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28 May - Happy Valley
Happy Valley:
Race 9 - SEINE HANDICAP
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1200M, Good To Firm
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J219  CHATEAUNEUF  07/05/2025   658  --
2 G213  BUNDLE OF CHARM  18/05/2025   684  BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) shortly after the start was crowded - Race 684.
3 H440  SPICY GOLD  30/04/2025   636  --
4 E490  GOLDEN EMPIRE  30/04/2025   636  --
5 H456  SPORTS LEGEND  23/04/2025   618  --
6 J188  GRACIOUS EXPRESS  06/04/2025   567  GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188) bumped at the start. After the event, rider advised that his mount travelled satisfactorily in an on-pace position and came under pressure on the Home Turn before giving ground in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 567.
7 K396  VERY GRATEFUL      --
8 K314  WUKONG JEWELLERY  14/05/2025   677  --
9 K209  WAVE GARDEN  07/05/2025   658  WAVE GARDEN (K209) in the middle stages raced keenly and approaching the 800M was steadied. For a short distance near the 100M had difficulty obtaining clear running. After the event rider stated that with the expected fast pace of the event he anticipated taking up a midfield position. He said after beginning only fairly he elected to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages to avoid racing wide - Race 658.
10 H069  GOKO WIN  07/05/2025   653  GOKO WIN (H069) approaching the 300M shifted out and made contact with a runner - Race 653.
11 K268  WATCH THIS ONE  23/04/2025   617  WATCH THIS ONE (K268) as the start was effected reared and lost considerable ground. As the Stewards were satisfied that the occurrence occurred simultaneously to the start being effected the horse was declared a runner. Barrier manners were considered unacceptable. Has since performed satisfactorily in a barrier trial. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 617.
12 K125  SKY CAP  14/05/2025   677  SKY CAP (K125) jumped awkwardly. After the event rider reported that the instructions were to go forward. He said in the early stages he was obliged to make some use of his mount to obtain the lead and that, together with the horse stepping up in class in the event, were the principal reasons for its disappointing performance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 677.
Standby Horse
1 G204  LUCKY EIGHT  14/05/2025   677  LUCKY EIGHT (G204) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Finished 5th and rider was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race - Race 677.
2 K207  STAR PERFORMER  14/05/2025   670  STAR PERFORMER (K207) was withdrawn on the day before raceday by order of the Stewards on vet advice (lame right fore). Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 670.