11/10/2023  Happy Valley  Race 4

CHATEAU (H214): Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. KOKUSHI MUSOU (G006): After the race, H Bowman stated that after taking up a forward position he was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight, KOKUSHI MUSOU failed to respond to his riding and although obliged to race wide was still in his opinion somewhat disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FLYING ON THE TURF (C477): Approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied when crowded by OVERSUBSCRIBED which was taken in by KOKUSHI MUSOU (H Bowman). H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. HAPPY FAT CAT (G166): Was sent for sampling post-race. GOLDEN LUCK (H159): Was sent for sampling post-race. WOOD ON FIRE (C460): Prior to the declaration of correct weight, K Teetan and Trainer C W Chang viewed the films to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest/objection against HAPPY FAT CAT being declared the winner when that runner shifted out over the concluding stages. When connections declined to lodge a protest/objection, the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds to do so, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Was sent for sampling post-race. URBAN TRIUMPH (H200): Was slow to begin. Near the 800 Metres was bumped by GOOD VIEW GLORY and became unbalanced. SUPER ELITE (H247): No report. OVERSUBSCRIBED (C361): No report. WIND SPEEDER (E281): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For a short distance near the 400 Metres was held up for clear running. SHINKANSEN (H277): Reared in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. Jumped very awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with GOOD VIEW GLORY. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOOD VIEW GLORY (H154): Was bumped heavily at the start. Near the 800 Metres became badly unbalanced when crowded between URBAN TRIUMPH and OVERSUBSCRIBED which, after shifting in, then raced tight to the inside of KOKUSHI MUSOU (H Bowman) which also shifted in. H Bowman was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure he leaves sufficient racing room for runners positioned to his inside. Near the 75 Metres was awkwardly placed on the heels of KOKUSHI MUSOU when that runner commenced to give ground and was then shifted to the inside to continue into clear running.