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27 Nov - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 6 - EDINBURGH HANDICAP
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Happy Valley, 21:10
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H323  GALLANT VALOUR  06/11/2024   162  GALLANT VALOUR (H323) jumped only fairly, then shifted in and bumped with a runner - Race 162.
2 G264  KING ECCELLENTE  06/11/2024   161  KING ECCELLENTE (G264) after the event, rider reported that his mount raced a little too keenly during the race with blinkers being reapplied in the event. He added that together with his mount carrying the top weight of 135 lbs, it was unable to finish the race off when under pressure in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 161.
3 H242  GOLDEN RISE  30/10/2024   144  GOLDEN RISE (H242) raced wide and without cover from the 600M - Race 144.
4 J450  PATCH OF DIAMONDS      --
5 H325  NEW POWER  16/10/2024   107  NEW POWER (H325) bumped at the start. Approaching the 100M was brushed when racing in restricted room - Race 107.
6 J406  GOOD PROSPECT  01/10/2024   68  GOOD PROSPECT (J406) made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping - Race 068.
7 H343  SEA SAPPHIRE  06/07/2024   806  SEA SAPPHIRE (H343) when questioned regarding his riding and the fast pace set in the early and middle stages, rider stated that the instructions were to endeavour to lead. He said after his mount commenced well, he was joined in the lead by a runner. He said having regard to the instructions, he then allowed his mount to stride forward with a view to crossing that runner in the early stages. He added when that runner commenced to race keenly to his inside, he was unable to cross that runner approaching the first turn near the 900M and as a result he elected to make additional use of his mount to cross that runner so as to comply with the instructions. He said after the 700M his mount was able to cross that runner to lead on the rail. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued but stated such instructions were not binding and that the option was available to race outside the lead if the horse was unable to lead. After considering his explanations, the Stewards advised rider that he had made an error of judgement in the early stages by continuing to ride his mount forward to cross that runner, particularly when the early and middle stages of the event were run inside of standard time. He was further advised he would be expected to show better judgement than what he did on this occasion in future. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 806.
8 H105  ROARING BEBE  13/11/2024   180  ROARING BEBE (H105) shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the event, rider reported that his saddle shifted forward approaching the first turn, placing him at some disadvantage. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 180.
9 J254  ALMIGHTY KICK  27/10/2024   132  --
10 H351  SO TREASURE  23/10/2024   126  --
11 E495  VALHALLA  27/10/2024   132  VALHALLA (E495) on the first turn after the 1000M was crowded for room and became unbalanced - Race 132.
12 E368  PARTY WARRIOR  30/10/2024   144  PARTY WARRIOR (E368) after travelling a short distance became unbalanced when crowded - Race 144.
Standby Horse
1 H278  SMART FIGHTER  27/10/2024   133  SMART FIGHTER (H278) on arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to the horse was refitted - Race 133.
2 J413  WORLD HERO  30/10/2024   141  WORLD HERO (J413) approaching the 200M blundered - Race 141.