04/12/2024  Happy Valley  Race 9

MOMENTS IN TIME (H474): Near the 1600 Metres was checked and shifted to the inside of STUNNING PEACH when that runner lost ground. When questioned, H Bowman stated that the intention was to ride MOMENTS IN TIME conservatively in the early stages as the horse had a tendency to race keenly in its most recent race starts. He said as the start was effected MOMENTS IN TIME shifted in abruptly and made contact with STAR CONTACT and then shortly after was steadied when crowded to the inside of FLAMINGO TRILLION which shifted in. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as MOMENTS IN TIME had raced disappointingly when ridden in a forward position in its most recent starts when it raced keenly. Sent for sampling post-race. SENOR TOBA (G103): On jumping was checked when crowded between STAR CONTACT which was taken in and STUNNING PEACH which was taken out slightly by KARMA. CHILL CHIBI (H109): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race. MR ASCENDENCY (G227): No report. ATULLIBIGEAL (G173): Held up making the Home Turn. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to MR ASCENDENCY. KARMA (G392): After the event, C Y Ho reported that he was instructed to settle his mount where comfortable but after jumping well KARMA raced in a more forward position than it had at its most recent starts. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. YELLOWFIN (G326): No report. STUNNING PEACH (J301): When questioned, Z Purton stated that after being shifted in behind MR ASCENDENCY, STUNNING PEACH reacted adversely and, in his opinion, attempted to jump a section on the track at the 1600 Metres. He said as a result STUNNING PEACH lost ground when it became badly unbalanced. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight STUNNING PEACH became held up for clear running behind RED HARE KING for some distance after the 300 Metres and approaching the 150 Metres was obliged to steady his mount when disappointed for clear running between RED HARE KING and FLAMINGO TRILLION when both runners shifted ground slightly. He said as a result his mount lost momentum when it could not be tested for some distance thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of STUNNING PEACH were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STUNNING PEACH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial amongst other runners. In addition, before STUNNING PEACH is permitted to race at Happy Valley again, it will also be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial at Happy Valley. Sent for sampling post-race. FLAMINGO TRILLION (H192): No report. RED HARE KING (H188): No report. TURIN MASCOT (H165): No report. STAR CONTACT (E472): In the early stages raced tight between STUNNING PEACH and MOMENTS IN TIME. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.