Happy Valley (HK) Races
Happy Valley (HK)
11:40
Ngau Chi Wan Handicap (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf)
Happy Valley (HK)
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023
Distance: 1m1f
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
Surface: Turf
Non-Runners: Darci Joy (reserve), Harry's Hero (reserve)
| Pos | No. | Horse | Notes | Age/Sex | Status | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP | Beaten By | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Samarkand (NZ) | 7 G | AVG |
Jerry Chau
(2)lbs
|
David A Hayes | 127 lbs | 128/10 | Won | In touch - tracked leaders 2 1/2f out - ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out - driven inside final furlong - led narrowly 100yds out - driven out | |
| 2nd | 9 | River Alwen (IRE) | 7 G | Poor | P C Ng | 122 lbs | 5/2F | 0.1 | Chased leader - pressed leader from over 2f out - ridden under 2f out - driven and kept on well final furlong - always just held | ||
| 3rd | 7 | Forever Glorious (GB) | 7 G | Poor | K W Lui | 123 lbs | 63/10 | .5 | Led - pressed from over 2f out - ridden under 2f out - driven and kept on well final furlong - headed 100yds out - no extra closing stages | ||
| 4th | 2 | Pegasus General (BRZ) | 7 G | Poor | Jimmy Ting | 132 lbs | 68/10 | 0.3 | Tracked leader - ridden under 2f out - not clear run and forced to switch 1f out driven and kept on final 150yds - nearest finish | ||
| 5th | 11 | Palace Pal (NZ) | 7 G | Poor | D J Hall | 118 lbs | 78/10 | .75 | Midfield - ridden 2f out - driven and kept on well final furlong - nearest finish | ||
| 6th | 4 | Serangoon (AUS) | 5 G | Poor |
Angus Chung
(5)lbs
|
A S Cruz | 124 lbs | 40/1 | .75 | Held up towards rear - ridden 2 1/2f out - stayed on from over 1f out - finished well | |
| 7th | 5 | Running Ahead (NZ) | 6 G | Poor | T P Yung | 128 lbs | 72/1 | 0.3 | Midfield - ridden 2f out - driven and kept on final 100yds | ||
| 8th | 8 | Fortune President (AUS) | 5 G | Poor | Y S Tsui | 122 lbs | 53/1 | 2.25 | Started slowly - towards rear - ridden 1 1/2f out - kept on well final furlong - never dangerous | ||
| 9th | 6 | Ready Player One (AUS) | N/A | Poor | Jamie Richards | 127 lbs | 9/1 | 0.3 | Towards rear of midfield - ridden 2f out - wide entering straight and lost place - kept on final furlong - never dangerous | ||
| 10th | 12 | Splendid Star (AUS) | 6 G | Poor | Douglas Whyte | 118 lbs | 41/10 | 0.05 | Midfield on outside - ridden and lost place 2f out - kept on at same pace from 1 1/2f out | ||
| 11th | 1 | Invincible Missile (AUS) | 9 G | Poor | C Fownes | 134 lbs | 8/1 | 1 | Always towards rear | ||
| 12th | 10 | Vincy (IRE) | 10 G | Poor | C H Yip | 119 lbs | 60/1 | 1.25 | Always towards rear |