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Race Results:
4 October 2023 - Happy Valley
Race 8 - WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP
Class 3 - 1650M - C+3
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g/f
Finish Time: 1:38:85
Sectional Time: 27.16 23.49 24.28 23.92
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 6 | ROMANTIC LAOS (G476) | Z. Purton | W. K. Mo | 65 | 121 | 11 | 6.2 | 11 | 1:38:85 | 5-5-5-1 | 51.45 23.88 23.52 | |
| 2 | 5 | SILVER SONIC (H171) | H. Bentley | K. W. Lui | 66 | 122 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 5 | 1.25 | 1:39:04 | 4-4-4-2 | 51.25 24.04 23.75 |
| 3 | 11 | INTREPID WINNER (G144) | K. De. Melo | C. W. Chang | 62 | 118 | 27 | 30 | 2 | 2.5 | 1:39:25 | 6-6-6-3 | 51.57 23.96 23.72 |
| 4 | 3 | BRILLIANT WAY (G215) | C. L. Chau | P. C. Ng | 69 | 123 | 28 | 45 | 7 | 3 | 1:39:35 | 2-2-2-4 | 50.97 24.12 24.26 |
| 5 | 12 | ROYAL PRIDE (E351) | A. Badel | C. Fownes | 61 | 117 | 8 | 3.7 | 3 | 3.75 | 1:39:47 | 7-7-7-5 | 51.69 23.88 23.90 |
| 6 | 2 | MALDIVES (D329) | B. Avdulla | D. Hall | 70 | 126 | 14 | 25 | 10 | 4.5 | 1:39:58 | 10-10-11-6 | 52.13 23.84 23.61 |
| 7 | 8 | HK DRAGON (E222) | A. Atzeni | D. Whyte | 64 | 120 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 4.75 | 1:39:62 | 8-8-9-7 | 51.81 23.96 23.85 |
| 8 | 10 | CHRYSOS (H136) | M. Chadwick | C. Fownes | 62 | 118 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 7.25 | 1:40:01 | 1-1-1-8 | 50.65 24.28 25.08 |
| 9 | 4 | RED MAJESTY (E028) | K. Teetan | D. A. Hayes | 68 | 124 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 6 | 7.25 | 1:40:02 | 3-3-3-9 | 51.17 24.08 24.77 |
| 10 | 1 | ZONE D (D415) | H. Bowman | John Size | 79 | 135 | 7.4 | 11 | 4 | 7.75 | 1:40:10 | 11-11-8-10 | 52.21 23.48 24.41 |
| 11 | 7 | D STAR (G374) | Y. L. Chung | A. S. Cruz | 64 | 113 | 11 | 7.9 | 9 | 9 | 1:40:30 | 9-9-10-11 | 51.97 23.88 24.45 |
| WD | 9 | EIGHTEEN PALMS (H033) | C. Y. Ho | C. S. Shum | 63 | 119 | 4.2 | WD | -- |
Sire:Pins
Breed of the Winning Horse:ROMANTIC LAOS
Dam:Zaburn
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 6 | 62 |
| place | 6 | 22.5 |
| 5 | 18 | |
| 11 | 69.5 | |
| forecast | 6-5 | 345 |
| quinella | 5-6 | 212 |
| quinella place | 5-6 | 81.5 |
| 6-11 | 256.5 | |
| 5-11 | 242.5 | |
| tierce | 6-5-11 | 6658 |
| trio | 5-6-11 | 1709 |
| first 4 | 3-5-6-11 | 17012 |
| quartet | 6-5-11-3 | 203515 |
| 7th double | (4-6) | $256.0 |
| 7th double consulation | (4-5) | $33.0 |
| 2nd treble | (1/4/6) | $363.0 |
| 2nd treble consulation | (1/4/5) | $59.0 |
| 4th double trio | (1,4,11/5,6,11) | $37500.0 |
| six up | (3,4/2,8/5,7/1,5/4,11/5,6) | $8053.0 |
| six up bonus | (4/2/5/1/4/6) | $265699.0 |
| jockey challenge winner | 1 [Z Purton] | |
| trainer challenge winner | 7 [F C Lor] |
Racing Incident Report
Race Eight : (73) - WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters
Horse No 1 ZONE D (D415) H Bowman Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground.
Before being allowed to race again, ZONE D will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 2 MALDIVES (D329) B Avdulla Shortly after the start was bumped and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier.
Near the 500 Metres was steadied away from HK DRAGON.
Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when racing tight to the inside of BRILLIANT WAY.
Horse No 4 RED MAJESTY (E028) K Teetan After the race, K Teetan reported that he could offer no excuse for his mount's disappointing performance.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 5 SILVER SONIC (H171) H Bentley Was sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 6 ROMANTIC LAOS (G476) Z Purton Was sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 7 D STAR (G374) Y L Chung Shifted in at the start and bumped CHRYSOS and as a result became unbalanced.
After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung could offer no excuse for his mount's disappointing performance.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
The performance of D STAR, a last start winner, was considered unacceptable.
Before being allowed to race again, D STAR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Horse No 8 HK DRAGON (E222) A Atzeni Jumped awkwardly.
In the middle stages raced keenly.
Horse No 10 CHRYSOS (H136) M Chadwick Was bumped at the start.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 11 INTREPID WINNER (G144) K De Melo Near the 250 Metres lay in and proved reluctant to shift to the outside of CHRYSOS and as a result was awkwardly placed on the heels of that horse for some distance approaching the 200 Metres.
Horse No 12 ROYAL PRIDE (E351) A Badel Whilst in the saddling stalls, ROYAL PRIDE had its left front plate refitted.
ROYAL PRIDE was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
Passing the 300 Metres, A Badel dropped his whip.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Was sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 9 EIGHTEEN PALMS (H033) C Y Ho Whilst being transported to Happy Valley, EIGHTEEN PALMS became fractious and sustained wounds to both hind legs.
Acting on veterinary advice that EIGHTEEN PALMS was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards.
Before being allowed to race again, EIGHTEEN PALMS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
GENERAL:
1.
Racing Laboratory tests of RUBYLOT, SUPER LEGENDS, KAHOLO ANGEL, HIGH CLOUD, M M NEBULA, SUN OF MAKFI, HEALTHY HAPPY, CIRCUIT STELLAR, BILLIONAIRE SECRET, BEAR SLAM, MISSION BRAVO, ALWAYS FLUKE, COMMANDING MISSILE, RUN RUN COOL, SPARKLING KNIGHT, COTTON FINGERS, YELLOWFIN, TAJ DRAGON, GREEN N WHITE, LOST CHILD, HAPPY TOGETHER, SNAFFLES, NORDIC DRAGON, PACKING TREADMILL and FLYING ACE (24.9.23) proved negative.
SUMMARY:
1.
Withdrawals Race 5: KEEP YOU WARM on 3.10.23 on veterinary advice.
Race 7: UNISON on 3.10.23 on veterinary advice.
Race 8: EIGHTEEN PALMS on raceday morning on veterinary advice.
2.
Warnings Race 3: K De Melo (KYRUS DRAGON) re ensuring all equipment is properly fitted.
Race 6: K C Leung (GOLDEN LINK) for shifting in near the 1100 Metres.
L Hewitson (HIGH PERCENTAGE) for shifting in at the 400 Metres.
3.
Suspension Race 5: C Y Ho (CAPITAL DELIGHT) for a breach of Rule 100(2) (from 18 October 2023 until 20 November 2023 on which day he may resume race riding (10 Hong Kong racedays).
4.
Barrier Trials Race 3: SPORTS LEGEND Race 4: E TALENT Race 8: ZONE D D STAR
5.
Official Veterinary Examinations Race 3: HARMONY N BLESSED SPORTS LEGEND Race 4: E TALENT Race 5: KEEP YOU WARM Race 7: UNISON Race 8: EIGHTEEN PALMS D STAR
6.
Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf C+3 Course
7.
Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after Race 4
Recap by phillip woo
Well-backed Romantic Laos travelled better than midfield from the outside gate and reeled in Silver Sonic 150m out to get rookie trainer Cody Mo Wai-kit on the board with the first win of his career. It was the winner's best effort from three Class Threes after two Class Four victories. Silver Sonic hit the front 200m from the line following his prominent run on the fence but found one too good. It was another good run. Intrepid Winner ran on well from midfield to fill a placing. He returned to form for his new handler, Michael Chang Chun-wai, but he did not beat much of note. Brilliant Way handed up the lead to Chrysos in the early stages, chased the fast pace and held on well for fourth. It was a good run on his first attempt over 1,650m at Happy Valley. Favourite Royal Pride ran on all right from worse than midfield to finish the next best. He has performed OK in both of his starts this term. Maldives got going late but did not menace the placegetters. He rarely produces a bad run. Red Majesty disappointed his supporters after chasing the leading pair one off the fence. He did not build on his near miss last month.