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Race Results:
17 May 2023 - Happy Valley
Race 4 - TATHONG CHANNEL HANDICAP - Sec1
Class 4 - 1650M - B
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:40:46
Sectional Time: 28.13 23.82 24.20 24.31
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 4 | THE HULK (C431) | L. Currie | C. Fownes | 56 | 132 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 1:40:46 | 1-1-1-1 | 51.95 24.20 24.31 | |
| 2 | 8 | NICE BIRDIE (G470) | C. L. Chau | C. S. Shum | 49 | 123 | 8.9 | 10 | 2 | 2.25 | 1:40:81 | 5-5-5-2 | 52.51 24.24 24.06 |
| 3 | 10 | MANAGEMENT FOLKS (E496) | M. F. Poon | D. Hall | 45 | 119 | 23 | 22 | 7 | 2.25 | 1:40:82 | 11-11-11-3 | 53.11 24.24 23.47 |
| 4 | 1 | HOLY POWER (H039) | Z. Purton | J. Richards | 59 | 135 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 3 | 2.5 | 1:40:84 | 4-4-4-4 | 52.39 24.24 24.21 |
| 5 | 9 | BEAU GOSSE (G389) | L. Hewitson | D. Whyte | 45 | 121 | 14 | 17 | 5 | 3.25 | 1:40:97 | 8-8-8-5 | 52.79 24.20 23.98 |
| 6 | 7 | HAPPY ANGEL (G133) | A. Badel | P. C. Ng | 49 | 125 | 6.7 | 7 | 12 | 3.5 | 1:41:03 | 2-2-2-6 | 52.07 24.36 24.60 |
| 7 | 2 | WIN WIN FIGHTER (E347) | C. Y. Ho | K. W. Lui | 57 | 133 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3.75 | 1:41:07 | 6-6-7-7 | 52.51 24.48 24.08 |
| 8 | 12 | RIGHT HONOURABLE (A164) | A. Hamelin | R. Gibson | 44 | 120 | 14 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 1:41:11 | 9-9-9-8 | 52.83 24.20 24.08 |
| 9 | 11 | V CHEVALIERS (C358) | M. Chadwick | K. L. Man | 45 | 121 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 1 | 6 | 1:41:43 | 3-3-3-9 | 52.15 24.32 24.96 |
| 10 | 5 | ULTRA EXPRESS (D161) | R. Maia | A. T. Millard | 51 | 127 | 15 | 55 | 6 | 6.25 | 1:41:44 | 10-10-10-10 | 53.03 24.20 24.21 |
| 11 | 3 | KING'S CAPITAL (E077) | H. Bowman | D. A. Hayes | 56 | 132 | 8.6 | 14 | 8 | 6.25 | 1:41:46 | 7-7-6-11 | 52.63 24.24 24.59 |
| 12 | 6 | COPARTNER ERA (C534) | K. Teetan | W. Y. So | 49 | 125 | 33 | 64 | 11 | 9 | 1:41:92 | 12-12-12-12 | 53.27 24.20 24.45 |
Sire:Spirit Of Boom
Breed of the Winning Horse:THE HULK
Dam:Friendly Glow
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 4 | 159 |
| place | 4 | 38.5 |
| 8 | 32.5 | |
| 10 | 46.5 | |
| forecast | 4-8 | 1550 |
| quinella | 4-8 | 877 |
| quinella place | 4-8 | 223.5 |
| 4-10 | 291.5 | |
| 8-10 | 282 | |
| 3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A2 | 36 |
| tierce | 4-8-10 | 22810 |
| trio | 4-8-10 | 3646 |
| first 4 | 1-4-8-10 | 1647 |
| quartet | 4-8-10-1 | 63556 |
| 3rd double | (4-4) | $670.0 |
| 3rd double consulation | (4-8) | $76.5 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Four: (667) - TATHONG CHANNEL HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1650Meters
WIN WIN FIGHTER, which was noted to have a swollen right front leg on arrival at Happy Valley, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
NICE BIRDIE jumped awkwardly and then blundered shortly after.
After travelling a short distance, NICE BIRDIE and V CHEVALIERS bumped, resulting in V CHEVALIERS becoming unbalanced.
On jumping, HOLY POWER shifted out and made contact with the left side of its barrier.
From an outside barrier, COPARTNER ERA was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Approaching the 1000 Metres, WIN WIN FIGHTER, which raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event, shifted in slightly and then shifted out when being corrected by its rider, C Y Ho.
Passing the 300 Metres, RIGHT HONOURABLE was momentarily held up when improving into a narrow run between KING'S CAPITAL and WIN WIN FIGHTER.
For some distance near the 200 Metres, BEAU GOSSE was directed to the outside of HOLY POWER to continue into clear running.
When questioned regarding his riding out of NICE BIRDIE over the concluding stages, C L Chau stated that when he felt NICE BIRDIE had reached the winning post, he desisted from riding it out.
He added when he realized that NICE BIRDIE had not reached the finish of the race, he then recommenced riding it out to the winning post.
The Stewards advised C L Chau that he must ensure he fully tests his mounts out to the finish of the race.
In determining to take no action against Jockey Chau, the Stewards were mindful that NICE BIRDIE was able to hold on for second placing.
After the race, M Chadwick (V CHEVALIERS) reported that his mount raced too keenly throughout the early and middle stages and as a consequence was unable to finish the race off.
A veterinary inspection of V CHEVALIERS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Following the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on NICE BIRDIE at the request of Trainer C S Shum.
The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.
A veterinary inspection of KING'S CAPITAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
HOLY POWER, THE HULK and NICE BIRDIE were sent for sampling.
Recap by phillip woo
The Hulk was perfectly rated in front from gate four to record an upset win. He relished returning to the course and distance of his victory three starts ago but expect him to find it tough back in Class Three next time. Nice Birdie stayed on grab second spot 100m from home after his rail run better than midfield. He handled the turf after placing in two of his opening six races on the dirt. Management Folks flashed home late down the outside to narrowly miss second prize money after biding his time one from the rear. It was another genuine performance on his step back in trip after 11 weeks off. Favourite Holy Power had every chance. The big weight anchored him. Beau Gosse made some ground to finish next best after making his run four back on the fence. It was a pleasing first run over the course. Punted late, Happy Angel weakened over the final 100m after rushing forward from gate 12 to track the speed one off the rail. He has a lot of racing and might need a break. Win Win Fighter held his ground after getting caught wide without cover. Right Honourable made a mild bid after making his run three from the back.