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Race Results:
19 April 2023 - Happy Valley
Race 6 - THE HONG KONG RUGBY UNION CUP (HANDICAP) - Sec1
Class 4 - 1650M - C
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:40:77
Sectional Time: 28.73 24.69 24.02 23.33
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 10 | LONDON LUCKYSTAR (C368) | C. L. Chau | K. W. Lui | 43 | 119 | 12 | 6.2 | 2 | 1:40:77 | 3-3-3-1 | 53.78 23.98 23.01 | |
| 2 | 5 | HAPPY ANGEL (G133) | A. Badel | P. C. Ng | 49 | 125 | 7.1 | 5.4 | 7 | 1 | 1:40:93 | 2-2-2-2 | 53.50 23.98 23.45 |
| 3 | 6 | AMAZING BOY (D513) | M. Chadwick | C. W. Chang | 48 | 124 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 1.5 | 1:41:01 | 5-6-6-3 | 54.06 23.98 22.97 |
| 4 | 4 | JUNE PLANET (H080) | H. Bowman | C. Fownes | 52 | 128 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 5 | 2.25 | 1:41:12 | 7-9-8-4 | 54.34 23.94 22.84 |
| 5 | 3 | RIGHT AS RAIN (G037) | K. Teetan | D. Hall | 55 | 131 | 9.2 | 10 | 9 | 2.5 | 1:41:17 | 11-11-10-5 | 54.78 23.58 22.81 |
| 6 | 7 | TRAVEL GUIDE (H182) | L. Ferraris | R. Gibson | 48 | 124 | 38 | 99 | 1 | 2.75 | 1:41:20 | 4-4-5-6 | 53.86 24.06 23.28 |
| 7 | 2 | WORLD FAMOUS (C288) | H. T. Mo | P. F. Yiu | 57 | 131 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 2.75 | 1:41:23 | 1-1-1-7 | 53.42 24.02 23.79 |
| 8 | 1 | VIVA POPCORN (D307) | Y. L. Chung | A. S. Cruz | 59 | 128 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6 | 4.75 | 1:41:52 | 9-8-7-8 | 54.30 23.82 23.40 |
| 9 | 11 | TURTLE AGAIN (H083) | M. F. Poon | T. P. Yung | 43 | 117 | 15 | 43 | 4 | 5.25 | 1:41:62 | 6-5-4-9 | 54.06 23.82 23.74 |
| 10 | 8 | HELENE ALLIBOR (E348) | L. Hewitson | D. A. Hayes | 47 | 123 | 10 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 1:41:74 | 8-7-9-10 | 54.22 24.06 23.46 |
| 11 | 9 | BRILLIANT PIONEER (G255) | S. De Sousa | C. H. Yip | 45 | 121 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 6.5 | 1:41:80 | 10-10-11-11 | 54.50 23.98 23.32 |
Sire:Holy Roman Emperor
Breed of the Winning Horse:LONDON LUCKYSTAR
Dam:Midnight Partner
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 10 | 62 |
| place | 10 | 25 |
| 5 | 20 | |
| 6 | 35 | |
| forecast | 10-5 | 383 |
| quinella | 5-10 | 172.5 |
| quinella place | 5-10 | 57 |
| 6-10 | 108.5 | |
| 5-6 | 109.5 | |
| 3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A2 | 35 |
| tierce | 10-5-6 | 2901 |
| trio | 5-6-10 | 511 |
| first 4 | 4-5-6-10 | 301 |
| quartet | 10-5-6-4 | 9175 |
| 5th double | (3-10) | $587.5 |
| 5th double consulation | (3-5) | $60.5 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Six: (593) - THE HONG KONG RUGBY UNION CUP (HANDICAP) - Class 4 - 1650Meters
TURTLE AGAIN jumped only fairly and then was crowded by AMAZING BOY which shifted out.
BRILLIANT PIONEER shifted in at the start and bumped the hindquarters of HAPPY ANGEL.
Then near the 1400 Metres, BRILLIANT PIONEER commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from JUNE PLANET.
Again when the pace steadied passing the 1200 Metres, BRILLIANT PIONEER was steadied away from the heels of JUNE PLANET.
From a wide barrier, RIGHT AS RAIN was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
In the middle stages, VIVA POPCORN (Apprentice Y L Chung) over-raced.
In the early part of the Straight, VIVA POPCORN was inclined to lay out and proved reluctant to shift to the inside of TURTLE AGAIN.
Then near the 175 Metres, VIVA POPCORN was directed to the outside of TURTLE AGAIN to secure clear running.
After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung reported that his mount jumped awkwardly and as a consequence settled further back than he had anticipated.
He said he confirmed that under pressure in the Straight VIVA POPCORN lay out and proved difficult to ride out.
A veterinary inspection of VIVA POPCORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Approaching the 150 Metres, HAPPY ANGEL shifted in and brushed with WORLD FAMOUS.
HELENE ALLIBOR raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
JUNE PLANET, LONDON LUCKYSTAR and HAPPY ANGEL were sent for sampling.
<20/4/2023 Additional Veterinary Reports> The Veterinary Surgeon reported that WORLD FAMOUS was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing.
Before being allowed to race again, WORLD FAMOUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Recap by phillip woo
London Luckystar responded nicely to ring up his fourth win - and first in the grade - from seven starts over Happy Valley's 1,650m since joining the Francis Liu Kin-wai stable this term. He took control near the 100m after settling in the box seat from gate two. Happy Angel found one too good after hitting the front 200m out following his pace-stalking run. It was another honest effort without winning. Amazing Boy ran on nicely to fill a placing after his midfield run one off the fence. He won two starts ago, and he was suited by the sting out of the ground. June Planet got going late to finish next best after making his run two from the rear on his step up in distance. He has been costly to follow, but he has filled the frame in each of his four starts. Right As Rain made headway late near the inside after beginning his run from the rear. He could not cope carrying more weight over less ground following his 1,800m win. Travel Guide weakened over the last 100m after his prominent run. World Famous had nothing left in the tank 150m out after finding the front from gate 11. He is getting long in the tooth.