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09 Sep - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 8 - WAN CHAI HANDICAP
Wednesday, September 09, 2026, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf, "A" Course, 1200M, Good
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 K056  AURIO  08/07/2026   846  AURIO (K056) shortly after the start was crowded. Rider stated that he was satisfied with the manner in which his mount finished the race off in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 846.
2 E061  HARMONY N BLESSED  15/07/2026   866  --
3 K165  MOTOR  01/07/2026   826  MOTOR (K165) at the 300M shifted out and was bumped - Race 826.
4 L234  TYCOON RESOURCES  01/07/2026   826  TYCOON RESOURCES (L234) bumped at the start. When questioned rider stated that his mount, which was having its first race start at Sha Tin, was stirred up prior to the event. He said his mount jumped well and was able to obtain a handy position. He said although the early and middle stages were run inside of standard time his mount travelled satisfactorily but when asked to improve on the Home Turn did not respond to his riding and gave ground in the Home Straight. Trainer advised the horse had pleased him leading into the race and confirmed the advice of rider that the horse was stirred up prior to the running of the event. After the race was examined by the vet who revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 826.
5 J488  NORTHERN FIRE BALL  08/07/2026   846  NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) rider reported that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead and with the pace being run inside of standard time it was unable to run on in the Home Straight. After the race was examined by the vet who found that horse to have an epiglottic entrapment - Race 846.
6 E301  POWER KOEPP  08/07/2026   846  POWER KOEPP (E301) crowded shortly after the start. After travelling a short distance was crowded - Race 846.
7 J158  KING MILES  04/07/2026   837  KING MILES (J158) jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with a runner. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Rider stated that, in his opinion, the horse had reached the end of its preparation. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 837.
8 K154  MATTERS MOST  01/07/2026   826  MATTERS MOST (K154) near the 200M shifted in and made contact with a runner. Rider stated that her mount was disadvantaged by the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 826.
9 J237  STORMING DRAGON  27/06/2026   815  STORMING DRAGON (J237) raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 815.
10 L373  TANG HEART  04/07/2026   837  TANG HEART (L373) bumped on jumping. For some distance after the 600M raced tight - Race 837.
11 K379  ACE CHAMPION  24/06/2026   803  ACE CHAMPION (K379) bumped at the start. Approaching the 100M was steadied when disappointed for clear running. Then had difficulty obtaining clear running for the remainder of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 803.
12 H435  DEVAS TWELVE  15/03/2026   523  DEVAS TWELVE (H435) noted to have bled from its left nostril after the race. An endoscopic exam conducted on the horse confirmed the horse to have bled. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 523.
Standby Horse
1 J275  LUCY IN THE SKY  06/09/2026   10  --