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22 Apr - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 1 - FLAMINGO FLOWER HANDICAP
Wednesday, April 22, 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 K316  HAPPY ALLIANCE  01/04/2026   570  HAPPY ALLIANCE (K316) jumped awkwardly - Race 570.
2 J020  GIDDY UP  25/03/2026   547  GIDDY UP (J020) jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with a runner. Between the 300M and the 150M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted out - Race 547.
3 J344  CONCORDE STAR  08/04/2026   585  CONCORDE STAR (J344) rider stated that his mount was able to obtain a favourable position during the race and after initially responding to his riding in the early stages of the Home Straight commenced to give ground over the final 100M. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 585.
4 J304  NEBRASKAN  11/03/2026   506  NEBRASKAN (J304) bumped at the start - Race 506.
5 J482  THOUSAND CUPS  08/04/2026   585  THOUSAND CUPS (J482) bumped shortly after the start - Race 585.
6 J545  HAPPY BOYS  19/02/2026   444  HAPPY BOYS (J545) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up for clear running between the 400M and the 300M. Again approaching the 200M was held up for clear running when being shifted out - Race 444.
7 J294  TURF PHOENIX  28/01/2026   385  TURF PHOENIX (J294) jumped awkwardly and made contact with the left side of its starting gate, then shifted out and made heavy contact with a runner. Shifted out near the 450M and was bumped. Bumped near the 300M. Near the 150M, when giving ground, was steadied when crowded - Race 385.
8 J218  TEAM HAPPY  08/04/2026   585  TEAM HAPPY (J218) after passing the winning post was checked - Race 585.
9 J441  BRILLIANT FIRE  15/03/2026   515  BRILLIANT FIRE (J441) rider reported that after obtaining an on-pace position in the early stages his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight but could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing run. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Finished tailed out and performance was considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 515.
10 J314  TAIHANG SCENERY  15/04/2026   605  TAIHANG SCENERY (J314) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 400M was steadied when held up for clear running. Then was held up until near the 300M when being shifted in to secure clear running - Race 605.
11 J191  RICH HORSE  29/03/2026   554  RICH HORSE (J191) raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1100M shifted out when being steadied and then raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race - Race 554.
12 K115  BINGO BABE  15/04/2026   605  --
Standby Horse
1 J375  VIGOR ELLEEGANT  25/03/2026   550  VIGOR ELLEEGANT (J375) as the start was effected stood flat-footed and was very slow to begin. Barrier manners were considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial. In the early and middle stages raced keenly and near the 900M was steadied and shifted out - Race 550.
2 K263  SHINYU KOKOROE  01/04/2026   571  --