Results / Latest Results
Race Results:
27 October 2024 - Happy Valley
Race 5 - HUIZHOU HANDICAP - Sec1
Class 4 - 1200M - C
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:10:36
Sectional Time: 23.64 23.31 23.41
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 8 | SMART FIGHTER (H278) | L. Ferraris | P. F. Yiu | 45 | 123 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 2 | 1:10:36 | 2-2-1 | 23.72 23.31 23.33 | |
| 2 | 9 | TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) | A. Badel | M. Newnham | 45 | 123 | 9 | 12 | 9 | H | 1:10:38 | 5-6-2 | 24.24 23.23 22.91 |
| 3 | 3 | TELECOM DRAGON (H322) | M. Chadwick | C. H. Yip | 50 | 128 | 12 | 8.1 | 1 | N | 1:10:42 | 6-5-3 | 24.32 23.11 22.99 |
| 4 | 7 | GOLDEN DARCI (H470) | K. Teetan | D. Hall | 46 | 124 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 0.50 | 1:10:44 | 8-7-4 | 24.48 23.11 22.85 |
| 5 | 2 | THE PERFECT MATCH (J253) | H. Bowman | C. S. Shum | 57 | 135 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1:10:70 | 11-11-5 | 24.92 23.11 22.67 |
| 6 | 11 | SKY PROPHET (J095) | L. Hewitson | C. Fownes | 44 | 122 | 5.6 | 11 | 5 | 2.75 | 1:10:81 | 4-3-6 | 24.00 23.19 23.62 |
| 7 | 1 | ERNEST FEELING (E209) | A. Hamelin | J. Richards | 57 | 135 | 9.1 | 25 | 11 | 3.25 | 1:10:87 | 7-8-7 | 24.44 23.27 23.16 |
| 8 | 12 | HOSS (H055) | K. De. Melo | W. Y. So | 40 | 118 | 15 | 37 | 4 | 3.5 | 1:10:92 | 10-10-8 | 24.68 23.15 23.09 |
| 9 | 10 | GIMME FIVE (J099) | Z. Purton | F. C. Lor | 44 | 122 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 6 | 5.5 | 1:11:22 | 3-4-9 | 23.96 23.35 23.91 |
| 10 | 4 | INVINCIBLE DELIGHT (J372) | B. Avdulla | John Size | 48 | 126 | 36 | 99 | 7 | 7 | 1:11:47 | 9-9-10 | 24.68 23.11 23.68 |
| 11 | 5 | VIGOR ELLEEGANT (J375) | M. L. Yeung | K. L. Man | 48 | 126 | 44 | 91 | 10 | 8.5 | 1:11:72 | 1-1-11 | 23.64 23.31 24.77 |
| WD | 6 | DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) | C. L. Chau | T. P. Yung | 46 | 122 | 29 | WD | -- |
Sire:Sacred Falls
Breed of the Winning Horse:SMART FIGHTER
Dam:Do Ra Mi
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 8 | 27 |
| place | 8 | 11.5 |
| 9 | 26.5 | |
| 3 | 23.5 | |
| forecast | 8-9 | 321 |
| quinella | 8-9 | 160 |
| quinella place | 8-9 | 51 |
| 3-8 | 45 | |
| 3-9 | 128 | |
| tierce | 8-9-3 | 1744 |
| trio | 3-8-9 | 451 |
| first 4 | 3-7-8-9 | 793 |
| quartet | 8-9-3-7 | 14550 |
| 4th double | (1-6,8) | $129.0 |
| 4th double consulation | (1-9) | $40.5 |
| 1st treble | (7/1/6,8) | $483.0 |
| 1st treble consulation | (7/1/9) | $153.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Five : (133) - HUIZHOU HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters
Horse No 1 ERNEST FEELING (E209) A Hamelin A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 2 THE PERFECT MATCH (J253) H Bowman Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between INVINCIBLE DELIGHT which was taken out slightly by GIMME FIVE and TACTICAL COMMAND (A Badel) which shifted in.
A Badel was reprimanded.
When questioned, H Bowman stated that his mount, which was racing in blinkers for the first time, commenced to race keenly in the early stages after obtaining a position with cover behind INVINCIBLE DELIGHT.
He said as a consequence he was obliged to check to avoid the heels of INVINCIBLE DELIGHT approaching the 1000 Metres, shifted out and made the first turn wider.
Horse No 5 VIGOR ELLEEGANT (J375) M L Yeung After the event, M L Yeung confirmed that from his wide barrier he was requested to take up a forward position and ride his mount in a similar manner when successful in a barrier trial on 5 October 2024.
Trainer K L Man confirmed the instructions and the reason why such instructions were issued.
Horse No 7 GOLDEN DARCI (H470) K Teetan A Badel (TACTICAL COMMAND) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1000 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of GOLDEN DARCI, resulting in GOLDEN DARCI having to be checked away from the heels of TACTICAL COMMAND.
A Badel was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at Happy Valley.
In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.
Horse No 8 SMART FIGHTER (H278) L Ferraris On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to SMART FIGHTER was refitted.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 9 TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) A Badel A Badel pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1000 Metres (see GOLDEN DARCI).
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 10 GIMME FIVE (J099) Z Purton When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of GIMME FIVE, Z Purton stated that with the pace of the event being run slightly inside of standard time in the early stages, his mount was under pressure to hold its on-pace position.
He said when SMART FIGHTER shifted away from the rail near the 500 Metres, GIMME FIVE commenced to improve into the event and then was awkwardly placed close to SMART FIGHTER, resulting in him having to steady his mount.
He said after this GIMME FIVE did not respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
The performance of GIMME FIVE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts.
Before being allowed to race again, GIMME FIVE 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 11 SKY PROPHET (J095) L Hewitson Brushed a running rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
Horse No 12 HOSS (H055) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly.
Horse No 6 DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) C L Chau Withdrawn on raceday morning after sustaining a wound to the head whilst being transported to the course.
Before being allowed to race again, DAY DAY VICTORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Recap by phillip woo
Post-time favourite Smart Fighter trailed the pacesetter, reclaimed the lead 300m out and just held off the late surge of Tactical Command for an overdue first win at his 15th start. Tactical Command finished strongly to make it close on the wire after a one-off trip from better than midfield. He's ready to win again. Telecom Dragon ran on nicely to finish a close third after a rails run from midfield. It was a good run on his seasonal reappearance. Punted late Golden Darci ran on nicely to just miss a placing after making his run four back on the fence. It was also a nice effort on his season debut. The Perfect Match came from last for fifth without threatening the top four. It was a positive showing. Sky Prophet only plodded after a prominent run along the inside. He never gets beaten far but has trouble raising his game to a higher level. Early favourite Gimme Five tamely faded after a one-out, one-back run. He was disappointing after filling the frame in his first two starts this term.