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Race Results:
15 October 2025 - Happy Valley
Race 2 - HUNG LUEN HANDICAP - Sec1
Class 4 - 1650M - A
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g/f
Finish Time: 1:39:89
Sectional Time: 27.17 24.23 24.00 24.49
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 10 | CELTIC TIMES (G230) | K. Teetan | K. L. Man | 42 | 119 | 29 | 30 | 9 | 1:39:89 | 9-10-8-1 | 52.56 23.80 23.53 | |
| 2 | 3 | CHAIN OF GOLD (J138) | K. C. Leung | W. K. Mo | 55 | 132 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 1.5 | 1:40:13 | 12-12-11-2 | 52.80 23.84 23.49 |
| 3 | 1 | SAMARKAND (H070) | L. Hewitson | D. A. Hayes | 58 | 135 | 6 | 4.2 | 7 | 1.5 | 1:40:14 | 1-1-1-3 | 51.40 24.00 24.74 |
| 4 | 2 | NORTHERN BEAST (H233) | Z. Purton | D. Hall | 57 | 134 | 3.3 | 3 | 1 | 3.25 | 1:40:39 | 4-3-2-4 | 51.64 23.96 24.79 |
| 5 | 6 | GLORIOUS JOURNEY (J137) | M. Chadwick | F. C. Lor | 51 | 128 | 7.4 | 9.8 | 10 | 4.75 | 1:40:65 | 11-11-10-5 | 52.76 23.80 24.09 |
| 6 | 7 | PRINCE ALEX (G307) | H. Bowman | D. Whyte | 51 | 128 | 8.5 | 14 | 11 | 5.75 | 1:40:81 | 8-8-7-6 | 52.24 23.92 24.65 |
| 7 | 12 | HANDSOME BOMB (H402) | A. Atzeni | W. Y. So | 41 | 118 | 18 | 7.4 | 5 | 5.75 | 1:40:81 | 3-4-3-7 | 51.64 24.00 25.17 |
| 8 | 8 | METAL KING (K135) | M. F. Poon | K. H. Ting | 43 | 120 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 5.75 | 1:40:82 | 5-6-6-8 | 52.00 24.00 24.82 |
| 9 | 11 | PERPETUAL POWER (J326) | M. L. Yeung | C. W. Chang | 42 | 119 | 27 | 70 | 8 | 7.75 | 1:41:11 | 10-9-12-9 | 52.52 24.16 24.43 |
| 10 | 9 | NO OTHER CHOICE (K049) | D. Probert | C. Fownes | 43 | 120 | 12 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 1:41:97 | 2-2-4-10 | 51.56 24.36 26.05 |
| 11 | 4 | WITHOUT DELAY (K262) | J. Orman | D. Eustace | 53 | 130 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 15.75 | 1:42:39 | 6-5-5-11 | 51.92 24.00 26.47 |
| 12 | 5 | MASSIVE FIRE (K466) | C. L. Chau | C. S. Shum | 52 | 127 | 33 | 67 | 4 | 16.75 | 1:42:58 | 7-7-9-12 | 52.20 24.28 26.10 |
Sire:Dawn Approach
Breed of the Winning Horse:CELTIC TIMES
Dam:Teoirim
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 10 | 309.5 |
| place | 10 | 75 |
| 3 | 33 | |
| 1 | 15.5 | |
| forecast | 10-3 | 3780 |
| quinella | 3-10 | 1730 |
| quinella place | 3-10 | 490.5 |
| 1-10 | 182 | |
| 1-3 | 83 | |
| tierce | 10-3-1 | 22284 |
| trio | 1-3-10 | 2284 |
| first 4 | 1-2-3-10 | 1075 |
| quartet | 10-3-1-2 | 43419 |
| 1st double | (10-10) | $4049.5 |
| 1st double consulation | (10-3) | $251.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Two : (96) - HUNG LUEN HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1650Meters
Horse No 1 SAMARKAND (H070) L Hewitson Shortly after the start got its head up, shifted out and was bumped.
Horse No 2 NORTHERN BEAST (H233) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 3 CHAIN OF GOLD (J138) K C Leung From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 4 WITHOUT DELAY (K262) J Orman A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils.
Before being allowed to race again, WITHOUT DELAY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Horse No 5 MASSIVE FIRE (K466) C L Chau Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
Horse No 6 GLORIOUS JOURNEY (J137) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Making the Home Turn was unable to continue forward when disappointed for clear running between PRINCE ALEX and CHAIN OF GOLD.
As a result GLORIOUS JOURNEY was then shifted to the inside of PRINCE ALEX near the 300 Metres to continue into clear running.
Approaching the 200 Metres GLORIOUS JOURNEY then had difficulty obtaining clear running when held up behind METAL KING and was then shifted to the inside of METAL KING to obtain clear running.
Horse No 7 PRINCE ALEX (G307) H Bowman Near the 200 Metres raced tight to the inside of CHAIN OF GOLD.
Horse No 8 METAL KING (K135) M F Poon Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
Near the 950 Metres was steadied to avoid HANDSOME BOMB when racing keenly.
Horse No 10 CELTIC TIMES (G230) K Teetan Bumped shortly after the start.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of CELTIC TIMES Trainer K L Man stated that the horse had not raced at the Happy Valley track for a considerable period of time.
He added at its last start at Happy Valley over the same distance the horse performed well and he attributed tonight's improved performance to CELTIC TIMES appreciating racing at the Happy Valley circuit.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 11 PERPETUAL POWER (J326) M L Yeung After travelling a short distance was crowded for room between CELTIC TIMES and SAMARKAND which got its head up and shifted out.
Horse No 12 HANDSOME BOMB (H402) A Atzeni After the event A Atzeni stated that he was able to obtain a position with cover in the early stages behind NO OTHER CHOICE with the pace of the event being run inside of standard time.
He said entering the Back Straight approaching the 900 Metres he felt the pace of the event eased and as his mount had a light weight he elected to shift out and ride forward to cross NO OTHER CHOICE.
He said when NO OTHER CHOICE then held its position to his inside for some distance he was obliged to make further use of HANDSOME BOMB to cross that runner.
He further stated that entering the Home Straight HANDSOME BOMB then finished the race off only fairly.
After considering his explanation and taking into account the sectional times of the event which confirmed his evidence that the pace between the 1200 Metres and the 800 Metres had eased, the tactics he adopted were found to be reasonable in the circumstances.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.
Recap by phillip woo
Outsider Celtic Times made his run third last from gate nine when quickening nicely through the centre to take control 30m out for a third win from 37 starts. He was suited by the swift pace but did place in his only previous start over the Valley 1,650m off a rating of 56. Chain Of Gold rattled home late down the outside for second after making his run at the rear from gate 12. He's a winner waiting to happen at this level. Punted late Samarkand grudgingly gave way after working hard to find the fence in front 1,350m out from gate seven. He should find his mark shortly in this grade. Favourite Northern Beast just plodded when asked for an effort after a box-seat run. He might be better suited over 1,800m nowadays. Glorious Journey made good ground late for fifth after biding his time one from the rear. He's gone all right in both starts this term. Prince Alex ran on steadily without threatening after a one-off trip travelling behind midfield from gate 11. Sensationally backed Handsome Bomb lost sixth prize money late after a one-out, one-back run. He cost punters dearly in both outings this term.