Happy Valley results · Wed, 14 May 2025

9 races · going GOOD TO FIRM · rail B

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 14 May 2025

KING LOTUS R5 at 29.0 · surprise · CAMBRIDGE R8 at 25.0 · surprise · HAYDAY R7 at 23.0 · surprise · KINGLY DEMEANOR R1 at 12.0 · surprise · SURE JOYFUL R3 at 10.0 · surprise · CALIFORNIATOTALITY R4 at 3.1 · BIENVENUE R6 at 3.1 · SEASONS WIT R2 at 2.7 · CRIMSON FLASH R9 at 2.7

Race 1 · Class 5 · 1800m Turf

Won by KINGLY DEMEANOR at 12.0 · 1:48.94 · sectionals 13.54 · 22.67 · 24.29 · 24.18 · 12.03 · 12.15 · 24.26 · 12.10 · 12.16
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. SILVER KING11. YEABOI10. COLOURFUL BARON9. TRADITION8. JOYFUL CHAMPION7. FLYING SILVER6. THE WAY WE WIN5. GO GO GO4. MR ALADDIN3. LEATHER MASTER2. GOLD TACK1. KINGLY DEMEANOR
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1KINGLY DEMEANOR (2)7132Leader12.0
Out with rest, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to hold off the challengers.
2GOLD TACK (11)4121Midfield9.9
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 700M, 3-1/2L back turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd.
3LEATHER MASTER (10)12122Stalker4.4
Moderately away from the widest draw, raced in midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 800M, found a 2 wide spot 600M, 2 lengths back turning in, kept on well in straight to take a place.
4MR ALADDIN (8)11124Midfield3.9
Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, commenced move 400M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame, nearest on line.
5GO GO GO (4)8131Stalker11.0
Jumped with them, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, 1/2L back on turn, kept on evenly in straight.
6THE WAY WE WIN (5)1128Midfield91.0
Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 350M, finished off evenly.
7FLYING SILVER (3)6131Stalker17.0
Out in line, raced towards rear on the inside, crowded and made contact near 600M, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
8JOYFUL CHAMPION (12)9115Midfield18.0
Taken back to race behind midfield on the outside, 6 lengths or so back, a bit closer on turn, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.
9TRADITION (6)2129Midfield5.9
Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide approaching 700M, wider turning in, made no progress in straight.
10COLOURFUL BARON (7)5128Stalker30.0
Began well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)
11YEABOI (9)10124Midfield16.0
Bumped shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, inconvenienced near 600M, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
12SILVER KING (1)3132Midfield12.0
Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, dropped to midfield 600M, checked near 400M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Race 2 · Class 3 · 1000m Turf

Won by SEASONS WIT at 2.7 · 56.33 · sectionals 12.39 · 20.93 · 10.01 · 10.92 · 23.01 · 11.35 · 11.66
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st7th7. LOOKING BRIGHT6. FLYING TING LOK5. HEALTHY HEALTHY4. PARENTS' LOVE3. STELLAR EXPRESS2. ETERNAL FORTUNE1. SEASONS WIT
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1SEASONS WIT (4)1124Midfield2.7
Soon dropped to 5th over 3L back on rail despite ridden along, switched wide for a run into straight, responded well to assert authority over 50M out.
2ETERNAL FORTUNE (2)4122Midfield12.0
Began well settling just over 2L off the pace in 4th mainly 2-wide, carried wider turning in for home, ran on steadily under pressure to reach 2nd late.
3STELLAR EXPRESS (1)2135Midfield6.2
Never far off in 3rd on rail, some 2L back turning into straight, failed to quicken under pressure to challenge.
4PARENTS' LOVE (7)6116Leader4.6
Broke well to lead off the rail, obtained rails run just before first turn over 600M out holding 1.5L advantage into straight, found no extra and swamped inside final 50M.
5HEALTHY HEALTHY (3)5128Midfield11.0
Crowded at start dropping to last, saved ground on inside turning in for home, running on when baulked for a run inside final 150M, not fully tested.
6FLYING TING LOK (6)7119no history88.0
Broke well from the widest draw of 7 but gradually settled in rear off the rail, went widest into straight, ran on well and never nearer.
7LOOKING BRIGHT (5)3121no history3.3
Chased the leader 2-wide, weakened steadily upon straightening. (Mucus in trachea)
WVSTAR PERFORMER (8)—119no history—

Race 3 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by SURE JOYFUL at 10.0 · 1:39.76 · sectionals 27.67 · 23.28 · 24.52 · 12.26 · 12.26 · 24.29 · 12.23 · 12.06
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. BEAU CADEAU11. WAH MAY WAI WAI10. SUNNY DARLING9. ARTHUR'S KINGDOM8. SUNDAY'S SERENADE7. PERPETUAL POWER6. SUPER SICARIO5. COURIER MAGIC4. OUR LUCKY GLORY3. FOREVER GLORIOUS2. MIDORI FUJI1. SURE JOYFUL
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1SURE JOYFUL (2)3134Stalker10.0
Settled in front of midfield 2 wide, commenced to improve rounding the Turn, hung out but stayed on well.
2MIDORI FUJI (5)10131Midfield4.1
Sat near rear 2 wide, driven out rounding the Turn, responded nicely under pressure.
3FOREVER GLORIOUS (3)8132Stalker34.0
Sat behind midfield 2 wide with cover, squeezed near the final 100M (See Incident Report).
4OUR LUCKY GLORY (4)5132Midfield28.0
Sat behind midfield on the rail, driven out in the straight, ran on for fourth.
5COURIER MAGIC (12)2117Midfield2.8
Sat midfield on the rail, responded fairly when asked.
6SUPER SICARIO (10)7119Closer16.0
Tracked the leader 2 wide, hung in during the Straight, kept on okay.
7PERPETUAL POWER (7)9124no history146.0
Settled towards the rear, driven out rounding the Turn, but kept on fairly.
8SUNDAY'S SERENADE (1)12135Midfield4.9
Settled towards the rear on the rail, made some progress inside final furlong.
9ARTHUR'S KINGDOM (11)1115Leader15.0
Sat box seat, weakened in the Straight.
10SUNNY DARLING (8)6116Stalker45.0
Jumped well and made good progress to lead, made no impression in the Straight.
11WAH MAY WAI WAI (9)11118Leader11.0
Sat midfield 3 wide with cover, never a threat.
12BEAU CADEAU (6)4126no history162.0
Sat midfield 3 wide no cover, struggled rounding the Turn, never a factor.

Race 4 · Class 2 · 1650m Turf

Won by CALIFORNIATOTALITY at 3.1 · 1:38.86 · sectionals 27.77 · 24.20 · 23.29 · 11.77 · 11.52 · 23.60 · 11.69 · 11.91
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st7th7. TELECOM FIGHTERS6. NIMBLE NIMBUS5. HELENE FEELING4. WOODFIRE BRO3. C P BRAVE2. SOLEIL FIGHTER1. CALIFORNIATOTALITY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1CALIFORNIATOTALITY (4)2122Leader3.1
Tracked pace, pushed along over 400m out, knuckled down for pressure and led 50m out.
2SOLEIL FIGHTER (5)7122Leader2.0
Tracked leader, quickened to lead over 300m out, headed 50m out, stayed on.
3C P BRAVE (6)3120Midfield16.0
In last place after crowded at start, headway wide 750m out to chase leaders, stayed on.
4WOODFIRE BRO (7)1115Stalker11.0
Mid-field, pushed along and dropped to rear 500m out, headway up rail 200m out, no further impression final 50m.
5HELENE FEELING (1)5135Stalker7.3
Tracked pace, pushed along 500m out, stayed on home straight but lacked speed to challenge.
6NIMBLE NIMBUS (2)4135Midfield15.0
Mid-field, outpaced 300m out, stayed on but never dangerous.
7TELECOM FIGHTERS (3)6122Leader19.0
Made running, headed 300m out, weakened, eased final 100m.

Race 5 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by KING LOTUS at 29.0 · 1:09.90 · sectionals 24.12 · 22.91 · 11.21 · 11.70 · 22.87 · 11.49 · 11.38
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. FREE PONY11. CHAMPION METHOD10. CASA RUBICK9. RISING PHOENIX8. SANTORINI7. VICTOR THE RAPID6. NEW POWER5. MEGA BONUS4. SIGHT HAPPY3. FORTUNE WHISKEY2. GALAXY WITNESS1. KING LOTUS
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1KING LOTUS (7)6127no history29.0
Bumped start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back on turn, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to score by a neck.
2GALAXY WITNESS (1)5135Midfield2.7
Slightly slow out and crowded, raced at rear on the inside, angled out 400M, closed off well to take 2nd.
3FORTUNE WHISKEY (3)7133Midfield10.0
Moderately away, raced better than midfield on the outside, no cover from 800M, 1 to 2 lengths back turning in, showed good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the first two close home.
4SIGHT HAPPY (4)4130Closer6.9
Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths back, 3 wide from 500M, same margin back on turn, finished off well to make frame.
5MEGA BONUS (5)11128Leader13.0
Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, ran on evenly to the line.
6NEW POWER (11)3124Stalker2.7
Shifted out at start and bumped, raced 2 wide better than midfield, there to turn, kept on well early in straight, no extra final 100M.
7VICTOR THE RAPID (8)10127Midfield36.0
Crowded shortly after start, raced 2 wide at rear, 6 lengths back, same margin back on turn, kept on evenly in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
8SANTORINI (12)2119Stalker26.0
Fast into stride, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.
9RISING PHOENIX (9)9125no history20.0
Moderately away, raced towards rear on the outside, 6 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
10CASA RUBICK (6)1127no history176.0
Moderately away from gate 1, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.
11CHAMPION METHOD (10)8124Stalker81.0
Jumped awkwardly, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
12FREE PONY (2)12132Stalker131.0
Jumped well from the widest draw, sent forward to race in 2nd, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by BIENVENUE at 3.1 · 1:09.86 · sectionals 23.81 · 22.52 · 11.02 · 11.50 · 23.53 · 11.69 · 11.84
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. RICH HORSE11. LEGENDARY IMPACT10. HARMONY N HOME9. COUNTRY DANCER8. YODA'S CHOICE7. SHINKANSEN6. WISEMAN5. INCREDIBLE MOMENT4. CALIFORNIA DEEPLY3. KNOW AT HEART2. TOP PEAK1. BIENVENUE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1BIENVENUE (8)9125Midfield3.1
Jumped on terms, ridden to be outside leader, kept on well to score. (See Incident Report)
2TOP PEAK (4)6130Stalker11.0
Settled in front of midfield 2 wide, closed off nicely.
3KNOW AT HEART (3)5132Closer10.0
Sat midfield 2 wide, stayed on.
4CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (1)1135Midfield7.0
Settled in front of midfield on the rail, made some ground.
5INCREDIBLE MOMENT (5)12128no history6.5
Showed good early speed to lead, raced greenly in the Straight, kept on fairly.
6WISEMAN (6)2128no history67.0
Settled behind the leaders, one pace when asked.
7SHINKANSEN (12)11116Midfield25.0
Sat at the rear, switched out rounding the Turn, stayed on fairly.
8YODA'S CHOICE (11)3115Leader5.5
Sat on pace 2 wide, limited response when asked.
9COUNTRY DANCER (9)8124Closer9.1
Settled towards the rear, made no impression.
10HARMONY N HOME (7)10124Midfield25.0
Caught 3 wide no cover midfield, did not run on.
11LEGENDARY IMPACT (2)7134Midfield98.0
Settled near the rear 2 wide, never a threat.
12RICH HORSE (10)4122Closer41.0
Sat behind midfield on the rail, never in contention.

Race 7 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by HAYDAY at 23.0 · 1:10.03 · sectionals 23.95 · 22.82 · 11.18 · 11.64 · 23.26 · 11.41 · 11.85
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. JUDY'S GREAT11. RUN YES RUN10. GREAT SPIRIT9. SWEET BRIAR8. MY FLYING ANGEL7. TACTICAL COMMAND6. BEAUTY THUNDER5. SWAGGER BRO4. GLORY B3. SOLAR RIVER2. VULCANUS1. HAYDAY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1HAYDAY (1)10135Leader23.0
Soon took up running after beginning from a poor draw, caused interferences crossing to rail on 1000M bend, led in a sound pace and hung on well to the line.
2VULCANUS (11)1119Midfield7.3
Settled in 7th some 3L off the pace on rail, saved ground turning in for home, ran on under pressure without threatening.
3SOLAR RIVER (10)2121Leader6.6
Well there, forced to check on rail turning into back straight, chased leaders in 4th to home turn, fought on steadily without troubling the winner.
4GLORY B (7)4127Stalker3.0
One back 3-wide without cover early stages, gained 2-wide position in 2nd early in back straight, in a similar position turning in for home, kept on steadily without quickening under pressure.
5SWAGGER BRO (3)9131Closer10.0
Settled well behind, saved ground on the rail turning in for home, produced good impression in straight.
6BEAUTY THUNDER (6)3128Midfield5.9
Well there early stages, hampered and lost position to 6th 850M out, baulked behind runners early in straight, ran home one-paced.
7TACTICAL COMMAND (5)12129Midfield17.0
Soon taken back from the widest draw and difficult to settle in early stages, trailed the field to the 100M, finished off the race well inside final 100M.
8MY FLYING ANGEL (12)11114Midfield57.0
Jumped awkwardly losing ground travelling in last few, saved ground on the inside turning in for home, kept on steadily without quickening.
9SWEET BRIAR (2)5134Midfield12.0
Jumped best, soon taken over 2L back to 6th 3-wide, gained slightly closer to 5th 750m out before making steady headway rounding home bend, widest in joint 5th into straight and ran home one-paced.
10GREAT SPIRIT (4)6129Midfield12.0
Soon pulled forward to rear of midfield, lost position and dropped to 8th over 3L back 700M out, came under pressure rounding home bend, kept on steadily without quickening in straight.
11RUN YES RUN (9)8122Stalker126.0
Soon dropped to last few, never a danger.
12JUDY'S GREAT (8)7126Stalker22.0
Very wide without cover in 2L 5th in early stages, gained slightly closer to joint 2nd 800M out, swung wide into straight and soon weakened.

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1800m Turf

Won by CAMBRIDGE at 25.0 · 1:49.24 · sectionals 13.88 · 22.92 · 24.61 · 24.40 · 12.41 · 11.99 · 23.43 · 11.45 · 11.98
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st11th11. WITHOUT DELAY10. LOVERO9. LEAN HERO8. LUCK IS BACK7. ROCKET SPADE6. MONEY CATCHER5. CHAIN OF GOLD4. JOY OF SPRING3. SAMARKAND2. EXCELLENCE VALUE1. CAMBRIDGE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1CAMBRIDGE (5)7125Midfield25.0
Restrained in mid-division, travelled well into home turn then closed off final 400M fastest to get up near line.
2EXCELLENCE VALUE (3)2128Midfield2.8
Away on terms, from draw 2, obtained a 2-wide spot ahead of midfield, moved closer to leaders 600M before quickening up to lead nearing 200M, caught by winner close home.
3SAMARKAND (7)10122Leader16.0
Moved up to press leader on outside, took over nearing 400M, kept on steadily under pressure, lost lead mid-straight but battled on to hold 3rd.
4JOY OF SPRING (8)1121Midfield2.5
Began well from inside draw to be chasing leaders, got shuffled back by the weakening leader home turn before closing off the race mildly.
5CHAIN OF GOLD (9)4120Midfield10.0
Settled down in midfield 4Ls off the pace, shifted away from fence home turn before closing off the race reasonably well to finish 5th.
6MONEY CATCHER (1)6135Stalker15.0
Went forward, emerged as leader 1300M, set steady pace to home turn, couldn't quicken with rivals approaching home straight, faded towards the finish.
7ROCKET SPADE (2)11130Midfield14.0
From wide draw taken back to the last spot, moved closer to mid-division from 700M, closed off one paced on straightening.
8LUCK IS BACK (6)5124Stalker53.0
Given a waiting ride near last, 7-8Ls off leader in middle stages, drifted back to last home turn, stayed on final 300M without threatening. (Jockey : instructed to ride in a conservative manner.)
9LEAN HERO (10)9120Midfield19.0
Towards the rear in early stages, made a forward move 800M when the pace steadied, wide into straight before finishing off the race fairy.
10LOVERO (4)3125Stalker20.0
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, settled towards the rear further back than intended, failed to run on final 300M.
11WITHOUT DELAY (11)8119no history167.0
Held a more forward position without being pressured to do so, chased leaders 2-wide, couldn't go on passing 400M, weakened to last.

Race 9 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by CRIMSON FLASH at 2.7 · 1:09.31 · sectionals 23.42 · 22.67 · 10.87 · 11.80 · 23.22 · 11.55 · 11.67
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st11th11. SKY CAP10. NORTHERN FIRE BALL9. BALLISTIC WIN8. KING ECCELLENTE7. WUKONG JEWELLERY6. STAR SATYR5. LUCKY EIGHT4. NORDIC DRAGON3. STORMING DRAGON2. STORM RIDER1. CRIMSON FLASH
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1CRIMSON FLASH (2)6130Leader2.7
Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide, a length or so back, challenged the leader approaching 400M, hit the front 250M, kept on very well to the line and scored.
2STORM RIDER (3)5129Midfield3.6
Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2 lengths back turning in, closed off well to take 2nd.
3STORMING DRAGON (5)8124Midfield23.0
Taken back to race at rear on the outside, commenced move approaching 600M, 3 to 4 lengths back turning in, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home to take a place.
4NORDIC DRAGON (4)2127Closer6.8
Commenced well, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, there to turn, closed off well to make frame without threatening.
5LUCKY EIGHT (1)11131Stalker11.0
Jumped well from a wide draw, raced better than midfield on the outside, no cover for the majority of the race, showed limited response early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.
6STAR SATYR (8)7119no history90.0
Taken back to race 2 wide at rear, 5 lengths or so back, very wide turning in, made minor progress in straight.
7WUKONG JEWELLERY (6)1124no history14.0
Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.
8KING ECCELLENTE (11)10120Midfield65.0
Made contact shortly after start, positioned 3 wide in midfield, a bit closer on turn, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.
9BALLISTIC WIN (9)4121Midfield13.0
Began only fairly, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, very wide into straight, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.
10NORTHERN FIRE BALL (7)3121Leader10.0
Average to begin, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed some response early in straight, peaked 100M, weakened gradually thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
11SKY CAP (10)9121Stalker25.0
Began awkwardly, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival approaching 400M, peaked and headed 250M, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)
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