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Race Results:
29 October 2023 - Happy Valley
Race 3 - DONGGUAN HANDICAP
Class 5 - 1650M - C
Course: HV Sunny Going: g
Finish Time: 1:41:67
Sectional Time: 27.81 24.19 25.49 24.18
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 12 | HANG'S CHOICE (E311) | K. Teetan | W. Y. So | 19 | 115 | 6 | 4.3 | 2 | 1:41:67 | 7-7-7-1 | 52.72 25.29 23.66 | |
| 2 | 3 | UNITED ENDEAVORS (G030) | Y. L. Chung | W. Y. So | 38 | 127 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 4 | 0.50 | 1:41:75 | 5-6-5-2 | 52.48 25.41 23.86 |
| 3 | 1 | CORDYCEPS ONE (E107) | L. Hewitson | K. W. Lui | 39 | 135 | 7.3 | 10 | 11 | 0.50 | 1:41:76 | 3-3-3-3 | 52.24 25.45 24.07 |
| 4 | 4 | MILLENNIUM FALCON (D281) | L. Ferraris | T. P. Yung | 34 | 130 | 21 | 46 | 9 | 2.25 | 1:42:02 | 4-4-4-4 | 52.28 25.49 24.25 |
| 5 | 5 | MEDIC ELITE (G129) | A. Badel | P. C. Ng | 31 | 127 | 9.6 | 4 | 5 | 2.25 | 1:42:02 | 8-8-8-5 | 52.80 25.25 23.97 |
| 6 | 11 | SMART BEAUTY (G477) | M. Chadwick | A. S. Cruz | 24 | 120 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 2.25 | 1:42:04 | 6-5-6-6 | 52.48 25.41 24.15 |
| 7 | 2 | BRAVE AND BOLD (H275) | Z. Purton | John Size | 38 | 134 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 5.75 | 1:42:57 | 11-11-9-7 | 53.28 24.97 24.32 |
| 8 | 6 | VIVA A LA (G282) | K. C. Leung | K. L. Man | 31 | 127 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3 | 7 | 1:42:77 | 1-1-1-8 | 52.00 25.49 25.28 |
| 9 | 8 | PEAK TO PEAK (D472) | A. Atzeni | D. A. Hayes | 30 | 126 | 9.5 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1:43:27 | 12-12-11-9 | 53.44 25.05 24.78 |
| 10 | 10 | SHENZHOU TWELVE (G164) | H. T. Mo | Y. S. Tsui | 27 | 121 | 38 | 96 | 8 | 12.25 | 1:43:64 | 9-9-12-10 | 53.12 25.45 25.07 |
| 11 | 9 | GENEROUS FRIEND (G439) | M. F. Poon | C. H. Yip | 29 | 123 | 51 | 99 | 6 | 14.25 | 1:43:96 | 10-10-10-11 | 53.24 25.09 25.63 |
| 12 | 7 | EAGLE RUN (G415) | K. De. Melo | D. Whyte | 30 | 126 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 1:44:54 | 2-2-2-12 | 52.08 25.57 26.89 |
Sire:Exceed And Excel
Breed of the Winning Horse:HANG'S CHOICE
Dam:Tingleo
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 12 | 43.5 |
| place | 12 | 16.5 |
| 3 | 27 | |
| 1 | 31 | |
| forecast | 12-3 | 374 |
| quinella | 3-12 | 189 |
| quinella place | 3-12 | 70 |
| 1-12 | 82 | |
| 1-3 | 128.5 | |
| tierce | 12-3-1 | 3363 |
| trio | 1-3-12 | 649 |
| first 4 | 1-3-4-12 | 6330 |
| quartet | 12-3-1-4 | 80314 |
| 2nd double | (4-12) | $154.5 |
| 2nd double consulation | (4-3) | $33.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Three : (121) - DONGGUAN HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1650Meters
Horse No 2 BRAVE AND BOLD (H275) Z Purton Jumped awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
After the 1500 Metres was steadied away from SHENZHOU TWELVE.
Horse No 3 UNITED ENDEAVORS (G030) Y L Chung Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 4 MILLENNIUM FALCON (D281) L Ferraris Near the 1500 Metres was momentarily crowded by CORDYCEPS ONE which shifted in before being corrected by its rider.
Horse No 5 MEDIC ELITE (G129) A Badel Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied away from EAGLE RUN as that horse commenced to give ground.
Passing the 200 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between MILLENNIUM FALCON and UNITED ENDEAVORS (Apprentice Y L Chung) which shifted out and as a result was shifted to the inside of UNITED ENDEAVORS near the 150 Metres to secure clear running.
Apprentice Chung was advised to exercise more care.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 6 VIVA A LA (G282) K C Leung After the race, K C Leung reported that his mount raced keenly in the lead and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner.
Trainer K L Man stated that he agreed with the views expressed by Jockey Leung in that VIVA A LA raced too keenly, particularly when pressured by EAGLE RUN in the early stages.
He added that VIVA A LA had pleased him leading into today's event and this was the only explanation he could offer for its disappointing performance.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
The performance of VIVA A LA, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing as compared to its last start.
Before being allowed to race again, VIVA A LA 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 7 EAGLE RUN (G415) K De Melo When questioned regarding the performance, K De Melo stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position.
He said after riding EAGLE RUN along in the early stages, he was able to settle outside VIVA A LA in the early and middle stages.
He added making the Home Turn EAGLE RUN came under pressure, did not respond to his riding from that point and he was not comfortable with the horse's action in the Home Straight, particularly on pulling up.
Trainer D J Whyte confirmed the instructions were to take up a forward position from the outside barrier and had expected the horse to perform better than it did today.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.
Before being allowed to race again, EAGLE RUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Horse No 8 PEAK TO PEAK (D472) A Atzeni Fractious in the barriers as the start was effected, leant on the right side of the barrier and as a consequence jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.
As a result of its barrier manners, PEAK TO PEAK will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.
Horse No 11 SMART BEAUTY (G477) M Chadwick Bumped shortly after the start.
Horse No 12 HANG'S CHOICE (E311) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
Recap by phillip woo
Punted late Hang's Choice got up in deep stretch after getting revved up three wide 500m out from behind midfield for a first win at his 19th start. He had run better on return to the Valley in his past two of three earlier runs this term. United Endeavours ran on nicely to get the head down for second from midfield. He was fitter for a run and enjoyed the downgrade. Cordyceps One found a couple just too good after assuming the lead near the 200m slotting box seat from gate 11. It was a good run. Millennium Falcon kept on one paced after a prominent run to just take fourth. Medic Elite just missed fourth after having to change course 150m out with his bid from behind midfield. It was another honest performance. Smart Beauty made a mild bid after a one-off run from midfield. It was a typical type of performance. Brave And Bold made some ground late without threatening from near the rear. Favourite Viva A La faded after going too hard early on in front. The six-pound penalty for a last-start win didn't help.