11/09/2024  Happy Valley  Race 7

HAMERON (H265): After the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of GALVANIC to secure clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ROMANTIC LAOS (G476): Crowded shortly after the start. Near the 150 Metres was checked when crowded between I CAN (A Atzeni) which, after being taken in by COMET SPLENDIDO, shifted in and away from that runner and HAMERON (L Ferraris) which shifted to the outside of GALVANIC. Both A Atzeni and L Ferraris were reprimanded. After the event, K C Leung reported that his mount would derive benefit from tonight’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LOVERO (H451): After the event, Y L Chung stated that his mount travelled comfortably in the run but gave ground noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LOVERO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LOVERO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HELENE WARRIOR (J207): After the event, H Bowman stated that it was not the intention to lead the event. He said after taking up a forward position in the early stages HELENE WARRIOR raced keenly and as a result set a pace in the middle stages inside of standard time which was not his intention. Sent for sampling post-race. SAMARKAND (H070): In the early stages got its head up when being shifted across behind GALVANIC to obtain cover. After the 300 Metres became held up for clear running behind HELENE WARRIOR and near the 250 Metres shifted to the outside of HELENE WARRIOR to obtain clear running and made contact with GALVANIC. Sent for sampling post-race. IVY LEAGUE (H116): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early stages raced keenly and making the first turn shifted out. Lay in in the Home Straight. COMET SPLENDIDO (G071): Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. Noted to have sustained a laceration to the left front leg after the race. GALVANIC (H147): Bumped near the 250 Metres. GLORIOUS JOURNEY (J137): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. SETANTA (G095): Shortly after the start was crowded by ROMANTIC LAOS which was taken in by I CAN when that runner shifted in after making contact with ROMANTIC LAOS. I CAN (H381): Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Leaving the 1500 Metres got its head up when being steadied to avoid ROMANTIC LAOS. After the event, A Atzeni stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to find a position with cover if possible. He said as a result in the early stages he elected to shift across behind ROMANTIC LAOS to comply with his instructions.