Happy Valley:
Race 8 - VIOLET HANDICAP
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Happy Valley, 22:15
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 L193  ALL OUT FOR SIX  15/03/2026   524  ALL OUT FOR SIX (L193) shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters. Rider confirmed that from the outside barrier he was instructed to go forward. - Race 524.
2 J219  CHATEAUNEUF  26/04/2026   639  CHATEAUNEUF (J219) bumped at the start. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race was examined by the vet who found that horse to be a “roarer” which had previously been reported - Race 639.
3 K451  GIANT BALLON  29/04/2026   652  --
4 H037  A AMERIC TE SPECSO  04/03/2026   494  A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) was crowded on jumping - Race 494.
5 J158  KING MILES  08/04/2026   592  KING MILES (J158) bumped at the start and became unbalanced. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 592.
6 J290  FLYING WROTE  29/04/2026   652  FLYING WROTE (J290) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 652.
7 J237  STORMING DRAGON  15/04/2026   610  STORMING DRAGON (J237) when questioned rider stated that he was instructed to endeavour to take up a more forward position than its previous race starts if the horse commenced well. He said when his mount commenced well he elected to ride it forward to hold an on-pace position, particularly when the expected leader of the event had been withdrawn at the Start. Trainer confirmed that he had requested rider to ride the horse in a positive manner as the horse was carrying equal top weight of 135 lbs and, in his opinion, it would be difficult to make up ground from back in the field under that weight – Race 610.
8 D482  TELECOM FIGHTERS  13/05/2026   692  --
9 K125  SKY CAP  22/04/2026   631  SKY CAP (K125) jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with a runner – Race 631.
10 K468  BLUE ILLUSION  22/04/2026   631  BLUE ILLUSION (K468) bumped on jumping. Bumped leaving the 600M - Race 631.
11 L116  GRIT SPIRIT  26/04/2026   639  GRIT SPIRIT (L116) shortly after the start became unbalanced when crowded – Race 639.
12 J118  SUNNY DA BEST  19/04/2026   623  SUNNY DA BEST (J118) jumped only fairly. Briefly crowded near the 800M - Race 623.
Standby Horse
1 L303  SUGAR GOODSON  29/03/2026   561  SUGAR GOODSON (L303) was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on vet advice (lame right fore). Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 561.
2 K575  FIERY STEED  09/05/2026   682  FIERY STEED (K575) bumped at the start. After travelling a short distance was eased - Race 682.