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Race Results:
5 February 2025 - Happy Valley
Race 9 - SHUI WO HANDICAP
Class 3 - 1200M - A
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:09:91
Sectional Time: 23.78 23.27 22.86
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 9 | GALLANT VALOUR (H323) | B. Avdulla | J. Richards | 67 | 122 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 1:09:91 | 5-6-1 | 24.38 23.03 22.50 | |
| 2 | 6 | EASON (G061) | H. Bowman | P. F. Yiu | 71 | 126 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 5 | H | 1:09:94 | 8-7-2 | 24.62 22.91 22.41 |
| 3 | 10 | HAPPY FAT CAT (G166) | A. Hamelin | W. K. Mo | 64 | 119 | 8.6 | 18 | 9 | N | 1:09:95 | 1-1-3 | 23.78 23.27 22.90 |
| 4 | 8 | SUPER JOY N FUN (J164) | C. L. Chau | T. P. Yung | 69 | 122 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 0.50 | 1:10:00 | 3-3-4 | 24.02 23.19 22.79 |
| 5 | 7 | A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) | A. Atzeni | John Size | 69 | 124 | 6.8 | 7 | 2 | 0.50 | 1:10:00 | 9-8-5 | 24.74 22.83 22.43 |
| 6 | 2 | GUSTOSISIMO (J303) | Y. L. Chung | A. S. Cruz | 76 | 128 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 1 | 1 | 1:10:06 | 4-4-6 | 24.22 23.07 22.77 |
| 7 | 3 | KYRUS DRAGON (H396) | K. Teetan | D. Hall | 75 | 130 | 8.6 | 6.5 | 3 | 2 | 1:10:22 | 6-5-7 | 24.46 22.91 22.85 |
| 8 | 5 | VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348) | Z. Purton | C. H. Yip | 72 | 127 | 8.1 | 5.4 | 11 | 2.5 | 1:10:30 | 10-10-8 | 24.74 22.91 22.65 |
| 9 | 12 | HAROLD WIN (J280) | M. L. Yeung | K. W. Lui | 60 | 115 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 2.5 | 1:10:32 | 2-2-9 | 23.82 23.39 23.11 |
| 10 | 4 | NORDIC DRAGON (G467) | C. Y. Ho | C. S. Shum | 73 | 128 | 14 | 30 | 10 | 3.5 | 1:10:46 | 12-12-10 | 25.06 22.75 22.65 |
| 11 | 1 | WINGS OF WAR (H162) | H. Bentley | D. Whyte | 80 | 135 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 4.5 | 1:10:64 | 7-9-11 | 24.54 23.03 23.07 |
| 12 | 11 | TURF PHOENIX (J294) | K. De. Melo | W. Y. So | 64 | 119 | 41 | 99 | 8 | 6.75 | 1:11:00 | 11-11-12 | 24.86 22.91 23.23 |
Sire:Heroic Valour
Breed of the Winning Horse:GALLANT VALOUR
Dam:Lassila
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 9 | 140.5 |
| place | 9 | 42 |
| 6 | 31.5 | |
| 10 | 59 | |
| forecast | 9-6 | 1595 |
| quinella | 6-9 | 955.5 |
| quinella place | 6-9 | 283.5 |
| 9-10 | 366 | |
| 6-10 | 374.5 | |
| tierce | 9-6-10 | 24942 |
| trio | 6-9-10 | 5468 |
| first 4 | 6-8-9-10 | 14926 |
| quartet | 9-6-10-8 | 333116 |
| 8th double | (4-9) | $344.0 |
| 8th double consulation | (4-6) | $32.5 |
| 2nd treble | (4/4/9) | $1253.0 |
| 2nd treble consulation | (4/4/6) | $106.0 |
| 4th double trio | (4,6,7/6,9,10) | $188378.0 |
| six up | (5,7/2,5/2,9/3,4/4,6/6,9) | $9534.0 |
| six up bonus | (5/5/2/4/4/9) | $146982.0 |
| jockey challenge winner | 1 [Z Purton] 7 [M F Poon] | |
| trainer challenge winner | 8 [P F Yiu] |
Racing Incident Report
Race Nine : (406) - SHUI WO HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters
Horse No 1 WINGS OF WAR (H162) H Bentley After the event, H Bentley reported that his mount was disadvantaged by racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result did not run on in the Home Straight.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 2 GUSTOSISIMO (J303) Y L Chung When the pace steadied leaving the 500 Metres commenced to race keenly and was checked away from HAPPY FAT CAT.
A Hamelin (HAPPY FAT CAT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he allowed his mount to shift out whilst riding it along, contributing to GUSTOSISIMO being badly crowded for room and losing its rightful running.
A Hamelin was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 23 February 2025 at Sha Tin.
In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 3 and the consequences grade 2, also considered his very good race riding record and the contribution from SUPER JOY N FUN shifting in.
C L Chau (SUPER JOY N FUN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he allowed his mount to shift in whilst riding it along, contributing to GUSTOSISIMO being badly crowded for room and losing its rightful running.
C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 and to expire on Monday, 10 March 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).
In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 3 and the consequences grade 2, also considered his very poor race riding record and the contribution from HAPPY FAT CAT shifting out.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 3 KYRUS DRAGON (H396) K Teetan Leaving the 500 Metres was steadied away from GUSTOSISIMO.
Over the final 200 Metres was unable to obtain clear running when positioned behind and to the inside of GUSTOSISIMO.
Horse No 4 NORDIC DRAGON (G467) C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Horse No 5 VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348) Z Purton Raced keenly when being shifted in to obtain cover in the middle stages.
After the event, Z Purton stated that he was given on specific instructions but from a wide barrier he was obliged to settle slightly back in the field to obtain cover behind WINGS OF WAR.
He added that, in his opinion, VIEW OF THE WORLD was not suited by the backing up from its last start on 22 January 2025 and performs best when its runs are spaced.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 6 EASON (G061) H Bowman Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of SUPER JOY N FUN to obtain clear running and as a result made contact with GALLANT VALOUR.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 7 A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) A Atzeni Slow to begin.
Leaving the 500 Metres was steadied away from KYRUS DRAGON.
Approaching the 150 Metres raced tight to the inside of KYRUS DRAGON.
Was then briefly held up for clear running behind HAPPY FAT CAT approaching the 100 Metres before shifting to that runner's inside to secure clear running.
Horse No 8 SUPER JOY N FUN (J164) C L Chau Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Leaving the 500 Metres was taken wider by HAROLD WIN.
Horse No 9 GALLANT VALOUR (H323) B Avdulla Approaching the 200 Metres was bumped and taken wider by EASON.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 11 TURF PHOENIX (J294) K De Melo Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by HAPPY FAT CAT which shifted in.
In the early stages raced keenly and lay out making the first turn near the 1000 Metres.
Near the 550 Metres got its head up when being steadied to avoid EASON.
Horse No 12 HAROLD WIN (J280) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly.
Leaving the 500 Metres was hampered when GUSTOSISIMO shifted out.
Between the 300 Metres and the 150 Metres raced in restricted room between SUPER JOY N FUN and GUSTOSISIMO which shifted out to improve.
GENERAL:
1.
Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 31 January 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 7 (393) KING OBERON - Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2.
Racing Laboratory tests of SPEEDY FORTUNE, PLENTIFUL, WIND SPEEDER, GOLDEN EMPIRE, JUDY'S GREAT, PRIME MORTAR, HAYDAY, SPIRIT OF PEACE, BEAUTY ALLIANCE, STURDY RUBY, TO INFINITY, AMAZING AWARD, SIGHT HAPPY, HAPPY TRIO, TURIN WARRIOR, CLASSIC CENTURY, VIVA GRACIOUSNESS, STAR MAC, AESTHETICISM.
BEAUTY DESTINY, HAPPY FAT CAT, A AMERIC TE SPECSO, VIEW OF THE WORLD (22.1.25) and YODA'S CHOICE, PRECISION GOAL, GLUCK RACER, REGENCY HAPPY STAR, SUNLIGHT POWER, YELLOWFIN, ENJOY GOLF, MAGNIFIQUE, METRO WARRIOR, BILLIONAIRE SECRET, GOOD GOOD, SOARING BRONCO, YUEN LONG ELITE, WIN SPEED, ARIEL, NEVER PETER OUT, SPANGLE FORTUNE, GORGEOUS WIN, BABY CRYSTAL, SUPER FORTUNE, FAST RESPONDER, CRIMSON FLASH, FRANCIS MEYNELL, THE BOOM BOX, TALENTS AMBITION, PERFECT TEAM, SUPER UNICORN (26.1.25) proved negative.
SUMMARY:
1.
Withdrawal Race 5 POLARIS on 4.2.25 on veterinary advice
2.
Fine Race 7 A Badel (SKY CAP): $5,000 for using the whip on his mount when it was out of contention
3.
Warnings Race 1 M F Poon (PODIUM) for shifting in after the 100 Metres A Badel (MR GOOD VIBES) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages Race 3 H Bowman (SKY JEWELLERY) re his riding after the 500 Metres L Ferraris (SUPER CHARIZZARD) re his riding in the middle stages Race 6 C L Chau (DRAGON STAR) for shifting in approaching the 1400 Metres Race 8 H Bowman (GALAXY WITNESS) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages IVY LEAGUE re racing manners Y L Chung (LOVERO) for shifting out near the 200 Metres
4.
Suspensions Race 5 M F Poon (FORTUNE WHISKEY) for careless riding over the concluding stages (from Wednesday, 5 March 2025 until Monday, 10 March 2025 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays) Race 9 A Hamelin (HAPPY FAT CAT) for careless riding over the concluding stages (Sunday, 23 February 2025 - 1 Hong Kong raceday) C L Chau (SUPER JOY N FUN) for careless riding over the concluding stages (from Wednesday, 5 March 2025 until Monday, 10 March 2025 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays)
5.
Bleeder Race 1 RUNNING AHEAD
6.
Barrier Trial Race 1 RUNNING AHEAD (bleeder)
7.
Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1 YOU'REMYEVERYTHING RUNNING AHEAD Race 5 POLARIS
8.
Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after Race 5
Recap by phillip woo
Gallant Valour showed a good turn of foot from better than midfield to get up in the final few strides for a third win and first in Class Three from seven Valley 1,200m runs this term. Eason ran on nicely to just miss after pushing out for a clear run 200m out following a one-off trip from behind midfield. He's a winner waiting to happen with placings three times over the Valley 1,200m from four starts this term. Happy Fat Cat wouldn't go down without a fight after leading from gate 10. He's close to a win after filling the frame in his past three starts on his return to the Valley 1,200m. Punted late Super Joy N Fun stayed on well to just miss a placing after sitting wide without cover near the speed from gate seven. He will be a force to be reckoned with from a better draw. A Americ Te Specso just missed the frame after getting held up for a run near the inside from the 120m to 60m with his bid from near last. He's building towards a win. Gustosisimo lost a placing 50m out after getting all favours on the leader's back. He appears from his past two runs to be on or near his mark.