01/02/2023  Happy Valley  Race 2

DAZZLING FELLOW jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with LOYAL AMBITION. SUCCESS ALLSTARS was crowded for room on jumping between MOONLUCK which was taken out by BALLISTIC MAN and CABLE SPEED which shifted in. Shortly after the start, CABLE SPEED was bumped by SMILING FACE which was taken in by FORTUNE PATROL. From a wide barrier, GLORIOUS LOVER, after jumping only fairly, was shifted across behind runners. Near the 1700 Metres, DAZZLING FELLOW was briefly crowded between BALLISTIC MAN and LOYAL AMBITION which shifted out slightly. BALLISTIC MAN raced keenly and got its head up in the early stages. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, FORTUNE TRIPLE was steadied when crowded by CAPLE SPEED (H T Mo) which shifted in when positioned close to the heels of BALLISTIC MAN. H T Mo was advised to exercise more care. Near the 800 Metres, SMILING FACE shifted out to commence a forward move and raced wide and without cover from that point. DAZZLING FELLOW was held up making the Home Turn and near the 300 Metres improved into a narrow run between BALLISTIC MAN and SMILING FACE. Near the 300 Metres, FORTUNE TRIPLE became held up behind LOYAL AMBITION before shifting to that horse’s outside in an attempt to obtain clear running near the 200 Metres. FORTUNE TRIPLE then continued to be held up on the heels of HANG’S CHOICE until near the 100 Metres. After the 300 Metres, MOONLUCK was held up on the heels of HANG’S CHOICE and passing the 200 Metres raced tight to the inside of BALLISTIC MAN which was inclined to lay in. Near the 150 Metres, BALLISTIC MAN was steadied away from the heels of DAZZLING FELLOW which shifted in slightly. REGENCY MASTER was inclined to lay in in the Straight and near the 150 Metres shifted in and brushed CABLE SPEED. Close to the finishing line, DAZZLING FELLOW lay out under pressure, resulting in its rider, H Bowman, having to stop riding and straighten. The performance of SUCCESS ALLSTARS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUCCESS ALLSTARS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUCCESS ALLSTARS immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung (LOYAL AMBITION) stated that his mount was pressured in the lead by HANG’S CHOICE and as a consequence LOYAL AMBITION gave ground in the Straight and was unable to finish the race off. A veterinary inspection of LOYAL AMBITION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Following the race, C L Chau reported that his instructions were to take up a forward position on HANG’S CHOICE tonight as it had previously raced disappointingly when settled towards the rear of the field. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions. LOYAL AMBITION, REGENCY MASTER and DAZZLING FELLOW were sent for sampling.