21/05/2025  Happy Valley  Race 4

SUPREME AGILITY (J267): Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360): H Bowman, the rider of 5th placegetter, MIGHTY COMMANDER, pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. H Bowman was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Saturday, 28 June 2025 and to expire on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty the Stewards were satisfied that his actions had compromised the horse’s finishing position. When questioned H Bowman stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount was bumped at the start and as a result he elected to obtain a trailing position behind JUMBO FORTUNE. He added that in the early stages MIGHTY COMMANDER raced keenly and approaching the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from SIMPLE HEDGE. After the race an endoscopic examination was conducted on MIGHTY COMMANDER at the request of Trainer C Fownes. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, MIGHTY COMMANDER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. SIMPLE HEDGE (H237): Jumped only fairly. Between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running between DRAGON STAR and ATOMIC BEAUTY. After the event A Badel stated that whilst his mount was held up in the Home Straight, in his opinion, it would appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STORMI (K084): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Leaving the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of MIGHTY COMMANDER to continue into clear running. DASHING DRAGON (J464): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. RED MAJESTY (E028): No report. DRAGON STAR (H128): After the event K Teetan stated that his mount enjoyed a good run during the event, however, finished the race off in a one-paced manner in the Home Straight and he could offer no explanation for its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <22/5/2025 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, DRAGON STAR was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. DRAGON STAR was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have sustained a left front tendon injury. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGON STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DEAL COMPLETED (J378): Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right side of its barrier. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066): Bumped on jumping. JUMBO FORTUNE (G195): Approaching the 200 Metres was checked when disappointed for clear running between COSMO NAVIGATOR and DRAGON STAR, both of which shifted ground slightly. As a result JUMBO FORTUNE shifted in, made contact with COSMO NAVIGATOR and did not obtain clear running until near the 100 Metres. TO INFINITY (G277): On jumping was bumped by MIGHTY COMMANDER which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race. COSMO NAVIGATOR (H156): After the event Y L Chung stated that with his mount stepping up in distance tonight he was instructed to settle where comfortable. He said when COSMO NAVIGATOR jumped well and raced keenly he allowed it to stride forward and lead.