Happy Valley:
Race 9 - LYTTELTON HANDICAP
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1800M
Prize Money: $2,050,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 G266  JUMBO LEGEND  25/02/2026   468  JUMBO LEGEND (G266) jumped awkwardly. Over the concluding stages had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a tight run - Race 468.
2 H376  MISTER DAPPER  11/02/2026   430  --
3 G371  LA CITY BLANCHE  19/02/2026   452  --
4 G306  KEEFY  25/02/2026   472  KEEFY (G306) rider stated that his instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said from the outside barrier when his mount jumped awkwardly he was obliged to settle further back in the field than intended - Race 472.
5 L110  LE ZONDA  19/02/2026   452  LE ZONDA (L110) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer confirmed the instructions were to take up a handy position and attempt to obtain cover. 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 452.
6 J298  HIGHLAND RAHY  28/01/2026   392  --
7 K005  ANOTHER WORLD  14/02/2026   438  ANOTHER WORLD (K005) shifted in on jumping and bumped a runner - Race 438.
8 H219  FALLON  21/01/2026   373  --
9 L107  ENTHUSIUM  14/02/2026   443  ENTHUSIUM (L107) jumped only fairly, shifted out and bumped a runner. Between the 400M and the 300M was held up for clear running. After obtaining clear running leaving the 300M was again held up for clear running when disappointed for a run and as a result was shifted in near the 100M to secure clear running - Race 443.
10 K093  EXCELLENCE VALUE  19/02/2026   452  EXCELLENCE VALUE (K093) jumped only fairly. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 452.
11 K395  CHINA WIN  14/02/2026   443  CHINA WIN (K395) was withdrawn on the day before raceday by order of the Stewards on vet advice (irregular heart rhythm). Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 443.
12 H450  MIGHTY STRENGTH  22/02/2026   465  MIGHTY STRENGTH (H450) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 465.
Standby Horse
1 G462  RELIABLE PROFIT  19/02/2026   452  RELIABLE PROFIT (G462) prior to declaring weighed-in Trainer viewed the patrol films to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest/objection following the horse being heavily bumped near the 100M. When trainer declined to lodge a protest/objection and the Stewards were satisfied there were not sufficient grounds weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing tight - Race 452.
2 K037  DEFINITIVE  14/02/2026   438  DEFINITIVE (K037) near the 400M made contact with a runner when disappointed for clear running. Lay out under pressure over the final 100M - Race 438.