Race 1 (476)
BIRCH HANDICAP Rating:40-0 1800m Happy Valley Good
Section 1
| Placing | Horse No |
Horse Name | Jockey | Gear | Comment |
| 1 | 4 | MEGATRON (V119) | J Moreira | V/TT | Jumped well from gate 1, took the lead easily, travelled comfortably throughout, kicked clear after turning in and scored easily. |
| 2 | 9 | CELEBRATION (A085) | K Teetan | -- | Out in line, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on rail, moved closer on turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd. |
| 3 | 2 | LOADED (A195) | N Rawiller | CP | Slightly slow out, raced 7 to 8 lengths back on rail, similar position on turn, finished off very strongly to get 3rd. |
| 4 | 11 | HOLY UNICORN (V179) | M L Yeung | TT | Began well, raced 2 wide, 5 lengths back, same margin back on turn, closed off well to make frame without threatening. |
| 5 | 6 | GLENEALY PRIZE (T181) | N Callan | B | Moderately away, hard ridden early to race 5 to 6 lengths back on rail, same position on turn, kept on evenly in straight. |
| 6 | 7 | CITY WINNER (V311) | D Whyte | B | Average to begin, raced 2 wide a rear, 7 to 8 lengths back, still well back on turn, kept to inside after straightening and made some progress. |
| 7 | 10 | HAPPY FRIENDSHIP (S074) | H T Mo | CP | Began well from a wide draw, sent forward to race outside the leader in 2nd, 3/4L back, peaked on turn, slightly weakened in straight. |
| 8 | 5 | AMAZING GOLD (V408) | A Sanna | CP-/H/P1 | Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, more than 10 lengths back early, improved from 800M, 3 wide with no cover thereafter, made no progress in straight. |
| 9 | 8 | SWEET BEAN (S205) | U Rispoli | V | Crowded on jumping, raced at tail, more than 10 lengths back early, slightly improved near 700M, still 8 lengths back on turn, kept on evenly to the line. |
| 10 | 12 | SUPERNATURAL (V063) | K C Ng | B | Away with them, raced 2 wide, 6 to 7 lengths back, there to turn, failed to close off in straight. |
| 11 | 3 | THE JOY OF GIVING (A249) | O Doleuze | H/B1 | Hampered start, positioned on rail at rear, 10 lengths or so back, last turning in, failed to close off in straight. |
| 12 | 1 | FRUITFUL LIFE (V346) | B Prebble | B | Jumped with them, sent forward to race 2 to 3 lengths behind the leader, peaked on turn, showed no response early in straight, eased thereafter. (Jockey reported his horse did not feel comfortable in its action.) |
| B : | Blinkers | BO : | Blinker with one cowl only | CC : | Cornell Collar | CP : | Sheepskin Cheek Pieces |
| CO : | Sheepskin Cheek Piece One Side | E : | Ear Plugs | H : | Hood | P : | Pacifier |
| PC : | Pacifier with cowls | PS : | Pacifier with one cowl | SB : | Sheepskin Browband | SR : | Shadow Roll |
| TT : | Tongue Tie | V : | Visor | VO : | Visor with one cowl | XB : | Crossed Nose Band |
| "1" : | First time | "2" : | Replaced | "-" : | Removed |