04/10/2023  Happy Valley  Race 8

ZONE D (D415): Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, ZONE D will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MALDIVES (D329): Shortly after the start was bumped and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. Near the 500 Metres was steadied away from HK DRAGON. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when racing tight to the inside of BRILLIANT WAY. BRILLIANT WAY (G215): No report. RED MAJESTY (E028): After the race, K Teetan reported that he could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SILVER SONIC (H171): Was sent for sampling post-race. ROMANTIC LAOS (G476): Was sent for sampling post-race. D STAR (G374): Shifted in at the start and bumped CHRYSOS and as a result became unbalanced. After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of D STAR, a last start winner, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, D STAR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HK DRAGON (E222): Jumped awkwardly. In the middle stages raced keenly. CHRYSOS (H136): Was bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. INTREPID WINNER (G144): Near the 250 Metres lay in and proved reluctant to shift to the outside of CHRYSOS and as a result was awkwardly placed on the heels of that horse for some distance approaching the 200 Metres. ROYAL PRIDE (E351): Whilst in the saddling stalls, ROYAL PRIDE had its left front plate refitted. ROYAL PRIDE was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Passing the 300 Metres, A Badel dropped his whip. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Was sent for sampling post-race. EIGHTEEN PALMS (H033): Whilst being transported to Happy Valley, EIGHTEEN PALMS became fractious and sustained wounds to both hind legs. Acting on veterinary advice that EIGHTEEN PALMS was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, EIGHTEEN PALMS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.