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27 May - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 8 - GARONNE HANDICAP
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Happy Valley, 22:15
Turf, "B" Course, 1000M, Good To Firm
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J431  HORSEPOWER  22/04/2026   631  HORSEPOWER (J431) leaving the 600M was bumped on the hindquarters - Race 631.
2 J468  CANDLELIGHT DINNER  29/04/2026   651  CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) bumped on jumping. Approaching the finish was bumped on the hindquarters and became slightly unbalanced which prevented its rider from riding his mount out fully to the finish of the race - Race 651.
3 H092  SUPERB CAPITALIST  09/05/2026   681  --
4 J082  YOUTHFUL SPIRITS  29/04/2026   651  YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded. Rider stated that the intention was to be more forward but after being crowded at the start his mount raced keenly when settling back in the field. After the race was examined by the vet who found that horse to be a “roarer” which had previously been reported - Race 651.
5 J285  LA FORZA  15/10/2025   102  LA FORZA (J285) after the event rider stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added that when placed under pressure his mount did not respond to his riding and when he was concerned with the horse’s action, he did not ride it out over the final 150M. After the race was examined by the vet who said the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Performance compared to its previous race starts was considered to be disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 102.
6 L375  ROYAL BLITZ      --
7 L170  TOGETHER WE VALUE  22/04/2026   631  TOGETHER WE VALUE (L170) bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Near the 150M improved into a narrow run. Then had difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance near the 100M when it made contact with a runner - Race 631.
8 K310  CASA OF HONOR  22/04/2026   631  CASA OF HONOR (K310) when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer stated that at its most two recent starts he had requested rider to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages as it had been racing in a disappointing manner at its previous race starts. He added to assist the horse in settling he had applied a hood and shadow roll to the horse. He said after performing disappointingly on 15 March 2026 he removed the hood and shadow roll and had instructed rider to go forward from its outside barrier. He said the horse continued to please him in the stable and attributed its performance to the horse jumping well and holding an on-pace position during the race - Race 631.
9 K266  MASTER CHAMPION  17/05/2026   699  --
10 K411  MR DESIRA  25/03/2026   549  MR DESIRA (K411) lay in over the concluding stages when giving ground. Rider reported that he had to make use of the horse in the early stages to go forward and as a result his mount did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 549.
11 L222  CENTRAL BANK  22/04/2026   631  CENTRAL BANK (L222) jumped only fairly. Rider reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the race. He added making the turn after the 600M his mount got its head up and hung out and as a result made contact with a runner. Then continued to hang out in the middle stages - Race 631.
12 L214  COPPER CORE  22/04/2026   631  COPPER CORE (L214) jumped only fairly. Rider stated that his mount, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, raced greenly throughout the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 631.
Standby Horse
1 J465  BUNTA BABY  22/04/2026   631  BUNTA BABY (J465) bumped near the 100M - Race 631.
2 J539  KING PROFIT  22/04/2026   630  --