08/01/2025  Happy Valley  Race 3

HYPER DRAGON BALL (G450): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on HYPER DRAGON BALL at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, HYPER DRAGON BALL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Lay in over the final 200 Metres, resulting in its rider H Bowman changing his whip through to his right hand near the 150 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. TEAM HAPPY (J218): No report. THE AZURE (J227): Lay in over the final 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. GOOD LUCK WIN (J135): Shifted out approaching the winning post and was bumped. When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages and the reason his mount did not hold the lead, C L Chau confirmed the instructions were to show intent in the early stages and ride his mount in a manner to lead the event. He said after making some use of GOOD LUCK WIN shortly after the start he observed SUPER BABY improve to his outside and when he was of the view he would not be able to hold that runner out, he commenced to allow SUPER BABY to cross his mount approaching the first turn. He said as he allowed SUPER BABY to cross, GOOD LUCK WIN got its head up when he eased and made the first turn awkwardly. He added making the Home Turn GOOD LUCK WIN hung out towards NINJA DERBY and as a result he was obliged to correct his mount to avoid that runner before being able to ride GOOD LUCK WIN out in the Home Straight. After considering his explanation, the Stewards advised Jockey Chau that he had made an error of judgement in the early stages in conceding the lead too soon when SUPER BABY improved to his outside and he should wherever possible, ensure that he rides his mounts in accordance with the instructions issued by connections. FOREMOST TEDDY (J058): Approaching the 1500 Metres was steadied when crowded between GOOD LUCK WIN which shifted out slightly and APOLAR FIGHTER which shifted in and away from SUPER BABY. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on FOREMOST TEDDY at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, FOREMOST TEDDY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. STARMEN (J199): Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. APOLAR FIGHTER (J169): Approaching the winning post made contact with GOOD LUCK WIN which shifted out slightly. NINJA DERBY (H339): Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and was bumped. After the event, Z Purton reported that his instructions were to endeavour to obtain cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to continue forward to avoid racing wide which resulted in NINJA DERBY racing outside the lead. He said due to the effort that the horse made in the early stages to cross runners, it was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of NINJA DERBY was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, NINJA DERBY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. U S S CONSTITUTION (H357): No report. VIVA HUNTER (E369): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 300 Metres and approaching the 100 Metres was held up for clear running. SUPER BABY (G364): Bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.