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Race Results:
11 January 2023 - Happy Valley
Race 3 - GREAT GEORGE HANDICAP - Sec 3
Class 4 - 1200M - B
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:09:55
Sectional Time: 23.94 22.22 23.39
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 2 | HERO STAR (D033) | S. De Sousa | K. L. Man | 56 | 131 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 9 | 1:09:55 | 1-1-1 | 23.94 22.22 23.39 | |
| 2 | 4 | RACING FIGHTER (B285) | H. Bentley | C. H. Yip | 55 | 130 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 2 | 1 | 1:09:72 | 4-4-2 | 24.22 22.38 23.12 |
| 3 | 3 | HIGH CLOUD (G351) | K. Teetan | D. Whyte | 55 | 130 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4 | 1.5 | 1:09:81 | 5-6-3 | 24.26 22.46 23.09 |
| 4 | 5 | CIRCUIT SEVEN (D474) | A. Hamelin | A. S. Cruz | 52 | 127 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 5 | 3 | 1:10:04 | 2-2-4 | 24.06 22.30 23.68 |
| 5 | 9 | SURE JOYFUL (G125) | R. Maia | P. F. Yiu | 48 | 123 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 8 | 4.25 | 1:10:22 | 8-8-5 | 24.46 22.50 23.26 |
| 6 | 8 | MELBOURNE HALL (D118) | H. Bowman | D. Hall | 51 | 126 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 4.25 | 1:10:24 | 6-5-6 | 24.30 22.42 23.52 |
| 7 | 6 | GALVANIC (H147) | A. Badel | J. Richards | 52 | 127 | 21 | 46 | 10 | 4.75 | 1:10:29 | 11-11-7 | 24.94 22.42 22.93 |
| 8 | 11 | FLAMING EAGLE (G108) | C. L. Chau | P. C. Ng | 43 | 118 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 1:10:35 | 10-9-8 | 24.62 22.50 23.23 |
| 9 | 7 | HAPPY GOLF (H056) | M. F. Poon | F. C. Lor | 52 | 125 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 1:10:66 | 9-10-9 | 24.58 22.58 23.50 |
| 10 | 10 | JAZZ STEED (C406) | C. Y. Ho | C. Fownes | 44 | 119 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 1 | 9.75 | 1:11:12 | 7-7-10 | 24.42 22.46 24.24 |
| 11 | 1 | GLORIOUS STARLIGHT (G273) | L. Ferraris | Y. S. Tsui | 60 | 135 | 41 | 99 | 7 | 10 | 1:11:15 | 12-12-11 | 24.98 22.42 23.75 |
| 12 | 12 | HAPPILY FRIENDS (C533) | L. Hewitson | W. Y. So | 43 | 118 | 19 | 31 | 6 | 12.5 | 1:11:54 | 3-3-12 | 24.10 22.46 24.98 |
Sire:Kaphero
Breed of the Winning Horse:HERO STAR
Dam:Winning Betsy
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 2 | 74.5 |
| place | 2 | 20 |
| 4 | 31.5 | |
| 3 | 18.5 | |
| forecast | 2-4 | 743 |
| quinella | 2-4 | 431 |
| quinella place | 2-4 | 137.5 |
| 2-3 | 75.5 | |
| 3-4 | 88 | |
| 3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A2 | 21 |
| tierce | 2-4-3 | 4585 |
| trio | 2-3-4 | 620 |
| first 4 | 2-3-4-5 | 1173 |
| quartet | 2-4-3-5 | 30359 |
| 2nd double | (5-2) | $361.5 |
| 2nd double consulation | (5-4) | $117.5 |
| 1st double trio | (2,5,8/2,3,4) | $35496.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Three: (323) - GREAT GEORGE HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters
HAPPY GOLF, which sustained an abrasion to the left hock whilst being transported to Happy Valley, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
FLAMING EAGLE began only fairly.
GLORIOUS STARLIGHT stumbled on jumping.
HIGH CLOUD was bumped a short distance after the start by CIRCUIT SEVEN which was taken in by HAPPILY FRIENDS.
From a wide barrier, GALVANIC was steadied on jumping to obtain a position closer to the rail.
SURE JOYFUL was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover.
Near the 1100 Metres, CIRCUIT SEVEN was steadied away from the heels of HERO STAR (S De Sousa) which commenced to shift in when not properly clear.
When being steadied, CIRCUIT SEVEN became badly unbalanced as a result of being bumped on the hindquarters by HAPPILY FRIENDS which shifted in.
S De Sousa was advised that whilst the Stewards were of the opinion that CIRCUIT SEVEN becoming unbalanced as a result of the contact from HAPPILY FRIENDS had exaggerated the incident, nonetheless he was reprimanded for shifting in when not fully clear and told that in similar circumstances he must exercise far more care than he did on this occasion.
After the 1100 Metres, HAPPY GOLF commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied to obtain cover when racing very wide.
Near the 950 Metres, FLAMING EAGLE was steadied when crowded for room between JAZZ STEED and SURE JOYFUL which got its head on the side and lay in away from MELBOURNE HALL as that horse was being steadied to obtain cover.
Passing the 500 Metres, HIGH CLOUD momentarily raced in restricted room between RACING FIGHTER and HAPPILY FRIENDS which shifted in marginally.
SURE JOYFUL, which was following HIGH CLOUD, was inconvenienced in consequence.
Near the 450 Metres, HIGH CLOUD and MELBOURNE HALL raced tight.
Near the 75 Metres, CIRCUIT SEVEN turned its head to the left towards RACING FIGHTER.
CIRCUIT SEVEN then shifted out towards the heels of RACING FIGHTER, resulting in CIRCUIT SEVEN having to be steadied away from the heels of that horse.
This matter was brought to the attention of Mr A S Cruz, the trainer of CIRCUIT SEVEN.
Close to the finishing line, SURE JOYFUL was shifted out from behind CIRCUIT SEVEN to continue improving.
Throughout the race, HAPPILY FRIENDS travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, it was reported that GLORIOUS STARLIGHT had bled from both nostrils.
A veterinary inspection of JAZZ STEED immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and an endoscopic examination also showed a substantial amount of blood in its trachea.
Before being allowed to race again, JAZZ STEED will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
JAZZ STEED, HERO STAR and RACING FIGHTER were sent for sampling.
Recap by phillip woo
Speedball Hero Star kept finding after turning the final bend two lengths on top for an overdue win after filling the frame in his opening five starts this term. It wasn't a strong Class Four. Racing Fighter stayed on well for second after a prominent run. It was a good effort on his seasonal debut following lameness in September. High Cloud ran on to take third late after a handy run. It was his best run to date following a move to blinkers. Circuit Seven's legs were wobbling over the final 50m after a pace-stalking run. He just doesn't quite get the 1,200m. Early favourite Sure Joyful finished next best without menacing the top four from behind midfield. He couldn't back up a near win last time out. Melbourne Hall kept on one-paced after a wide trip with cover from midfield. He couldn't make an impact carrying more weight. Galvanic made noticeable ground late through the middle after settling last from a wide draw. It was a pleasing debut effort and he'll appreciate a further trip when the penny does drop. Jazz Steed was a non-factor from behind midfield as the late-plunged favourite.