Happy Valley results · Wed, 30 Oct 2024

8 races · going GOOD · rail C+3

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 30 Oct 2024

D STAR R1 at 13.0 · surprise · CAPITAL LEGEND R5 at 13.0 · surprise · RIGHT HONOURABLE R2 at 10.0 · surprise · DARING PURSUIT R7 at 8.2 · SUGAR SUGAR R8 at 5.3 · PARENTS' LOVE R4 at 4.4 · TRIUMPHANT MORE R6 at 4.1 · TEAM HAPPY R3 at 4.0

Race 1 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by D STAR at 13.0 · 1:40.31 · sectionals 28.84 · 23.64 · 24.07 · 12.00 · 12.07 · 23.76 · 11.74 · 12.02
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st11th11. DRALA10. SUPER HONG KONG9. GREENWICH8. CONFRINGO7. HAILTOTHEVICTORS6. FLYING SILVER5. ESCAPE ROUTE4. MIGHTY STEED3. DRAGON DELIGHT2. CAN'T GO WONG1. D STAR
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1D STAR (9)10122Closer13.0
Made contact at start, raced towards rear on the outside, moved closer 1100M, positioned slightly behind midfield in the middle stages, challenged the leader turning in, hit the front 200M, kept on well to the line and scored.
2CAN'T GO WONG (7)5123Midfield4.3
Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 450M, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to be nearest on line, just beaten by a narrow margin.
3DRAGON DELIGHT (11)7117Leader5.7
Away with them, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, kept on very well in straight, always just held.
4MIGHTY STEED (1)6135Midfield2.6
Out in line, took the early lead, headed approaching 1200M, allowed rival to cross 1000M, sat 1-1/2L behind the leader in the middle stages, kept on well in straight, always just held.
5ESCAPE ROUTE (2)11134Leader25.0
Made contact at start, taken back to race at tail, 6 lengths back on turn, made good progress in straight without threatening.
6FLYING SILVER (10)2119Midfield19.0
Began well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, kept on same pace in straight.
7HAILTOTHEVICTORS (6)8127no history14.0
Slowly away, raced 2 wide at rear, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in straight. (Lame right front leg next day.)
8CONFRINGO (8)12123no history36.0
Began fairly from the widest draw, raced 3 wide with no cover, 2 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.
9GREENWICH (3)9133Leader7.4
Average to begin, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead approaching 1200M, led by 3/4L in the middle stages, challenged by rivals turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
10SUPER HONG KONG (12)3117Midfield70.0
Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on rail, 4 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, made no progress in straight.
11DRALA (4)4127no history131.0
Commenced well, positioned 2 wide, 2-1/2L back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.
WV-AENSHINE (5)—127no history—

Race 2 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf

Won by RIGHT HONOURABLE at 10.0 · 1:40.66 · sectionals 27.67 · 23.72 · 24.86 · 12.46 · 12.40 · 24.41 · 12.37 · 12.04
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. YEABOI11. THE CONCENTRATION10. SUPER WISE DRAGON9. KASA PAPA8. CHARMANDER7. MANYTHANKS FOREVER6. RUNNING AHEAD5. MERCHANT PRINCE4. MEDIC ELITE3. WINNING SEVEN2. RED MAVERICK1. RIGHT HONOURABLE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1RIGHT HONOURABLE (10)12123Midfield10.0
Switched off to the rear on jumping from a wide draw, waited with at the back until making his move 500M, finished off strongly to lead near 100M and edged clear to score.
2RED MAVERICK (12)11116Stalker13.0
Shifted across behind runners early stages, settled towards the rear before moving closer passing halfway, held up for clear running in the home turn then stayed on to go 2nd late stages but not troubled the winner.
3WINNING SEVEN (8)1126Closer12.0
From draw 1 maintained a position ahead of midfield, switched away from fence 450M to challenge, ran home mildly to finish a modest 3rd.
4MEDIC ELITE (9)2123Closer3.8
Settled midfield, hard driven 450M, took narrow lead early straight but peaked on its run final 150M.
5MERCHANT PRINCE (7)4127Midfield30.0
Always prominent, chased leaders into straight, had every chance, one paced final stages.
6RUNNING AHEAD (5)10131Midfield20.0
Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was taken across behind runners, settled near last and had plenty to do 400M, stayed on down the outside to claim 6th, not beaten far by the placegetters.
7MANYTHANKS FOREVER (6)3127Midfield12.0
Jumped only fairly, reserved behind midfield 5Ls off the pace, driven wide into straight before finishing off moderately for a non-threatening 7th.
8CHARMANDER (3)9134Midfield19.0
In midfield early stages, drifted back towards the rear halfway, under pressure home turn, kept on only fairly behind rivals. Never likely.
9KASA PAPA (1)6135Closer4.4
Maintain a position in mid-division, checked on home turn losing momentum before running on fairly under top weight.
10SUPER WISE DRAGON (2)5135Midfield6.0
Raced keenly, moved up to race just outside the lead, briefly led early straight but soon swamped by rivals, weakened from 250M. (Roarer).
11THE CONCENTRATION (4)8133Stalker32.0
Sped to the lead, set good pace first half of the race, caught up by rivals top of straight, soon no extra and dropped out rapidly.
12YEABOI (11)7121Stalker15.0
Chased leaders, caught wide no cover early stages, struggled to hold his position 600M, soon drifted out of contention. (No Vet findings / Unacceptable Performance.)

Race 3 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by TEAM HAPPY at 4.0 · 1:10.09 · sectionals 23.64 · 22.88 · 11.17 · 11.71 · 23.57 · 11.74 · 11.83
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. HIGH PERCENTAGE11. IVICTORIAM10. NATURAL HIGH9. TOP SCORER8. EXUBERANT7. TELECOM POWER6. CIRCUIT DUFFY5. WORLD HERO4. CRYSTAL POWERFUL3. FATAL BLOW2. CALIFORNIA DEEPLY1. TEAM HAPPY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1TEAM HAPPY (8)2124Stalker4.0
Ridden along to lead, traveled strongly, made good progress over the concluding stages.
2CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (3)7131Stalker5.9
Sat towards rear, switched out rounding the Turn, stayed on well.
3FATAL BLOW (6)8127no history14.0
Sat handy, traveled smoothly, responded nicely when asked.
4CRYSTAL POWERFUL (11)12118Midfield71.0
Settled in front of midfield, raced wide, ran on okay.
5WORLD HERO (10)4122Midfield47.0
Sat midfield, 2 wide, made steady progress in the Straight.
6CIRCUIT DUFFY (5)6127no history2.9
Sat behind midfield, raced greenly, no clear run near the 200M, closed off okay (See Incident Report).
7TELECOM POWER (9)9122Closer26.0
Jumped only fairly, sat towards rear, one pace to the line.
8EXUBERANT (4)5129Midfield16.0
Sat worse than midfield, raced wide, lay in in the Home Straight, finished off fairly.
9TOP SCORER (7)11127Leader5.5
Tracked the lead, traveled okay, crowded near the 100M, minor progress made when asked (See Incident Report).
10NATURAL HIGH (2)1132Midfield104.0
Sat in front of midfield, weakened after 200M, faded.
11IVICTORIAM (12)10117Closer40.0
Sat rear, raced rear, never a danger.
12HIGH PERCENTAGE (1)3134Stalker29.0
Settled behind midfield, weakened notably inside 150M (Substantial blood in trachea).

Race 4 · Class 5 · 1000m Turf

Won by PARENTS' LOVE at 4.4 · 57.51 · sectionals 12.31 · 21.44 · 10.30 · 11.14 · 23.76 · 11.43 · 12.33
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. OMAKASE11. HERO WARRIOR10. GOODMANSHIP9. DOUBLE SHOW8. DIAMOND SOARS7. E GLORY6. SPEEDY FORTUNE5. PLENTIFUL4. CIRCUIT TEN3. ACE TALENT2. DAN ATTACK1. PARENTS' LOVE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1PARENTS' LOVE (2)8135Leader4.4
Competition for lead early and set strong pace. Asserted over 200m out and always looked like holding on despite reduced lead final 50m.
2DAN ATTACK (4)7134Stalker8.6
Raced in mid-field behind leading bunch. Kept on well after checked briefly 200m out but never quite getting to winner.
3ACE TALENT (6)11125Stalker10.0
Tracked pace. Hung left when giving chase to leader from 150m out and ran on well once straightened out final 75m.
4CIRCUIT TEN (5)5133Midfield19.0
On the back foot after hampered at start. Still in rear at top of home straight before making good headway to pass several final 150m.
5PLENTIFUL (11)4125Leader14.0
Tracked pace. Hung right in behind leader off the bend and no extra final 100m.
6SPEEDY FORTUNE (3)1135Stalker3.4
Chased pace early but pushed along to hold position from 400m out and one paced.
7E GLORY (8)6127Midfield9.3
Checked after sluggish start and raced in last place. Never a danger but some headway into mid-field final 150m.
8DIAMOND SOARS (9)12124Leader14.0
Showed speed to press leader from wide stall until weakening final 200m.
9DOUBLE SHOW (10)10125Midfield10.0
Pushed along in rear to go the early pace. Had only one behind turning into home straight and little impression.
10GOODMANSHIP (12)2122Midfield42.0
Never better than mid-field and lost ground under pressure final 200m.
11HERO WARRIOR (7)9129Midfield154.0
Raced wide towards rear. Minimal response to pressure from 300m out and well held.
12OMAKASE (1)3135Stalker19.0
Mid-field after crowded early. Pushed along 400m out and dropped away.

Race 5 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by CAPITAL LEGEND at 13.0 · 1:40.59 · sectionals 27.88 · 23.55 · 24.36 · 11.81 · 12.55 · 24.80 · 12.28 · 12.52
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. MASTER TORNADO11. ENJOY GOLF10. U S S CONSTITUTION9. STERLING WONGCHOY8. PHANTOM CYCLONE7. SIXTH GENERATION6. STRONGEST BOY5. TURIN WARRIOR4. NINJA DERBY3. HIGHLAND RAHY2. HARMONY GALAXY1. CAPITAL LEGEND
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1CAPITAL LEGEND (2)12127Stalker13.0
Taken back from gate 12, raced at rear on the outside, found rail near 600M, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off very strongly to score by a neck.
2HARMONY GALAXY (3)3131Midfield35.0
Away well, positioned 1-2Ls behind the leader on rail, crowded near 550M, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take 2nd.
3HIGHLAND RAHY (10)5129Leader5.0
Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the first two close home.
4NINJA DERBY (11)7119Leader4.9
Jumped with them, raced better than midfield on the outside early, moved closer after entering the back straight, 2nd in the middle stages, kept on well in straight but always held.
5TURIN WARRIOR (6)4127Midfield14.0
Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 3 wide turning in, finished off evenly.
6STRONGEST BOY (8)2125Midfield5.5
Average to begin, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, commenced move approaching 400M, very wide turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 100M, ran on evenly to the line.
7SIXTH GENERATION (5)1130Midfield5.6
Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths back, saved ground throughout, finished off evenly.
8PHANTOM CYCLONE (4)11131Closer140.0
Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the inside, 6 lengths back on turn, angled out 350M, taken wide in straight and made some progress.
9STERLING WONGCHOY (12)10116Closer32.0
Taken back from a wide draw, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide turning in, one-paced in straight.
10U S S CONSTITUTION (7)8127Stalker41.0
Away with them, raced 2 wide towards rear, wider on turn, made no impression in straight.
11ENJOY GOLF (1)6135Stalker6.2
Made contact at start, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, unable to maintain position on turn, weakened early in straight, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
12MASTER TORNADO (9)9122Stalker20.0
Out with rest, raced behind midfield on the outside, dropped towards rear 800M, 7 lengths back turning in, eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) (Irregular heart rhythm.)
WVSUPER BABY (0)—121Leader—

Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by TRIUMPHANT MORE at 4.1 · 1:10.45 · sectionals 24.09 · 22.94 · 11.31 · 11.63 · 23.42 · 11.60 · 11.82
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. GLORY B11. PARTY WARRIOR10. LOVING VIBES9. HAPPY DAY8. LUCKY MAN7. TALENTS SUPREMO6. GOLDEN RISE5. HAPPY SOUL4. HAYDAY3. RAGNARR2. GLORY CLOUD1. TRIUMPHANT MORE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1TRIUMPHANT MORE (5)5128no history4.1
Jumped with the field, sat outside the leader, kept on well to score
2GLORY CLOUD (6)3127Midfield3.5
Sat box-seated, ran on nicely, just missed. (See Incident Report)
3RAGNARR (10)4121Midfield17.0
Settled in front of midfield, travelled keenly, closed off okay.
4HAYDAY (2)10130Leader5.1
Began well and led, weakened slightly final 100M.
5HAPPY SOUL (3)2129Midfield12.0
Settled in front of midfield on the rail, no clear run in the Straight, never seriously tested.
6GOLDEN RISE (4)9129Midfield14.0
Caught 3 wide midfield, made its run from 450M, one pace final 150M.
7TALENTS SUPREMO (11)11121Midfield16.0
Settled towards the rear 2 wide, stayed on.
8LUCKY MAN (8)6124no history37.0
Settled at the rear on the rail, made little impression
9HAPPY DAY (1)1134Midfield20.0
Settled midfield on the rail, never impress.
10LOVING VIBES (7)12126no history57.0
Sat behind the leader 2 wide, held up in the Straight, limited response when asked.
11PARTY WARRIOR (12)8119Midfield42.0
Sat last, never a threat.
12GLORY B (9)7122Midfield9.2
Sat midfield 2 wide, under pressure from 450M, weakened and faded. (See Incident Report)

Race 7 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf

Won by DARING PURSUIT at 8.2 · 1:39.73 · sectionals 28.34 · 23.35 · 24.06 · 12.14 · 11.92 · 23.98 · 12.04 · 11.94
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st11th11. HELENE WARRIOR10. SAMARKAND9. GALLANT WAKING8. NEARLY FINE7. IVY LEAGUE6. I CAN5. JOLLY RULER4. FRANTANCK3. SUPER UNICORN2. SOLEIL FIGHTER1. DARING PURSUIT
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1DARING PURSUIT (9)8119Stalker8.2
Began from a poor draw gradually settling over 3L back in midfield in back straight, commenced move 3-wide 500M out swinging wide into straight, gained upper hand over 100M out.
2SOLEIL FIGHTER (10)1117Leader6.0
Held up in 3rd some 2L back on rail, tightened on rail 550M out, renewed effort turning into straight holding every chance inside final 150M only to be denied narrowly.
3SUPER UNICORN (11)2120Midfield1.9
Held up in forward of midfield on rail over 3L back in 6th and becoming 5th on the 1000M bend, back to be 6th over 450M out before commenced move on straightening, unable to sustain effort 100M out
4FRANTANCK (3)4130Leader49.0
Soon took up running attempting to make all while travelling keenly in back straight, folded up quickly inside final 200M.
5JOLLY RULER (8)11121Stalker31.0
Travelled keenly without cover early stages before taken back to last making first bend, angled out very wide for clear run into straight but met with interferences, recovered well inside final 280M to be nearest at finish.
6I CAN (6)3124Midfield9.1
Jumped well before taken back to just worse than midfield 2-wide in 8th or 7th some 5L off the pace, commenced move coming onto home bend but hampered and carried wide into straight, kept on steadily without quickening.
7IVY LEAGUE (7)5123Midfield26.0
Settled just worse than midfield in 8th or 7th on rail, saved ground on the inside turning in for home, hung in a difficult ride in straight but fought on steadily to the line.
8NEARLY FINE (2)10134Midfield25.0
Soon taken back from a poor draw for rails run well behind, saved ground on the inside turning in for home, kept on steadily without making any serious impression.
9GALLANT WAKING (5)7129Midfield44.0
Soon taken back to last few with cover, commenced move home bend but badly hampered entering straight, made no impression thereafter.
10SAMARKAND (4)6130Stalker21.0
Pressed forward for prominent position 2-wide settling some 2L back in 4th in back straight, severely checked and shifted wide turning in for home, never recovered.
11HELENE WARRIOR (1)9135Stalker11.0
Began awkwardly from a poor draw, pressed forward in wide run travelling 3-wide round first bend before obtaining 2-wide position in 2nd into back straight, struck into and badly unbalanced making final turn, never recovered.

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by SUGAR SUGAR at 5.3 · 1:09.67 · sectionals 23.27 · 22.69 · 11.02 · 11.67 · 23.71 · 11.83 · 11.88
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. HARMONY FIRE11. SERGEANT PEPPER10. MAGNIAC9. SCOTCH TYCOON8. BITS SUPERSTAR7. HAPPY FAT CAT6. SUPER JOY N FUN5. BEAUTY INFINITY4. GUSTOSISIMO3. DIVANO2. SWIFT ASCEND1. SUGAR SUGAR
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1SUGAR SUGAR (2)3131Midfield5.3
Jumped on terms, maintained a midfield position 4-5Ls back, saved ground on inside before running on strongly passing 300M, hit lead inside 100M and just held on from fast finishing 2nd late.
2SWIFT ASCEND (9)2126Stalker3.3
Away swiftly, positioned just ahead of midfield, travelled well into straight before closing off nicely. Just missed.
3DIVANO (3)8130Leader3.5
Bustled along after the start to be vying the lead on outside, wrestled the lead nearing 200M, fought hard late but couldn't hold off first two.
4GUSTOSISIMO (4)10126Stalker8.5
Jumped only fairly, failed to show sufficient pace and ended up racing near the rear, 6Ls to make up 400M, ran on well in the straight to claim 4th.
5BEAUTY INFINITY (8)7126Stalker13.0
Jumped only fairly, settled towards the rear, 5Ls off leader on straightening, closed off nicely for 5th.
6SUPER JOY N FUN (1)12130Stalker15.0
From draw 12 switched off to race at the back, had big task in hand 400M, finished off best but not able to trouble leaders. (Jockey : Instructed to ride conservatively from wide draw and the anticipated fast pace.)
7HAPPY FAT CAT (5)5122Leader38.0
Chased leaders 2-wide, in a good spot top of straight but couldn't quicken enough to challenge leaders.
8BITS SUPERSTAR (12)9120Stalker56.0
Settled down in mid-division, switched wide 450M, ran home one paced under pressure.
9SCOTCH TYCOON (10)1125Leader9.2
From draw 1 soon took up running, pressed by rival middle stages, lost lead nearing 200M, faded towards the line. (Jockey: disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead and as a consequence gave ground in the Home Straight.)
10MAGNIAC (6)11128Stalker110.0
Given a patient ride, restrained near last, brought wide into straight but made limited progress only.
11SERGEANT PEPPER (11)4121Stalker95.0
Away well, chased leaders along the fence, kept on early straight but run ended 200M, no extra late stages.
12HARMONY FIRE (7)6127Leader80.0
Maintained a position ahead of midfield, didn't respond to riding in the straight, never involved.
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