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19 Oct - Sha Tin21 Oct - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 6 - THE LONGINES CUP (HANDICAP)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Happy Valley, 21:10
Turf, "B" Course, 1000M
Prize Money: $2,840,000, Rating: 100-75, Class 2
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J316  BOTTOMUPTOGETHER  01/10/2026   59  BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (J316) rider explained that his instructions were with some flexibility depending on how his mount jumped from an awkward draw. He said given the horse had drawn barrier 1 on the straight course he opted to gain some cover behind a runner which unfortunately did not take him into the race and near the 400M his mount then shifted in which allowed the horse to finish the race off strongly. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with the ride as he was of the opinion these tactics that were adopted are more suitable to the horse’s winning chances given the race being run over the shorter distance of 1000M - Race 059.
2 J540  VICTORY SKY  01/10/2026   65  VICTORY SKY (J540) near the 100M was steadied. Rider reported that his mount felt uncomfortable in its action during the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 065.
3 H092  SUPERB CAPITALIST  27/06/2026   812  SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 812.
4 J431  HORSEPOWER  04/10/2026   77  HORSEPOWER (J431) after passing the 400M was held up for clear running before shifting back in inside the 300M - Race 077.
5 L003  SIGHT HERMOSO  20/05/2026   713  SIGHT HERMOSO (L003) rider stated that his mount jumped only fairly and settled back in the field. He said when asked for an effort in the Home Straight his mount failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. Trainer stated that, in his opinion, the horse had reached the end of its preparation and it would be spelled. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance, as a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 713.
6 G268  BRAVE STAR  11/10/2026   98  BRAVE STAR (G268) near the 450M was steadied when crowded - Race 098.
7 J066  AURORA LADY  07/10/2026   85  AURORA LADY (J066) rider stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to go forward - Race 085.
8 L052  LOVE TOGETHER  16/09/2026   35  LOVE TOGETHER (L052) crowded shortly after the start - Race 035.
9 L223  GLOWING PRAISES  27/09/2026   55  GLOWING PRAISES (L223) raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 900M was steadied - Race 055.
10 J468  CANDLELIGHT DINNER  16/09/2026   35  CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) shortly after the start shifted in despite the efforts of its rider and became unbalanced when it made contact with a runner. Near the 700M improved to the inside of a runner and then raced tight to the inside of that runner for some distance after the 600M. As a result made contact with another runner. Rider stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to hold a position with cover. He said his mount hung in throughout the event, particularly under pressure in the Home Straight. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 035.