02/11/2025  Happy Valley  Race 9

SELF IMPROVEMENT (H337): On jumping was checked when crowded by STELLAR EXPRESS which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. KAHOLO ANGEL (H216): Was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced tight to the inside of RED ELEGANCE near the 400 Metres. Approaching the 100 Metres was steadied away from YOUTHFUL SPIRITS when that runner was giving ground, resulting in KAHOLO ANGEL being shifted to the outside of YOUTHFUL SPIRITS and racing tight between YOUTH SPIRITS and GUSTOSISIMO for some distance thereafter. COLOURFUL KING (K227): A Atzeni stated that from the outside barrier he was given no specific instructions but when his mount commenced well he was able to take up an on-pace position without having to make too much use of his mount to do so. Sent for sampling post-race. GUSTOSISIMO (J303): No report. MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by STORM RIDER which shifted out. Near the 500 Metres was momentarily crowded by KAHOLO ANGEL which lay in. Near the 400 Metres RED ELEGANCE shifted out to commence a forward move around SUPERB CAPITALIST. When SUPERB CAPITALIST then shifted out RED ELEGANCE (H Bowman) then shifted back in slightly, resulting in KAHOLO ANGEL, which had improved to the inside of RED ELEGANCE, being taken in onto MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE which was crowded. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RED ELEGANCE (H241): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out, bumped with SUPERB CAPITALIST and became unbalanced. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092): On jumping was checked when crowded between SELF IMPROVEMENT and RED ELEGANCE which jumped awkwardly and shifted out. When questioned M Chadwick stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover in the early stages. He said near the 500 Metres he endeavoured to obtain a position with cover behind SELF IMPROVEMENT but when that runner shifted out slightly as he was shifting in, his mount inadvertently struck the heels of SELF IMPROVEMENT, blundered and became unbalanced. M Chadwick was advised that he should ensure he does not position himself too close to the heels of other runners to avoid a similar incident occurring. AURORA LADY (J066): Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was crowded between GUSTOSISIMO and YOUTHFUL SPIRITS which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid SELF IMPROVEMENT (C L Chau) which shifted in when not clear. C L Chau was reprimanded. TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482): Leaving the 600 Metres lay in and away from SELF IMPROVEMENT and made contact with the running rail. YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. STORM RIDER (J027): Sent for sampling post-race. STELLAR EXPRESS (J186): M L Yeung confirmed that from a wide barrier his instructions were to go forward. PACKING BOLE (H246): Withdrawn on 1.11.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter STORM RIDER. Before being allowed to race again, PACKING BOLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.