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03 Jun - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 9 - VIOLET HILL HANDICAP
Wednesday, June 03, 2026, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf, "C" Course, 1650M, Good To Firm
Prize Money: $2,050,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 K474  SMART AVENUE  09/05/2026   683  SMART AVENUE (K474) between the 400M and the 250M was held up for clear running. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer stated that the horse was disadvantaged at its last start over 2000M when the early and middle stages were being run outside of standard time. He said that resulted in his mount not being able to make up ground in the Home Straight. He added his mount was advantaged by the race being run at a more genuine pace and also may have appreciated the addition of visors to the horse’s gear - Race 683.
2 H376  MISTER DAPPER  09/05/2026   683  MISTER DAPPER (H376) rider stated that she had to make too much use of her mount in the early stages to go forward and race outside the leader which resulted in her mount being left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. She added that her saddle slipped back on entering the Home Straight, placing her at some disadvantage. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 683.
3 K381  FIVEFORTWO  13/05/2026   687  FIVEFORTWO (K381) shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with a runner - Race 687.
4 L151  WITHOUT COMPARE  24/05/2026   724  --
5 G306  KEEFY  13/05/2026   689  KEEFY (G306) rider stated that under pressure in the Home Straight he became concerned with the horse’s action and as a result eased it down over the concluding stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 689.
6 K382  ALL ROUND WINNER  27/05/2026   729  ALL ROUND WINNER (K382) rider stated that his mount raced a little keenly throughout the event and as a result finished the race off in a one-paced manner in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 729.
7 L134  CLASS  24/05/2026   724  CLASS (L134) bumped shortly after the start - Race 724.
8 J494  CASA ROCHESTER  20/05/2026   711  CASA ROCHESTER (J494) jumped awkwardly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For a short distance near the 300M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted out - Race 711.
9 J131  CALIFORNIA MOXIE  20/05/2026   711  CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) passing the 1200M was momentarily crowded - Race 711.
10 K084  STORMI  13/05/2026   687  STORMI (K084) bumped shortly after the start. Rider stated that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead and as a result did not run on in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 687.
11 K074  YEE CHEONG GLORY  24/05/2026   724  YEE CHEONG GLORY (K074) was slow to begin - Race 724.
12 K176  ANOTHER ZONDA  20/05/2026   708  ANOTHER ZONDA (K176) rider stated that his mount did not travel well throughout the event and was obliged to race wide and without cover until near the 800M before being unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 708.
Standby Horse
1 K563  SEWARD  13/05/2026   687  SEWARD (K563) bumped at the start. Near the 350M was steadied. Near the 200M was steadied when crowded - Race 687.
2 K146  LUCKY MY WAY  09/05/2026   681  LUCKY MY WAY (K146) jumped only fairly - Race 681.