Happy Valley results · Wed, 30 Apr 2025
9 races · going GOOD TO FIRM · rail C+3
Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 30 Apr 2025
HARMONY GALAXY R5 at 20.0 · surprise · A AMERIC TE SPECSO R8 at 17.0 · surprise · HAPPY FAT CAT R7 at 14.0 · surprise · CALIFORNIA MOXIE R1 at 6.7 · LOVING VIBES R6 at 4.8 · KAHOLO ANGEL R9 at 4.7 · GLORY ELITE R3 at 4.3 · EVERSTAR R4 at 4.2 · THE AZURE R2 at 2.9
Race 1 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf
Won by CALIFORNIA MOXIE at 6.7 · 1:39.99 · sectionals 28.38 · 24.82 · 23.50 · 11.79 · 11.71 · 23.29 · 11.55 · 11.74
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | CALIFORNIA MOXIE (5) | H Bowman | 11 | 130 | 1101 | Stalker | 6.7 |
| Moderately away from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, sent forward after entering the back straight, 2nd in the middle stages, hit the front 200M, kept on well to the line and scored. | |||||||
| 2 | HARRY'S HERO (10) | K De Melo | 1 | 124 | 1065 | Midfield | 4.2 |
| Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd. | |||||||
| 3 | MEDIC ELITE (12) | M L Yeung | 2 | 120 | 1104 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Jumped well, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two. | |||||||
| 4 | FOREMOST TEDDY (1) | B Avdulla | 4 | 135 | 1212 | Stalker | 5.2 |
| Away well, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 200M, weakened gradually final 100M. | |||||||
| 5 | FIRE BALL (8) | K Teetan | 5 | 128 | 1039 | Leader | 32.0 |
| Began well, raced 2 wide, a length or so back, dropped to midfield on turn, 2 to 3 lengths back at 400M, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 6 | YOUNG HORIZON (2) | E C W Wong | 3 | 128 | 1150 | Midfield | 13.0 |
| Commenced well, positioned 2 wide, 4 lengths back, difficult to settle in the early and middle stages, same margin back on turn, showed some response early in straight, weakened final 150M. | |||||||
| 7 | ORIENTAL TYCOON (9) | K C Leung | 10 | 126 | 1066 | Closer | 95.0 |
| Average to begin, raced 3 wide better than midfield, 2 wide from 1200M, angled out 650M, 3 lengths back turning in, inconvenienced 250M, peaked 200M, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
| 8 | U S S CONSTITUTION (4) | A Atzeni | 12 | 134 | 1021 | Midfield | 16.0 |
| Taken back from the widest draw, raced 3 wide behind midfield, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, carried wider 650M, 4 lengths back turning in, inconvenienced 250M, made no progress thereafter. | |||||||
| 9 | GOLD TACK (11) | M F Poon | 9 | 123 | 1070 | Midfield | 14.0 |
| Taken back from gate 9, raced at tail, 6 lengths back, same margin back on turn, inconvenienced early in straight, made no impression final 200M. | |||||||
| 10 | MILES AWAY (7) | M Chadwick | 6 | 129 | 1079 | Stalker | 92.0 |
| Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight. | |||||||
| 11 | SKY PROPHET (6) | L Hewitson | 8 | 130 | 1119 | Stalker | 9.7 |
| Taken back to race at rear on the outside, travelled keenly in the early and middle stages, 5 to 6 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, failed to make any progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 12 | CERVIN (3) | Z Purton | 7 | 134 | 1041 | Stalker | 5.3 |
| Jumped with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, travelled keenly in the early stages, angled out and moved a bit closer after passing 900M, no cover from 800M, 4Ls back turning in, weakened early in straight, eased final 200M. | |||||||
Race 2 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf
Won by THE AZURE at 2.9 · 1:39.39 · sectionals 27.70 · 23.75 · 24.27 · 12.24 · 12.03 · 23.67 · 11.65 · 12.02
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | THE AZURE (5) | Z Purton | 2 | 130 | 1107 | Midfield | 2.9 |
| Bumped at the start, from draw 2 settled down in midfield 6Ls back, driven wide into straight, finished off well to just get up in a 3-way photo. | |||||||
| 2 | DRAGON STAR (8) | K Teetan | 5 | 124 | 1137 | Leader | 5.4 |
| Went forward chasing leader, took over the lead inside 200M, fought hard late when challenged by pursuing rivals, just denied in a close finish. | |||||||
| 3 | ATOMIC BEAUTY (12) | A Atzeni | 4 | 117 | 1185 | Stalker | 4.3 |
| Always in touch behind leaders, closed off nicely from 300M, challenged the winner late stages, just lost out in a 3-way photo. | |||||||
| 4 | JUMBO FORTUNE (9) | A Hamelin | 11 | 121 | 1317 | Midfield | 9.8 |
| From wide draw obtained a position just ahead of midfield, in similar spot rounding the home turn, kept on steadily over final 300M but not gaining ground on first three. | |||||||
| 5 | TURIN WARRIOR (3) | H Bowman | 3 | 135 | 1112 | Midfield | 22.0 |
| Had a ground saving trip in a position ahead of midfield, lay out after 250M, kept on evenly to the line under 135lb but not able to challenge first three. | |||||||
| 6 | SIMPLE HEDGE (1) | A Badel | 10 | 135 | 1126 | Closer | 31.0 |
| Jumped only fairly, held up in mid-division 7Ls away, driven along 500M but never going the pace to challenge leaders. | |||||||
| 7 | SATIRICAL FAN (4) | J Orman | 8 | 131 | 1172 | Leader | 17.0 |
| Led from 1600M setting good pace early and middle stages, all out from 300M, lost lead inside 200M and weakened rapidly late. (Jockey : his mount raced keenly in the lead.) | |||||||
| 8 | TOP TIME (2) | K De Melo | 6 | 135 | 1027 | Closer | 6.0 |
| Settled down behind midfield, had 7Ls to make up 400M but only finished off fairly. Never dangerous. (Jockey : with the pace inside standard time his horse didn't travel well.) | |||||||
| 9 | GALLANT CROWN (10) | E C W Wong | 9 | 114 | 1071 | Leader | 45.0 |
| Sent forward tracking leaders in a race run at good pace, close enough top of straight but couldn't quicken under pressure, soon lost touch with leaders. | |||||||
| 10 | CONFRINGO (11) | M L Yeung | 12 | 118 | 1150 | Midfield | 88.0 |
| Taken back from wide draw, towards the rear 9-10Ls back, failed to finish off turning for home. Never in the picture. | |||||||
| 11 | RADIANT SWIFT (6) | H T Mo | 7 | 126 | 1173 | no history | 107.0 |
| Began only fairly, ended up in detached last over 12Ls off leader, failed to make any progress on straightening. | |||||||
| 12 | IRON FIGHTER (7) | K C Leung | 1 | 126 | 1119 | no history | 80.0 |
| Jumped only fairly, held up near last over 10Ls off the pace, struggled to keep up home turn, weakened badly final 300M. (No Vet findings.) | |||||||
Race 3 · Class 2 · 1000m Turf
Won by GLORY ELITE at 4.3 · 56.08 · sectionals 12.43 · 21.49 · 10.50 · 10.99 · 22.16 · 10.99 · 11.17
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | GLORY ELITE (7) | K C Leung | 5 | 121 | 1222 | Leader | 4.3 |
| Ridden along to lead, traveled comfortably, responded nicely to the line. | |||||||
| 2 | COLOURFUL KING (8) | A Atzeni | 1 | 120 | 1088 | Stalker | 1.8 |
| Sat on pace, traveled okay, made good progress under whip. | |||||||
| 3 | WHIZZ KID (6) | H Bentley | 3 | 122 | 1165 | Leader | 10.0 |
| Chased the leader, traveled strongly, had every chance. | |||||||
| 4 | AURORA LADY (2) | Z Purton | 6 | 128 | 1167 | Leader | 6.3 |
| Jumped only fairly, sat worse than midfield, ran on evenly. | |||||||
| 5 | BRAVE STAR (4) | A Hamelin | 2 | 124 | 1098 | Stalker | 51.0 |
| Settled midfield, commenced to improve rounding the Turn, closed off okay. | |||||||
| 6 | WONDER KIT (5) | L Hewitson | 8 | 124 | 1080 | Midfield | 45.0 |
| Sat rear, responded fairly when asked. | |||||||
| 7 | SON PAK FU (1) | M Chadwick | 4 | 134 | 1176 | Closer | 30.0 |
| Sat rear, not much impression made, one pace to the finish (Rider dropped whip). | |||||||
| 8 | RED ELEGANCE (3) | H Bowman | 7 | 126 | 1125 | Stalker | 9.7 |
| Sat towards rear, gave ground slightly passing 100M (See Incident Report). | |||||||
Race 4 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by EVERSTAR at 4.2 · 1:09.46 · sectionals 23.19 · 22.86 · 11.17 · 11.69 · 23.41 · 11.84 · 11.57
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | EVERSTAR (2) | J Orman | 4 | 131 | 1147 | Midfield | 4.2 |
| Tracked pace, led 200m out, ran on strongly, won readily. | |||||||
| 2 | LUCKY ARCHANGEL (4) | M F Poon | 6 | 128 | 1179 | Stalker | 12.0 |
| Mid-field, improved bend, stayed on well final 200m but always held by winner. | |||||||
| 3 | NEBRASKAN (5) | H Bowman | 9 | 128 | 1024 | Leader | 2.7 |
| Soon prominent, outpaced 200m out, stayed on. | |||||||
| 4 | METAL KING (6) | K C Leung | 3 | 127 | 965 | no history | 32.0 |
| Mid-field, widest on bend, stayed on steadily. | |||||||
| 5 | SPICY SPANGLE (7) | A Hamelin | 8 | 125 | 1073 | Leader | 12.0 |
| Started well, chased leader, every chance until no extra final 100m. | |||||||
| 6 | RICH HORSE (8) | K Teetan | 5 | 123 | 999 | Closer | 52.0 |
| Waited with in rear of mid-field, stayed on at the one pace without threatening. | |||||||
| 7 | SUPER SICARIO (10) | K De Melo | 11 | 120 | 1202 | Closer | 121.0 |
| In rear after slow start, hampered 750m out, pushed along 300m out, no real impression. | |||||||
| 8 | YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (1) | Z Purton | 7 | 132 | 1227 | Closer | 11.0 |
| Held up, ridden along over 300m out, never dangerous. | |||||||
| 9 | KA YING POWER (12) | M L Yeung | 1 | 116 | 1112 | Midfield | 12.0 |
| Mid-field, hampered 750m out, unable to pick up under pressure, weakened 100m out. | |||||||
| 10 | COLONEL (9) | L Hewitson | 10 | 121 | 1198 | Leader | 44.0 |
| Pushed along to get across and lead from wide draw, set good pace, headed 200m out, weakened. | |||||||
| 11 | COSMO NAVIGATOR (11) | M Chadwick | 12 | 118 | 1201 | Stalker | 98.0 |
| Dropped in from wide draw and raced in last place, lost touch before halfway, well beaten. | |||||||
| PU | HAPPY TRIO (3) | H Bentley | 2 | 131 | 1064 | Midfield | 5.4 |
| Went amiss after 400m and pulled up. | |||||||
Race 5 · Class 4 · 1800m Turf
Won by HARMONY GALAXY at 20.0 · 1:48.72 · sectionals 13.71 · 22.66 · 23.53 · 24.68 · 12.35 · 12.33 · 24.14 · 12.14 · 12.00
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | HARMONY GALAXY (1) | B Avdulla | 11 | 135 | 1027 | Midfield | 20.0 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 10 lengths back, moved closer on turn but still 6 to 7 lengths behind, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to score. | |||||||
| 2 | CAN'T GO WONG (4) | M F Poon | 5 | 131 | 1158 | Midfield | 14.0 |
| Jumped with them, positioned 2 wide, 3 lengths or so back, angled out after passing 400M, showed good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home. | |||||||
| 3 | PRESTIGE GOOD (2) | J Orman | 6 | 135 | 1102 | Stalker | 4.5 |
| Out with rest, raced 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, commenced move 500M, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 100M, stayed on evenly to take a place. | |||||||
| 4 | SOARING BRONCO (9) | K C Leung | 8 | 123 | 1112 | Stalker | 7.8 |
| Jumped awkwardly and made contact, raced 2 wide behind midfield, slightly improved after passing 550M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame. | |||||||
| 5 | MISSION STRIKE (6) | Z Purton | 9 | 128 | 1013 | Closer | 3.5 |
| Made contact at start, raced at rear on the outside, 5 lengths or so back turning in, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home. | |||||||
| 6 | S J TOURBILLON (8) | L Hewitson | 1 | 124 | 1112 | Midfield | 12.0 |
| Began awkwardly and lost ground, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight. | |||||||
| 7 | ME TIME (10) | H Bentley | 2 | 119 | 1036 | Midfield | 8.3 |
| Moderately away, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, same margin back on turn, 2 wide turning in, finished off evenly. (Lame right front leg next day morning.) | |||||||
| 8 | CAPITAL LEGEND (5) | H Bowman | 7 | 129 | 1119 | Midfield | 32.0 |
| Out in line, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, hard ridden 350M, made some progress early in straight, peaked 100M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 9 | ESCAPE ROUTE (12) | A Badel | 4 | 118 | 1077 | Closer | 8.7 |
| Away with them, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, one-paced in the run home. | |||||||
| 10 | ARTHUR'S KINGDOM (11) | K Teetan | 10 | 118 | 1015 | Leader | 59.0 |
| Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length in the middle stages, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, weakened final 100M. | |||||||
| 11 | VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (3) | M Chadwick | 3 | 135 | 1079 | Leader | 12.0 |
| Began well, raced prominently on the inside, allowed rival to cross 900M, sat right behind the leader on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 12 | VON BAER (7) | A Atzeni | 12 | 127 | 1109 | Midfield | 58.0 |
| Began well from the widest draw, tracked leaders on the outside early, 2nd in the middle stages, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. | |||||||
Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf
Won by LOVING VIBES at 4.8 · 1:09.35 · sectionals 23.51 · 22.32 · 11.10 · 11.22 · 23.52 · 11.64 · 11.88
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | LOVING VIBES (10) | Z Purton | 8 | 122 | 1107 | Stalker | 4.8 |
| Sat just off the leader, kept on well to score. | |||||||
| 2 | NEVER TOO SOON (6) | M F Poon | 2 | 130 | 1129 | Midfield | 8.4 |
| Settled midfield on the rail, closed off well early in the Straight, just one pace final 50M | |||||||
| 3 | COUNTRY DANCER (9) | A Hamelin | 6 | 122 | 1145 | Midfield | 10.0 |
| Sat behind midfield on the rail, angled out in the Straight, stayed on okay, closest at finish. | |||||||
| 4 | MY INTELLIGENT (12) | M L Yeung | 4 | 115 | 1109 | Stalker | 22.0 |
| Sat on pace 2 wide, kept on nicely. | |||||||
| 5 | PERFECT GENERAL (2) | E C W Wong | 9 | 127 | 1158 | Stalker | 6.7 |
| Settled worse than midfield 2 wide, swung wide in the Straight, made some good late ground. (See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 6 | GIDDY UP (1) | B Avdulla | 1 | 135 | 1157 | Midfield | 3.7 |
| Sat behind the leaders, one pace when asked. | |||||||
| 7 | VIGOR ELLEEGANT (11) | K De Melo | 5 | 118 | 1182 | Leader | 53.0 |
| Ridden along to lead, weakened final furlong. | |||||||
| 8 | RUN RUN SMART (4) | A Badel | 7 | 133 | 1118 | Midfield | 15.0 |
| Sat midfield 2 wide, made no impression. | |||||||
| 9 | ENDUED (5) | H Bowman | 12 | 131 | 1201 | Midfield | 7.6 |
| Taken at the rear from a wide draw, stayed on late. | |||||||
| 10 | CRYSTAL POWERFUL (7) | A Atzeni | 3 | 127 | 1149 | Stalker | 16.0 |
| Sat in front of midfield 2 wide, under pressure from 600M, no response. (See Incident Report) | |||||||
| 11 | FORTUNE WARRIOR (3) | K Teetan | 10 | 133 | 1123 | Stalker | 30.0 |
| Settled towards the rear, never a threat. | |||||||
| 12 | CHAMPION METHOD (8) | M Chadwick | 11 | 126 | 1144 | Stalker | 65.0 |
| Sat at the rear, never in contention. | |||||||
Race 7 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf
Won by HAPPY FAT CAT at 14.0 · 1:09.16 · sectionals 23.67 · 22.56 · 11.03 · 11.53 · 22.93 · 11.31 · 11.62
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | HAPPY FAT CAT (3) | A Hamelin | 11 | 129 | 1102 | Leader | 14.0 |
| Pressed forward from the widest draw to take up running passing the 1100M, came under pressure into straight and just fended off challenges in the run to the line. | |||||||
| 2 DH | SPICY GOLD (1) | A Badel | 1 | 131 | 1193 | Stalker | 5.4 |
| Jumped best from the one draw settling one back, became 3rd in a similar position over 700M out and 4th over 400M out, saved ground turning in for home, fought on steadily under pressure without threatening. | |||||||
| 2 DH | STORM RIDER (5) | B Avdulla | 6 | 125 | 1098 | Midfield | 6.5 |
| Ridden after moderate start settling within 2L of pace in 4th, commenced move 3-wide 450M out on top of home bend holding every chance in straight but unable to peg back the winner throughout. | |||||||
| 4 | GALAXY WITNESS (11) | H Bentley | 2 | 118 | 1241 | Midfield | 5.0 |
| Settled in last few on rail after moderate start, badly hampered behind runners on straightening, renewed effort inside final 200M, ran on to be nearest at finish. | |||||||
| 5 | GOLDEN EMPIRE (2) | K De Melo | 9 | 129 | 1059 | Stalker | 30.0 |
| Travelled wide without cover close-up in 3rd reaching 2nd briefly over 700M out, bumped and unbalanced on straightening 300M out, faded under pressure inside final 150M. | |||||||
| 6 | WRITTEN CASA (12) | M F Poon | 3 | 117 | 1138 | Midfield | 25.0 |
| Settled in rear of midfield in 6th on rail, given reminders from the 400M, fought on steadily without threatening. | |||||||
| 7 | LO PAN SPIRIT (9) | Z Purton | 10 | 121 | 1196 | Stalker | 6.2 |
| Began moderately from a wide draw, soon recovered to within 3L of pace in midfield in 5th 3-wide with cover, steadied 500M out, one of the widest into straight, produced late impression closing stages. | |||||||
| 8 | FIND MY LOVE (6) | M Chadwick | 4 | 122 | 1163 | Stalker | 9.6 |
| Never better than midfield, ran home at the one pace without threatening. | |||||||
| 9 | SOLID CAR (7) | K Teetan | 5 | 122 | 1068 | Midfield | 4.9 |
| Jumped awkwardly losing ground settling towards rear 3-wide with cover, one of the widest turning in for home, made no impression in the run to the line. | |||||||
| 10 | CHARMING BABE (10) | K C Leung | 8 | 120 | 1070 | Stalker | 28.0 |
| Hampered at start settling wide in last few, never a factor. | |||||||
| 11 | DENFIELD (8) | A Atzeni | 7 | 121 | 1166 | Midfield | 29.0 |
| Always well back travelling keenly at times in back straight, came under pressure rounding home bend, found nothing in straight. | |||||||
| WV | VICTORY MOMENTS (4) | E C W Wong | — | 120 | — | Stalker | — |
Race 8 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf
Won by A AMERIC TE SPECSO at 17.0 · 1:38.91 · sectionals 28.27 · 22.67 · 24.18 · 12.09 · 12.09 · 23.79 · 12.10 · 11.69
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | A AMERIC TE SPECSO (6) | A Atzeni | 6 | 125 | 1092 | Closer | 17.0 |
| Slow to begin, settled down behind midfield 7-8Ls back, quickened up well from top of straight and did best work late to get up close home. | |||||||
| 2 | FLYING FORTRESS (8) | H Bentley | 10 | 125 | 1008 | Midfield | 8.4 |
| Went forward chasing leaders early stages before settling down in the 5th spot, made good headway from 300M, led mid-straight until final stages when caught by winner. | |||||||
| 3 | SETANTA (12) | L Hewitson | 4 | 118 | 1180 | Closer | 37.0 |
| Held up in mid-division, 4-5Ls off the pace home turn, wide into straight before running on mildly to take 3rd. Not reach first two. | |||||||
| 4 | STURDY RUBY (11) | A Badel | 9 | 121 | 1135 | Midfield | 21.0 |
| Obliged to settle towards the rear when caught wide early stages, commenced a forward move passing 800M, caught wide on the home turn before running on well to take 4th. | |||||||
| 5 | BEAUTY CRESCENT (10) | J Orman | 1 | 124 | 1076 | Midfield | 4.2 |
| From draw 1 stayed close enough to leaders in the 4th spot, loomed a threat early straight, fought on steadily and briefly went 2nd mid-straight, no extra close home and beaten to 5th late. | |||||||
| 6 | HAMERON (2) | Z Purton | 8 | 132 | 1035 | Midfield | 12.0 |
| Caught wide early, eased back to near last further back than intended, waited with until 350M, made steady progress towards the finish without posing serious threat. | |||||||
| 7 | DEFINITIVE (5) | K Teetan | 7 | 128 | 1103 | Leader | 3.2 |
| Jumped fairly, make some use in the early stages to hold an on-pace position, pressured by a rival from 1200M-1000M, 3rd entering home turn but finished off only fairly in the straight. | |||||||
| 8 | SKY HEART (1) | H Bowman | 2 | 135 | 1228 | Leader | 4.8 |
| Jumped awkwardly, soon moved up to the lead, pressed by rival middle stages, headed near 250M, faded towards the finish. | |||||||
| 9 | CAMBRIDGE (4) | K C Leung | 11 | 130 | 1041 | Stalker | 22.0 |
| From wide draw shifted across behind runners in the early stages, settled near the rear and became the back-marker from 600M, responded fairly on straightening. | |||||||
| 10 | STAR CONTACT (3) | B Avdulla | 12 | 131 | 1200 | Stalker | 60.0 |
| Went forward from wide draw, caught wide first turn until reaching the outside of leader 1000M, pressed the pace middle stages, weakened from top of the straight. | |||||||
| 11 | ALLCASH (7) | E C W Wong | 3 | 118 | 994 | Stalker | 26.0 |
| Settled down in midfield along the inside, came under pressure home turn and failed to respond under pressure. Never dangerous to leaders. | |||||||
| 12 | KOLACHI (9) | M Chadwick | 5 | 125 | 993 | no history | 28.0 |
| Jumped on terms, restrained behind midfield 6-7Ls off the pace, bustled along home turn but found disappointingly little in the finish. (No Vet findings.) | |||||||
Race 9 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf
Won by KAHOLO ANGEL at 4.7 · 1:09.45 · sectionals 23.33 · 22.80 · 10.98 · 11.82 · 23.32 · 11.63 · 11.69
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| Pl | Horse | Jockey | Dr | Wt | Body | Style before | Odds |
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| 1 | KAHOLO ANGEL (1) | E C W Wong | 4 | 128 | 1143 | Midfield | 4.7 |
| Made contact at start, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on well, just able to hold off the challengers late. | |||||||
| 2 | VICTORY SKY (9) | K C Leung | 11 | 120 | 1155 | Stalker | 9.8 |
| Taken back from a wide draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, slightly improved on turn, finished off very strongly to be nearest on line, just beaten by a head. | |||||||
| 3 | SOVEREIGN FUND (12) | K Teetan | 9 | 116 | 1154 | Stalker | 16.0 |
| Slightly slow out and bumped, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back turning in, finished off very strongly to take a place, nearest finish. | |||||||
| 4 | SUPERB BOY (3) | H Bowman | 5 | 128 | 1098 | Leader | 17.0 |
| Jumped well, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 850M, 2nd in the middle stages, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 100M, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 5 | FUN ELITE (11) | M F Poon | 2 | 117 | 1157 | Leader | 5.6 |
| Fast into stride, raced prominently on the inside, allowed rival to cross 700M, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on turn, 2 wide after passing 400M, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 6 | DRAGON FOUR SEAS (4) | A Badel | 10 | 122 | 1195 | Leader | 11.0 |
| Bumped start, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead approaching 850M, found rail near 500M, challenged by rival 400M, headed early in straight, ran on evenly to the line. | |||||||
| 7 | STORMING DRAGON (5) | B Avdulla | 8 | 121 | 1225 | Midfield | 11.0 |
| Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, found rail approaching 700M, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line. | |||||||
| 8 | GENIUS BABY (8) | M L Yeung | 3 | 118 | 1036 | no history | 115.0 |
| Made contact at start, positioned 2 wide, 4 lengths or so back, there to turn, finished off evenly. | |||||||
| 9 | GOLDEN RISE (6) | A Atzeni | 1 | 120 | 1012 | Stalker | 3.7 |
| Moderately away from gate 1, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) | |||||||
| 10 | ETERNAL FORTUNE (2) | Z Purton | 7 | 130 | 1017 | Midfield | 9.1 |
| Began well, raced prominently but 3 wide early, slightly taken back after passing 850M, positioned 2 wide better than midfield from 700M, wider turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong. | |||||||
| 11 | STAR SATYR (7) | M Chadwick | 6 | 120 | 1114 | no history | 33.0 |
| Taken back to race at rear on the inside, 7 lengths back, angled out 450M, very wide into straight, made no impression in the run home. | |||||||
| 12 | WARRIORS DREAM (10) | L Hewitson | 12 | 118 | 1074 | no history | 79.0 |
| Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide at rear, angled out 400M, made no progress in straight. | |||||||