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Race Results:
10 June 2026 - Happy Valley
Race 5 - THE TOURISM CUP (HANDICAP) - Sec2
Class 4 - 1650M - C+3
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:39:19
Sectional Time: 27.88 23.63 23.64 24.04
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 12 | VIVA FIRECRACKER (L065) | K. Teetan | A. S. Cruz | 40 | 115 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 9 | 1:39:19 | 1-1-1-1 | 51.51 23.64 24.04 | |
| 2 | 3 | STURDY RUBY (H207) | C. Y. Ho | K. L. Man | 56 | 131 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0.50 | 1:39:27 | 5-5-6-2 | 52.03 23.68 23.56 |
| 3 | 1 | GENERAL REDWOOD (L102) | Y. L. Chung | C. S. Shum | 60 | 133 | 10 | 8.2 | 4 | 2.5 | 1:39:58 | 4-4-4-3 | 51.91 23.56 24.11 |
| 4 | 5 | DECISION LINK (K416) | J. Moreira | C. Fownes | 52 | 127 | 2.8 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 1:39:59 | 6-6-3-4 | 52.11 23.32 24.16 |
| 5 | 10 | RED BRICK WARRIOR (K580) | L. Hewitson | D. Eustace | 42 | 117 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 3.5 | 1:39:77 | 9-8-7-5 | 52.43 23.40 23.94 |
| 6 | 6 | THE AZURE (J227) | Z. Purton | F. C. Lor | 52 | 127 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 3.75 | 1:39:79 | 11-10-9-6 | 52.67 23.40 23.72 |
| 7 | 7 | ABSOLUTE AWAKENED (K039) | M. L. Yeung | D. A. Hayes | 50 | 125 | 8.5 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1:39:85 | 8-7-8-7 | 52.35 23.48 24.02 |
| 8 | 8 | FATAL BLOW (J484) | C. L. Chau | M. Newnham | 49 | 122 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 5 | 5 | 1:40:01 | 2-2-2-8 | 51.67 23.56 24.78 |
| 9 | 4 | FAST SPEED (K351) | A. Badel | Y. S. Tsui | 54 | 129 | 25 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 1:40:14 | 3-3-5-9 | 51.79 23.72 24.63 |
| 10 | 2 | YOUNG BRAVO (K178) | J. Orman | D. Hall | 58 | 133 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 8.5 | 1:40:56 | 7-9-10-10 | 52.55 23.56 24.45 |
| 11 | 9 | CELESTIAL STRIDER (L009) | R. Kingscote | W. Y. So | 44 | 119 | 56 | 99 | 11 | 12.75 | 1:41:22 | 12-12-11-11 | 52.91 23.52 24.79 |
| 12 | 11 | BLAZING BEAM (K103) | H. T. Mo | K. H. Ting | 40 | 113 | 38 | 99 | 8 | 23.25 | 1:42:92 | 10-11-12-12 | 52.83 23.80 26.29 |
Sire:Sooboog
Breed of the Winning Horse:VIVA FIRECRACKER
Dam:Misasio
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 12 | 46.5 |
| place | 12 | 17.5 |
| 3 | 34.5 | |
| 1 | 24 | |
| forecast | 12-3 | 867 |
| quinella | 3-12 | 539 |
| quinella place | 3-12 | 154.5 |
| 1-12 | 61.5 | |
| 1-3 | 169.5 | |
| tierce | 12-3-1 | 4680 |
| trio | 1-3-12 | 817 |
| first 4 | 1-3-5-12 | 397 |
| quartet | 12-3-1-5 | 13618 |
| 4th double | (3-12) | $692.5 |
| 4th double consulation | (3-3) | $142.5 |
| 1st treble | (8/3/12) | $6836.0 |
| 1st treble consulation | (8/3/3) | $1668.0 |
| 2nd double trio | (3,5,8/1,3,12) | $48851.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Five : (769) - THE TOURISM CUP (HANDICAP) - Class 4 - 1650Meters
Horse No 1 GENERAL REDWOOD (L102) Y L Chung On jumping made contact with FATAL BLOW due to both runners shifting ground.
Horse No 2 YOUNG BRAVO (K178) J Orman Shortly after the start was bumped by BLAZING BEAM which shifted in.
J Orman pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1200 Metres (see RED BRICK WARRIOR).
J Orman could offer no explanation for his mount's failure to run on in the Home Straight.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 3 STURDY RUBY (H207) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 4 FAST SPEED (K351) A Badel A Badel stated that his mount would be better suited over a longer distance.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 5 DECISION LINK (K416) J Moreira Leaving the 1600 Metres was bumped by ABSOLUTE AWAKENED.
From the 800 Metres made a forward move when unable to cross runners to its inside and was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 6 THE AZURE (J227) Z Purton From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Horse No 7 ABSOLUTE AWAKENED (K039) M L Yeung Leaving the 1600 Metres was steadied when crowded between DECISION LINK which was taken out slightly by STURDY RUBY and YOUNG BRAVO which shifted in.
Near the 1200 Metres was crowded when contacted by YOUNG BRAVO which shifted in.
Horse No 8 FATAL BLOW (J484) C L Chau On jumping made contact with GENERAL REDWOOD due to both runners shifting ground.
C L Chau reported that after holding an on-paced position his mount did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 9 CELESTIAL STRIDER (L009) R Kingscote Jumped only fairly.
From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 10 RED BRICK WARRIOR (K580) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly.
From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Leaving the 1500 Metres was momentarily crowded by ABSOLUTE AWAKENED which was taken in by YOUNG BRAVO when that runner shifted in before being corrected by its rider.
J Orman (YOUNG BRAVO) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1200 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of ABSOLUTE AWAKENED, resulting in YOUNG BRAVO making contact with ABSOLUTE AWAKENED which was taken in across the running of RED BRICK WARRIOR which was checked.
J Orman was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 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 11 BLAZING BEAM (K103) H T Mo Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped.
Throughout the early and middle stages raced keenly.
For some distance near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from YOUNG BRAVO.
The performance of BLAZING BEAM, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.
Before being allowed to race again, BLAZING BEAM 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 12 VIVA FIRECRACKER (L065) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
Recap by phillip woo
Well backed Viva Firecracker speared to the front from gate nine and was perfectly rated for a maiden win at his 10th start. He had put the writing on the wall two runs ago prior to a defeat last start when returning lame. Sturdy Ruby ran on nicely to finish a clear second after a rails run from midfield. He was a well-rated runner off a track and trip success in October. General Redwood just edged favourite Decision Link for third after a one-out, one-back run. It was another good effort carrying 6lb more after winning two of his past three starts. Decision Link took off three wide 700m out to just miss a placing after a one-of trip from midfield. He couldn't offset a 6lb rise in weight following a win. Red Brick Warrior was doing his best work late for fifth after making his run five back along the inside. It was a typical run on without threatening performance. The Azure was doing his best work late through the centre for sixth after making his run third last from gate 12. His chase for a fifth win in five rides under Zac Purton ended. Absolute Awakened made only a mild bid following a one-off trip from behind midfield.