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25 Jun - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 5 - THE ST GEORGE'S CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Happy Valley, 20:40
Turf, "C" Course, 1000M
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J082  YOUTHFUL SPIRITS  23/04/2025   618  YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) after the event rider stated that his intention was to lead but despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to hold out a runner. He said throughout the event his mount raced "flat” before making a respiratory noise when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer stated that having regard to the manner in which the horse raced in the event he would now give the horse a freshen-up before its next race start. After the race was examined by the vet who said an endoscopic exam showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea was reported to be a “roarer” which had previously been reported. Performance compared to its previous starts was considered to be disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 618.
2 H223  SEASONS WIT  14/05/2025   670  SEASONS WIT (H223) near the 100M made contact with a runner due to both runners shifting ground - Race 670.
3 H092  SUPERB CAPITALIST  04/06/2025   733  SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) jumped awkwardly - Race 733.
4 K010  ETERNAL FORTUNE  04/06/2025   733  ETERNAL FORTUNE (K010) near the 250M made contact with a runner due to both runners shifting ground and became unbalanced - Race 733.
5 H456  SPORTS LEGEND  28/05/2025   716  SPORTS LEGEND (H456) bumped shortly after the start - Race 716.
6 H203  HEALTHY HEALTHY  25/05/2025   705  --
7 K494  NEZHA      --
8 K365  THOUSAND SPIRIT      --
9 H405  PARENTS' LOVE  08/06/2025   745  PARENTS' LOVE (H405) blundered at the start - Race 745.
10 H242  GOLDEN RISE  11/06/2025   755  GOLDEN RISE (H242) shortly after the start was bumped - Race 755.
11 K125  SKY CAP  11/06/2025   755  SKY CAP (K125) shifted in at the start and was bumped. Near the 150M rider dropped his whip. Over the final 100M raced tight - Race 755.
12 K268  WATCH THIS ONE  28/05/2025   716  WATCH THIS ONE (K268) after the event rider reported that near the 600M his mount became unbalanced when racing close to the running rail. He added that again making the Home Turn his mount became unbalanced before giving ground under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer confirmed that from an inside barrier he had instructed rider to take up a forward position, similar to the manner in which it barrier trialed on 20 May 2025 when it led and performed well. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 716.