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24 Jun - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 2 - WESTLANDS ROAD HANDICAP
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Happy Valley, 19:10
Turf, "A" Course, 1650M
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H472  MATSU VICTOR  17/05/2026   694  MATSU VICTOR (H472) for some distance after the 800M raced keenly and was steadied - Race 694.
2 J459  IRON LEGION  24/05/2026   714  IRON LEGION (J459) in the early stages raced keenly. For some distance near the 1100M was steadied. Approaching the 1000M continued to race keenly and was then steadied when crowded. Rider stated that after jumping only fairly and then being steadied when crowded, his mount settled further back than instructed - Race 714.
3 J213  SMART CITY  10/06/2026   765  SMART CITY (J213) shortly after the start was hampered when taken out. Rider reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position but after being crowded shortly after the start his mount did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to hold a more forward position - Race 765.
4 G427  SPANGLE FORTUNE  06/05/2026   665  SPANGLE FORTUNE (G427) near the 1500M was eased to avoid heels. Bumped near the 700M. Rider stated that the instructions were to go forward, but despite riding her mount along in the early stages to obtain a forward position it did not show sufficient pace to do so and as a consequence settled further back in the field than intended. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Finished tailed out on the second occasion in recent starts and performance was considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in consecutive barrier trials and passed an official vet exam - Race 665.
5 K200  MEGA FORCE  27/05/2026   726  MEGA FORCE (K200) sustained a small abrasion to the left hip whilst being transported to the course, was examined by the vet and found to be suitable to race. After being bumped shortly after the start then became unbalanced, shifted out and made contact with a runner. Was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages. 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 726.
6 J546  ZETTA FORCE  03/06/2026   745  ZETTA FORCE (J546) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 150M was steadied when disappointed for clear running. Rider reported that his mount hung in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 745.
7 K044  POWER SUMMIT  24/05/2026   714  POWER SUMMIT (K044) approaching the 1000M was steadied. The next day was reported to be lame in its right front leg. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 714.
8 H419  WINDICATOR FAMILY  07/06/2026   755  WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) after the 50M lost its rightful running and was checked. Noted to have sustained a small abrasion to the right knee after the race - Race 755.
9 H293  ALL ARE MINE  10/06/2026   765  ALL ARE MINE (H293) crowded shortly after the start - Race 765.
10 J371  SMILING EMPEROR  10/06/2026   765  SMILING EMPEROR (J371) jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 765.
11 K028  ORIENTAL SURPRISE  24/05/2026   714  ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028) rider stated that with the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time she was obliged to make use of her mount to hold a position outside the lead. She said as a consequence her mount was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. After the race was examined by the vet who revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 714.
12 J493  THE WAY WE WIN  03/06/2026   745  THE WAY WE WIN (J493) bumped shortly after the start - Race 745.
Standby Horse
1 G095  SETANTA  03/06/2026   745  SETANTA (G095) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 745.
2 G126  CASA LEGEND  03/06/2026   745  CASA LEGEND (G126) jumped only fairly. For a short distance near the 150M raced tight - Race 745.