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25 Feb - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 5 - THE VOLUNTEERS' CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Happy Valley, 20:40
Turf, "B" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 G213  BUNDLE OF CHARM  11/02/2026   432  --
2 K322  ARGENTO OCEAN  10/12/2025   250  ARGENTO OCEAN (K322) shifted out near the 250M and was bumped - Race 250.
3 J484  FATAL BLOW  04/02/2026   406  FATAL BLOW (J484) bumped on jumping. Rider stated that throughout the middle stages his mount was disadvantaged when a runner gave ground in front when it was steadied and raced ungenerously. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 406.
4 L210  BUSTLING CITY  01/02/2026   394  BUSTLING CITY (L210) rider reported that his mount, which was a first-starter, raced greenly during the race and finished off only fairly. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 394.
5 J043  SILVER SPURS  01/02/2026   394  --
6 J155  GREAT SPIRIT  04/02/2026   405  --
7 K106  GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP  28/01/2026   388  GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP (K106) shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Near the 600M was steadied to avoid a runner when being shifted behind that runner in an attempt to obtain cover. When unable to obtain cover the horse raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 388.
8 K145  RAINBOW SEVEN  04/02/2026   405  RAINBOW SEVEN (K145) jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Over the final 400M was held up for clear running and could not be tested to the finish of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 405.
9 H028  KA YING WARRIOR  01/02/2026   398  KA YING WARRIOR (H028) near the 1000M was steadied. Rider reported that with sheepskin cheek pieces being reapplied his mount raced keenly before finishing the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 398.
10 K150  AUTUMN VIBES  01/02/2026   397  AUTUMN VIBES (K150) jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with a runner. Despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 397.
11 J243  CALL TO COMMAND  04/02/2026   405  CALL TO COMMAND (J243) raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race was examined by the vet who said an endoscopic exam showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea and also found it to be a “roarer”which had previously been reported - Race 405.
12 J501  CIRCUIT DUFFY  25/01/2026   377  CIRCUIT DUFFY (J501) rider stated that from the outside barrier he was given no specific instructions. He said when his mount jumped well and he did not observe horses to his inside showing intent to go forward he then elected to ride his mount along to take up a position outside the lead - Race 377.
Standby Horse
1 J511  HOLMES A COURT  11/02/2026   428  --
2 K431  FLASH STAR  04/02/2026   406  FLASH STAR (K431) in the Home Straight lay in when placed under pressure and approaching the 200M shifted in and made contact with a runner. Rider advised that from the outside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. He said his mount then raced too keenly in the lead before giving ground in the Home Straight. Trainer confirmed the instructions and advised that he issued those instructions as he felt there was not strong pace in the race. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 406.