27/09/2023  Happy Valley  Race 7

E BROTHER was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, E BROTHER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FLYING ON THE TURF jumped awkwardly and then was crowded between BABY CRYSTAL and KOKUSHI MUSOU which also jumped awkwardly and shifted in. TOGEPI shifted out at the start and bumped ROUND THE GLOBE. From a wide barrier, NINJA DERBY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the outside barriers, TIMESTORM and GOOD BOY were also shifted across behind runners in the early stages. NINJA DERBY raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 1000 Metres, BABY CRYSTAL was steadied to avoid ROUND THE GLOBE (A Badel) which shifted in when not clear. A Badel was severely reprimanded. Making the turn near the 600 Metres, GOOD BOY commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from JUNEAU FLASH. Over the final 100 Metres, TOGEPI was held up for clear running behind LUCKY ARCHANGEL and could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event. After the race, Z Purton (LUCKY ARCHANGEL) reported that with blinkers on for the first time tonight, he was instructed by Trainer F C Lor to take up a forward position from a wide barrier. Mr Lor confirmed that with blinkers on tonight and having regard to the pattern of racing, he instructed Jockey Purton to take up a forward position. A veterinary inspection of NINJA DERBY and FLYING ON THE TURF immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of TIMESTORM immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. BABY CRYSTAL, LUCKY ARCHANGEL and ROUND THE GLOBE were sent for sampling.