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12 Mar - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 1 - WAGLAN ISLAND HANDICAP
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Happy Valley, 18:40
Turf, "A" Course, 1000M, Good To Firm
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H068  CRYSTAL POWERFUL  26/02/2025   460  CRYSTAL POWERFUL (H068) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 460.
2 H061  HAPPY HORSE  29/12/2024   297  HAPPY HORSE (H061) after the event, rider reported that his mount gave ground when under pressure in the Home Straight and the only explanation he could offer for the performance was that his mount would be better suited at the Happy Valley course travelling around a bend. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 297.
3 G352  MODEST GENTLEMAN  12/02/2025   418  MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352) for some distance near the 400M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted out - Race 418.
4 H351  SO TREASURE  29/12/2024   303  SO TREASURE (H351) approaching the 200M was steadied and shifted out to continue into clear running - Race 303.
5 J374  LIFE OF STONE  11/12/2024   251  LIFE OF STONE (J374) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 251.
6 J423  DAY DAY VICTORY  12/02/2025   418  DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) after the event, rider confirmed that from a wide barrier the instructions were to take up a forward position. He added that, in his opinion, his mount would be better suited racing over 1000M, however, he was concerned with the horse’s action. Then was examined by the vet who found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Has since passed an official exam - Race 418.
7 J179  EVER SMART  12/02/2025   418  EVER SMART (J179) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event – Race 418.
8 C460  WOOD ON FIRE  22/01/2025   367  WOOD ON FIRE (C460) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, rider reported that he was given no specific instructions but had expected to race in a more forward position. He said his mount failed to show sufficient pace to do so and as a result settled further back than intended - Race 367.
9 H046  ACE TALENT  29/12/2024   297  ACE TALENT (H046) bumped after the 400M - Race 297.
10 G109  TIMESTORM  12/02/2025   418  TIMESTORM (G109) near the 300M was shifted out to continue into clear running - Race 418.
11 G201  DIAMOND SOARS  12/02/2025   418  DIAMOND SOARS (G201) jumped only fairly and was crowded shortly after the start - Race 418.
12 E281  WIND SPEEDER  02/03/2025   467  --
Standby Horse
1 J221  MILES AWAY  19/02/2025   438  MILES AWAY (J221) jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 438.
2 H471  CHATEAU LE PECHE  01/01/2025   308  CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471) raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 308.