12/07/2023  Happy Valley  Race 8

AMAZING ROCKY was withdrawn on 11.7.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter LUCKY GOLD (L Hewitson). Before being allowed to race again, AMAZING ROCKY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SEASONS WIT jumped only fairly and then was briefly crowded between NORTHERN BEACHES and PARTY WARRIOR, both of which shifted ground. LUCKY GOLD and HUMBLE STAR were crowded at the start between BEAUTY TYCOON and EQUALETTA BLITZ. Near the 600 Metres, NORTHERN BEACHES was momentarily crowded between SEASONS WIT and E UNIVERSE. EQUALETTA BLITZ, which was following, was then steadied to avoid NORTHERN BEACHES, shifted out and made the turn wider. EQUALETTA BLITZ then hung out throughout the middle stages. Approaching the 500 Metres, HUMBLE STAR, which was racing keenly, was steadied away from PARTY WARRIOR. At the 300 Metres, EXPLOSIVE WITNESS was steadied away from SUPER VINCE. LUCKY GOLD, which was following, became held up behind EXPLOSIVE WITNESS and SUPER VINCE and did not obtain clear running until approaching the 150 Metres. After the race, M F Poon (WINNING HEART) reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the running of the event. A veterinary inspection of WINNING HEART immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WINNING HEART, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WINNING HEART 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 PARTY WARRIOR and NORTHERN BEACHES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SEASONS WIT and EXPLOSIVE WITNESS were sent for sampling.