21/10/2020  Happy Valley  Race 4

JAZZ STEED was slow to begin and then took some time to muster speed in the early stages when being vigorously ridden. G UNIT shifted out at the start, resulting in COUNTRY BOY being crowded for room inside HIN YUEN BIS which became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by COUNTRY BOY. After this, COUNTRY BOY was shifted across behind runners. From wide barriers, SEVENTH SEA and SUN OF MAKFI were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 650 Metres, G UNIT, which was travelling keenly, shifted out away from the heels of VERY SWEET ORANGE and bumped HIN YUEN BIS, resulting in that horse being taken wider. After this, both G UNIT and HIN YUEN BIS travelled wide and without cover. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, both LITTLE THUNDER and JAZZ STEED brushed the running rail. Approaching the 200 Metres, COMPASSION STAR was awkwardly placed behind VERY SWEET ORANGE when being shifted to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running. Over the final 200 Metres, SUN OF MAKFI lay in under pressure and close to the finishing line was awkwardly placed near the heels of COMPASSION STAR. The performance of COUNTRY BOY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, COUNTRY BOY 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 of VERY SWEET ORANGE, G UNIT, COUNTRY BOY and LITTLE THUNDER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JAZZ STEED, WE THE SOUTH and HAPPY GOOD GUYS were sent for sampling.