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27 May - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 1 - DORDOGNE HANDICAP
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Happy Valley, 18:40
Turf, "B" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 K421  BRAVE WIN  29/04/2026   648  BRAVE WIN (K421) bumped shortly after the start. After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when making contact with a runner whilst racing tight - Race 648.
2 K052  NOBLE DELUXE  06/05/2026   666  NOBLE DELUXE (K052) rider stated that from his wide barrier he was obliged to settle further back in the field than intended. He said this, coupled with carrying top weight of 135 lbs, were the principal reasons for his mount not being able to finish its race off in the Home Straight. Following the race was found that horse to be a “roarer” which had previously been reported - Race 666.
3 J308  SOLAR RIVER  22/04/2026   628  SOLAR RIVER (J308) noted to have blood in its mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the vet and passed suitable to race - Race 628.
4 K399  HAPPY ACTION  06/05/2026   666  --
5 K483  FLYING CHRISTIE  15/04/2026   610  FLYING CHRISTIE (K483) sustained superficial abrasions to the right hock whilst being transported to the course, was examined by the vet and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly. After the 1000M got its head up when being steadied - Race 610.
6 J099  GIMME FIVE  03/05/2026   654  GIMME FIVE (J099) on jumping was crowded. Near the 600M and again approaching the 300M rider was obliged to reposition his left foot in the stirrup. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 654.
7 K198  VON BAER  06/05/2026   666  VON BAER (K198) bounded on jumping - Race 666.
8 K216  WINNING DIAMOND  03/05/2026   656  WINNING DIAMOND (K216) bumped on jumping. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Bumped near the 900M. Near the 200M shifted in and made contact with a runner. Near the 100M raced in restricted room - Race 656.
9 K289  BASIC INSTINCT  03/05/2026   654  BASIC INSTINCT (K289) jumped awkwardly and lost ground. For some distance near the 100M had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between runners. Noted to have sustained an abrasion to its left front leg after the race - Race 654.
10 J480  EXCEED THE WISH  15/04/2026   606  --
11 K115  BINGO BABE  06/05/2026   666  BINGO BABE (K115) making the turn near the 700M was crowded and checked when it was also reluctant to hold its position. Rider stated that his mount never travelled at any stage at the rear of the field and after receiving interference near the 700M failed to run on in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 666.
12 J385  SPORTIC WARRIOR  15/04/2026   605  SPORTIC WARRIOR (J385) jumped awkwardly and lost ground - Race 605.
Standby Horse
1 J482  THOUSAND CUPS  22/04/2026   625  THOUSAND CUPS (J482) rider stated that his mount hung out on the Home Turn before giving ground in the Home Straight. He added, in his opinion, the horse races better when able to position on the rail. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. The next day was reported to be lame in its right front leg. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 625.
2 J338  LUCKY GENERATIONS  06/05/2026   665  LUCKY GENERATIONS (J338) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early stages raced keenly and for some distance leaving the 1400M was steadied from heels. Continued to race keenly throughout the middle stages and near the 700M was steadied from heels, shifted out and made contact with a runner - Race 665.