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Race 9 - BROOM HANDICAP
Thursday, July 04, 2024, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf, "A" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Thursday, July 04, 2024, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf, "A" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
| Horse No. | Brand No. | Horse Name | Race Date | Race Index | Description |
| 1 | G467 | NORDIC DRAGON | 12/06/2024 | 748 | NORDIC DRAGON (G467) leaving the 50M was held up behind a runner and then was not able to be fully ridden out to the finish of the event when it remained positioned behind that runner - Race 748. |
| 2 | H185 | WATCH BUDDY | 05/06/2024 | 730 | WATCH BUDDY (H185) shortly after the start was crowded - Race 730. |
| 3 | G102 | ASTROLOGER | 12/06/2024 | 748 | ASTROLOGER (G102) jumped awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up making the Home Turn and leaving the 300M was shifted out to obtain clear running - Race 748. |
| 4 | J051 | CALIFORNIA TOUCH | 05/06/2024 | 731 | -- |
| 5 | E490 | GOLDEN EMPIRE | 12/06/2024 | 748 | GOLDEN EMPIRE (E490) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 748. |
| 6 | E385 | LUCKY ARCHANGEL | 12/06/2024 | 748 | LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385) when questioned, rider stated that consistent with previous instructions he was asked to take up a forward position in the event. He said his mount jumped well and showed good speed in the early stages where it was able to cross and lead the event in a race run close to standard time. He added after enjoying a comfortable run in the lead, under its light weight, his mount responded to his riding in the Home Straight and as a result was able to finish the race off strongly to win the race. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued and explained such instructions had been consistent with previous race starts. He added that the horse was advantaged by carrying the minimum weight of 115 lbs due to its rating being lowered in recent starts and also by being able to obtain the lead at a comfortable pace from a favourable barrier - Race 748. |
| 7 | H203 | HEALTHY HEALTHY | 15/06/2024 | 759 | HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203) when questioned regarding his riding, rider stated that he was instructed to hold a forward position but not necessarily lead. He said when his mount showed good pace in the early stages, he was able to improve to the front approaching the 1100M. He added although he was aware the pace of the event was being run at a genuine pace, he was reluctant to restrain his mount as it was travelling comfortably. He further stated that he also elected to stay racing away from the rail as he was of the opinion the track was inferior due to the previous race on the turf being run towards the rail in heavy rain - Race 759. |
| 8 | J360 | MIGHTY COMMANDER | 15/06/2024 | 756 | MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360) after the 1000M got its head up when being steadied to allow a runner to cross. Continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter and near the 800M got its head up again when being steadied to avoid a runner - Race 756. |
| 9 | J365 | NATURAL HIGH | 23/06/2024 | 771 | NATURAL HIGH (J365) jumped only fairly. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 771. |
| 10 | H059 | RIGHTEOUS ARION | 05/06/2024 | 730 | -- |
| 11 | J401 | YOUNG ARROW | 12/06/2024 | 748 | YOUNG ARROW (J401) jumped only fairly. Over-raced in the middle stages and near the 550M when racing keenly was steadied - Race 748. |
| 12 | G093 | ARMOUR EAGLE | 05/06/2024 | 731 | -- |
| Standby Horse | |||||
| 1 | J164 | SUPER JOY N FUN | 12/06/2024 | 748 | -- |
| 2 | H037 | A AMERIC TE SPECSO | 26/06/2024 | 781 | A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) bumped at the start - Race 781. |