Happy Valley results · Wed, 4 Dec 2024

9 races · going GOOD · rail A

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 4 Dec 2024

SERGEANT PEPPER R4 at 38.0 · surprise · GOOD VIEW GLORY R2 at 14.0 · surprise · PRINCE ALEX R5 at 10.0 · surprise · AURORA LADY R8 at 6.8 · SOLEIL FIGHTER R7 at 6.3 · YOUTH POWER R3 at 4.7 · THE AZURE R1 at 3.8 · CHILL CHIBI R9 at 3.5 · SMART FIGHTER R6 at 2.6

Race 1 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf

Won by THE AZURE at 3.8 · 1:40.81 · sectionals 27.49 · 24.05 · 24.91 · 12.40 · 12.51 · 24.36 · 12.40 · 11.96
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st11th11. RED MAVERICK10. SUNNY SHINES9. SUPER GLORY8. FLYING ROMANTIC7. SUPERB MOVE6. WINNING SEVEN5. COOL BLUE4. MANYTHANKS FOREVER3. KASA PAPA2. INVINCIBLE MISSILE1. THE AZURE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1THE AZURE (3)10135Midfield3.8
Bumped start, positioned 2 wide, 5 lengths or so back, commenced move 400M, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 150M, kept on very well to the line and scored.
2INVINCIBLE MISSILE (6)11128Closer9.0
Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, commenced move 450M, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd.
3KASA PAPA (2)4135Midfield4.9
Reared as stalls opened and lost ground, raced at rear on the inside, 6 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 350M, very wide into straight, bumped 300M, finished off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.
4MANYTHANKS FOREVER (7)5125Midfield12.0
Shifted out at start and bumped, positioned 1 out 1 back, 3 wide turning in, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 150M, weakened gradually final 100M.
5COOL BLUE (9)8121Closer19.0
Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out approaching 350M, no clear run early in straight, made minor progress thereafter.
6WINNING SEVEN (8)6123Midfield8.2
Bumped on jumping, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 400M, bumped and unbalanced early in straight, made minor progress inside final furlong.
7SUPERB MOVE (11)3119Stalker19.0
Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, 3 wide turning in, not enough room near 250M, ran on evenly thereafter.
8FLYING ROMANTIC (5)7130Midfield54.0
Bumped start, raced in midfield on the inside, 3-1/2L back, 2 wide from 400M, no clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, weakened gradually thereafter.
9SUPER GLORY (4)1131Stalker16.0
Fast into stride, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked early in straight, headed 200M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
10SUNNY SHINES (12)2115Midfield5.8
Began only fairly, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, no clear run early in straight, weakened quickly final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)
11RED MAVERICK (10)9119Midfield12.0
Bumped start, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased thereafter. (Blood in trachea.) (See Racing Incidents.)
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Race 2 · Class 5 · 1200m Turf

Won by GOOD VIEW GLORY at 14.0 · 1:10.65 · sectionals 23.95 · 22.71 · 11.17 · 11.54 · 23.99 · 12.06 · 11.93
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th—. BEAU GOSSE—. MULTIDARLING12. ALLOY KING11. SUPER EAGLE10. LAPRAS7. FAIRY HORSE6. TATTENHAM5. SPEEDY CHARIOT4. WIND SPEEDER3. EVER SMART2. WINNING HEART1. GOOD VIEW GLORY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1GOOD VIEW GLORY (4)9132Midfield14.0
Settled towards rear in 7th of strung-out field, commenced move on top of home bend 400M out, ran on under pressure to assert authority close to home.
2WINNING HEART (3)7134Midfield4.6
Settled just better than midfield in 6th or 5th, soon came to challenge on straightening, hit the front briefly 50M out only to be caught shortly afterwards.
3EVER SMART (1)5135Stalker3.9
Well there, restrained one-out-one-back to 2L 4th into back straight, hit the front under pressure 200M out only to be caught over 50M out,
4WIND SPEEDER (12)3118Closer9.1
With leaders early before taken back to 5th on rail into back straight some 3L off the pace, became 6th when pace quickened approaching home bend, kept on for remote 4th.
5SPEEDY CHARIOT (8)8130Midfield20.0
Began moderately settling wide in last few, widest into straight, ran on steadily under pressure without threatening.
6TATTENHAM (6)4131Midfield8.0
Hard ridden in last few after slow start, settled towards rear on rail in 8th, renewed effort rounding home bend, ran on steadily to be nearest at finish.
7FAIRY HORSE (2)6135Midfield6.5
Slowly away, remained in last few to home straight, kept on well in the run to the line.
8 DHMULTIDARLING (7)12130Closer153.0
Taken back to last from the widest draw and waited with, trailed the field to straight, ran on well dourly between runners.
8 DHBEAU GOSSE (11)11116Stalker27.0
Jumped awkwardly losing ground before driven forward steadily to join race leader over 800M out, hit the front over 650M out, held 2L advantage rounding home bend and led until headed over 200M out.
10LAPRAS (9)2129Midfield39.0
Shared early pace, ceded lead position on rail for cover into back straight, drifted further back to 3L 4th approaching home bend, hung in under pressure early in straight, had no more to give 100M out.
11SUPER EAGLE (5)1131Stalker7.2
Jumped awkwardly and jockey lost use of iron early, remained in last few throughout and never seen with a chance.
12ALLOY KING (10)10121Stalker32.0
Broke well from a poor draw vying for lead out wide, obtained rails run over 800M out shortly before headed about 650M out, dropped away under pressure quickly inside final 250M.

Race 3 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by YOUTH POWER at 4.7 · 1:40.83 · sectionals 28.38 · 23.91 · 24.51 · 12.32 · 12.19 · 24.03 · 11.93 · 12.10
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. ORIENTAL TYCOON11. DURHAM STAR10. HAPPY UNIVERSE9. HAILTOTHEVICTORS8. VIVA HUNTER7. STAR LINE6. YEAH BUDDY5. MIGHTY STRENGTH4. LUCKY TOUCH3. CALIFORNIA MOXIE2. CORLEONE1. YOUTH POWER
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1YOUTH POWER (12)2117Stalker4.7
Sat in front of midfield on the rail, traveled strongly, switched out rounding the Turn, closed off nicely.
2CORLEONE (4)7128no history4.7
Ridden along to lead, traveled comfortably, had every chance.
3CALIFORNIA MOXIE (10)11117Midfield19.0
Settled midfield, raced wide, made forward move passing 900M, made some progress in the Straight (See incident Report).
4LUCKY TOUCH (2)10134Midfield2.9
Sat midfield, raced keenly in the early stages, held up rounding the Turn, not quicken enough (See Incident Report).
5MIGHTY STRENGTH (3)4132Midfield9.3
Jumped awkwardly, settled in front of midfield, ran on evenly.
6YEAH BUDDY (9)6123Stalker81.0
Sat worse than midfield, traveled okay, ran on fairly (See incident Report).
7STAR LINE (11)3119Leader22.0
Sat midfield, minor progress made in the Straight, no impression.
8VIVA HUNTER (8)1124Stalker10.0
Sat handy, traveled fairly, limited response when asked.
9HAILTOTHEVICTORS (5)9128no history12.0
Jumped only fairly, sat towards rear, one pace to the finish (See incident Report).
10HAPPY UNIVERSE (1)8135no history44.0
Sat rear, traveled only fairly, never a threat.
11DURHAM STAR (6)5124Midfield39.0
Settled towards rear, steadied rounding the Turn, could not respond when asked.
12ORIENTAL TYCOON (7)12122Stalker108.0
Sat handy, gave ground quickly rounding the Turn, failed to respond (Unacceptable Performance, Must BT).

Race 4 · Class 4 · 1000m Turf

Won by SERGEANT PEPPER at 38.0 · 57.28 · sectionals 12.57 · 21.23 · 10.05 · 11.18 · 23.48 · 11.55 · 11.93
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. NOTTHESILLYONE11. SPICY SPANGLE10. CHAMPION METHOD9. GRAND NOVA8. CIRCUIT SEVEN7. SIGHT HAPPY6. CIRCUS REEL5. SILVER SPURS4. SUPER SIXTY3. PARENTS' LOVE2. LEAN MASTER1. SERGEANT PEPPER
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1SERGEANT PEPPER (1)8135Stalker38.0
Raced in mid-field. Sustained headway from top of home straight and stayed on strongly final 50m to lead on line.
2LEAN MASTER (3)4134Leader8.3
Tracked pace. Overhauled front-runner late on but headed by winner on line.
3PARENTS' LOVE (10)9123Leader3.7
Got across from wide draw to make running. Still over two lengths clear 100m out but overhauled close home.
4SUPER SIXTY (12)6121Midfield21.0
Towards rear of mid-field after bumped at start. Stayed on steadily final 200m.
5SILVER SPURS (11)7123Midfield32.0
Stayed on from mid-field but unable to reach leaders.
6CIRCUS REEL (6)10125Midfield37.0
Held up from wide stall. Last at 200m line before good headway, passing several rivals final 100m.
7SIGHT HAPPY (9)5124Stalker6.1
Raced in last place after sluggish start. Late headway past rivals when short of room and steadied final 40m.
8CIRCUIT SEVEN (8)3124Stalker9.2
One paced under pressure in home straight after held up and never dangerous.
9GRAND NOVA (2)12134Midfield16.0
Raced widest from high draw and no impression under pressure final 200m.
10CHAMPION METHOD (4)2129Stalker4.2
Pushed along in mid-field from halfway and limited impression when briefly short of room 100m out. Lost ground final 50m.
11SPICY SPANGLE (5)11126Leader20.0
Tracked leader until weakening final 150m.
12NOTTHESILLYONE (7)1125no history13.0
Weakened from 200m out after racing close up. Eased final 50m.

Race 5 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by PRINCE ALEX at 10.0 · 1:40.86 · sectionals 27.78 · 23.49 · 24.83 · 12.38 · 12.45 · 24.76 · 12.24 · 12.52
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. CHARMING STEED11. LUCKY BANNER10. SUPER BABY9. CAN'T GO WONG8. SIXTH GENERATION7. VIVA CHALEUR6. CHATER GOLD5. GOLDEN DARCI4. JUMBO FORTUNE3. SURE JOYFUL2. FOREVER GLORIOUS1. PRINCE ALEX
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1PRINCE ALEX (6)5125Midfield10.0
Out in line, positioned 2 wide slightly better than midfield, commenced move 450M, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on well to the line and scored.
2FOREVER GLORIOUS (2)9134Leader21.0
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, commenced move 450M, took the lead early in straight, headed 150M, kept on well to the line, just beaten by a head,
3SURE JOYFUL (1)8135Stalker15.0
Bumped on jumping, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 6 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made very good progress in straight to be nearest on line.
4JUMBO FORTUNE (4)3127Midfield3.7
Out with rest, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out 400M, closed off well to make frame, not quite able to challenge.
5GOLDEN DARCI (11)4120Midfield6.8
Average to begin, positioned 2 wide, 6 lengths back, a bit closer on turn, angled out 400M, made some progress in straight.
6CHATER GOLD (10)12120Stalker11.0
Bumped shortly after start, raced at rear, 9 lengths or so back, still 8 lengths back on turn, taken wide in straight and made very good progress to be nearest on line.
7VIVA CHALEUR (3)6131Stalker12.0
Made contact at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, a bit closer on turn, 2 wide turning in, made good progress early in straight, no extra final 100M.
8SIXTH GENERATION (7)11125Midfield31.0
Crowded shortly after start, raced at tail, 11 lengths back, still well back on turn, made good progress in straight without threatening.
9CAN'T GO WONG (5)7126Midfield8.3
Bumped on jumping, raced towards rear on the inside, 9 lengths back, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, made some progress in straight.
10SUPER BABY (12)1119Leader6.4
Jumped well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, challenged by rivals turning in, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
11LUCKY BANNER (8)10123Leader22.0
Bumped start and unbalanced, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, 3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.
12CHARMING STEED (9)2120Leader13.0
Began well, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, showed limited response early in straight, eased final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by SMART FIGHTER at 2.6 · 1:10.29 · sectionals 24.22 · 22.71 · 11.11 · 11.60 · 23.36 · 11.80 · 11.56
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. SHINE BRIGHT11. BRAVE OF FRIENDS10. WORLD HERO9. EXCELLENT PEERS8. STREET CONQUEROR7. PANDA LEGEND6. FORTUNE WARRIOR5. TEAM HAPPY4. PRIME MORTAR3. CRYSTAL POWERFUL2. MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE1. SMART FIGHTER
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1SMART FIGHTER (10)1126Leader2.6
Settled in front of midfield on the rail, ran on strongly.
2MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (4)11130no history4.4
Not the quickest out, settled midfield on the rail, closed off nicely for 2nd.
3CRYSTAL POWERFUL (12)6119Midfield10.0
Sat on pace 2 wide, kept on for 3rd.
4PRIME MORTAR (1)8132Stalker11.0
Sat outside the leader, kept on until weakened final 50M.
5TEAM HAPPY (5)2130Leader5.6
Ridden along to lead, weakened final 100M.
6FORTUNE WARRIOR (8)4126Leader14.0
Settled in front of midfield 3 wide, raced keenly, one pace when asked.
7PANDA LEGEND (6)7127Midfield52.0
Settled worse than midfield 2 wide, ran on evenly.
8STREET CONQUEROR (2)10133Midfield18.0
Settled towards the rear 3 wide, stayed on fairly.
9EXCELLENT PEERS (3)9131Midfield18.0
Slow to jumped, settled towards the rear, made no impression.
10WORLD HERO (11)12122Midfield43.0
Sat last, under pressure midway, made minor late ground. (See Incident Report)
11BRAVE OF FRIENDS (7)3126no history78.0
Settled midfield 2 wide, never a threat.
12SHINE BRIGHT (9)5126no history83.0
Settled behind midfield 3 wide, never in contention.

Race 7 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf

Won by SOLEIL FIGHTER at 6.3 · 1:40.51 · sectionals 27.80 · 24.28 · 24.90 · 12.63 · 12.27 · 23.53 · 11.79 · 11.74
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. LOVERO11. JUMBO LEGEND10. NEVER TOO SOON9. ROMANTIC LAOS8. DARING PURSUIT7. COMET SPLENDIDO6. SUPER UNICORN5. SAMARKAND4. M UNICORN3. AESTHETICISM2. SILO1. SOLEIL FIGHTER
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1SOLEIL FIGHTER (12)3120Leader6.3
Crowded at start, settled one back in 3rd on rail, ran on under pressure to hit the front 150M out, just held on to the line.
2SILO (5)7127Stalker7.2
Amongst leaders early stages, gradually taken one-out-one-back onto first bend, commenced move over 400M out and ran on under pressure to hold every chance the length of the straight.
3AESTHETICISM (11)4120Closer20.0
Crowded at start losing ground settling well behind on rail, saved ground turning in for home, ran on well between runners to miss narrowly.
4M UNICORN (3)9129Midfield21.0
Wide in midfield early stages, slightly worse when 8th rounding first bend and in back straight, came under pressure home bend swinging wide into straight, ran on well to be nearest at finish.
5SAMARKAND (2)12131Stalker47.0
Pressed forward from the widest draw to join the leaders, persevered around the bend to reach 2nd just half a length back, hit the front into home straight only to be headed 150M out, swamped for a placing close to home.
6SUPER UNICORN (10)1121Stalker2.8
Ducked off runner towards the rail early gradually settling in 5th on rail some 3L off the pace, became 6th in similar position rounding home bend 400M out, kept on steadily without quickening.
7COMET SPLENDIDO (7)8123Midfield25.0
Crowded at start losing ground before settling in last few, made no serious impression in home straight.
8DARING PURSUIT (6)6124Stalker4.7
Ridden prominently early settling in midfield in 6th in back straight, made headway 3-wide rounding home bend, kept on until finding no extra 100M out. (Lame)
9ROMANTIC LAOS (4)10128Midfield30.0
Settled 3-wide in last few after beginning from a wide draw, remained in similar position before swinging wider into home straight, ran on past well-beaten horses.
10NEVER TOO SOON (9)5121Closer42.0
Settled mainly in rear of midfield on rail, saved ground turning in for home, ran home one-paced.
11JUMBO LEGEND (8)2123Closer10.0
Dipped and tightened at the start gradually settling in last few, never seen with a chance. (Found to have an epiglottic entrapment)
12LOVERO (1)11135Leader25.0
Improved gradually from a poor draw to take up running 1200M out and rails run shortly after, held slender advantage until headed into home straight, weakened noticeably.

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by AURORA LADY at 6.8 · 1:09.50 · sectionals 23.58 · 22.91 · 11.09 · 11.82 · 23.01 · 11.65 · 11.36
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th—. SPICY GOLD—. DENFIELD12. GIANT LEAP11. GOKO WIN10. LUCKY EIGHT9. SUGAR SUGAR8. GUSTOSISIMO7. CHATEAUNEUF4. STORMING DRAGON3. SUPER JOY N FUN2. KYRUS DRAGON1. AURORA LADY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1AURORA LADY (8)12121Leader6.8
From draw 12 caught racing wide no cover chasing leaders, gave instant response when asked 300M, led mid-straight and drew away for a wide margin victory.
2KYRUS DRAGON (3)2131Midfield13.0
Jumped only fairly, patiently ridden in a rearward spot, swung wide into straight before finishing off well to claim 2nd close home. Not reach winner.
3SUPER JOY N FUN (4)6129Stalker15.0
Away in line, settled ahead of midfield, ran on mildly inside 300M but never going the pace to challenge winner.
4STORMING DRAGON (12)8120Stalker10.0
Obtained a midfield position, moved closer to leaders nearing 400M, had every chance on straightening but couldn't quicken enough over final 200M.
5 DHDENFIELD (7)5123Closer31.0
Not hurried after the start, held up towards the rear, brought to outside for his challenge but responded only fairly. (Jockey was advised he should ensure that he continues to ride his mounts out to the finish.)
5 DHSPICY GOLD (9)7121Midfield7.1
Settled down in midfield, 8th into straight, held up over final 300M and didn't obtain clear running. Not properly tested.
7CHATEAUNEUF (5)4126Midfield4.0
Bumped on jumping, stayed in touch behind leaders, held up for clear running from 300M to 100M, left with too much to do late stages. Inconclusive run.
8GUSTOSISIMO (2)3132Stalker6.2
Quickly away, tracked leader along the fence, held up 300M-200M but the finishing response was only fair over final stages.
9SUGAR SUGAR (1)9134Midfield46.0
Restrained to race behind midfield, swung wide for home and 4Ls to make up top of straight, kept on only fairly.
10LUCKY EIGHT (6)11124Stalker15.0
Chased leader along the 2-path, moved forward vying for the lead passing 400M, run ended 150M and lost several places late. (Jockey concerned the action of his mount over the concluding stages.)
11GOKO WIN (11)10120Midfield21.0
Bumped and became unbalanced after the start, dropped back to last 9Ls off the pace early stages, still last turning for home, failed to muster any sort of challenge.
12GIANT LEAP (10)1120Leader8.7
Began well from draw 1 and soon in front setting the pace, caught inside 300M, weakened rapidly mid-straight to last. (Jockey : didn't appreciate the step-up to Class 3.)

Race 9 · Class 2 · 1800m Turf

Won by CHILL CHIBI at 3.5 · 1:49.05 · sectionals 13.77 · 22.46 · 23.61 · 24.31 · 12.09 · 12.22 · 24.90 · 12.33 · 12.57
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. TURIN MASCOT11. YELLOWFIN10. ATULLIBIGEAL9. STUNNING PEACH8. SENOR TOBA7. KARMA6. MR ASCENDENCY5. FLAMINGO TRILLION4. STAR CONTACT3. RED HARE KING2. MOMENTS IN TIME1. CHILL CHIBI
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1CHILL CHIBI (3)3127Midfield3.5
Began only fairly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, commenced move 500M, finished off strongly to score by a neck.
2MOMENTS IN TIME (1)10135Stalker31.0
Crowded start, raced at tail, 6 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to take 2nd, nearest on line. (See Racing Incidents.)
3RED HARE KING (10)4119Stalker10.0
Began smartly, positioned 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, showed good response in straight, took the lead approaching 150M, kept on well but unable to hold off the first two close home.
4STAR CONTACT (12)9116Stalker59.0
Crowded start, raced slightly better than midfield on outer, commenced move 450M, kept on well in straight to make frame, always just held.
5FLAMINGO TRILLION (9)11121Leader9.8
Shifted in at start, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, challenged the leader from 450M, held every chance in straight but unable to sustain effort final 50M.
6MR ASCENDENCY (4)5127Midfield46.0
Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, commenced move 400M, 4 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress in straight.
7KARMA (6)6125Closer7.2
Jumped well, raced prominently, 2 wide, 1 out 1 back in the middle stages, hard ridden after passing 450M, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)
8SENOR TOBA (2)8131Closer39.0
Crowded start, raced in midfield on the outside, very wide into straight, finished off evenly.
9STUNNING PEACH (8)7122Midfield2.4
Made contact shortly after start, raced in midfield early, unbalanced and lost ground 1600M, raced at rear in the middle stages, 4Ls back turning in, no clear run in straight, eased 100M. (Lame right front leg next day.)
10ATULLIBIGEAL (5)12125Midfield102.0
Shifted out at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 350M, no clear run early in straight, showed limited response thereafter, eased closing stages.
11YELLOWFIN (7)2121Leader37.0
Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened thereafter.
12TURIN MASCOT (11)1119Midfield24.0
Began well from gate 1, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.
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