12/06/2024  Happy Valley  Race 8

HUMBLE STAR (H125): Jumped only fairly. MAGIC CONTROL (J333): Passing the 900 Metres was steadied when crowded by HARMONY FIRE (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised he is required to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances. After the race, H Bowman stated that his mount hung out making the first turn and once balanced in the Home Straight he was satisfied with the finishing effort of the horse. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ATOMIC FORCE (G221): No report. FAST SERVE (H240): Jumped only fairly. After the race, L Ferraris stated that despite being ridden along in the early stages, his mount failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. He added that in the Home Straight FAST SERVE raced "flat”. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MIDORI GLORY (J248): When questioned, M F Poon stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position and after commencing well he was able to obtain a position outside the lead in the early stages. He said from the 500 Metres MIDORI GLORY came under pressure before weakening in the Home Straight. He added the only explanation he could offer was that MIDORI GLORY may be better suited on a firmer surface. Trainer P F Yiu agreed with the explanation offered by Jockey Poon and also indicated that the horse may race better when it is able to obtain cover. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MIDORI GLORY, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, MIDORI GLORY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HARMONY FIRE (E175): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HEROIC MASTER (G394): No report. HAPPY UNITED (H208): Sent for sampling post-race. YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082): Approaching the 200 Metres Z Purton dropped his left rein for a number of strides. Sent for sampling post-race. TELECOM SPEED (G259): No report. COLOURFUL PRINCE (E418): No report.