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22 Jan - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 6 - MORSE PARK HANDICAP
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Happy Valley, 21:10
Turf, "C" 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 K016  GOOD LUCK BABE  01/01/2025   312  --
2 G150  TURIN WARRIOR  26/12/2024   291  TURIN WARRIOR (G150) near the 1500M was checked to avoid heels and lost its rightful running. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings – Race 291.
3 J213  SMART CITY  08/01/2025   333  SMART CITY (J213) jumped only fairly - Race 333.
4 J135  GOOD LUCK WIN  08/01/2025   330  GOOD LUCK WIN (J135) shifted out approaching the winning post and was bumped. When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages and the reason his mount did not hold the lead, rider confirmed the instructions were to show intent in the early stages and ride his mount in a manner to lead the event. He said after making some use of his mount shortly after the start he observed a runner improve to his outside and when he was of the view he would not be able to hold that runner out, he commenced to allow that runner to cross his mount approaching the first turn. He said as he allowed that runner to cross, his mount got its head up when he eased and made the first turn awkwardly. He added making the Home Turn his mount hung out towards another runner and as a result he was obliged to correct his mount to avoid that runner before being able to ride his mount out in the Home Straight. After considering his explanation, the Stewards advised rider that he had made an error of judgement in the early stages in conceding the lead too soon when a runner improved to his outside and he should wherever possible, ensure that he rides his mounts in accordance with the instructions issued by connections - Race 330.
5 J183  FIREFOOT  08/01/2025   333  --
6 J438  NOT USUAL DRAGON  29/12/2024   303  --
7 J271  PHANTOM CYCLONE  26/12/2024   294  --
8 E397  SNOWALOT  11/12/2024   255  SNOWALOT (E397) raced wide and without cover in the middle stages until it was ridden forward where it obtained a position outside the lead near the 500M - Race 255.
9 J440  CLASSIC CENTURY  26/12/2024   291  CLASSIC CENTURY (J440) an endoscopic exam was conducted at trainer's request and that exam showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 291.
10 J079  VIVA GRACIOUSNESS  26/12/2024   291  --
11 J409  EN PERFECTO  01/01/2025   313  EN PERFECTO (J409) shifted in at the start and was bumped. For some distance approaching the 900M was buffeted. Then raced tight thereafter and near the 600M was steadied when it continued to be crowded - Race 313.
12 H297  RAGNARR  15/01/2025   353  RAGNARR (H297) shifted out at the start and bumped a runner. Approaching the finish could not be ridden out when positioned tight - Race 353.
Standby Horse
2 H128  DRAGON STAR  15/01/2025   348  DRAGON STAR (H128) when questioned, rider stated that the instructions were to ensure that his mount led the event. He said as a result he rode his mount along in the early stages to comply with the instructions. He said after making the first turn near the 1200M, whilst he was aware the pace of the event was being run inside of standard time, when his mount was pressured by a runner, that resulted in the pace of the race being run at a quicker tempo than he would have liked. Trainer confirmed the instructions were to lead on the horse - Race 348.