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Race Results:
18 October 2023 - Happy Valley
Race 8 - SPEEDY HANDICAP- Sec2
Class 3 - 1200M - B
Course: HV Rainy Going: y
Finish Time: 1:10:06
Sectional Time: 23.23 22.84 23.99
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 12 | NEVER TOO SOON (E434) | K. De. Melo | D. Hall | 62 | 119 | 20 | 7.3 | 2 | 1:10:06 | 7-7-1 | 23.99 22.68 23.39 | |
| 2 | 3 | WONDER KIT (G455) | Z. Purton | K. W. Lui | 75 | 132 | 3 | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 1:10:22 | 5-4-2 | 23.67 22.80 23.75 |
| 3 | 2 | GRATEFUL HEART (D278) | H. Bentley | W. Y. So | 75 | 132 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 1.75 | 1:10:35 | 10-10-3 | 24.27 22.64 23.44 |
| 4 | 6 | CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262) | H. Bowman | C. Fownes | 70 | 127 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 10 | 2.75 | 1:10:50 | 12-11-4 | 24.55 22.60 23.35 |
| 5 | 7 | BEAUTY GLORY (E459) | Y. L. Chung | A. S. Cruz | 66 | 116 | 8.3 | 10 | 6 | 4.25 | 1:10:74 | 3-3-5 | 23.47 22.88 24.39 |
| 6 | 11 | HAPPY GOLF (H056) | M. Chadwick | F. C. Lor | 62 | 119 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 7.5 | 1:11:27 | 9-9-6 | 24.23 22.64 24.40 |
| 7 | 10 | PHOENIX LIGHT (G192) | A. Badel | C. H. Yip | 63 | 120 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 8.75 | 1:11:46 | 8-8-7 | 24.03 22.80 24.63 |
| 8 | 8 | MAGIC PHOENIX (E440) | A. Hamelin | K. H. Ting | 66 | 123 | 21 | 43 | 12 | 9.25 | 1:11:53 | 4-6-8 | 23.67 22.96 24.90 |
| 9 | 1 | DRAGON'S LUCK (H060) | L. Hewitson | D. Whyte | 78 | 135 | 9.4 | 10 | 11 | 10.25 | 1:11:70 | 1-1-9 | 23.23 22.84 25.63 |
| 10 | 4 | O'LINER (H264) | L. Ferraris | T. P. Yung | 73 | 130 | 9.5 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 1:11:97 | 6-5-10 | 23.83 22.68 25.46 |
| 11 | 9 | E UNIVERSE (H151) | K. C. Leung | K. L. Man | 63 | 120 | 28 | 39 | 3 | 14 | 1:12:30 | 2-2-11 | 23.35 22.92 26.03 |
| 12 | 5 | ACCOLADE START (H331) | A. Atzeni | C. S. Shum | 72 | 129 | 39 | 99 | 8 | 20 | 1:13:26 | 11-12-12 | 24.43 22.84 25.99 |
Sire:Written Tycoon
Breed of the Winning Horse:NEVER TOO SOON
Dam:Best Yet To Come
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 12 | 73.5 |
| place | 12 | 23.5 |
| 3 | 12 | |
| 2 | 57 | |
| forecast | 12-3 | 244 |
| quinella | 3-12 | 86.5 |
| quinella place | 3-12 | 37.5 |
| 2-12 | 310 | |
| 2-3 | 153 | |
| tierce | 12-3-2 | 5295 |
| trio | 2-3-12 | 846 |
| first 4 | 2-3-6-12 | 1229 |
| quartet | 12-3-2-6 | 27832 |
| 7th double | (4-12) | $731.0 |
| 7th double consulation | (4-3) | $21.5 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Eight : (99) - SPEEDY HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters
Horse No 1 DRAGON'S LUCK (H060) L Hewitson Shifted in abruptly on jumping.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have blood at the right nostril.
An endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to be a bleeder.
Horse No 3 WONDER KIT (G455) Z Purton Was sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 4 O'LINER (H264) L Ferraris After the race, L Ferraris that his intention was to hold a forward position and lead if circumstances permitted.
He said as the start was effected O'LINER jumped only fairly but then was crowded for room between runners and as a consequence settled back in the field in the early stages.
He added approaching the first turn he allowed O'LINER to improve forward but was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.
Horse No 5 ACCOLADE START (H331) A Atzeni Was bumped on jumping.
The performance of ACCOLADE START, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.
Before being allowed to race again, ACCOLADE START will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 6 CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262) H Bowman Was slow to begin and then was crowded between O'LINER and DRAGON'S LUCK which shifted in abruptly on jumping.
Horse No 8 MAGIC PHOENIX (E440) A Hamelin For some distance in the middle stages raced keenly and approaching the 600 Metres was steadied away from BEAUTY GLORY.
Horse No 10 PHOENIX LIGHT (G192) A Badel A Badel expressed concern with the horse's action on arrival at the start.
PHOENIX LIGHT was examined by the Veterinary Officer who, after the necessary consultations, said the horse was suitable to race.
Jumped only fairly.
Horse No 11 HAPPY GOLF (H056) M Chadwick Approaching the 300 Metres improved into a tight run between MAGIC PHOENIX and O'LINER and was steadied away from the heels of O'LINER when disappointed for clear running.
Then raced tight between those runners for a short distance thereafter.
Horse No 12 NEVER TOO SOON (E434) K De Melo Was sent for sampling post-race.
Recap by phillip woo
Punted late, Never Too Soon travelled on the rail in midfield before getting up along the inside to win going away 100m out. His 15 starts last term produced only two thirds, but he was well rated and appreciated his cheek pieces, hood and tongue tie coming off. Wonder Kit found one too good after his perfect run on the fence. It was another honest performance. Grateful Heart took the short route home to get up for third after making his run two from the rear. It was an improved effort. Capital Delight ran on late to finish fourth without threatening the top three after Hugh Bowman rode him patiently second last from gate 10. It was not a bad effort. Beauty Glory was one-paced after his prominent run. He has produced mixed results in his three starts this term. Happy Golf ran on from worse than midfield without threatening the placegetters. He looks like he wants a longer trip. Phoenix Light produced a one-paced finish after getting posted wide. He usually comes on with racing. Dragon's Luck did not offer much in the home straight after clearing to the lead 900m out. The Happy Valley experiment backfired.