16/04/2025  Happy Valley  Race 6

BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213): No report. NUCLEOZOR (K285): No report. EASON (G061): No report. CHATEAUNEUF (J219): No report. STORMING DRAGON (J237): Sent for sampling post-race. CRIMSON FLASH (K173): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded between CHATEAUNEUF and CALIFORNIA DEEPLY which shifted out. Over the concluding stages lay in, resulting in its rider A Atzeni having to stop riding and straighten his mount. A Atzeni was issued with a warning for using his whip in a forehand manner forward of the saddle. Sent for sampling post-race. KING MILES (J158): After the event, L Hewitson stated that from his wide barrier he was asked to take up an on-pace position as last start the horse settled back in the field and had difficulty securing clear running in the Home Straight. Trainer K W Lui confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race. CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. UP WITH CHARM (K139): Jumped only fairly. After the event, M L Yeung reported that his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and when not in a competitive position he eased it down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of UP WITH CHARM was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, UP WITH CHARM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SHINYU KOKOROE (K263): Was a late withdrawal acting on veterinary advice after becoming fractious and sustaining multiple wounds whilst being transported to the course. Before being allowed to race again, SHINYU KOKOROE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.