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18 Sep - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 3 - WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Happy Valley, 20:10
Turf, "B" Course, 1200M, Good
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H044  SWEET BRIAR  06/07/2024   808  SWEET BRIAR (H044) near the 50M, whilst giving ground, was steadied when crowded - Race 808.
2 H151  E UNIVERSE  05/06/2024   726  E UNIVERSE (H151) when questioned, rider stated that his instructions were to lead. He said when positioned to the outside of a runner in the early stages, he was obliged to continue to ride his mount along to cross that runner to comply with the instructions. He added as a result of the manner he was required to ride his mount in the early stages and under its top weight of 135 lbs and not appreciating the "Good to Yielding” track, his mount gave ground in the Home Straight. Assistant trainer, representing trainer who was not present at the meeting, confirmed that the stable’s preference was for the horse to lead the event as the horse had performed best when ridden in that manner and agreed with the explanations provided by rider in respect to the horse’s performance. Trainer was subsequently contacted and confirmed that the stable preference was to lead the event, but rider was required to make too much use of his mount to race in that position. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Finished tailed out and performance was considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 726.
3 H323  GALLANT VALOUR  04/07/2024   799  GALLANT VALOUR (H323) bumped at the start. Lay in over the concluding stages, resulting in its rider having to correct his mount approaching the finish - Race 799.
4 J409  EN PERFECTO  08/09/2024   9  EN PERFECTO (J409) jumped only fairly - Race 009.
5 J171  SUNNY DARLING  23/06/2024   764  SUNNY DARLING (J171) near the 1200M was steadied to avoid a runner - Race 764.
6 H235  LUCKY PLANET  10/07/2024   815  --
7 J310  TRIPLE BLISS  23/06/2024   766  TRIPLE BLISS (J310) for some distance near the 900M raced keenly - Race 766.
8 H278  SMART FIGHTER  23/06/2024   767  --
9 H197  TACTICAL COMMAND  15/06/2024   752  --