Happy Valley:
Race 6 - CLUB HANDICAP
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Happy Valley, 21:10
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 H278  SMART FIGHTER  04/12/2024   236  --
2 H047  OWNERS' PRAISE  26/12/2024   290  OWNERS' PRAISE (H047) after the event, rider stated that the instructions were to ride his mount in a more conservative manner in the early stages, however, his mount jumped well and raced in a more forward position without being pressured to do so. He added, in his opinion, his mount would be better suited by being ridden further back in the field - Race 290.
3 H322  TELECOM DRAGON  11/12/2024   252  TELECOM DRAGON (H322) making the first turn near the 1000M was checked when crowded. After the 300M was directed out to obtain clear running - Race 252.
4 K032  SKY JEWELLERY      --
5 H063  TRAVEL GOLF  29/12/2024   301  TRAVEL GOLF (H063) after the event, rider stated that his mount jumped only fairly and as a result settled further back than intended. He said when under pressure in the Home Straight his mount lay in and was still somewhat disappointing. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 301.
6 J406  GOOD PROSPECT  29/12/2024   301  GOOD PROSPECT (J406) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 301.
7 H343  SEA SAPPHIRE  29/12/2024   301  SEA SAPPHIRE (H343) after the event, rider confirmed that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a position outside the expected leader. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued to rider and said at its first up run on 27 November 2024 he had asked the horse to be ridden in a conservative manner in the early stages with the expected fast early pace. He added he was of the opinion that the horse would be able to hold a more forward position when he expected the early pace of the event not to be run as quickly in the early stages as compared to its last start - Race 301.
8 J043  SILVER SPURS  04/12/2024   234  SILVER SPURS (J043) approaching the 100M endeavoured to obtain a tight run and in that incident made contact with a runner - Race 234.
9 J099  GIMME FIVE  26/12/2024   292  GIMME FIVE (J099) bumped on jumping, shifted out and became unbalanced when it made contact with a runner. Taken wider near the 150M. Noted to have sustained mild abrasions to the left hind leg - Race 292.
10 H373  GLORY B  26/12/2024   292  GLORY B (H373) after the event, rider stated that the intention was to find cover on his mount. He said with the hood being removed in the event, his mount jumped well and was able to go forward and race outside the lead, particularly in circumstances where the early pace of the event was run outside of standard time - Race 292.
11 J375  VIGOR ELLEEGANT  26/12/2024   290  VIGOR ELLEEGANT (J375) shifted out on jumping and made contact with the hindquarters of a runner and was crowded for a short distance thereafter. After the 1100M was checked when crowded - Race 290.
12 J254  ALMIGHTY KICK  01/01/2025   307  ALMIGHTY KICK (J254) was slow to begin - Race 307.
Standby Horse
1 H068  CRYSTAL POWERFUL  26/12/2024   290  --
2 J150  VULCANUS  12/01/2025   339  --