Happy Valley:
Race 9 - FLYING HANDICAP
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf, "B" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J237  STORMING DRAGON  08/10/2025   84  STORMING DRAGON (J237) shifted out near the 200M and bumped with a runner - Race 084.
2 J402  SOVEREIGN FUND  08/10/2025   83  SOVEREIGN FUND (J402) in the middle stages raced keenly. For some distance after the 900M was steadied - Race 083.
3 G213  BUNDLE OF CHARM  08/10/2025   83  BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) when questioned regarding the horse leading rider stated that the intention was to hold an on-pace position with cover. He said when his mount commenced well he rode his mount along to ensure that he was able to cross runners to his inside. He added after obtaining the lead on the first turn he eased the pace to endeavour to comply with his instructions and have another horse cross his mount. He said however when no other runner showed the intent to lead his mount was able to hold the lead at a comfortable pace - Race 083.
4 J489  TRIUMPHANT MORE  28/09/2025   51  --
5 K266  MASTER CHAMPION  08/10/2025   83  MASTER CHAMPION (K266) shortly after the start was bumped, resulting in the horse becoming unbalanced, shifting out and again making contact with a runner. After the event rider reported that his mount was left without cover during the running of the race and that, in his opinion, was the principal reason for its disappointing performance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 083.
6 K186  KING LOTUS  17/09/2025   34  KING LOTUS (K186) shortly after the start became unbalanced when it made heavy contact with a runner when positioned tight to the inside of another runner - Race 034.
7 G204  LUCKY EIGHT  04/10/2025   74  --
8 K234  AKASHVANI  01/10/2025   64  AKASHVANI (K234) shortly after the start shifted in, made contact with a runner and became unbalanced. Shifted out after the 100M and was bumped - Race 064.
9 J360  MIGHTY COMMANDER  08/10/2025   84  MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 550M was steadied to avoid a runner. Near the 300M was steadied and shifted out to continue into clear running - Race 084.
10 K568  NOT USUAL PICK      --
11 G335  SUPERB BOY  28/09/2025   51  SUPERB BOY (G335) shifted out at the start, made contact with a runner and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 051.
12 H069  GOKO WIN  01/07/2025   806  GOKO WIN (H069) after the event rider reported that approaching the winning post he was obliged to stop riding when he received a call from a rider of the 5th placegetter, when that runner was improving into a narrow run to the inside of his mount and making contact with that runner - Race 806.
Standby Horse
1 J300  PRESTIGE ALWAYS  01/10/2025   64  PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300) near the 150M was steadied when crowded - Race 064.
2 G268  BRAVE STAR  12/10/2025   93  BRAVE STAR (G268) on jumping was crowded - Race 093.