14/06/2023  Happy Valley  Race 9

SUNNY STAR blundered on jumping, became unbalanced and lost ground. BERLIN TANGO was crowded at the start by WINNING DRAGON which shifted out. ATULLIBIGEAL was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the outside barrier, SAVAQUIN was also shifted across behind runners in the early stages. BOURBONAIRE lost its left front plate near the 1300 Metres. Making the turn near the 1100 Metres, EVERYONE’S DELIGHT brushed the running rail. Near the 700 Metres, ATULLIBIGEAL was steadied away from MR ASCENDENCY when that runner gave ground after being steadied away from WINNING DRAGON. Passing the 300 Metres, K Teetan (WINNING DRAGON) dropped his left rein for a short distance. ENCOUNTERED raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race, M Dee (ATULLIBIGEAL) stated that making the turn near the 1100 Metres his mount became awkward when racing tight to the inside of BOURBONAIRE. He added again making the turn near the 600 Metres ATULLIBIGEAL was awkwardly placed on the heels of SAVAQUIN and, in his opinion, did not appreciate racing around the Happy Valley circuit. A veterinary inspection of ATULLIBIGEAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, L Hewitson (ORIENTAL SMOKE) reported that he was instructed to take up an on-pace position, but when asked for an effort in the Straight his mount failed to respond and gave ground. He added that it was identified following the race that ORIENTAL SMOKE had its tongue over the bit. A veterinary inspection of ORIENTAL SMOKE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of BOURBONAIRE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ENCOUNTERED and THE IRISHMAN were sent for sampling.