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Race Results:
21 December 2022 - Happy Valley
Race 2 - VENUS HANDICAP
Class 3 - 2200M - C
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g/f
Finish Time: 2:15:51
Sectional Time: 14.03 23.56 25.01 25.15 24.63 23.13
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 9 | NATURAL STORM (C461) | K. Teetan | P. F. Yiu | 62 | 119 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 2 | 2:15:51 | 4-4-4-4-3-1 | 88.07 24.35 23.09 | |
| 2 | 3 | FIVE G PATCH (G286) | H. Bowman | A. S. Cruz | 76 | 133 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 6 | 1.25 | 2:15:69 | 8-9-8-8-9-2 | 88.43 24.43 22.83 |
| 3 | 4 | HIT THE SHOT (E349) | Z. Purton | John Size | 70 | 127 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 8 | 2.5 | 2:15:90 | 2-2-2-2-1-3 | 87.87 24.51 23.52 |
| 4 | 7 | ENSURED (G136) | M. F. Poon | D. Hall | 62 | 117 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 4 | 2.75 | 2:15:95 | 6-6-7-7-5-4 | 88.31 24.43 23.21 |
| 5 | 6 | KING'S CAPITAL (E077) | A. Hamelin | D. A. Hayes | 66 | 123 | 35 | 52 | 9 | 5 | 2:16:30 | 9-8-9-9-8-5 | 88.51 24.35 23.44 |
| 6 | 8 | LUCKY DIAMOND (D446) | L. Currie | K. H. Ting | 62 | 119 | 16 | 20 | 1 | 5.5 | 2:16:38 | 3-3-3-3-4-6 | 87.99 24.63 23.76 |
| 7 | 5 | DELIGHTFUL LAOS (D321) | K. C. Leung | C. W. Chang | 69 | 126 | 8.8 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 2:16:64 | 7-7-6-6-6-7 | 88.27 24.47 23.90 |
| 8 | 2 | SAVVY KINGMAN (D416) | L. Ferraris | F. C. Lor | 77 | 134 | 18 | 25 | 5 | 9.25 | 2:16:99 | 1-1-1-1-2-8 | 87.75 24.63 24.61 |
| 9 | 1 | PRIME MINISTER (D288) | C. Y. Ho | P. F. Yiu | 78 | 135 | 26 | 33 | 7 | 10.75 | 2:17:21 | 5-5-5-5-7-9 | 88.23 24.63 24.35 |
Sire:Pins
Breed of the Winning Horse:NATURAL STORM
Dam:Miracle Miss
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 9 | 39 |
| place | 9 | 14.5 |
| 3 | 12 | |
| 4 | 15 | |
| forecast | 9-3 | 128 |
| quinella | 3-9 | 44 |
| quinella place | 3-9 | 21.5 |
| 4-9 | 29 | |
| 3-4 | 25 | |
| 3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A2 | 23 |
| tierce | 9-3-4 | 309 |
| trio | 3-4-9 | 52 |
| first 4 | 3-4-7-9 | 56 |
| quartet | 9-3-4-7 | 1258 |
| 1st double | (4-9) | $272.0 |
| 1st double consulation | (4-3) | $35.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Two: (263) - VENUS HANDICAP - Class 3 - 2200Meters
DELIGHTFUL LAOS was slow to begin.
Approaching the 1100 Metres, FIVE G PATCH shifted out to obtain a position three wide with cover behind PRIME MINISTER, however, in doing so forced KING'S CAPITAL wider on the track before it was restrained to take up a position closer to the rail near the 1000 Metres.
NATURAL STORM hung out rounding the Home Turn.
After passing the 300 Metres, L Currie (LUCKY DIAMOND) momentarily got his whip caught in the reins of DELIGHTFUL LAOS.
Throughout the race, PRIME MINISTER travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on FIVE G PATCH tonight, H Bowman stated that he was given specific instructions to put his mount into the race from the 1000 Metres and was in a position to do that after gaining a three wide position behind PRIME MINISTER near the 1100 Metres.
He said however at the same time, in his opinion, the tempo commenced to quicken and he felt that it would have been detrimental to FIVE G PATCH's chances to improve four wide around the field from the 900 Metres.
He added that after passing the 600 Metres he was unable to improve his position when he opted to follow ENSURED into the race which was travelling better than PRIME MINISTER at that stage and was of the view that to try and shift out around PRIME MINISTER, which was under pressure approaching the Home Turn, was not an option as he believed his mount would not be able to finish the race off.
After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on DELIGHTFUL LAOS at the request of Trainer C W Chang.
The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed the horse to have an epiglottic entrapment.
A veterinary inspection of SAVVY KINGMAN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
NATURAL STORM and FIVE G PATCH were sent for sampling.
Recap by phillip woo
Natural Storm kept up a strong gallop after surging to the front 150m out for a fourth win from 30 starts and a second win from six starts over the Valley 1,200m. Favourite Five G Patch came from near last and down the outside easily take second without threatening the winner. He can bob up at any moment. Hit The Shot found a couple too smart after claiming the front passing the 400m following a pace-stalking run. He continues to race well after a win two back over this Valley trip. Ensured ran on steadily to finish next best after a one-off-the-fence trip behind midfield. He is racing well without winning. King's Capital ran on without threatening from the rear of the field. He has produced mixed form this season. Lucky Diamond had every chance after a boxseat run. He is not good enough at this level after a win three starts back in Class Four. Delightful Laos came up flat from behind midfield on the rail after a slow start. He did not get the trip. Savvy Kingman had little left in the tank 200m out after dictating the run from gate five. He was not good enough carrying a big weight.