Happy Valley results · Wed, 26 Feb 2025

9 races · going GOOD · rail C

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 26 Feb 2025

CHARMING BABE R6 at 26.0 · surprise · SON PAK FU R1 at 7.4 · SERANGOON R2 at 5.2 · STURDY RUBY R7 at 5.0 · RED ELEGANCE R9 at 4.0 · AURORA LADY R8 at 3.9 · MOMENTS IN TIME R5 at 3.6 · SUPER SIXTY R4 at 2.7 · SOLEIL FIGHTER R3 at 1.4

Race 1 · Class 1 · 1200m Turf

Won by SON PAK FU at 7.4 · 1:08.95 · sectionals 23.97 · 22.47 · 11.02 · 11.45 · 22.51 · 11.02 · 11.49
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st5th5. TAJ DRAGON4. RAGING BLIZZARD3. BRAVE STAR2. COPARTNER PRANCE1. SON PAK FU
Full result
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1SON PAK FU (4)3119Closer7.4
Began well, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader, a bit closer on turn, finished off strongly to score by a nose.
2COPARTNER PRANCE (3)4131Leader2.2
Fast into stride, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner on line.
3BRAVE STAR (5)1116Midfield7.7
Average to begin, raced in midfield early, slightly improved after passing 700M, 3/4L back turning in, kept on well in straight to take a place.
4RAGING BLIZZARD (2)2132Closer2.7
Taken back to race at rear, 4 lengths or so back turning in, finished off well without threatening.
5TAJ DRAGON (1)5135Midfield8.5
Moderately away, raced in 4th, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, finished off evenly.

Race 2 · Class 4 · 2200m Turf

Won by SERANGOON at 5.2 · 2:16.91 · sectionals 14.53 · 23.67 · 25.43 · 25.47 · 24.34 · 12.25 · 12.09 · 23.47 · 11.78 · 11.69
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. BRIGHT INHERITANCE11. AFFORDABLE10. PHANTOM CYCLONE9. PERFECT PAIRING8. FLYING SILVER7. INTREPID WINNER6. FORTUNE SUPERSTAR5. JOYFUL PROSPERITY4. MANAGEMENT FOLKS3. GOOD GOOD2. HAKKA RADIANCE1. SERANGOON
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1SERANGOON (5)1127Closer5.2
In 4th spot stayed close enough to leaders throughout, came with a sustained challenge on straightening and surged past leader close home.
2HAKKA RADIANCE (12)3117Midfield3.2
Up with early pace before sitting back to track leader, raced keenly in middle stages, launched a strong challenge on leader from top of straight, led near 150M before losing out to winner late.
3GOOD GOOD (7)7125Leader6.9
Led from 2000M, enjoyed a comfortable lead throughout, kept going well early straight, caught 150M out, weakened late but managed to hold on for 3rd.
4MANAGEMENT FOLKS (11)5118Midfield5.5
Slow to begin, held up in mid-division 6-7Ls off pace, hard pressed 500M, closed off nicely making good ground to go 4th near line.
5JOYFUL PROSPERITY (1)2135Midfield27.0
Jumped only fairly and then was badly crowded between rivals, maintained a midfield position along the fence, chased hard under 135lb in the home straight but was always held by leaders.
6FORTUNE SUPERSTAR (2)11134Stalker14.0
Given a waiting ride, towards the rear throughout, driven 400M, stayed on mildly without threatening leaders. (Jockey : instructed to ride in a conservative manner early stages.)
7INTREPID WINNER (8)4125Midfield26.0
Away well, eased back to race ahead of midfield, pressed along nearing 500M, laid in under pressure and kept on same pace to line. (Jockey stopped riding and straighten his mount passing 100M.)
8FLYING SILVER (9)6118Stalker44.0
Jumped well, tracked leader 2-wide, came under serious pressure 500M, soon gave ground.
9PERFECT PAIRING (10)9120Midfield17.0
Slow to begin, given a waiting ride at the back of the field, 10Ls behind leader making the turn for home, ran past well beaten horses only. Never involved.
10PHANTOM CYCLONE (6)8124Midfield98.0
Began on terms, restrained to race in second half of the field, 8Ls to make up home turn but failed to respond when placed under pressure.
11AFFORDABLE (4)10127Closer8.6
Jumped only fairly, settled down behind midfield, little change in position to the straight, found nothing when asked. (Jockey : travelled only fairly during race and did not finish the race off.)
12BRIGHT INHERITANCE (3)12131Closer24.0
Jumped only fairly from a wide draw, taken back to near last over 10Ls away, had task in hand 400M but failed to make any progress. (Jockey : difficult to make up ground due to slow pace middle stages.)

Race 3 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf

Won by SOLEIL FIGHTER at 1.4 · 1:39.08 · sectionals 28.11 · 23.71 · 23.85 · 11.88 · 11.97 · 23.41 · 11.61 · 11.80
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st9th9. TELECOM FIGHTERS8. SIMPLE HEDGE7. AERIS NOVA6. I CAN5. RED HARE KING4. JUMBO LEGEND3. LEAN HERO2. ROMANTIC LAOS1. SOLEIL FIGHTER
Full result
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1SOLEIL FIGHTER (3)1129Leader1.4
Sat handy, traveled nicely, responded well under whip, kept on well to win.
2ROMANTIC LAOS (4)6125Midfield23.0
Sat towards rear, traveled smoothly, improved from 500M, made good ground over the concluding stages.
3LEAN HERO (8)3117Stalker59.0
Settled worse than midfield, switched out rounding the Turn, closed off nicely.
4JUMBO LEGEND (7)8117Closer12.0
Jumped awkwardly, settled rear, held up near 150M, ran ok okay.
5RED HARE KING (2)7130Stalker8.3
Settled in front of midfield, traveled okay, one pace to the finish.
6I CAN (5)4123Stalker10.0
Sat midfield, not much impression made (Substantial blood in trachea).
7AERIS NOVA (6)5118Stalker28.0
Sat handy, weakened entering the Straight, limited response when asked.
8SIMPLE HEDGE (9)2115Closer14.0
Settled towards rear, held up near the 200M, not fully tested (See Incident Report).
9TELECOM FIGHTERS (1)9135Leader15.0
Ridden along to lead, traveled smoothly, failed to respond in the Straight (Disappointing performance, Must BT, See Incident Report).

Race 4 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by SUPER SIXTY at 2.7 · 1:09.76 · sectionals 23.35 · 23.01 · 11.10 · 11.91 · 23.40 · 11.61 · 11.79
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. GLORIOUS EXPERT11. REGENT GLORY10. SWEET DIAMOND9. CRYSTAL POWERFUL8. TRAVEL GOLF7. YEE CHEONG SPIRIT6. SOLAR RIVER5. SONIC PURSUIT4. EXCELLENT PEERS3. NEW POWER2. HAPPY TRIO1. SUPER SIXTY
Full result
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1SUPER SIXTY (8)2121Midfield2.7
Raced in touch with leaders and headway to challenge from 200m out. Led 100m out and held on in tight finish.
2HAPPY TRIO (2)6129Midfield19.0
Niggled along early and gradually dropped back towards rear in back straight. Wide off bend and finished strongly final 150m.
3NEW POWER (6)9121Midfield10.0
Tracked leader. Led 200m out. Stayed on after headed 100m out.
4EXCELLENT PEERS (3)11124Midfield17.0
Held up. Came wide off bend and stayed on well final 200m.
5SONIC PURSUIT (7)4121Midfield54.0
Keen in mid-field. Stayed on steadily from 150m out and not beaten far.
6SOLAR RIVER (4)1121Stalker10.0
In touch with leaders and a bit keen. Clear run up rail final 200m but lacked pace to challenge.
7YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (1)7135Midfield5.8
Ridden from stalls and held up. Didn't get best of runs 200m out when trying to improve and never on terms with leaders.
8TRAVEL GOLF (5)3123Midfield4.0
Never better than mid-field and little impression once ridden over 200m out.
9CRYSTAL POWERFUL (10)10117Stalker29.0
Raced wide in mid-field. Effort 300m out before fading.
10SWEET DIAMOND (12)12116Stalker66.0
Across from wide draw to lead. Challenged off bend and weakened over 200m out.
11REGENT GLORY (9)5119Stalker24.0
Tracked leader. Weakened under pressure final 250m.
12GLORIOUS EXPERT (11)8117Stalker36.0
Held up and keen. Never out of rear.

Race 5 · Class 1 · 1650m Turf

Won by MOMENTS IN TIME at 3.6 · 1:39.01 · sectionals 28.54 · 23.23 · 24.14 · 12.02 · 12.12 · 23.10 · 11.53 · 11.57
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st9th9. SENOR TOBA8. ENCOUNTERED7. THE GOLDEN SCENERY6. WOODFIRE BRO5. NIMBLE NIMBUS4. MR ASCENDENCY3. C P BRAVE2. HELENE FEELING1. MOMENTS IN TIME
Full result
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1MOMENTS IN TIME (4)3129Midfield3.6
Away well, raced in midfield on the outside, commenced move 400M, finished off very strongly to score.
2HELENE FEELING (3)8129Midfield7.0
Began well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/4L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner final 50M, beaten by a narrow margin.
3C P BRAVE (7)7120Midfield11.0
Taken back to race at rear on the outside, 5 lengths or so back, a bit closer on turn, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to take a place, no threat to the first two.
4MR ASCENDENCY (6)6124Midfield7.8
Out with rest, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, kept on well early in straight, peaked on run 100M, weakened final 50M.
5NIMBLE NIMBUS (1)4128Midfield18.0
Taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back, a bit closer on turn, no clear run until 150M, bumped near 100M, ran on evenly to the line.
6WOODFIRE BRO (9)2117Stalker6.7
Jumped well, raced better than midfield, 2 wide, commenced move 500M, peaked early in straight, bumped near 100M, ran on evenly to the line.
7THE GOLDEN SCENERY (5)9127Midfield12.0
Out in line, raced 3 wide slightly better than midfield early, moved a bit closer after passing 1200M, 2nd in the middle stages, 2 wide, 1-3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
8ENCOUNTERED (2)1131Midfield3.9
Began well from gate 1, positioned 1-3/4L behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
9SENOR TOBA (8)5119Closer23.0
Began only fairly, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made no impression in straight.

Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by CHARMING BABE at 26.0 · 1:09.92 · sectionals 23.60 · 22.69 · 11.03 · 11.66 · 23.63 · 11.62 · 12.01
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. COSMO NAVIGATOR11. SIGHT HAPPY10. JUDY'S GREAT9. THE PRIME8. IRON LEGION7. ACE POWER6. FUN N FUN TOGETHER5. MY INTELLIGENT4. TOGEPI3. CLUB ACE2. GOOD PROSPECT1. CHARMING BABE
Full result
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1CHARMING BABE (1)11135Stalker26.0
Settled midfield, had some trouble rounding the Home Turn, hung in the Straight, switched out at 200M and closed off strongly, won going away, impressive
2GOOD PROSPECT (8)4123Midfield8.0
Settled in front of midfield 2 wide, closed off nicely, no match to winner.
3CLUB ACE (5)10130Stalker9.6
Caught wide early, improved outside lead, kept on nicely.
4TOGEPI (12)12117Midfield95.0
Sat last, under pressure from 750M, stayed on.
5MY INTELLIGENT (10)5121Stalker31.0
Sat on pace 3 wide, showed some dash early, but one pace final furlong.
6FUN N FUN TOGETHER (4)1132Leader2.4
Jumped on terms, showed good speed to lead, kept on only fairly. (See Incident Report)
7ACE POWER (9)7122Closer8.4
Sat worse than midfield 2 wide, ran on ordinarily.
8IRON LEGION (6)8129no history87.0
Sat towards the rear on the rail, made some very late ground. (See Incident Report)
9THE PRIME (11)3119Closer22.0
Sat just behind the leaders on the rail, limited response in the Straight.
10JUDY'S GREAT (3)2133Midfield16.0
Sat on pace, raced keenly, weakened in the Straight.
11SIGHT HAPPY (2)6134Closer4.2
Sat midfield on the rail, never a threat. (See Incident Report)
12COSMO NAVIGATOR (7)9125Stalker78.0
Caught 4 wide no cover, weakened and faded.

Race 7 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by STURDY RUBY at 5.0 · 1:40.18 · sectionals 28.27 · 23.95 · 24.68 · 12.38 · 12.30 · 23.28 · 11.77 · 11.51
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. THE WAY WE WIN11. PRINCE ALEX10. STORM RUNNER9. TAKE ACTION8. CIRCUIT FIERY7. HARMONY GALAXY6. THE AZURE5. PEGASUS GENERAL4. RED MAJESTY3. GOOD LUCK WIN2. JUMBO FORTUNE1. STURDY RUBY
Full result
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1STURDY RUBY (4)2131Midfield5.0
Settled just better than midfield in distant 5th, became 4th over 1000M out gaining further closer to slackened pace over 800M out, challenged from 4-wide into straight and hit the front over 150M out, just held on to the line.
2JUMBO FORTUNE (10)3119Midfield7.7
Broke well from a low draw settling just better than midfield in 4th, inconvenienced and became 5th over 1000M out, closer to lead in slackened pace over 800M out, ran on under pressure to just fail to get up on line.
3GOOD LUCK WIN (8)12126Stalker12.0
Pressed forward from the widest draw settling in 2nd or joint 2nd, over 3L off the pace early in back straight, hit the front shortly after turning in for home 3-wide, worn down by the eventual winner over 150M out.
4RED MAJESTY (2)1133Stalker5.1
Broke well from the one draw settling just off the pace, close up in 2nd in slackened tempo over 750M out, came to challenge 2-wide entering straight but unable to quicken to threaten, faded late.
5PEGASUS GENERAL (11)5118Midfield15.0
Settled in midfield, came under pressure to challenge 400M out, kept on same pace without quickening.
6THE AZURE (7)7129Midfield4.3
Settled in last few after moderate start shifting wide into straight, ran on well under pressure down the centre of the track to be nearest at finish.
7HARMONY GALAXY (1)6133Stalker12.0
Settled behind midfield, switched widest into straight, kept on steadily without quickening.
8CIRCUIT FIERY (12)9117Stalker14.0
Ridden positively from a poor draw to soon take up running, raced keenly going over 3L clear early in back straight, steadied up the pace and came back to field over 750M out, swamped inside final 300M.
9TAKE ACTION (6)8129Closer8.9
Soon taken well behind, never seen with a chance.
10STORM RUNNER (9)11121Stalker45.0
Jumped awkwardly settling well behind, came under pressure from home bend but could only run past well-beaten horses in straight.
11PRINCE ALEX (3)10131Stalker45.0
Began awkwardly settling in last few, gained slightly closer in slackened tempo rounding home bend, saved ground on the inside turning in for home, found nothing form 5L 9th into straight.
12THE WAY WE WIN (5)4131Closer144.0
Settled in midfield on rail, came under pressure entering home straight, folded up quickly inside final 200M.

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by AURORA LADY at 3.9 · 1:09.26 · sectionals 23.85 · 22.72 · 11.14 · 11.58 · 22.69 · 11.22 · 11.47
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st11th11. AUTOMATED10. BUNDLE OF CHARM9. VON BAER8. NORDIC DRAGON7. MONTA FRUTTA6. WINGS OF WAR5. CALIFORNIA TOUCH4. KYRUS DRAGON3. GALLANT VALOUR2. PRAWNS ELEVEN1. AURORA LADY
Full result
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1AURORA LADY (2)5134Leader3.9
Bumped shortly after the start, moved up to chase leader, travelled well into straight, let down strongly to hit the front passing 150M. Won convincingly.
2PRAWNS ELEVEN (8)11117Stalker11.0
Jumped awkwardly, restrained to race near last, 6Ls to make up 400M, ran on well to go 2nd close home in a busy finish for the minor placings.
3GALLANT VALOUR (6)4125Midfield7.8
Close up in 4th, loomed a threat top of straight, responded well and kept battling to take 3rd in a busy finish for the minor placings.
4KYRUS DRAGON (4)6127Midfield5.3
Settled in mid-division 2-wide 4Ls off the pace, little change in position home turn, fought on steadily final 300M, claimed 4th in a blanket finish for the minor placings.
5CALIFORNIA TOUCH (5)2125Leader4.0
Jumped well and soon found the lead, led uncontested, kept going well on straightening, headed passing 150M, faded late to finish 5th.
6WINGS OF WAR (3)7132Midfield11.0
Caught racing wide no cover in a position ahead of midfield, ran on mildly final 300M, not beaten far behind 2nd and 3rd in a blanket finish for the minor placings.
7MONTA FRUTTA (10)1115Closer13.0
From draw 1 moved up to track the pace in 3rd, fought hard in the straight throughout, only lost 3rd 150M, beaten to 7th in a blanket finish for the minor placings.
8NORDIC DRAGON (7)10121Closer15.0
Dropped back from wide draw, held up in last 6-7Ls off the pace, had difficulty obtaining clear running 350-250M before making some progress final stages.
9VON BAER (11)9115Closer158.0
Jumped only fairly, settled towards the rear along the fence, failed to close off the race passing 400M.
10BUNDLE OF CHARM (1)8135Midfield15.0
Unable to slot in from draw 8, obliged to race three wide in midfield throughout the race, lay in and finished the race off only fairly.
11AUTOMATED (9)3116no history57.0
Crowded for room after the start, obtained a position in midfield, couldn't go on passing 300M, weakened to last.

Race 9 · Class 3 · 1000m Turf

Won by RED ELEGANCE at 4.0 · 56.48 · sectionals 12.49 · 20.82 · 9.97 · 10.85 · 23.17 · 11.24 · 11.93
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. HONG KONG HALL11. AWESOME TREASURE10. MULTIDUTCH9. MAJESTIC EXPRESS8. KING ECCELLENTE7. HEALTHY HEALTHY6. HEROIC MASTER5. SERGEANT PEPPER4. ETERNAL FORTUNE3. HARMONY N BLESSED2. YOUTHFUL SPIRITS1. RED ELEGANCE
Full result
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1RED ELEGANCE (2)4131Stalker4.0
Began well, raced in 3rd, 5 lengths or so back on turn, finished off very strongly to score.
2YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (5)10126Leader6.5
Bumped start, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3 lengths turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner close home.
3HARMONY N BLESSED (1)9128Stalker21.0
Bumped start, raced in 2nd, easy run to turn, kept on well in straight to take a place without threatening.
4ETERNAL FORTUNE (3)5127Stalker3.6
Began only fairly, raced towards rear, 10 lengths back turning in, taken wide in straight and finished off strongly to make frame, nearest finish.
5SERGEANT PEPPER (12)1115Stalker55.0
Began well from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, 6 lengths back turning in, kept on well in straight without threatening.
6HEROIC MASTER (7)2116Closer7.4
Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the inside, awkwardly placed near 600M, saved ground on turn, made contact 350M, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.) (A small wound to the right front leg.)
7HEALTHY HEALTHY (4)6126Midfield7.9
Out with rest, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 8 lengths back turning in, made contact and unbalanced near 350M, made minor progress early in straight, no extra final 100M.
8KING ECCELLENTE (10)7115Stalker18.0
Slightly slow out and crowded, raced towards rear, 10 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made minor progress in the run home.
9MAJESTIC EXPRESS (6)8116Midfield8.7
Bumped shortly after start, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, no cover throughout, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.)
10MULTIDUTCH (11)12115no history58.0
Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, trailed 12 lengths back turning in, given an impossible task but made good progress in straight.
11AWESOME TREASURE (8)11117Leader76.0
Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the inside, 11 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
12HONG KONG HALL (9)3113Leader72.0
Jockey unbalanced at start, raced in midfield, 2 wide, similar position on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
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