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Race Results:
12 June 2024 - Happy Valley
Race 8 - VIOLET HANDICAP
Class 3 - 1000M - B
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 0:56:88
Sectional Time: 12.39 20.79 23.70
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 9 | YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) | Z. Purton | M. Newnham | 65 | 121 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 2 | 0:56:88 | 5-1-1 | 12.51 20.67 23.70 | |
| 2 | 8 | HAPPY UNITED (H208) | C. Y. Ho | J. Richards | 65 | 121 | 28 | 74 | 11 | 2 | 0:57:19 | 10-11-2 | 12.83 21.43 22.93 |
| 3 | 7 | HEROIC MASTER (G394) | K. Teetan | F. C. Lor | 68 | 124 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 2.75 | 0:57:30 | 6-4-3 | 12.59 20.95 23.76 |
| 4 | 10 | TELECOM SPEED (G259) | B. Thompson | Y. S. Tsui | 62 | 118 | 30 | 53 | 8 | 4.25 | 0:57:56 | 9-9-4 | 12.79 21.27 23.50 |
| 5 | 3 | ATOMIC FORCE (G221) | H. Bentley | W. K. Mo | 69 | 125 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 4.25 | 0:57:57 | 8-10-5 | 12.71 21.39 23.47 |
| 6 | 11 | COLOURFUL PRINCE (E418) | Y. L. Chung | D. Whyte | 60 | 113 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 4.25 | 0:57:58 | 2-3-6 | 12.39 21.15 24.04 |
| 7 | 2 | MAGIC CONTROL (J333) | H. Bowman | J. Richards | 77 | 133 | 4 | 5.4 | 4 | 5.25 | 0:57:71 | 7-8-7 | 12.63 21.35 23.73 |
| 8 | 1 | HUMBLE STAR (H125) | A. Badel | P. C. Ng | 79 | 135 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 5.25 | 0:57:72 | 11-7-8 | 12.83 20.95 23.94 |
| 9 | 4 | FAST SERVE (H240) | L. Ferraris | D. Hall | 69 | 125 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 10 | 5.75 | 0:57:81 | 4-6-9 | 12.47 21.27 24.07 |
| 10 | 6 | HARMONY FIRE (E175) | E. C. W. Wong | D. Whyte | 68 | 117 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6.5 | 0:57:91 | 3-5-10 | 12.43 21.27 24.21 |
| 11 | 5 | MIDORI GLORY (J248) | M. F. Poon | P. F. Yiu | 69 | 123 | 3.8 | 11 | 6 | 12.5 | 0:58:87 | 1-2-11 | 12.39 21.07 25.41 |
Sire:Shamus Award
Breed of the Winning Horse:YOUTHFUL SPIRITS
Dam:Rocket Baby
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 9 | 21 |
| place | 9 | 11.5 |
| 8 | 140 | |
| 7 | 33.5 | |
| forecast | 9-8 | 1097 |
| quinella | 8-9 | 788.5 |
| quinella place | 8-9 | 268 |
| 7-9 | 52.5 | |
| 7-8 | 918.5 | |
| tierce | 9-8-7 | 6536 |
| trio | 7-8-9 | 2303 |
| first 4 | 7-8-9-10 | 7641 |
| quartet | 9-8-7-10 | 103848 |
| 7th double | (12-9) | $1441.0 |
| 7th double consulation | (12-8) | $2575.5 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Eight : (749) - VIOLET HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1000Meters
Horse No 1 HUMBLE STAR (H125) A Badel Jumped only fairly.
Horse No 2 MAGIC CONTROL (J333) H Bowman Passing the 900 Metres was steadied when crowded by HARMONY FIRE (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in.
Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised he is required to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.
After the race, H Bowman stated that his mount hung out making the first turn and once balanced in the Home Straight he was satisfied with the finishing effort of the horse.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 4 FAST SERVE (H240) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly.
After the race, L Ferraris stated that despite being ridden along in the early stages, his mount failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
He added that in the Home Straight FAST SERVE raced "flat" A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 5 MIDORI GLORY (J248) M F Poon When questioned, M F Poon stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position and after commencing well he was able to obtain a position outside the lead in the early stages.
He said from the 500 Metres MIDORI GLORY came under pressure before weakening in the Home Straight.
He added the only explanation he could offer was that MIDORI GLORY may be better suited on a firmer surface.
Trainer P F Yiu agreed with the explanation offered by Jockey Poon and also indicated that the horse may race better when it is able to obtain cover.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
The performance of MIDORI GLORY, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing.
Before being allowed to race again, MIDORI GLORY 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 6 HARMONY FIRE (E175) E C W Wong A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 8 HAPPY UNITED (H208) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 9 YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) Z Purton Approaching the 200 Metres Z Purton dropped his left rein for a number of strides.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Recap by phillip woo
Well-backed to jump a clear favourite, Youthful Spirits drew clear after rushing to the lead along the inside 600m out to register a first win at his sixth local start. He relished a step back to 1,000m after giving a cheeky sight for fourth last Wednesday over 1,200m. Happy United dashed well near the inside for second after making his run at the rear from gate 11. It was a return to form after failing to menace in five prior starts after a win in January. Heroic Master had his chance after a prominent run but only whacked on one paced over the final 50m. Telecom Speed came from near last along the inside to fill the frame. It was his best effort from nine runs in the grade. Atomic Force ran on late near the outside to just miss the frame after biding his time two from the rear. He was able to back up a pleasing fourth following a stable transfer. Colourful Prince finished next best after chasing the speed three wide without cover from a tricky gate. Early favourite and first time local starter Magic Control kept on evenly after a one-off trip from midfield. He needed the start.