12/07/2023  Happy Valley  Race 6

MULTIMORE was withdrawn on 11.7.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter CHEONG FAT (Z Purton). Before being allowed to race again, MULTIMORE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On entering the Parade Ring, FORTUNE CARRIER kicked a running rail. FORTUNE CARRIER was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. Whilst parading behind the barriers, CHEONG FAT broke loose from its handler, dislodging its rider, Z Purton. CHEONG FAT then galloped riderless for a considerable distance and was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, CHEONG FAT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, CHEONG FAT was found to have sustained a wound to the right hind cannon. Z Purton was subsequently examined by the Chief Medical Officer and passed fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements. SURE JOYFUL was slow to begin. TELECOM SPIRIT was crowded at the start by AESTHETICISM which shifted out and away from HEARTY WISH. From the outside barrier, JUNEAU FLASH was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. TELECOM SPIRIT raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. When questioned, M Chadwick (TELECOM SPIRIT) stated that approaching the 50 Metres his mount commenced to labour and for this reason he did not ride it out to the finish of the event. M Chadwick was reminded of his responsibilities that, wherever possible, he should fully test his mounts to the finish of the race. A veterinary inspection of AESTHETICISM, FORTUNE CARRIER and SURE JOYFUL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRAVEL GOLF, TOGEPI and ONE FOR ALL were sent for sampling.