20/10/2021  Happy Valley  Race 8

C L Chau (SIMPLY FLUKE) was fined a sum of $2,000 for presenting himself to weigh out for this race in the incorrect colours. SHINY ONE began only fairly. WOOD ON FIRE and DECISIVE TWELVE bumped at the start. SICOMORO and FAMILY FOLKS also bumped on jumping, resulting in FAMILY FOLKS becoming unbalanced. From the outside barrier, SIMPLY FLUKE, which was leaning on the outside of its gate as the start was effected, was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. From a wide barrier, TELECOM ROCKET was also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Near the 850 Metres, FAMILY FOLKS was awkwardly placed behind DIAMOND BRILLIANT. Throughout the race, HURRY HURRY GAIN travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, A Hamelin (DECISIVE TWELVE) stated that in accordance with his instructions he rode his mount along in the early stages to take up a forward position and he was able to improve inside DIAMOND BRILLIANT to obtain the lead passing the 1100 Metres. He said DECISIVE TWELVE commenced to travel keenly and would not relax as he had hoped when racing outside EVER FORCE. He said due to the manner in which DECISIVE TWELVE was travelling, he allowed the horse to improve forward of EVER FORCE and raced on the rail after the 800 Metres, however, DECISIVE TWELVE continued to travel keenly and because of this, in his opinion, the horse was then not able to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of DECISIVE TWELVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of HURRY HURRY GAIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, the Veterinary Surgeon reported that an endoscopic examination of EVER FORCE showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, EVER FORCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. EVER FORCE, DIAMOND BRILLIANT and FAMILY FOLKS were sent for sampling.