Happy Valley:
Race 1 - AUSTRALIA HANDICAP
Wednesday, December 04, 2024, Happy Valley, 18:30
Turf, "A" Course, 1650M, Good
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
2 G312  KASA PAPA  30/10/2024   140  KASA PAPA (G312) shortly after the start was crowded. After the event, rider stated that after attempting a tight run to the inside of a runner on the Home Turn, his mount was checked when unable to obtain clear running which resulted in his mount losing momentum at that stage of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 140.
3 J227  THE AZURE  13/11/2024   177  THE AZURE (J227) in the early part of the Home Straight lay in before being corrected by its rider. After the event, rider stated that whilst the instructions were to be more forward due to the expected lack of early speed, he did not anticipate leading the event. He said when his mount jumped well, he was able to cross to the front. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 177.
4 J025  SUPER GLORY  24/11/2024   202  SUPER GLORY (J025) approaching the 350M was disappointed for clear running and was then shifted in to obtain clear running - Race 202.
5 J057  FLYING ROMANTIC  24/11/2024   202  FLYING ROMANTIC (J057) bumped near the 500M - Race 202.
6 C037  INVINCIBLE MISSILE  20/11/2024   193  INVINCIBLE MISSILE (C037) was slow to begin - Race 193.
7 J065  MANYTHANKS FOREVER  30/10/2024   140  MANYTHANKS FOREVER (J065) jumped only fairly - Race 140.
8 J005  WINNING SEVEN  20/11/2024   193  WINNING SEVEN (J005) jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 100M was hampered when taken in - Race 193.
9 H011  COOL BLUE  20/11/2024   193  --
10 J067  RED MAVERICK  20/11/2024   193  --
11 G304  SUPERB MOVE  20/11/2024   193  --
12 H484  SUNNY SHINES  24/11/2024   202  SUNNY SHINES (H484) jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 202.
Standby Horse
1 J212  SKYEY BLUE  24/11/2024   202  SKYEY BLUE (J212) for a short distance near the 50M rider could not fully test his mount when he momentarily lost control of his whip which was in his left hand - Race 202.
2 J252  SMASHING EXPRESS  24/11/2024   207  SMASHING EXPRESS (J252) shortly after the start was checked when crowded - Race 207.