13/12/2023  Happy Valley  Race 9

SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092): After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that he was able to lead tonight’s race, but his mount, which was racing first up for 91 days, did not finish the race off strongly and would derive benefit from tonight’s performance. He added, in his opinion, SUPERB CAPITALIST is better suited on firmer surfaces. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FASHION LEGEND (J080): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. When questioned, A Atzeni stated that after improving into a tight run between LUCKY EIGHT and SUPERB CAPITALIST, when he observed SUPERB CAPITALIST commenced to weaken and shift out slightly near the 100 Metres, this resulted in him having to stop riding for a short distance when he felt the run may close. He added when he was able to maintain clear running, he continued to ride FASHION LEGEND out to the finish of the event. BRAVE STAR (G268): Sent for sampling post-race. LUCKY EIGHT (G204): Near the 150 Metres was briefly crowded by COPARTNER AMBITION which shifted in. BON'S A PEARLA (G449): Hampered shortly after the start when crowded by ACE VICTORY which shifted out and away from SAVVY CHIC. A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037): When questioned regarding his riding on the Home Turn as to why he remained racing behind SAVVY CHIC, Z Purton stated that as he felt it was advantageous to make his run to the inside given his view on the track pattern, he elected to remain racing behind SAVVY CHIC rather than shifting out. He added as a result he was obliged to steady away from the heels of SAVVY CHIC near the 350 Metres and shortly after straightening he was able to commence riding A AMERIC TE SPECSO along where it finished the race off well. The Stewards found the explanation offered by Z Purton was reasonable in the circumstances. COPARTNER AMBITION (E218): Near the 250 Metres was directed to the outside of LUCKY EIGHT to continue into clear running. Sent for sampling post-race. PRINCE OF PORTY (H009): No report. SAVVY CHIC (G261): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ACE VICTORY (H076): Jumped awkwardly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. HAPPY DAY (G119): Jumped awkwardly. METRO WARRIOR (D387): No report.