13/11/2024  Happy Valley  Race 1

PALACE PAL (G172): Over the concluding stages raced tight between KINGLY DEMEANOR and GOLDEN FAIRY. SUPER HONG KONG (D241): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by NICE BIRDIE which shifted in after making contact with KINGLY DEMEANOR. After the event, H Bowman reported that he was unable to improve on the Home Turn when he was positioned behind NICE BIRDIE. He added however that after shifting to that runner’s inside on straightening SUPER HONG KONG did not respond to his riding and was somewhat disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471): No report. KINGLY DEMEANOR (H486): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. NICE BIRDIE (G470): Bumped at the start. After the event, C L Chau reported that his mount was disadvantaged by the pace of the race being run inside of standard time throughout the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FURY AND GOLD (H202): Jumped only fairly and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 1500 Metres was steadied away from TIGER AND GOLD. When questioned, A Atzeni stated that his instructions were to hold a position behind midfield and to allow his mount to commence to improve into the event from the 600 Metres. He added that he was not privy to the instructions that were issued to Jockey Y L Chung and making the Home Turn he was able to improve to the inside of TIGER AND GOLD to obtain clear running. Trainer C H Yip also confirmed the instructions issued to Jockey Atzeni. Sent for sampling post-race. TIGER AND GOLD (J064): When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to attempt to hold a forward position with his mount stepping up in distance. He said he was also given the option to make a mid-race move if circumstances permitted as TIGER AND GOLD is one-paced. He said due to the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time, TIGER AND GOLD settled further back than instructed. He said although he was aware the early stages of the event were run inside of standard time, he was of the opinion that near the 800 Metres that the pace had reduced and as a consequence he elected to make a forward move in accordance with the instructions issued. He said from the 600 Metres TIGER AND GOLD lay out and as a consequence made the Home Turn wider which allowed FURY AND GOLD to obtain clear running to his inside. Trainer C H Yip confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with the manner in which TIGER AND GOLD was ridden. GOLDEN FAIRY (E448): Near the 50 Metres, when giving ground, was steadied when crowded between PALACE PAL which was taken out slightly by KINGLY DEMEANOR (M L Yeung) and FURY AND GOLD (A Atzeni) which shifted in. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care and A Atzeni was reprimanded. SPLENDID STAR (G026): Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. The barrier manners of SPLENDID STAR was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPLENDID STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.