20/05/2020  Happy Valley  Race 1

STARLIGHT began awkwardly. FARM BUMPER was slow to begin. MANAGEMENT SUPREME was crowded for room on jumping between UNITED WE STAND which began awkwardly and HERE COMES TED which shifted out. From a wide barrier, EVEN KEEL was steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn near the 1050 Metres, UNITED WE STAND and SKY TREASURE brushed. Near the 700 Metres, SKY TREASURE was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching the 600 Metres, UNITED WE STAND was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GINTOKI. Also approaching the 600 Metres, DIAMOND LEGEND was steadied away from the heels of GOODLUCK GOODLUCK which was awkwardly placed behind HAPPY GOOD GUYS. Passing the 600 Metres, FARM BUMPER got its head up when racing close to the heels of STARLIGHT when being shifted to the outside of that horse. Passing the 300 Metres, GOODLUCK GOODLUCK was very awkwardly placed close to the heels of GINTOKI when being directed to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running. Near the 250 Metres, HAPPY GOOD GUYS (J Moreira) was steadied and shifted to the outside of MANAGEMENT SUPREME (C Y Ho) after being disappointed for running inside that horse which shifted in. Based on the evidence of J Moreira and the video footage which was available to the Stewards in respect of that evidence, C Y Ho was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. When HAPPY GOOD GUYS was shifted out, GINTOKI, which was commencing to give ground, was steadied away from the heels of that horse and EVEN KEEL was also inconvenienced. A veterinary inspection of GINTOKI immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Passing the 150 Metres, SWEETLY BABY was shifted to the outside of FARM BUMPER to obtain clear running. After the race, K Teetan was dislodged from HERE COMES TED without incident. A veterinary inspection of DIAMOND LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY GOOD GUYS, HERE COMES TED and GOODLUCK GOODLUCK were sent for sampling.