26/12/2024  Happy Valley  Race 8

HARMONY GALAXY (J266): Lay in in the Home Straight and over the concluding stages shifted in, resulting in its rider M F Poon having to stop riding with the whip approaching the winning post to straighten his mount. After the event, M F Poon stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions issued. LUCKY TOUCH (J203): Shifted in abruptly on jumping and made heavy contact with AMAZING AWARD. Near the 1300 Metres was momentarily crowded between YOU’REMYEVERYTHING and AMAZING AWARD, both of which shifted ground slightly. PHANTOM CYCLONE (J271): No report. HIGHLAND RAHY (J298): After the event, L Hewitson reported that his mount lay in when under pressure in the Home Straight and as a result proved difficult to ride out to the finish of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. GOOD GOOD (J224): After the event, B Avdulla stated that the intention was to hold a slightly more forward position but when runners to his inside showed superior pace in the early stages he was obliged to settle a little further back. He said in the Home Straight GOOD GOOD finished the race off in a one-paced manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. YOUTH POWER (H358): On jumping raced tight to the inside of PHANTOM CYCLONE which shifted in and as a result made contact with GALE SAGA. Raced keenly in the early stages. GALE SAGA (J152): Was kicked by another runner when proceeding to the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Bumped on jumping. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THE AZURE (J227): On jumping was badly crowded for room. Near the 1300 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid PHANTOM CYCLONE. As a result, THE AZURE shifted out and made contact with GOLDEN DARCI. Sent for sampling post-race. CHARMING STEED (E494): No report. AMAZING AWARD (J236): On jumping was severely checked when crowded by LUCKY TOUCH which ran in despite the efforts of its rider. GOLDEN DARCI (H470): Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Bumped near the 1300 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 150 Metres raced tight between HARMONY GALAXY and GOLDEN DARCI which shifted out and away from LUCKY TOUCH. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.