Happy Valley results · Wed, 10 Jul 2024

9 races · going GOOD TO FIRM · rail B

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 10 Jul 2024

ATOMIC FORCE R8 at 24.0 · surprise · GOODMANSHIP R1 at 19.0 · surprise · WOODFIRE BRO R6 at 11.0 · surprise · FLAMINGO TRILLION R9 at 11.0 · surprise · NINJA DERBY R2 at 4.4 · GIANT LEAP R5 at 3.5 · BRAVE WITNESS R3 at 3.4 · LUCKY PLANET R4 at 2.6 · PRINCE OF PORTY R7 at 2.2

Race 1 · Class 5 · 1000m Turf

Won by GOODMANSHIP at 19.0 · 56.83 · sectionals 12.38 · 21.00 · 10.22 · 10.78 · 23.45 · 11.30 · 12.15
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. JAZZ CLUB11. KING INVINCIBLE10. PHILOS9. EASY TWO8. AUGUST MOON7. MULTIMORE6. PRESTIGE MOOCHI5. NOBLE ONE4. PLENTIFUL3. GALLANT GOODY2. HAPPY TANGO1. GOODMANSHIP
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1GOODMANSHIP (10)2118Midfield19.0
Average to begin, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, finished off very strongly to score.
2HAPPY TANGO (1)1128Leader2.7
Jumped well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, closed off well to take 2nd.
3GALLANT GOODY (5)9132Stalker58.0
Shifted in at start and bumped, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take a place , no threat to the first two.
4PLENTIFUL (3)11134no history10.0
Began well from a wide draw, showed good speed to take the lead, led by 3-1/2Ls on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked 100M, headed 50M, weakened thereafter. (Lame right front leg next day morning.)
5NOBLE ONE (7)7129Midfield11.0
Began awkwardly and crowded, raced at rear on the outside, 9 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.
6PRESTIGE MOOCHI (9)6122Midfield47.0
Bumped start, raced at rear on the inside, 8 to 9 lengths back on turn, made good progress in straight, nearest finish.
7MULTIMORE (8)4123Leader6.8
Jumped well, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.
8AUGUST MOON (11)12117Stalker37.0
Moderately away from the widest draw, unable to slot in early, taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, 8 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly.
9EASY TWO (12)3114Midfield5.7
Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 7 lengths back turning in, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.) (Mucus.)
10PHILOS (4)10130Leader27.0
Fast into stride, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, 3 lengths or so back on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final furlong.
11KING INVINCIBLE (2)8134Midfield17.0
Bumped start, trapped wide in midfield, no cover throughout, weakened early in straight when hard run took effect. (Roarer.)
12JAZZ CLUB (6)5129Stalker7.1
Shifted out at start and bumped, raced 3 wide in midfield, dropped towards rear after passing 600M, 8 lengths back turning in, showed nothing in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Race 2 · Class 5 · 1800m Turf

Won by NINJA DERBY at 4.4 · 1:49.29 · sectionals 13.55 · 22.53 · 24.64 · 24.51 · 12.41 · 12.10 · 24.06 · 12.25 · 11.81
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. RUNNING BOY11. TIGER AND GOLD10. VULCANUS9. SPLENDID STAR8. CASA LEGEND7. KEEN UNITY6. HARRY'S HERO5. SUNNY BABY4. FRUITY WARRIOR3. TURTLE AGAIN2. GO GO GO1. NINJA DERBY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1NINJA DERBY (12)3125Stalker4.4
Led early stages before sitting back behind leaders passing 1400M, little change to the turn, quickened past weakening leader inside 200M, kept on well to register first win in Hong Kong.
2GO GO GO (7)8130Stalker3.5
Settled down ahead of midfield, not far off from leaders home turn, wide into straight, fought well to the line but was always held by winner final stages.
3TURTLE AGAIN (6)1129Midfield8.4
Reserved in midfield along the inside, switched away from fence nearing 400M, chased hard to go 3rd near 100M, held by first two towards the line.
4FRUITY WARRIOR (3)5134Midfield5.9
Chased leaders, taken wide after 1000M and was left racing wide without cover, challenged for the lead early straight but run ended 150M and faded late stages.
5SUNNY BABY (10)4128Midfield15.0
Soon crossed to the fence and assumed a position in midfield, in touch with leaders turning home but couldn't quicken to challenge.
6HARRY'S HERO (4)9127Midfield17.0
Held up behind mid-division 2-wide, 5-6Ls off leader on settling, wide into straight, kept on only fairly final 300M.
7KEEN UNITY (9)10128Midfield8.6
Settled towards the rear, driven along passing 500M, ran home fairly to the line. Never a winning hope. (Jockey : raced "flat" / small wound to RH pastern.)
8CASA LEGEND (11)12124Midfield16.0
From draw 12 dropped back to race at the rear 9Ls off the pace, crowded 450M when improving into a doubtful run, couldn't quicken enough in the home straight.
9SPLENDID STAR (8)11129Midfield28.0
Jumped fairly, taken back from wide draw and was given a patient ride at the rear, pushed along 500M, gave limited response on straightening.
10VULCANUS (5)6128Midfield51.0
Strolled to the lead, pressed by rival middle stages, headed nearing 200M, no extra and weakened rapidly final stages.
11TIGER AND GOLD (2)2132Closer66.0
Settled towards the rear 7Ls off the pace, had nothing to offer turning home. Never involved.
12RUNNING BOY (1)7135Midfield18.0
Moved up to press leader on outside, under pressure 500M out, gave ground rapidly top of straight. (No Vet findings.)

Race 3 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by BRAVE WITNESS at 3.4 · 1:39.97 · sectionals 28.19 · 24.17 · 24.27 · 12.46 · 11.81 · 23.34 · 11.61 · 11.73
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. CITY THUNDER11. TURIN WARRIOR10. DIVINE SHINING9. CORDYCEPS ONE8. SOLAR GOGO7. DURHAM STAR6. ATOMIC BEAUTY5. SUPER BABY4. GALLANT CROWN3. WINNING STEPS2. MATSU VICTOR1. BRAVE WITNESS
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1BRAVE WITNESS (11)1121Stalker3.4
Sat handy, traveled nicely, kept on well to win (Substantial blood in trachea).
2MATSU VICTOR (12)7120Closer4.1
Settled midfield, traveled comfortably, bumped near the 350M, switched out entering the Straight, closed off nicely.
3WINNING STEPS (7)9129Midfield10.0
Sat worse than midfield, traveled okay, responded well when placed under pressure inside 250M.
4GALLANT CROWN (9)12123Leader14.0
Bumped on jumping, sat handy, made some ground inside 200M, ran on evenly.
5SUPER BABY (8)3124Leader9.5
Ridden along to lead, slightly weakened rounding the Turn, one-paced thereafter.
6ATOMIC BEAUTY (6)4129Stalker6.3
Settled in front of midfield, traveled smoothly, closed off okay.
7DURHAM STAR (3)6133Midfield26.0
Sat behind midfield, minor progress made in the Straight, ran on fairly.
8SOLAR GOGO (4)2130Midfield26.0
Jumped only fairly, sat midfield, lay in in the Straight, could not be ridden out.
9CORDYCEPS ONE (2)5126Leader25.0
Jumped only fairly, settled behind midfield, gave ground rounding the Turn (See Incident Report).
10DIVINE SHINING (10)11122Midfield27.0
Sat rear, raced rear until 500M, limited response when asked.
11TURIN WARRIOR (5)10130Midfield18.0
Slow to jump, sat towards rear, raced wide and without cover when commenced a forward move near 600M, nothing in the Straight (See Incident Report).
12CITY THUNDER (1)8134Midfield23.0
Sat worse than midfield, weakened notably passing 600M, faded (Heart irregularity, Must BT).

Race 4 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by LUCKY PLANET at 2.6 · 1:09.17 · sectionals 23.64 · 22.08 · 10.97 · 11.11 · 23.45 · 11.58 · 11.87
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. ERNEST FEELING11. CIRCUIT TEN10. AMAZING ACE9. YODA'S CHOICE8. WOOD ON FIRE7. GOLDEN CHAMPION6. SKYEY BLUE5. VALHALLA4. BOWSER3. HAROLD WIN2. SIGHT HERO1. LUCKY PLANET
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1LUCKY PLANET (12)1117Leader2.6
Broke quickly from inside gate and led into first turn. Extended margin leaving back straight and four lengths clear in straight. Kept going to win easily.
2SIGHT HERO (5)5128Midfield9.9
Jumped on terms then switched down to rail to settle midfield. Made progress on the rail and moved to clear second at 200m mark, winner too good.
3HAROLD WIN (4)4130Leader3.0
Driven forward to be in leading group then eased to settle fourth, one off fence. Ran on well down middle of track to be clear third, well behind first two.
4BOWSER (1)10135Stalker34.0
Drifted back from wide gate to be last early before making ground on rail. Ridden along from 600m to improve, stayed on inside and kept on for distant fourth.
5VALHALLA (8)3124Stalker10.0
Jumped well to settle second outside leader. Travelled keenly down back, urged along from 500m to stay in touch. One paced last 200m.
6SKYEY BLUE (7)2121Stalker118.0
Good early pace to settled third behind leader. Hard ridden coming to home turn. Failed to make ground last 200m and beaten long way from placings.
7GOLDEN CHAMPION (11)8120Midfield36.0
Jumped on terms but taken back to settle second last, three wide with cover. Crossed to fence at 600m mark and stayed on rails and closest at finish but beaten many lengths.
8WOOD ON FIRE (9)9124Leader40.0
Bumped at start and settled in last group. Improved position passing 600m and ran on fairly last 200m down centre of track when in clear ground. Well beaten.
9YODA'S CHOICE (10)7124Stalker8.7
On back foot at start and then mustered speed to settle between runners slightly worse than midfield. Tendency to race greenly in straight, no impression.
10AMAZING ACE (3)6132Stalker16.0
Jumped well but eased out of speed battle after 100m to sit midfield, three wide without cover. Failed to run on and eased last 100m.
11CIRCUIT TEN (6)11124Stalker83.0
Ridden out of gates to be handy but caught four wide and taken back to midfield where still raced wide. Came to centre of track in straight but always near the tail.
12ERNEST FEELING (2)12134Midfield32.0
Jumped well from widest gate but caught wide into first turn and taken back to last. Ridden along coming to 600m, failed to make any ground in straight.

Race 5 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by GIANT LEAP at 3.5 · 1:09.82 · sectionals 23.84 · 22.77 · 11.11 · 11.66 · 23.21 · 11.52 · 11.69
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. CONTI CONTI11. GREAT ACHIEVER10. ROMANTIC NOVELIST9. ALP'S AFFECTION8. SMART LEADER7. RUN RUN COOL6. VANTASTIC CHOICE5. JOLLY COMPANION4. JOY COMING3. CAMINO2. PRIME MORTAR1. GIANT LEAP
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1GIANT LEAP (9)2123Stalker3.5
Made contact shortly after start, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 900M, led by 1/2L on turn, kept on very well in straight and scored.
2PRIME MORTAR (2)1130Stalker4.0
Made contact shortly after start, raced better than midfield on the inside, sat right behind the leader on turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.
3CAMINO (5)5127no history4.0
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, angled out 350M, very wide into straight, finished off well to take a place.
4JOY COMING (1)9135Stalker7.9
Bumped start, tracked leaders, 3 wide with no cover, pressed leaders from 450M, kept on well early in straight, peaked 200M, ran on evenly to the line.
5JOLLY COMPANION (10)8122Stalker21.0
Bumped start, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, angled out 350M, finished off evenly.
6VANTASTIC CHOICE (6)7126Leader16.0
Shifted out at start and made contact, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 900M, 2nd in the middle stages, kept on well until approaching 100M, weakened thereafter.
7RUN RUN COOL (4)4128Midfield36.0
Began well, raced 3 wide behind midfield, 2 wide approaching 700M, 4 lengths back on turn, finished off evenly.
8SMART LEADER (12)10115Midfield25.0
Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear, 5 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, passed some tired runners in straight.
9ALP'S AFFECTION (7)6125no history89.0
Moderately away, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed some response early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually thereafter.
10ROMANTIC NOVELIST (8)12124Stalker89.0
Taken back from the widest draw, raced behind midfield on outer, dropped towards rear on turn, 5-1/2L back turning in, failed to close off in straight.
11GREAT ACHIEVER (11)3116Stalker10.0
Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside early, a bit closer in the middle stages, showed some response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.
12CONTI CONTI (3)11132Midfield93.0
Jumped well from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, dropped towards rear from 500M, very wide turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Race 6 · Class 2 · 1650m Turf

Won by WOODFIRE BRO at 11.0 · 1:37.90 · sectionals 27.26 · 23.07 · 23.63 · 11.76 · 11.87 · 23.94 · 11.74 · 12.20
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st10th10. TOMODACHI KOKOROE9. ADEFILL8. OUTGATE7. BERLIN TANGO6. UNIVERSAL HORIZON5. TURIN MASCOT4. HELENE FEELING3. CHILL CHIBI2. YELLOWFIN1. WOODFIRE BRO
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1WOODFIRE BRO (9)1117Stalker11.0
Jumped well, sat box-seated, travelled comfortably throughout, ran on nicely to win.
2YELLOWFIN (6)8126Stalker7.2
Tracked leader, kept on nicely until slightly weakened final 100M.
3CHILL CHIBI (5)3124Midfield3.7
Settled midfield 2 wide, under pressure from 650M, took some time to respond, closed off okay final furlong.
4HELENE FEELING (1)6135Stalker8.3
Settled behind the leaders 2 wide, angled out in the Straight, showed some dash early but one pace final furlong.
5TURIN MASCOT (8)5119Midfield10.0
Sat behind midfield on the rail, ran on evenly.
6UNIVERSAL HORIZON (10)2114Midfield18.0
Settled in front of midfield on the rail, only one pace when asked.
7BERLIN TANGO (7)7125Closer15.0
Sat last on the rail, limited response in the Straight.
8OUTGATE (3)10128Leader5.1
Sat towards the rear 2 wide, made no impression. (See Incident Report)
9ADEFILL (4)9129Midfield23.0
Settled at the rear on the rail, never a threat.
10TOMODACHI KOKOROE (2)4134Stalker7.0
Showed good early speed to lead, weakened in the Straight. (See Incident Report)

Race 7 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by PRINCE OF PORTY at 2.2 · 1:09.80 · sectionals 23.43 · 22.46 · 10.93 · 11.53 · 23.91 · 12.15 · 11.76
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. FANCY STAR11. HAPPY HORSE10. PERFECTO MOMENTS9. LAPRAS8. CAMP FIRE7. GIMME FIVE6. BULB EMPEROR5. LEAN MASTER4. NEBRASKAN3. CHARITY FOR ALL2. STRIVE FOR GLORY1. PRINCE OF PORTY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1PRINCE OF PORTY (3)1133Midfield2.2
With leaders early gradually settling 2L back on rail in 5th, gained 4th over 700 metres out and further closer onto home bend, obtained clear run about 250 metes out and quickened well to hit the front over 100 metres out.
2STRIVE FOR GLORY (11)2117Midfield29.0
Prominent early despite moderate start, soon taken back to midfield in 7th gaining 6th onto home bend, ran on under pressure in straight to hold every chance only to be denied narrowly.
3CHARITY FOR ALL (5)8128no history25.0
Soon taken back to last few, remained well behind into straight, made significant progress inside final 150 to grab 3rd late.
4NEBRASKAN (2)11134Stalker7.8
Ridden along in prominent position 4-wide without cover, joined race leader in 2-wide position 600 metres out, drew level briefly on straightening, swamped inside the 100 metres. (Enquiry held)
5LEAN MASTER (4)7132Leader5.2
Niggled along 3-wide in first few, gained one-out-one-back position over 700 metres out, shifted 3-wide for a run entering home straight, held every chance until finding no extra 150 metres out.
6BULB EMPEROR (1)6135Midfield21.0
Badly bumped at start losing ground, quickly recovered to 6th in forward of midfield into back straight, widest turning in for home, kept on one pace without threatening.
7GIMME FIVE (8)10121Stalker9.8
Jockey badly unbalanced and lost use of iron at start, held up in 8th just worse than midfield, saved ground on inside turning in for home, made short-lived effort early in straight, found no extra 100 metres out.
8CAMP FIRE (6)4126no history16.0
Settled towards rear after forced to check at the start, came under pressure rounding home bend, hung in and straightened over 200 metres out, fought on well to finish.
9LAPRAS (12)5116Midfield25.0
Crowded shortly after start settling in last few on rail, saved ground turning in for home, improving when steadied for a run between the 150 and 100 metres, found no extra closing stage.
10PERFECTO MOMENTS (7)12126no history65.0
Settled well behind from a poor draw, trailed the field most of the way and only went past well-beaten horses closing stages.
11HAPPY HORSE (9)9118Leader30.0
Soon took up running from a poor draw, obtained rails run in front passing the 900 metres, held narrow advantage to home straight, folded up quickly inside final 200 metres
12FANCY STAR (10)3119Midfield13.0
Travelled keenly just off the pace, gradually shifted over 2L back to 5th over 600 metres out, shifted wide into straight and soon weakened.

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1000m Turf

Won by ATOMIC FORCE at 24.0 · 56.47 · sectionals 12.39 · 20.79 · 10.08 · 10.71 · 23.29 · 11.19 · 12.10
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st9th9. RICH HORSE8. DO YOUR PART7. MOTOMAN6. ALPHA ONE5. SUGAR SUGAR4. KA YING CHEER3. YOUTHFUL SPIRITS2. RED ELEGANCE1. ATOMIC FORCE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1ATOMIC FORCE (5)8124Midfield24.0
Settled in midfield, driven wide into straight, did best work late hitting the front close home.
2RED ELEGANCE (7)3122Stalker5.4
Stayed in touch with leaders, in 4th spot making the home turn, ran on well to claim 2nd near line but couldn't quite match winner's finish.
3YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (3)1130Leader2.3
Began well from draw 1, soon led setting a good pace, kept on well in the lead on straightening, caught by first two concluding stages.
4KA YING CHEER (8)2121Leader2.7
Chased leaders in 3rd, moved up to 2nd mid-straight, kept on steadily to the line, not pace of first two closing stages.
5SUGAR SUGAR (1)5127Midfield24.0
Soon taken across to race along the fence, settled towards the rear, 6Ls to make up 400M, ran on moderately to line and not beaten far at the finish.
6ALPHA ONE (4)9125no history14.0
Moved forward to be tracking leader, couldn't hold his spot mid-straight, faded towards the finish.
7MOTOMAN (9)4121no history58.0
Bumped at the start, obtained a midfield spot on inside, raced keenly middle stages, got home only fairly. Never a threat to leaders.
8DO YOUR PART (10)6120no history19.0
Restrained after the start, raced keenly towards the rear middle stages, steadied away from rival 600M and raced wide into straight, plenty to make up but never near to challenge.
9RICH HORSE (11)7120no history103.0
Slow to begin, raced at the rear, lacked a finishing response 400M. Never in the picture.
WVYOUTHFUL DEAL (2)—132Midfield—
WVHAPPY UNITED (6)—122Stalker—

Race 9 · Class 3 · 1800m Turf

Won by FLAMINGO TRILLION at 11.0 · 1:48.88 · sectionals 13.41 · 23.20 · 24.63 · 23.66 · 11.70 · 11.96 · 23.98 · 11.70 · 12.28
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. RISING FROM ASHES11. IVY LEAGUE10. ROMANTIC CHARM9. ESCAPE ROUTE8. G LINER7. SAMARKAND6. PERFECT TEAM5. SUPREME AGILITY4. AWESOME FLUKE3. HAMERON2. ROMANTIC LAOS1. FLAMINGO TRILLION
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1FLAMINGO TRILLION (5)9129Leader11.0
Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, headed near 800M, shared the lead on turn, kept on well to the line, won by a nose.
2ROMANTIC LAOS (7)7127Midfield6.4
Crowded shortly after start, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, 2 wide from 700M, 3 lengths or so back turning in, finished off strongly, just beaten by a nose.
3HAMERON (2)2133Midfield7.6
Jumped well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off well to take a place.
4AWESOME FLUKE (1)3135Midfield6.1
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, sent forward after passing 900M, took the lead 800M, shared lead with rival on turn, peaked and headed early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.
5SUPREME AGILITY (3)5132Midfield3.6
Checked shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, commenced move approaching 400M, very wide into straight, finished off well to be nearest on line, just missed frame.
6PERFECT TEAM (6)1127Closer15.0
Began only fairly from gate 1, raced behind midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight without threatening.
7SAMARKAND (8)6125Stalker9.0
Crowded shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, commenced move after passing 450M, wide into straight, made some headway in the run home.
8G LINER (12)4116Leader22.0
Away with them, sent forward to race prominently on the inside, allowed rival to cross 1300M, sat right behind the leader in the middle stages, angled out 350M, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M.
9ESCAPE ROUTE (11)11114Leader29.0
Began well from a wide draw, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.
10ROMANTIC CHARM (10)10117Midfield13.0
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide towards rear, carried wider 450M, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made no progress in straight.
11IVY LEAGUE (9)12125Midfield23.0
Taken back from gate 12, raced at rear on outer, awkwardly placed 550M, failed to close off in straight.
12RISING FROM ASHES (4)8130Midfield35.0
Crowded shortly after start, raced in midfield on the outside, unable to maintain position from 700M, eased final 400M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Roarer.)
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