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26 Dec - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 5 - SATURN HANDICAP
Thursday, December 26, 2024, Happy Valley, 20:10
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1650M, Good
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 E028  RED MAJESTY  01/12/2024   228  RED MAJESTY (E028) knuckled on jumping. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 228.
2 J079  VIVA GRACIOUSNESS  20/11/2024   196  VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079) when questioned in relation to his riding out over the concluding stages, rider agreed with the Stewards that in retrospect he had desisted from riding his mount out too soon. He was advised that at all times he should ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race so that he does not compromise his placing in the field - Race 196.
3 H402  HANDSOME BOMB  27/11/2024   214  HANDSOME BOMB (H402) in the early stages raced keenly. After the event, rider stated that with his mount having its first race start at Happy Valley, he was instructed to ride his mount in a midfield position. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 214.
4 G150  TURIN WARRIOR  27/11/2024   214  TURIN WARRIOR (G150) shortly after the start was crowded. For some distance near the 250M raced tight - Race 214.
5 H420  SILVER KING  27/11/2024   214  SILVER KING (H420) approaching the 400M was taken wider - Race 214.
6 J440  CLASSIC CENTURY  27/11/2024   214  --
7 H445  DEVILDOM  01/12/2024   226  DEVILDOM (H445) jumped awkwardly. Finished tailed out and performance was considered unacceptable. Has since performed satisfactorily in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 226.
8 J117  HAPPY AGAIN  27/11/2024   214  HAPPY AGAIN (J117) when caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward where it obtained a position outside the lead near the 1200M. Leaving the 300M was steadied when crowded - Race 214.
9 G244  HAPPY TRIO  11/12/2024   253  HAPPY TRIO (G244) near the 550M got its head up when being steadied away from a runner. After the 250M was disappointed for clear running and did not obtain clear running until after the 50M - Race 253.
10 G277  TO INFINITY  27/11/2024   214  TO INFINITY (G277) making the Home Turn was held up for clear running and approaching the 300M raced tight to the inside of a runner. Over the final 50M could not be ridden out when positioned close to another runner - Race 214.
11 J111  TRADITION  11/12/2024   255  TRADITION (J111) jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start - Race 255.
12 H419  WINDICATOR FAMILY  15/12/2024   263  WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) after the 1300M was checked to avoid a runner and lost ground. For some distance thereafter in the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 200M rider’s whip knocked from his grasp by the whip of another rider - Race 263.
Standby Horse
1 J199  STARMEN  01/07/2024   790  STARMEN (J199) near the 350M was bumped heavily on the hindquarters and then was checked to avoid a runner. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. The next day was reported to be lame in its right front leg. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 790.
2 J058  FOREMOST TEDDY  20/11/2024   196  FOREMOST TEDDY (J058) after the event, rider reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the race and as a result did not respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 196.