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Race Results:
25 September 2024 - Happy Valley
Race 4 - KWUN TONG HANDICAP - Sec2
Class 4 - 1650M - C
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:40:29
Sectional Time: 28.15 24.22 23.27 24.65
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 3 | WINNING STEPS (G420) | K. Teetan | P. C. Ng | 54 | 130 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 1:40:29 | 10-10-10-1 | 53.41 23.51 23.37 | |
| 2 | 11 | PRINCE ALEX (G307) | H. Bentley | D. Whyte | 44 | 120 | 11 | 14 | 9 | SH | 1:40:30 | 8-2-1-2 | 52.49 23.15 24.66 |
| 3 | 8 | FOREMOST TEDDY (J058) | Z. Purton | C. S. Shum | 46 | 122 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1 | H | 1:40:32 | 3-4-3-3 | 52.61 23.39 24.32 |
| 4 | 10 | SUPER BABY (G364) | L. Ferraris | M. Newnham | 46 | 122 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 1.25 | 1:40:50 | 1-1-2-4 | 52.37 23.47 24.66 |
| 5 | 5 | ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066) | B. Avdulla | A. S. Cruz | 52 | 128 | 19 | 23 | 8 | 1.75 | 1:40:56 | 6-7-4-5 | 52.89 23.35 24.32 |
| 6 | 6 | CAN'T GO WONG (H087) | A. Badel | F. C. Lor | 51 | 127 | 4.8 | 8.4 | 5 | 2.25 | 1:40:65 | 9-8-7-6 | 53.05 23.47 24.13 |
| 7 | 2 | SNOWALOT (E397) | L. Hewitson | D. A. Hayes | 54 | 130 | 11 | 7.8 | 2 | 3 | 1:40:75 | 5-6-8-7 | 52.85 23.71 24.19 |
| 8 | 1 | SMART CITY (J213) | K. C. Leung | P. F. Yiu | 58 | 134 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 1:41:09 | 4-5-6-8 | 52.65 23.71 24.73 |
| 9 | 7 | BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250) | C. Y. Ho | W. Y. So | 49 | 125 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1:41:09 | 7-9-9-9 | 53.09 23.79 24.21 |
| 10 | 4 | TURIN WARRIOR (G150) | H. Bowman | K. L. Man | 53 | 129 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 6.25 | 1:41:29 | 2-3-5-10 | 52.49 23.79 25.01 |
| WD | 9 | GALE SAGA (J152) | M. F. Poon | P. C. Ng | 46 | 120 | 7 | WD | -- |
Sire:Pierro
Breed of the Winning Horse:WINNING STEPS
Dam:Crystal Fairy
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 3 | 117 |
| place | 3 | 29 |
| 11 | 33 | |
| 8 | 11 | |
| forecast | 3-11 | 1490 |
| quinella | 3-11 | 673 |
| quinella place | 3-11 | 151.5 |
| 3-8 | 36 | |
| 8-11 | 53 | |
| tierce | 3-11-8 | 5016 |
| trio | 3-8-11 | 343 |
| first 4 | 3-8-10-11 | 1034 |
| quartet | 3-11-8-10 | 41311 |
| 3rd double | (12-3) | $2185.5 |
| 3rd double consulation | (12-11) | $640.5 |
| 2nd double trio | (3,10,12/3,11>8,9) | $98953.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Four : (50) - KWUN TONG HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1650Meters
Horse No 1 SMART CITY (J213) K C Leung Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between BEAUTIFUL WIN and SNOWALOT which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was hampered when taken out by CAN'T GO WONG.
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Horse No 2 SNOWALOT (E397) L Hewitson Bumped after the 300 Metres.
Lay out in the Home Straight.
Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing tight between CAN'T GO WONG and ATOMIC BEAUTY which was taken out by SUPER BABY.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 3 WINNING STEPS (G420) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 4 TURIN WARRIOR (G150) H Bowman After the 300 Metres was bumped by SNOWALOT which shifted out to improve.
After the event, H Bowman stated that he had intended on taking up a midfield position.
He said in the early stages when SUPER BABY went forward, he elected to follow that runner across which resulted in TURIN WARRIOR taking up a more forward position than anticipated.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 6 CAN'T GO WONG (H087) A Badel After travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded between SUPER BABY and BEAUTIFUL WIN.
When questioned, A Badel stated that his instructions were to take up a handy position but after being crowded at the start settled further back than intended.
He said entering the Back Straight when PRINCE ALEX made a forward move, his intention was to follow that runner into the race, however, when PRINCE ALEX showed superior pace, he was unable to follow that runner and as a result remained racing to the outside of SMART CITY.
He said when caught wide in the Back Straight he then elected to follow SMART CITY to avoid racing wide and without cover.
When questioned regarding his decision to shift to the inside of SMART CITY after the 500 Metres, A Badel stated that with the rail in the C position, he thought it would be advantageous to save ground on the Home Turn and when he felt TURIN WARRIOR would take him into the race, he elected to shift in and follow that runner.
He said when TURIN WARRIOR did not improve into the event as expected, CAN'T GO WONG then had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the Home Straight between TURIN WARRIOR and SMART CITY and as a result made contact with SMART CITY for some distance.
He added after obtaining clear running approaching the 150 Metres CAN'T GO WONG finished the race off reasonably well.
After considering his explanations, whilst the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Badel were reasonable, he was advised, in the opinion of the Stewards, his better option would have been to continue a run to the outside of SMART CITY which would have provided his mount with clear and uninterrupted running in the Home Straight.
Horse No 7 BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250) C Y Ho Crowded shortly after the start.
Horse No 8 FOREMOST TEDDY (J058) Z Purton The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in to ascertain if there were sufficient grounds for a protest/objection on behalf of FOREMOST TEDDY being declared the 3rd placegetter due to PRINCE ALEX shifting out and making contact with that runner over the concluding stages.
After viewing the videos and when no protest/objection was lodged by the rider or connections of FOREMOST TEDDY, the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds to proceed with the protest/objection and therefore weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 11 PRINCE ALEX (G307) H Bentley Approaching the 900 Metres when the pace of the event was being run outside of standard time PRINCE ALEX improved forward to take up the lead near the 750 Metres.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 9 GALE SAGA (J152) M F Poon Withdrawn prior to Race 3 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore).
Before being allowed to race again, GALE SAGA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Recap by phillip woo
Winning Steps came from last to just collar Prince Alex for a third win and first in three starts over the Valley 1,650m. He was able to build on a one-paced sixth over the Valley 1,800m last Wednesday. Prince Alex found one just too good after taking off from near last at the 900m and leading at the 750m marker. It was a better effort after misfiring with an excuse 17 days ago. Firming favourite Foremost Teddy made it close for second after chasing the leader on the fence. He should be winning shortly after staying on for placings in both starts this term. Punted late, Super Baby gradually faded to finish fourth after getting headed for the lead mid-race. He might have a ratings bottom in sight. Atomic Beauty ran on steadily to finish next best after slotting one off with cover from midfield. He was able to improve from one run to the next. Can't Go Wong got in on the act late without threatening after making his run one from the rear. It was a below par performance, but he should come on for the run. Snowalot just plodded after a handy run along the fence.