Race 1 - BOWRINGTON HANDICAP
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Happy Valley, 18:40
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1800M, Good
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Happy Valley, 18:40
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1800M, Good
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. | Brand No. | Horse Name | Race Date | Race Index | Description |
1 | G470 | NICE BIRDIE | 28/02/2024 | 456 | NICE BIRDIE (G470) shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped - Race 456. |
2 | G295 | CLASSIC ARCHI | 28/02/2024 | 456 | CLASSIC ARCHI (G295) bumped on jumping. From the 800M raced wide and without cover after it made a forward move. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 456. |
3 | H160 | HORSE OF GOOD LUCK | 10/03/2024 | 484 | HORSE OF GOOD LUCK (H160) when questioned, rider stated that the instructions were to hold a forward position preferably with cover. He said just prior to the start being effected, as the blindfold was being removed from his mount, his mount lunged forward and made contact with the gates which resulted in his mount commencing awkwardly. He added that having regard to the instructions he then elected to shift his mount in behind the leading division to obtain cover. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 484. |
4 | D164 | DRAGON PRIDE | 10/03/2024 | 484 | DRAGON PRIDE (D164) jumped awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 250M was held up for clear running and then near the 150M was disappointed for clear running. Then had some difficulty obtaining clear running for the remainder of the event when held up - Race 484. |
5 | H196 | GO GO GO | 25/02/2024 | 448 | GO GO GO (H196) bumped at the start. Held up for clear running from the 400M until near the 200M where it was steadied when crowded - Race 448. |
6 | G477 | SMART BEAUTY | 10/03/2024 | 484 | -- |
7 | D235 | SUPERB DADDY | 13/03/2024 | 496 | SUPERB DADDY (D235) was slow to begin and then was crowded shortly after the start - Race 496. |
8 | E487 | CIRCUIT ELITE | 28/02/2024 | 456 | CIRCUIT ELITE (E487) jumped awkwardly, shifted out and was bumped. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, rider stated that after being positioned to the inside of a runner near the 300M, he observed that runner was inclined to shift in and as he was concerned that runner would continue to shift in and he would become held up behind the 2nd placegetter, he elected to ease his mount approaching the 200M to shift out to secure clear running. He added as he endeavoured to do so, his mount made contact with a runner and had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 100M. The Stewards found the tactics adopted by rider were reasonable in the circumstances. Noted to have blood in its mouth after the race - Race 456. |
9 | H040 | FASTPASS | 10/03/2024 | 484 | FASTPASS (H040) jumped awkwardly - Race 484. |
10 | H285 | DIAMOND WINNER | 28/02/2024 | 456 | DIAMOND WINNER (H285) jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start. In the early stages raced keenly and for some distance after the 1700M was steadied away from a runner. After the 400M became held up and when being shifted out near the 350M made contact with a runner. Then raced tight for some distance thereafter. After the race was examined by the vet who said an endoscopic exam showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 456. |
11 | E489 | LOYAL AMBITION | 28/02/2024 | 456 | LOYAL AMBITION (E489) bumped on jumping - Race 456. |
12 | G043 | SUPER HORNET | 18/02/2024 | 427 | SUPER HORNET (G043) was noted to have lost its right front plate after the race - Race 427. |
Standby Horse | |||||
1 | G395 | DRAGON DELIGHT | 03/03/2024 | 465 | DRAGON DELIGHT (G395) bumped at the start - Race 465. |
2 | D491 | MISTER ARM | 06/03/2024 | 476 | MISTER ARM (D491) after the race, rider stated that his mount jumped only fairly and despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position and as a result settled further back than intended. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 476. |