Happy Valley results · Wed, 21 May 2025

9 races · going GOOD TO FIRM · rail C

Winners · Happy Valley · Wed, 21 May 2025

TO INFINITY R4 at 32.0 · surprise · HARMONY N BLESSED R7 at 29.0 · surprise · STERLING WONGCHOY R2 at 12.0 · surprise · EMBRACES R8 at 6.3 · CALIFORNIA MOXIE R3 at 5.0 · LEAN MASTER R5 at 4.9 · NEW POWER R1 at 4.6 · THRIVING BROTHERS R6 at 4.2 · DRAGON FOUR SEAS R9 at 4.0

Race 1 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by NEW POWER at 4.6 · 1:09.22 · sectionals 23.44 · 22.60 · 10.99 · 11.61 · 23.18 · 11.16 · 12.02
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. TOP TO SKY11. METAL KING10. SHOTGUN9. IRON LEGION8. RUN RUN SMART7. NOBLE GO6. BUNTA BABY5. EXCEED THE WISH4. AUTUMN DELIGHT3. ENDUED2. JUMBO TREASURE1. NEW POWER
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1NEW POWER (7)6124Stalker4.6
Began smartly, raced 3 wide better than midfield, no cover on for the majority of the race, 1-1/2L back turning in, finished off strongly to score by a narrow margin.
2JUMBO TREASURE (1)7135Stalker2.8
Average to begin, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner close home.
3ENDUED (4)3130Midfield3.1
Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 2-3/4L back turning in, finished off well to take a place without threatening the first two.
4AUTUMN DELIGHT (11)8113Stalker22.0
Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, there to turn, made minor progress in straight.
5EXCEED THE WISH (8)10122Midfield38.0
Jumped awkwardly, taken back to race towards rear on the outside, 6 lengths or so back turning in, taken wide in straight and made good progress to be nearest on line.
6BUNTA BABY (3)9131Stalker23.0
Bumped shortly after start, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, difficult to settle in the early stages, commenced move 400M, finished off evenly.
7NOBLE GO (12)5118Stalker135.0
Began awkwardly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back, same position on turn, kept on same pace in straight.
8RUN RUN SMART (2)11132Midfield39.0
Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 7 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, passed some tired runners in straight.
9IRON LEGION (9)4119Stalker70.0
Jumped well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.
10SHOTGUN (10)1122Midfield11.0
Moderately away from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, 2 lengths or so back on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
11METAL KING (6)2125no history15.0
Began well, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)
12TOP TO SKY (5)12128no history80.0
Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, 6 lengths back, saved ground on turn, made no progress in straight.

Race 2 · Class 5 · 1650m Turf

Won by STERLING WONGCHOY at 12.0 · 1:40.08 · sectionals 27.49 · 23.71 · 24.99 · 12.49 · 12.50 · 23.89 · 11.98 · 11.91
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. CONFRINGO11. U S S CONSTITUTION10. MILES AWAY9. VERBIER8. MEDIC ELITE7. NINJA DERBY6. APOLAR FIGHTER5. SMILING EMPEROR4. PERFECT PEACH3. COOL BLUE2. WINDICATOR FAMILY1. STERLING WONGCHOY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1STERLING WONGCHOY (9)4127Stalker12.0
Moved up to track leader, travelled very well into home straight, quickened and took over nearing 200M, continued on strongly late stages for a dominant victory.
2WINDICATOR FAMILY (4)3133Midfield5.4
Jumped on terms, restrained to race ahead of midfield, driven wide into straight, tried hard over final 300M but couldn't get closer to the winner.
3COOL BLUE (11)2121Midfield7.8
From draw 2 settled down in midfield along the inside, kept on evenly final 300M to claim 3rd. No threat to the runaway winner.
4PERFECT PEACH (8)5126Closer35.0
Guided to the fence after the jump, held up behind mid-division 7Ls back, stuck to the inside passing 400M, ran on mildly but wasn't good enough to challenge the runaway winner.
5SMILING EMPEROR (2)7135Midfield7.7
Restrained in a position behind midfield 6-7Ls off the pace, swung wide home turn before running on mildly in the straight. Always held by leaders.
6APOLAR FIGHTER (3)8130Midfield24.0
Obtained a position in second half of the field early stages, fell back to the rear 700M, finished off the race reasonably well, made some ground without threatening.
7NINJA DERBY (6)10130Stalker14.0
Sent forward to settle in prominent 3rd, pressed along inside 400M but lacked a kick and was safely held in the end.
8MEDIC ELITE (12)1120Midfield6.2
From draw 1 made some use early stages to hold an on-pace position, responded only fairly to pressure passing 400M, never a winning hope.
9VERBIER (7)11130Leader3.2
Jumped only fairly, made some early use to cross to the lead, tired mid-straight and was overrun in the latter stages.
10MILES AWAY (10)6126Stalker148.0
Settled down 2-wide in midfield, came under serious pressure 500M and failed to make any impression. Never in the hunt.
11U S S CONSTITUTION (5)12132Midfield21.0
From draw 12 taken back to last, 10Ls off the pace on settling, had big task in hand 400M and failed to finish off the race.
12CONFRINGO (1)9135Closer38.0
Dropped back to near last early stages, driven 500M swinging wide for home, failed to run on under top weight.

Race 3 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by CALIFORNIA MOXIE at 5.0 · 1:39.05 · sectionals 27.57 · 22.80 · 24.82 · 12.38 · 12.44 · 23.86 · 11.52 · 12.34
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. WRITTEN CASA11. GALLANT CROWN10. OWNERS' PRAISE9. FIGOPUMPKIN8. LUCKY BANNER7. THESIS6. FLYING WROTE5. LESLIE4. TURIN WARRIOR3. CELESTIAL PATCH2. SOARING BRONCO1. CALIFORNIA MOXIE
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1CALIFORNIA MOXIE (11)12113Stalker5.0
Sat towards rear, traveled okay, commenced a forward move near 800M, made good progress when asked.
2SOARING BRONCO (8)3123Stalker5.5
Led until near 1100M, raced keenly in the early stages, closed off reasonably well.
3CELESTIAL PATCH (7)11123Midfield31.0
Sat rear, traveled comfortably, showed some dash inside the last 150M.
4TURIN WARRIOR (3)5132Midfield26.0
Jumped only fairly, crowded shortly after, settled towards rear, held up at the Turn and top of the Straight, closed off okay (See Incident Report).
5LESLIE (6)1125Midfield10.0
Settled in front of midfield, traveled okay, ran on evenly.
6FLYING WROTE (4)4130Stalker4.8
Sat behind midfield, switched out and commenced a forward move, raced keenly thereafter, one pace to the finish.
7THESIS (1)2135Midfield3.6
Settled midfield, traveled fairly, raced flat (See Incident Report).
8LUCKY BANNER (12)9116Leader17.0
Ridden hard to lead, weakened entering the Straight.
9FIGOPUMPKIN (5)10125no history115.0
Jumped only fairly, sat rear, raced rear, not much impression made.
10OWNERS' PRAISE (9)8122Midfield42.0
Jumped only fairly, eased down when rider concerned about his mount's action (See Incident Report).
11GALLANT CROWN (10)6117Stalker68.0
Settled midfield, gave ground rounding the Turn, no contention.
12WRITTEN CASA (2)7133Midfield12.0
Sat on pace, failed to respond in the Straight (See Incident Report).

Race 4 · Class 4 · 1650m Turf

Won by TO INFINITY at 32.0 · 1:40.00 · sectionals 28.17 · 23.23 · 24.20 · 12.04 · 12.16 · 24.40 · 12.25 · 12.15
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. DEAL COMPLETED11. COSMO NAVIGATOR10. DRAGON STAR9. SIMPLE HEDGE8. JUMBO FORTUNE7. STORMI6. RED MAJESTY5. MIGHTY COMMANDER4. DASHING DRAGON3. ATOMIC BEAUTY2. SUPREME AGILITY1. TO INFINITY
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1TO INFINITY (11)2117Closer32.0
Rear of mid-field, quickened into contention up rail 300m out, led 200m out, stayed on well.
2SUPREME AGILITY (1)9135Midfield11.0
Raced wide, headway into mid-field back straight, made effort off final bend, stayed on.
3ATOMIC BEAUTY (9)8118Stalker10.0
Tracked pace, moved into contention three wide off final bend, every chance, stayed on.
4DASHING DRAGON (5)12127Closer116.0
Dropped out last from high draw, pushed along 400m out, wide home straight, stayed on and made up several places final 150m.
5MIGHTY COMMANDER (2)3132Stalker2.7
Raced wide in mid-field and keen, widest final bend, stayed on.
6RED MAJESTY (6)1119Leader5.5
Rail position tracking pace, every chance 200m out, no extra final 100m.
7STORMI (4)11129Closer21.0
Held up in rear from wide draw, had to angle wider 150m out, stayed on, unable to reach leaders.
8JUMBO FORTUNE (10)5118Stalker4.4
Mid-field, short of room when trying to improve 200m out, clear 100m out, unable to get on terms with leaders.
9SIMPLE HEDGE (3)6132Closer19.0
Mid-field, under pressure to hold position 600m out, short of room 200m out, one paced.
10DRAGON STAR (7)10125Leader8.7
Tracked pace, under pressure over 300m out, weakened 150m out.
11COSMO NAVIGATOR (12)7113Midfield116.0
Keen in the lead, headed 200m out, weakened.
12DEAL COMPLETED (8)4121Stalker112.0
Waited with in rear, outpaced over 400m out, well held home straight.

Race 5 · Class 4 · 1000m Turf

Won by LEAN MASTER at 4.9 · 57.23 · sectionals 12.50 · 21.40 · 10.33 · 11.07 · 23.33 · 11.58 · 11.75
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE11. LA MOMENTO10. HAPPY BOYS9. SAVVY TWINKLE8. SZERYNG7. DAY DAY VICTORY6. SERGEANT PEPPER5. MAJESTIC DELIGHT4. HARMONY FIRE3. SPICY SPANGLE2. HAPPY UNITED1. LEAN MASTER
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1LEAN MASTER (6)7128Leader4.9
Began well, raced better than midfield on the outside, 2 lengths or so back turning in, showed good response in straight, hit the front 150M, kept on well to the line and scored.
2HAPPY UNITED (1)5128Leader10.0
Jumped well, raced 2 wide better than midfield early, found rail near 600M, 2-1/2L back turning in, finished off well to take 2nd without threatening the winner.
3SPICY SPANGLE (8)4127Leader7.8
Began only fairly, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place.
4HARMONY FIRE (3)10123Stalker21.0
Crowded on jumping, raced behind midfield on outer, moved a bit closer on turn, made some progress in straight.
5MAJESTIC DELIGHT (4)6127Midfield9.1
Jumped with them, raced towards rear on the outside, 4 to 5 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home without threatening.
6SERGEANT PEPPER (2)1131Stalker13.0
Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, steadied near 500M, 4 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly.
7DAY DAY VICTORY (12)8120Stalker4.4
Out with rest, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross approaching 600M, 2nd on turn, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 150M, weakened final 100M.
8SZERYNG (5)12129no history52.0
Taken back from the widest draw, raced 2 wide at rear, 5 lengths back turning in, passed some tired rivals inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)
9SAVVY TWINKLE (11)9125Stalker5.1
Bumped start, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead 600M, found rail near 500M, led by a length turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 100M. (Blood in trachea.) (Lost left front plate.)
10HAPPY BOYS (10)11125Closer113.0
Bumped start and unbalanced, taken back to race at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight.
11LA MOMENTO (7)2127no history68.0
Bumped start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.
12VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE (9)3126Leader10.0
Bumped start, raced prominently on the inside, allowed rival to cross near 500M, right behind the leader turning in, showed no response early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Blood in trachea.) (Irregular heart rhythm.)
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Race 6 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by THRIVING BROTHERS at 4.2 · 1:09.93 · sectionals 23.42 · 23.07 · 11.24 · 11.83 · 23.44 · 11.52 · 11.92
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. GLORIOUS RYDER11. MY INTELLIGENT10. GALLANT REX9. SUPER SIXTY8. NEBRASKAN7. PRIME MORTAR6. LEGEND STAR5. GAMEPLAYER ELITE4. DRACO3. LOVING VIBES2. CANDLELIGHT DINNER1. THRIVING BROTHERS
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1THRIVING BROTHERS (1)3135Stalker4.2
Sat on pace 2 wide, ran on nicely, just got there on the line.
2CANDLELIGHT DINNER (4)2132Leader9.4
Showed good early speed to lead, kept on well, got beat on the line.
3LOVING VIBES (6)6130Stalker3.8
Tracked leader 2 wide, ran on, had every chance.
4DRACO (11)4120Midfield6.6
Settled midfield on the rail, closed off okay.
5GAMEPLAYER ELITE (5)8132Midfield12.0
Settled behind midfield 3 wide, stayed on fairly.
6LEGEND STAR (10)10127no history189.0
Settled towards the rear, made some late ground.
7PRIME MORTAR (3)11130Stalker30.0
Caught 3 wide no cover near midfield, made little impression. (See Incident Report)
8NEBRASKAN (7)1130Leader5.0
Sat behind the leaders, one pace when asked. (See Incident Report)
9SUPER SIXTY (2)5127Midfield11.0
Sat midfield 2 wide, held up top of the Straight, made no ground.
10GALLANT REX (8)9129no history59.0
Settled worse than midfield on the rail, limited response when asked.
11MY INTELLIGENT (12)7117Stalker31.0
Sat behind midfield 3 wide, never a threat. (See Incident Report)
12GLORIOUS RYDER (9)12129no history138.0
Sat last, never in contention.

Race 7 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by HARMONY N BLESSED at 29.0 · 1:09.62 · sectionals 23.52 · 22.69 · 10.97 · 11.72 · 23.41 · 11.53 · 11.88
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. TAI VICTORY11. VIEW OF THE WORLD10. DENFIELD9. O'LINER8. LO PAN SPIRIT7. SUGAR SUGAR6. BEAUTY GLORY5. ANOTHER ZONDA4. BEAUTY INFINITY3. VICTORY SKY2. KING MILES1. HARMONY N BLESSED
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1HARMONY N BLESSED (2)4133Leader29.0
Well there, tracked leader 2-wide, came to challenge entering home straight, fought on dourly under pressure to just get up on line.
2KING MILES (5)3122Midfield1.6
Broke well before settling over 2L back in 3rd 2-wide, commenced move entering straight gaining slender advantage on straightening only to be pipped at post.
3VICTORY SKY (6)5122Stalker5.7
Began fairly settling 2-wide in 6th in midfield, came under pressure rounding home bend, ran on under pressure to be nearest at finish.
4BEAUTY INFINITY (3)9128Stalker24.0
Travelled 3-wide without cover in 5th about 3L off the pace, slightly further back coming onto home bend, went wide into straight, ran on steadily under pressure without threatening.
5ANOTHER ZONDA (7)2121Stalker11.0
Began well, settled some 3L back on rail on rail in 4th, came under pressure home bend and saved ground turning into straight, ran home one-paced.
6BEAUTY GLORY (8)7116Leader11.0
Settled 3-wide in midfield after moderate start, lost position dropping to 8th just inside the 800M, one of widest in last few turning for home, produced good late impression closing stages.
7SUGAR SUGAR (1)6128Midfield25.0
Improved steadily from moderate start to rear of midfield on rail, in similar position rounding home bend saving ground turning into straight, fought on steadily without threatening.
8LO PAN SPIRIT (10)12119Stalker15.0
Settled well behind from the widest draw, trailed the field most of the way to the 200M, ran on well past well-beaten horses closing stages.
9O'LINER (11)1119Leader27.0
Broke well from the one draw to lead on rail attempting to make all, unable to sustain effort while hanging in in straight, overhauled inside final 250M.
10DENFIELD (9)11119Midfield79.0
Soon dropped to last few from a poor draw, never seen with a chance.
11VIEW OF THE WORLD (4)8128Midfield66.0
Settled towards the rear, widest turning into home straight, never a danger.
12TAI VICTORY (12)10117Midfield183.0
Settled in last few from a poor draw, never seen with a chance.

Race 8 · Class 3 · 1650m Turf

Won by EMBRACES at 6.3 · 1:39.69 · sectionals 27.41 · 23.47 · 24.81 · 12.55 · 12.26 · 24.00 · 11.86 · 12.14
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th—. SUPER UNICORN—. SKY TRUST12. KOLACHI11. HAROLD WIN10. GOOD LUCK BABE9. A AMERIC TE SPECSO8. STURDY RUBY7. DRAGON JOY6. KING OF FIGHTERS3. PRESTIGE ALWAYS2. STAR CONTACT1. EMBRACES
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1EMBRACES (3)11129Midfield6.3
Taken back to near the rear 8Ls off the pace, waited with until 300M then closed off the race strongly to get up close home. Impressive win.
2STAR CONTACT (4)5130Stalker37.0
Settled ahead of midfield, within touching distance from leaders home turn, ran on well and challenged for the lead mid-straight, briefly in front 50M but no match for winner late.
3PRESTIGE ALWAYS (7)7126Stalker27.0
Began well, caught wide early stages then strode forward to be tracking leader, took over on straightening, fought well to 100M before conceding to first two late stages.
4 DHSKY TRUST (1)12135Midfield12.0
Switched off to last 10Ls off the pace, held up near 200M when making headway, switched out and closed off well for DH 4th. (Jockey suspended for failing to ride out to the satisfaction of the Stewards.)
4 DHSUPER UNICORN (11)2121Stalker4.6
Raced keenly early stages in a midfield position along the fence, finished off well enough final 300M but always held by first few.
6KING OF FIGHTERS (6)8127Stalker3.3
Jumped only fairly, restrained in a position behind midfield, pushed along 400M before running on moderately towards the finish.
7DRAGON JOY (5)4128Midfield24.0
Stayed close enough to leaders throughout, in 5th spot from 800M, had his chance but ran home only fairly.
8STURDY RUBY (9)6122Midfield12.0
Settled behind midfield along the fence, 6Ls to make up 400M but gave limited response only. Never a threat to leaders. (No Vet findings.)
9A AMERIC TE SPECSO (2)9132Closer13.0
Settled back in the field 8-9Ls off the pace, little change in position home turn, had big task in hand but ran home only fairly. (Jockey : didn't appreciate racing between horses in home straight.)
10GOOD LUCK BABE (10)10118Leader32.0
Sent forward to lead as expected, set good pace first 800M, soon headed on straightening, weakened when placed under pressure.
11HAROLD WIN (12)1120Leader7.0
From draw 1 moved up to track leader on inside, pace fast first 800M, found nothing when asked on straightening. (Jockey : didn't run out a strong 1650M / No Vet findings.)
12KOLACHI (8)3125Midfield38.0
Restrained in mid-division, raced keenly in the early stages, had nothing to offer turning home, weakened to last.

Race 9 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by DRAGON FOUR SEAS at 4.0 · 1:09.14 · sectionals 23.43 · 22.33 · 10.81 · 11.52 · 23.38 · 11.61 · 11.77
1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right
EarlyFinish1st12th12. HAPPY FAT CAT11. NUCLEOZOR10. GOLDEN RISE9. THE RED HARE8. SUPERB BOY7. SUPERB CAPITALIST6. EASON5. EVERSTAR4. ROMANTIC SON3. SOVEREIGN FUND2. POWER KOEPP1. DRAGON FOUR SEAS
Full result
PlHorseDrWtStyle beforeOdds
1DRAGON FOUR SEAS (9)5123Leader4.0
Away with them, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on well to hold off the challengers.
2POWER KOEPP (3)8131Leader13.0
Jumped with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, commenced move 400M, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a head.
3SOVEREIGN FUND (12)6118Stalker7.6
Made contact shortly after start, raced 3 wide with cover, 3 lengths or so back, there to turn, finished off well to take a place, nearest on line. (See Racing Incidents.)
4ROMANTIC SON (6)3128Stalker8.4
Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide better than midfield, similar position on turn, no clear run early in straight, found daylight 200M, finished off evenly.
5EVERSTAR (11)7120Midfield10.0
Bumped shortly after start, positioned 3 wide, 1-1/2L back, no cover from 700M, same margin back turning in, kept on evenly in straight.
6EASON (7)12125Midfield15.0
Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 7-1/2L back on turn, taken wide in straight and made good progress to be nearest on line.
7SUPERB CAPITALIST (2)11132Stalker15.0
Moderately away from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead 950M, found rail 600M, led by a length on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, weekend final 100M.
8SUPERB BOY (5)1129Leader5.8
Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)
9THE RED HARE (8)9124no history27.0
Jumped only fairly and shortly afterwards became unbalanced and lost ground, raced at rear on the inside, 6 to 7 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.
10GOLDEN RISE (10)10121Stalker41.0
Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear, 5-1/2L back turning in, taken wide in straight and finished off evenly.
11NUCLEOZOR (4)4130no history42.0
Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.
12HAPPY FAT CAT (1)2135Leader6.3
Began smartly, took the early lead, headed 950M, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader in the middle stages, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
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