Happy Valley:
Race 9 - HARBOUR VIEW HANDICAP
Wednesday, October 14, 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 K097  AURORA PATCH  27/09/2026   52  AURORA PATCH (K097) rider stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but after jumping only fairly and being crowded shortly after the start his mount settled further back in the field than intended. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 052.
2 K340  STRAIGHT TO GLORY  23/09/2026   44  STRAIGHT TO GLORY (K340) leaving the 1000M, when racing keenly, was steadied. Then continued to race keenly in the middle stages. Approaching the 250M was steadied when disappointed for clear running and then shifted in to obtain clear running - Race 044.
3 J519  MY DAY MY WAY  22/04/2026   633  MY DAY MY WAY (J519) rider stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position. He said when caught wide in the early stages his mount was obliged to race further back in the field than intended and found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight from that position. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 633.
4 K352  SYMBOL OF STRENGTH  23/09/2026   43  SYMBOL OF STRENGTH (K352) shifted in slightly near the 550M, was bumped and became unbalanced. Over the concluding stages raced tight and as a result could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event - Race 043.
5 K379  ACE CHAMPION  09/09/2026   18  ACE CHAMPION (K379) shifted in on jumping and became unbalanced when it made contact with a runner. Raced keenly in the early stages when being steadied to obtain a position with cover - Race 018.
6 L193  ALL OUT FOR SIX  27/09/2026   54  --
7 L481  FOUR STARS ALIGN  27/09/2026   52  FOUR STARS ALIGN (L481) shifted out near the 350M and became unbalanced when it made contact with a runner. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Rider was questioned in relation to his riding out of the horse to the finish and in particular the final two strides of the event where he stopped riding. Rider stated that approaching the winning post he heard a call from a rider positioned to his inside and for that reason he stopped riding and placed pressure on his left rein to prevent his mount from shifting in. After considering his evidence and viewing the patrol films the Stewards accepted the explanation provided by rider, however, he was advised, wherever possible, to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race - Race 052.
8 K485  ROBOT LUCKY STAR  09/09/2026   17  --
9 J488  NORTHERN FIRE BALL  27/09/2026   56  NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) jumped awkwardly - Race 056.
10 K314  WUKONG JEWELLERY  23/09/2026   43  --
11 J370  CALIFORNIA BLITZ  23/09/2026   43  --
12 L135  GOLDEN CHAMP  27/06/2026   815  --
Standby Horse
1 J417  PERFECT GENERAL  01/10/2026   67  PERFECT GENERAL (J417) raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 067.
2 H396  KYRUS DRAGON  13/09/2026   26  --