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07 May - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 8 - DEAUVILLE HANDICAP
Wednesday, May 07, 2025, Happy Valley, 22:15
Turf, "A" Course, 1650M
Prize Money: $2,050,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 G466  M UNICORN  02/04/2025   560  M UNICORN (G466) after the event, rider stated that near the 1000M his mount commenced to race keenly and for that reason he elected to allow it to stride forward. He said his mount then did not show sufficient pace to cross runners to its inside and as a result was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter. He added as a consequence of being caught wide and racing keenly his mount gave ground when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance compared to its previous starts was considered to be disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 560.
2 G306  KEEFY  06/04/2025   570  KEEFY (G306) near the 50M bumped with a runner - Race 570.
3 K286  LEGENDARY YEARS  13/04/2025   591  LEGENDARY YEARS (K286) jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 591.
4 H070  SAMARKAND  19/03/2025   521  SAMARKAND (H070) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 521.
5 K260  ABSOLUTE HONOUR  20/04/2025   610  ABSOLUTE HONOUR (K260) jumped only fairly - Race 610.
6 K254  CHARITY TOGETHER  09/04/2025   579  CHARITY TOGETHER (K254) sustained an abrasion to the right lip whilst being transported to Happy Valley, then was examined by the vet who said it was suitable to race. Jumped only fairly - Race 579.
7 J298  HIGHLAND RAHY  16/04/2025   600  --
8 K368  WIN BEAUTY VIVA      --
9 J494  CASA ROCHESTER  09/04/2025   578  CASA ROCHESTER (J494) after travelling a short distance was steadied to avoid a runner which shifted out abruptly. Held up for a short distance near the 350M - Race 578.
10 J203  LUCKY TOUCH  16/04/2025   600  --
11 H166  QUANTUM PATCH  09/04/2025   578  QUANTUM PATCH (H166) near the 800M improved to the inside of a runner and was momentarily crowded. Held up making the Home Turn - Race 578.
12 J446  FORTUNATE SON  16/04/2025   600  FORTUNATE SON (J446) near the 250M was disappointed for clear running. Then shifted in to obtain clear running approaching the 200M - Race 600.
Standby Horse
1 J276  EMBRACES  16/04/2025   600  EMBRACES (J276) jumped only fairly - Race 600.
2 H233  NORTHERN BEAST  23/04/2025   619  NORTHERN BEAST (H233) when questioned rider stated that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position from his wide barrier and he was given the option to allow his mount to lead if the circumstances of the race permitted. He said after riding his mount along in the early stages to comply with the instructions he was caught racing wide to the outside of a runner. He said when he did not observe an opportunity to obtain a position with cover he continued to urge his mount forward where he was able to cross to the lead near the 1200M. When questioned if there was an opportunity to set a slower pace between the 1200M and the 800M rider stated that as his mount was racing a little keenly due to the manner he was obliged to ride it to cross to the lead, he was reluctant to place too much pressure on the horse to reduce the pace as it was travelling comfortably. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued and stated that, in his opinion, the horse was disadvantaged by setting too fast a pace in the early and middle stages of the event. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by rider in going forward to lead were reasonable in the circumstances, however, he was advised that, in the opinion of the Stewards, he should have made a greater effort between the 1200M and the 800M to set a more sustainable tempo to give the horse the opportunity to finish the race off in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 619.