EXUBERANT at 6.7 · 1:10.69 · sectionals 23.10 · 22.94 · 11.03 · 11.91 · 24.65 · 12.37 · 12.28
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | EXUBERANT (4) | C L Chau | 6 | 127 | 1194 | Closer | 6.7 |
| Settled worse than midfield, traveled nicely, switched out and improved rounding the Turn, made good progress over the concluding stages. | |||||||
| 2 | PHOENIX LIGHT (1) | E C W Wong | 9 | 125 | 1069 | Midfield | 6.7 |
| Sat towards rear, raced wide throughout, showed some dash over the final 75M, stayed on well to grab 2nd. | |||||||
| 3 | GLORY CLOUD (6) | H Bowman | 12 | 126 | 1057 | Midfield | 8.8 |
| Sat rear, traveled smoothly, responded well when asked, closed off nicely. | |||||||
| 4 | DAN ATTACK (10) | A Hamelin | 8 | 121 | 1172 | Midfield | 6.9 |
| Settled in front of midfield on the rail, traveled okay, ran on evenly. | |||||||
| 5 | CHEONG FAT (11) | M L Yeung | 4 | 117 | 1143 | Closer | 8.5 |
| Sat towards rear, traveled okay, one pace to the line. | |||||||
| 6 | DIAMOND SOARS (12) | H T Mo | 5 | 114 | 1202 | Leader | 43.0 |
| Sat handy, traveled fairly, minor progress made in the Straight. | |||||||
| 7 | TEAM HAPPY (7) | B Avdulla | 3 | 124 | 1210 | no history | 54.0 |
| Settled midfield, could not be ridden out over the concluding stages when close to heels, ran on fairly. | |||||||
| 8 | SAKEWIN (2) | M F Poon | 10 | 132 | 1081 | Leader | 12.0 |
| Sat in front of midfield, slightly weakened passing 400M, further weakened in the Straight. | |||||||
| 9 | ROMANTIC NOVELIST (3) | M Chadwick | 7 | 132 | 1074 | Stalker | 57.0 |
| Jumped only fairly, sat towards rear, no impression made. | |||||||
| 10 | PARENTS' LOVE (9) | Y L Chung | 1 | 118 | 1015 | Stalker | 2.9 |
| Ridden hard to lead, raced keenly, weakened approaching the 200M, faded gradually (Disappointing Performance, Must BT, See Incident Report). | |||||||
| 11 | SUPERB WITNESS (5) | K Teetan | 11 | 127 | 1090 | no history | 98.0 |
| Settled rear, raced keenly in the middle stages, weakened rounding the Turn, never a threat. | |||||||
| 12 | BRAVO WARRIOR (8) | B Thompson | 2 | 123 | 1016 | Midfield | 22.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly, sat midfield, limited response when asked, never a danger. | |||||||
Race 4 · Class 4 · 1800m Turf
Won by FLYING SILVER at 13.0 · 1:50.59 · sectionals 13.86 · 22.47 · 24.33 · 25.20 · 12.55 · 12.65 · 24.73 · 12.30 · 12.43
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | FLYING SILVER (11) | Y L Chung | 5 | 116 | 1021 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Raced worse than midfield early when three wide without cover. Improved to midfield after 800m, continued to improve, getting outside leaders approaching home corner, moved to lead early in straight, tough in straight to win. | |||||||
| 2 | GOLD TACK (9) | K De Melo | 8 | 123 | 1053 | Midfield | 9.4 |
| Shifted behind runners after start to race at the tail. Shifted wider on track approaching the 400m when still last, was the widest runner in the straight before finishing strongly down outside to steal second near line. | |||||||
| 3 | RUNNING AHEAD (10) | L Hewitson | 3 | 122 | 1037 | Stalker | 21.0 |
| Lost ground at start before racing just worse than midfield between runners. Shifted three wide to follow the eventual winner from the 700m, improved around bend to be closer to lead, closed well to be beaten only 1L on line. | |||||||
| 4 | PAKISTAN FRIEND (8) | K Teetan | 11 | 124 | 1055 | Stalker | 42.0 |
| Got back to race last after the start. Moved three wide with cover passing half-way but continued rearward. Was the second widest on straightening when about 4L from the lead before making late ground, only beaten 1L. | |||||||
| 5 | DRAGON STAR (1) | Z Purton | 4 | 133 | 1132 | Leader | 6.0 |
| Pushed forward, was challenged for the lead early before getting lead approaching winning post first time. Was headed by the winner early in the straight before battling on in final furlong to be beaten 2L. | |||||||
| 6 | INVINCIBLE MISSILE (4) | B Avdulla | 2 | 128 | 1111 | Midfield | 21.0 |
| Had no early speed & got back to race just worse than midfield along the rail. Was 4L from lead entering final section, stayed near the inside in straight & halved deficit to the line to be beaten 2L into midfield. | |||||||
| 7 | TURTLE AGAIN (12) | M Chadwick | 1 | 120 | 1202 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Raced in midfield along rail. Briefly held up approaching 400m when trying to come away from rail, was 2.5L from the lead on straightening, shifted outwards in straight when finishing steadily, maintained deficit to line. | |||||||
| 8 | COURIER MAGIC (6) | B Thompson | 10 | 126 | 1072 | Closer | 4.6 |
| Shifted across behind runners to race third last between horses. Continued near the rear throughout, was 4.5L from lead entering last section when second last, made up a couple of lengths late but was never in contention. | |||||||
| 9 | SATIRICAL GLORY (2) | H Bowman | 12 | 129 | 1198 | Leader | 4.4 |
| Pushed forward, was three wide challenging for lead leaving straight before shifting to two wide outside leader from the 1100m. Continued close to the lead on straightening before weakening final furlong (blood in trachea). | |||||||
| 10 | FOREVER GLORIOUS (3) | C L Chau | 9 | 126 | 1095 | Leader | 13.0 |
| Pushed forward after start, challenged for lead leaving straight before coming back to race on the leaders back from 1100m. Shifted back to rail on straightening when close behind but did nothing in last furlong, weak late. | |||||||
| 11 | CONCERTO (5) | L Ferraris | 7 | 127 | 1037 | Stalker | 15.0 |
| Pushed forward, raced second early before racing fourth in the clear around first bend. Improved to 1,1 near the 800m, was hard ridden before straightening, weakened out in final 250m. | |||||||
| 12 | LITTLE FAIRY (7) | H Bentley | 6 | 124 | 1121 | Stalker | 12.0 |
| Raced in midfield away from rail. Was shuffled slightly further back approaching corner, was rearward on straightening before weakening to last in the run to the line. | |||||||
Race 5 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf
Won by KAHOLO ANGEL at 4.8 · 1:10.18 · sectionals 23.89 · 23.30 · 11.39 · 11.91 · 22.99 · 11.50 · 11.49
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | KAHOLO ANGEL (3) | E C W Wong | 8 | 114 | 1111 | Stalker | 4.8 |
| Moderately away, raced 3 wide with cover towards rear, 4 lengths or so back, very wide turning in, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 100M, kept on strongly to the line. | |||||||
| 2 | WINGS OF WAR (4) | H Bentley | 4 | 123 | 1153 | Midfield | 2.8 |
| Began well, raced 2 wide, 3 lengths or so back, angled out 350M, finished off well to take 2nd, no threat to the winner. | |||||||
| 3 | JOY COMING (10) | L Hewitson | 6 | 117 | 1146 | Stalker | 11.0 |
| Commenced well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, ran on evenly to the line, finished 3rd. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 4 | CAPTAIN WIN (9) | K Teetan | 10 | 117 | 1227 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 5-3/4L back, same margin back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home, nearest on line. | |||||||
| 5 | CELESTIAL COLOURS (1) | H Bowman | 7 | 135 | 1142 | Leader | 4.8 |
| Average to begin, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, 3/4L back on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 6 | ACT OF FAITH (7) | B Avdulla | 1 | 121 | 1055 | Stalker | 7.9 |
| Began smartly from gate 1, raced in 3rd, a length behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. | |||||||
| 7 | LESLIE (5) | K C Leung | 3 | 122 | 1171 | Closer | 17.0 |
| Began only fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. | |||||||
| 8 | LUCKY ARCHANGEL (6) | A Badel | 2 | 122 | 1171 | Stalker | 38.0 |
| Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 2 lengths or so back on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M. | |||||||
| 9 | CALIFORNIA CIBLE (8) | Y L Chung | 5 | 114 | 1222 | Midfield | 33.0 |
| Jumped with them, raced 2 wide towards rear, 4 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 10 | GREAT STATE (2) | K De Melo | 9 | 130 | 1082 | no history | 32.0 |
| Take back from gate 9, raced towards rear on the inside, 4-1/2L back, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened 150M, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by CALIFORNIA TOUCH at 17.0 · 1:09.91 · sectionals 23.90 · 22.70 · 11.02 · 11.68 · 23.31 · 11.38 · 11.93
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | CALIFORNIA TOUCH (3) | M Chadwick | 1 | 134 | 1244 | Stalker | 17.0 |
| Jumped well, ridden along for speed, led and travelled comfortably throughout, kicked clear at the top of the Straight, kept on strongly along the rail and won. | |||||||
| 2 | KA YING CHEER (1) | H Bowman | 3 | 135 | 1212 | Leader | 2.6 |
| Broke nicely, tracked leader 2 wide, switched out to center track in the Straight, closed off nicely, closest finish. (See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 3 | MY INTELLIGENT (12) | M L Yeung | 10 | 116 | 1105 | Leader | 12.0 |
| Hard ridden soon after the start, settled midfield 3 wide, made some ground center track, no match to the top 2. | |||||||
| 4 | COUNTRY DANCER (10) | Z Purton | 5 | 121 | 1103 | Midfield | 4.8 |
| Settled in front of midfield 2 wide, only one pace when asked. | |||||||
| 5 | MULTIDARLING (9) | L Hewitson | 9 | 122 | 1235 | Midfield | 28.0 |
| Settled behind midfield 3 wide, made some progress but never threaten. | |||||||
| 6 | CHEER FOR SOUTH (11) | Y L Chung | 8 | 112 | 1049 | Leader | 8.9 |
| Sat on pace 3 wide, limited response when asked. | |||||||
| 7 | CHAMPION METHOD (4) | C L Chau | 11 | 132 | 1112 | Leader | 16.0 |
| Steadied after the start from the outside barrier, sat last, only able to pass weakened rivals. (See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 8 | RUN RUN TIMING (2) | E C W Wong | 2 | 125 | 1141 | Stalker | 5.2 |
| Sat in front of midfield on the rail, under pressure at 500M, weakened in the Straight. | |||||||
| 9 | SO TREASURE (7) | L Ferraris | 4 | 128 | 1182 | no history | 25.0 |
| Settled midfield on the rail, unable to improve rounding the Home Turn, made no ground in the Straight. | |||||||
| 10 | SILVER SPURS (6) | C Y Ho | 6 | 128 | 1068 | no history | 39.0 |
| Settled midfield 2 wide, never a threat. | |||||||
| 11 | IVICTORIAM (5) | A Hamelin | 7 | 128 | 1126 | no history | 54.0 |
| Settled towards the rear, never in contention. | |||||||
| WV | GLORY B (8) | K De Melo | — | 124 | — | Midfield | — |
Race 7 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf
Won by SUPERB CAPITALIST at 7.9 · 1:09.83 · sectionals 24.16 · 22.36 · 10.97 · 11.39 · 23.31 · 11.46 · 11.85
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | SUPERB CAPITALIST (2) | Y L Chung | 4 | 130 | 1161 | Leader | 7.9 |
| Broke well to lead and make all, soon drew clear under pressure after straightening. | |||||||
| 2 DH | BEAUTY INFINITY (6) | Z Purton | 7 | 130 | 1133 | Stalker | 2.3 |
| Chased leader to straight, hung in badly on straightening, kept on well for 2nd spot. | |||||||
| 2 DH | KYRUS DRAGON (10) | K Teetan | 5 | 120 | 1007 | Closer | 9.2 |
| Jumped moderately losing ground, remained towards rear to straight, made up good ground under pressure. | |||||||
| 4 | BRAVE STAR (3) | L Hewitson | 3 | 134 | 1077 | Leader | 5.2 |
| Chased leader in 3rd on rail, plugged on under pressure in the run to the line. | |||||||
| 5 | CAPITAL DELIGHT (1) | C Y Ho | 10 | 135 | 1175 | Midfield | 15.0 |
| Soon taken back from the widest draw settling at the back of the main body of the field, switched wide for a run entering home straight, ran on steadily without threatening. | |||||||
| 6 | GOKO WIN (5) | E C W Wong | 8 | 123 | 1054 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Began moderately, recovered to 4th about 3L off the pace turning into back straight, became 5th about 650 metres out, came under pressure rounding home bend, found nothing under pressure. | |||||||
| 7 | HAPPY DAY (9) | B Thompson | 2 | 123 | 1247 | Midfield | 22.0 |
| Began awkwardly losing ground, recovered steadily along the rail in back straight to reach 5L 4th coming onto home bend, made no further impression. | |||||||
| 8 | EASON (4) | A Badel | 6 | 134 | 1171 | Midfield | 57.0 |
| Broke well before dropping back to 6th about 850 metres out despite ridden along, dropped further away into straight. (Blood in trachea) | |||||||
| 9 | HAPPY FAT CAT (8) | M F Poon | 1 | 124 | 1088 | Leader | 10.0 |
| Planted at start losing considerable ground, detached from the main body of the field most of the way, never a factor. (Declared afforded a fair start after stewards' enquiry | |||||||
| 10 | NOT USUAL STAR (7) | C L Chau | 9 | 127 | 1044 | Midfield | 21.0 |
| Hard ridden but soon retired from the race shortly after start. | |||||||
Race 8 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf
Won by TURIN WARRIOR at 6.3 · 1:41.21 · sectionals 28.35 · 23.88 · 24.53 · 12.24 · 12.29 · 24.45 · 12.11 · 12.34
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | TURIN WARRIOR (8) | K Teetan | 5 | 125 | 1100 | Midfield | 6.3 |
| Jumped only fairly, held up behind midfield 3-wide, picked up nicely inside 300M, took over near 50M and kept kicking for a well-deserved maiden victory on his 28th start. | |||||||
| 2 | JUMBO LEGEND (3) | C Y Ho | 10 | 132 | 1088 | Midfield | 8.0 |
| From wide draw shifted across behind runners, waited with at the rear and over 7Ls to make up passing 400M, chased on solidly down outside to go 2nd close home. Nearest finish. | |||||||
| 3 | SETANTA (7) | L Ferraris | 9 | 127 | 1181 | Closer | 20.0 |
| Reserved near last, had task ahead at 400M with 7Ls to make up, closed off well to take 3rd. | |||||||
| 4 | COMET SPLENDIDO (2) | E C W Wong | 1 | 123 | 1190 | Midfield | 7.3 |
| Away well enough from draw 1, travelled well behind leaders, took lead near 200M but couldn't hold off first 3 closing stages. | |||||||
| 5 | PRECISE EXPRESS (5) | K C Leung | 11 | 130 | 1037 | Midfield | 34.0 |
| Unable to slot in, raced wide no cover in midfield for the majority of race, moved closer home turn and stayed in contention until final 150M. | |||||||
| 6 | GOLDEN DARCI (4) | H Bowman | 4 | 130 | 1116 | Midfield | 5.1 |
| Soon prominent and sat in behind leader, battled on mildly early straight, not pace to challenge leaders final 200M. | |||||||
| 7 | AROMATICA (12) | K De Melo | 12 | 118 | 1165 | Closer | 118.0 |
| Not hurried on jumping from draw 12, towards the rear 5-6Ls back, chased steadily over final 300M without threatening. | |||||||
| 8 | TO INFINITY (11) | H Bentley | 2 | 119 | 1032 | Midfield | 20.0 |
| Jumped only fairly, settled midfield 4Ls back in 6th position, couldn't muster any sort of challenge in the straight. | |||||||
| 9 | EXCEL WONGCHOY (1) | A Badel | 6 | 135 | 1100 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Soon led and set steady pace to straight, caught nearing 200M, no extra close home. | |||||||
| 10 | STRONGEST BOY (6) | Z Purton | 8 | 129 | 1064 | Midfield | 4.0 |
| From wide draw shifted across to race towards the rear on inside, couldn't pick up early straight, held up 200M-100M then eased when no chance. (Jockey : didn't travel well throughout and dipped on a number of occasions.) | |||||||
| 11 | UNITED ENDEAVORS (10) | M L Yeung | 7 | 121 | 1114 | Stalker | 12.0 |
| Chased leaders, 4th on settling, under pressure to maintain his position 600M, soon beaten top of straight. (Lame RF leg.) | |||||||
| 12 | LOOKING COOL (9) | Y L Chung | 3 | 116 | 1136 | Midfield | 27.0 |
| Jumped on terms, held his position midfield, under the pump passing 600M, couldn't go on turning into straight. | |||||||
Race 9 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf
Won by ZOOM BOOM at 8.5 · 1:40.79 · sectionals 28.46 · 24.36 · 24.60 · 12.49 · 12.11 · 23.37 · 11.66 · 11.71
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | ZOOM BOOM (11) | H Bentley | 9 | 121 | 1128 | Midfield | 8.5 |
| Moderately away from a tricky gate, raced in midfield on the outside, moved closer after passing 650M, no cover throughout, hit the front 200M, kept on strongly to the line. | |||||||
| 2 | RED HARE KING (4) | M Chadwick | 4 | 128 | 1084 | Stalker | 3.9 |
| Commenced well, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, wider turning in, closed off well to take 2nd without threatening the winner. | |||||||
| 3 DH | GIDDY UP (6) | Z Purton | 11 | 127 | 1120 | Midfield | 8.6 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, very wide into straight, finished off well to take a place without threatening. (Dead-heat 3rd.) | |||||||
| 3 DH | CAPITAL LEGEND (10) | K De Melo | 6 | 121 | 1139 | Stalker | 10.0 |
| Bumped shortly after start, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, peaked and headed 200M, stayed on evenly to the line. (Dead-Heat 3rd.) | |||||||
| 5 | CHARITY BINGO (12) | Y L Chung | 1 | 115 | 1043 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, angled out after passing 500M, made some progress early in straight, no clear run near 150M, ran on evenly final 100M. | |||||||
| 6 | SAMARKAND (3) | C L Chau | 12 | 127 | 1155 | Leader | 19.0 |
| Moderately away from the widest draw, raced behind midfield on outer, a bit closer in the middle stages, very wide into straight, made minor progress early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 7 | QUANTUM PATCH (2) | H Bowman | 2 | 129 | 1124 | Closer | 5.0 |
| Made contact at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 100M. | |||||||
| 8 | SILVER SONIC (1) | C Y Ho | 8 | 130 | 1070 | Stalker | 22.0 |
| Bumped start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 5 lengths or so back, there to turn, made no impression in straight. | |||||||
| 9 | AFFORDABLE (7) | B Thompson | 3 | 123 | 1250 | no history | 97.0 |
| Made contact at start, sat right behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. | |||||||
| 10 | LUCKY EIGHT (9) | K Teetan | 7 | 122 | 1163 | Stalker | 15.0 |
| Bumped start, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. | |||||||
| 11 | ROMANTIC LAOS (8) | K C Leung | 10 | 123 | 1146 | Midfield | 38.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the inside, 6 to 7 lengths back turning in, made no impression in the run home. | |||||||
| DNF | SHOW RESPECT (5) | B Avdulla | 5 | 128 | 1093 | Stalker | 6.2 |
| Shifted out at start and bumped, raced 2 wide behind midfield, broke down approaching 500M, quickly pulled up. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||