16/07/2025  Happy Valley  Race 7

DEFINITIVE (K037): Jumped only fairly. Near the 1400 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by SAMARKAND (C L Chau) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. C L Chau was reprimanded. After the 200 Metres made contact with ROMANTIC LAOS due to both runners shifting ground. After the event K Teetan reported that his mount, which was carrying the top weight of 134 lbs, did not travel well during the race. He said when asked for an effort in the Home Straight DEFINITIVE did not respond to his riding which he attributed to the horse carrying the top weight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037): Jumped only fairly. ROCKET SPADE (G170): Jumped only fairly. ROMANTIC LAOS (G476): After the 200 Metres made contact with DEFINITIVE due to both runners shifting ground. After the event H Bentley reported that under pressure in the Home Straight his mount raced in a one-paced manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SENOR TOBA (G103): No report. HIGHLAND RAHY (J298): Sent for sampling post-race. PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300): After the event K C Leung reported that his mount was unsuited by the race being run inside of standard time throughout the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PRESTIGE GOOD (K131): Sent for sampling post-race. IVY LEAGUE (H116): Lay in over the final 200 Metres and proved difficult to ride out. THE LION KING (K265): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SAMARKAND (H070): No report. GOOD LUCK BABE (K016): Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when positioned close to SAMARKAND.