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16 Apr - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 1 - ASTER HANDICAP
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Happy Valley, 18:40
Turf, "B" Course, 1000M, Good To Firm
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J383  NOTTHESILLYONE  19/03/2025   520  NOTTHESILLYONE (J383) jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with a runner - Race 520.
2 G203  SPICY SO SMART  12/03/2025   501  SPICY SO SMART (G203) jumped awkwardly and then shortly after the start became badly unbalanced, got its head up and lost ground after being contacted on the hindquarters - Race 501.
3 J134  SOLAR UP  19/02/2025   440  SOLAR UP (J134) after the race was examined by the vet who said an endoscopic exam showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 440.
4 J259  CAMP FIRE  12/02/2025   419  CAMP FIRE (J259) shortly after the start was crowded. After the event, rider stated that his mount did not respond to his riding in the early stages and as a result settled at the tail of the field. He said his mount did not appreciate racing on the All Weather Track due to its rating of "Wet Slow” and as a result did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 419.
5 D075  HAPPY TANGO  26/03/2025   537  HAPPY TANGO (D075) noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race - Race 537.
6 G352  MODEST GENTLEMAN  26/03/2025   535  MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352) bumped on jumping and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded. Approaching the 950M improved quickly behind a runner. Was steadied when being shifted in to improve. Approaching the winning post shifted out, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount - Race 535.
7 H297  RAGNARR  02/04/2025   554  --
8 H200  URBAN TRIUMPH  15/03/2025   505  URBAN TRIUMPH (H200) after travelling a short distance became unbalanced when racing in restricted room - Race 505.
9 H476  PATCH OF WATCH  26/03/2025   535  PATCH OF WATCH (H476) shifted out at the start, was bumped and became unbalanced. In the middle stages raced keenly when positioned outside the lead - Race 535.
10 J423  DAY DAY VICTORY  26/03/2025   537  DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) jumped awkwardly. Rounding the Home Turn was crowded, shifted out and away from a runner and was steadied. A short distance later was steadied to avoid another runner - Race 537.
11 H046  ACE TALENT  12/03/2025   496  ACE TALENT (H046) jumped only fairly. In the middle stages raced keenly. Approaching the 300M made contact with a runner when being shifted to the outside of another runner to attempt to obtain clear running - Race 496.
12 G201  DIAMOND SOARS  26/03/2025   537  DIAMOND SOARS (G201) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 537.
Standby Horse
1 H097  SPEEDY FORTUNE  26/03/2025   537  SPEEDY FORTUNE (H097) had its left hind plate adjusted in the saddling stalls, was examined by the vet and passed suitable to race. After the event, rider stated that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position. She said despite riding her mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position and as a result was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event when unable to cross runners to her inside. She added that as a result of the horse racing wide and without cover it was unable to finish the race off under pressure in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 537.
2 J099  GIMME FIVE  26/03/2025   540  GIMME FIVE (J099) jumped awkwardly. Near the 750M was crowded - Race 540.