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24 Jun - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 6 - CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL HANDICAP
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Happy Valley, 21:10
Turf, "A" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 K007  SPIRIT OF PEACE  27/05/2026   731  SPIRIT OF PEACE (K007) noted to have blood in the mouth at the Start, was examined by the vet and passed suitable to race. Near the 500M was severely checked. Held up making the Home Turn. Approaching the 100M had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving to the outside of a runner - Race 731.
2 L096  DANICA'S CHOICE  03/06/2026   749  DANICA'S CHOICE (L096) when pulling her whip through to her right hand near the 200M rider dropped her right rein and as a result had difficulty riding her mount out until approaching the 50M when she was able to regather her rein. For a short distance after the 50M rider had difficulty using her whip when it became entangled in her rein whilst racing tight to the outside of a runner. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 749.
3 K301  GOOD LUCK HAPPY  19/02/2026   447  GOOD LUCK HAPPY (K301) rider reported that his mount raced keenly when obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added in the Home Straight his mount did not respond to his riding. Trainer advised that the horse had pleased him leading into the race and stated, in his opinion, his mount was disadvantaged by being obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. The next day was reported to be lame in its left hind leg. Performance was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 447.
4 L007  GEORGIAN SIGMA  03/06/2026   749  --
5 L120  RYUI KOKOROE  27/05/2026   731  RYUI KOKOROE (L120) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 500M was hampered when taken wider - Race 731.
6 L050  CLOUD NINE  17/05/2026   695  CLOUD NINE (L050) rider could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. Trainer advised the horse had pleased him since its last start. He said the horse may not have appreciated backing up within a 11-day period and he would look to space the horse’s runs in future. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 695.
7 J362  BITS SUPERSTAR  20/05/2026   709  BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to a runner. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 709.
8 L207  GRACEFUL HEART  27/05/2026   728  GRACEFUL HEART (L207) lay in under pressure in the Home Straight and over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to a runner. Rider stated that he was given the option of going forward if his mount commenced well. He said when his mount jumped well he elected to go forward and race outside the lead - Race 728.
9 K229  FREE PONY  03/06/2026   747  FREE PONY (K229) shifted out on jumping and made contact with a runner. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 600M shifted in, made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced. Rider stated that his mount would be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner than what it was in the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 747.
10 J042  FUN ELITE  22/04/2026   629  FUN ELITE (J042) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Finished tailed out and performance was considered unacceptable. The next day was reported to be lame in its left front leg. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 629.
11 L235  JOY STAR  31/05/2026   737  --
12 K099  KING ALLOY  20/05/2026   705  KING ALLOY (K099) leaving the 600M was eased - Race 705.
Standby Horse
1 K315  LOOKING BRIGHT  31/05/2026   735  --
2 K189  MAJESTIC DELIGHT  03/06/2026   746  --