02/11/2025  Happy Valley  Race 10

DRAGON AIR FORCE (J279): Shifted out at the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. I CAN (H381): When questioned regarding the improved performance as compared to its previous two starts Trainer P C Ng stated that he attributed today’s improved performance to the horse racing at Happy Valley as it has a good record on the track and over the distance. Sent for sampling post-race. KEEN MOLLY (K386): Leaving the 1200 Metres KEEN MOLLY, which was racing ungenerously, was steadied when crowded between DRAGON AIR FORCE which shifted out slightly when being steadied and VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (M Chadwick) which shifted in. M Chadwick was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. When questioned Z Purton stated that near the 600 Metres when positioned behind MIGHTY STEED he shifted out slightly when NEARLY FINE improved quickly to his outside. He said as NEARLY FINE continued forward he was then obliged to steady his mount when unable to maintain the position between MIGHTY STEED and NEARLY FINE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. ANOTHER ZONDA (K176): J Orman reported that on jumping his left foot was dislodged from his stirrup, resulting in him being placed at some disadvantage for a short distance after the start until he was able to reposition his foot into the stirrup. He added as a consequence ANOTHER ZONDA was unable to lead the event as he had anticipated. VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KING LOTUS (K186): Sent for sampling post-race. NEARLY FINE (E430): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 750 Metres commenced to race keenly and after being steadied away from I CAN shifted out and made a forward move from that point. SPIRIT OF PEACE (K007): On jumping was crowded between FAMILY KNIGHT which shifted in and DRAGON AIR FORCE which shifted out when being corrected by its rider. FAMILY KNIGHT (K490): Jumped awkwardly, shifted in abruptly, made contact with the hindquarters of SPIRIT OF PEACE and became unbalanced. MIGHTY STEED (J384): No report. NEZHA (K494): Approaching the 1400 Metres was eased to avoid ANOTHER ZONDA after that runner was positioned tight to the inside of DRAGON AIR FORCE. STAR MAC (J053): Jumped only fairly.