27/04/2022  Happy Valley  Race 9

STOLTZ and CLASSIC UNICORN bumped at the start. ATOMIC FORCE shifted in at the start and bumped the hindquarters of SCORES OF FUN which became unbalanced. After this, from a wide barrier, ATOMIC FORCE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 700 Metres, NERVOUS WITNESS was steadied away from the heels of CLASSIC UNICORN (H W Lai) which shifted in when not properly clear. H W Lai was reprimanded and told to ensure that he provides the required clearance when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Approaching the 600 Metres, HANDSOME BO BO was crowded for room inside SCORES OF FUN (V Borges) which shifted in before being directed out to relieve the crowding. In this incident, HANDSOME BO BO bumped the hindquarters of GRATEFUL HEART which became unbalanced. EXPLOSIVE WITNESS, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. V Borges was advised to exercise more care. NERVOUS WITNESS lost its right front plate in the middle stages. Passing the 250 Metres, ATOMIC FORCE was shifted out away from the heels of SCORES OF FUN which was taken out by VOYAGE WARRIOR (K H Chan). K H Chan was told that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make a greater effort than he did on this occasion to straighten his mounts. Passing the 200 Metres, EXPLOSIVE WITNESS was directed to the outside of GRATEFUL HEART to continue improving. Passing the 100 Metres, WE THE SOUTH was awkwardly placed outside the heels of CLASSIC UNICORN which shifted out marginally. Passing the winning post, HONG KONG WIN was crowded for room inside NERVOUS WITNESS which was taken in by CLASSIC UNICORN. H W Lai was severely reprimanded. Because of this, HONG KONG WIN was not able to be ridden out over the concluding stages. Throughout the race, MCLUCKY travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of MCLUCKY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STOLTZ and CLASSIC UNICORN were sent for sampling.