Happy Valley:
Race 1 - VENTRIS HANDICAP
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Happy Valley, 18:30
Turf, "A" Course, 1650M
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 K073  LUCKY BLESSING  12/11/2025   170  LUCKY BLESSING (K073) over the concluding stages was bumped - Race 170.
2 J368  REWARDING TWINKLE  12/11/2025   172  REWARDING TWINKLE (J368) shortly after the start was bumped. Near the 1100M shifted out towards a runner when racing keenly and as a result was steadied. Between the 350M and the 250M had difficulty obtaining clear running when attempting to shift out. Rider reported that it was not the intention to hold a forward position but as his mount has a tendency to be slow to begin, he ensured that it jumped well and that resulted in the horse holding a more forward position than expected - Race 172.
3 H273  STERLING WONGCHOY  19/11/2025   190  STERLING WONGCHOY (H273) bumped on jumping. Near the 1500M the horse was steadied whilst racing keenly. Near the 100M brushed with a runner and as a result shifted in and away from that runner and made contact with another runner. Rider was questioned in relation to his right arm extending out and away from his body over the concluding stages which resulted in it being placed near the head of the 3rd placegetter. Rider explained that he was riding his mount out in his usual manner during that stage of the race and was gathering his reins at that point which resulted in his right arm extending out and away from his body. He added towards the finish of the event his actions did not change although he did concede his right arm was positioned close to the head of the 3rd placegetter. Rider of the 3rd placegetter stated that he was not aware that incident occurred during the running of the race. After considering his evidence the Stewards accepted the explanation of rider that he did not intentionally place his right arm in the vicinity of the 3rd placegetter, however, he was advised to ensure that, wherever possible, his arm does not make contact with another horse during the running of the race - Race 190.
4 J459  IRON LEGION  09/11/2025   162  IRON LEGION (J459) jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Near the 150M had to be checked. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 162.
5 J162  SOARING BRONCO  19/11/2025   195  SOARING BRONCO (J162) raced keenly in the early stages and near the 1300M shifted out when being crossed by a runner. Rider reported that his mount raced keenly throughout the event and as a consequence did not run on when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings – Race 195.
6 E403  TSUEN WAN GLORY  26/11/2025   209  TSUEN WAN GLORY (E403) jumped awkwardly and then was bumped shortly after the start. In the Home Straight lay in and over the concluding stages rider was obliged to stop riding and straighten her mount when it shifted in towards a runner - Race 209.
7 H419  WINDICATOR FAMILY  26/11/2025   209  WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) bumped at the start. In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 900M got its head up when being steadied away from a runner. Near the 150M was steadied and shifted out to obtain clear running - Race 209.
8 J269  DRAGON SUNRISE  12/11/2025   170  DRAGON SUNRISE (J269) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Rider reported that his mount hung in in the Home Straight and proved difficult to ride out - Race 170.
9 H447  FAMILY FORTUNE  28/09/2025   47  FAMILY FORTUNE (H447) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1100M got its head up when being steadied away from a runner - Race 047.
10 K115  BINGO BABE  07/12/2025   235  BINGO BABE (K115) bumped at the start. Near the 1300M was steadied - Race 235.
11 J003  PERFECTO MOMENTS  12/11/2025   170  PERFECTO MOMENTS (J003) shifted out at the start and was bumped. Rider reported that over the concluding stages he was unable to fully test his mount when raced tight - Race 170.
12 H027  STRONGEST BOY  19/11/2025   190  --
Standby Horse
1 K113  INNO CENTURY  26/11/2025   208  INNO CENTURY (K113) jumped awkwardly and lost ground - Race 208.
2 K110  JOLLY JUMPER  30/11/2025   218  JOLLY JUMPER (K110) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race was examined by the vet who reported that the horse had sustained a minor abrasion to the right hind leg - Race 218.