05/06/2024  Happy Valley  Race 6

CONTI CONTI (J166): Bumped at the start. I CAN (H381): Jumped only fairly and was crowded by MATSU VICTOR which shifted in. SKY TRUST (J161): Near the 1200 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from SUPER BABY. Was then allowed to stride forward and raced in the lead. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SKY TRUST made a respiratory noise. An endoscopic examination conducted on SKY TRUST found it to be a "roarer”. ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066): Lost its left hind plate whilst being transported to Happy Valley, was examined by the Veterinary Officer after being replated and passed suitable to race. Near the 1100 Metres when racing keenly was steadied when crowded between I CAN and AMAZING AWARD which shifted in momentarily. Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. After the race, B Avdulla reported that his intention was to hold a more forward position, but despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to do so. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AMAZING AWARD (J236): Shortly after the start was eased when crowded between ATOMIC BEAUTY and CONTI CONTI which shifted out slightly. SUPER BABY (G364): Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of L Ferraris, 7th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race. GALLANT CROWN (D359): Trainer D A Hayes was fined the sum of $3,000 for presenting GALLANT CROWN in the Parade Ring with a parade hood which was not part of that horse’s declared gear. MATSU VICTOR (H472): Near the 1000 Metres was hampered when ATOMIC BEAUTY shifted out to improve. The performance of MATSU VICTOR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MATSU VICTOR 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 immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STURDY RUBY (H207): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race. FORTUNE COOKIES (J032): Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NORTHERN BEAST (H233): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. PAKISTAN FRIEND (B370): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.