17/01/2024  Happy Valley  Race 8

BON'S A PEARLA (G449): Shortly after the start was crowded between STREET CONQUEROR which shifted out and ONLY U which raced tight to the inside of LUCKY ARCHANGEL. Near the 450 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between GOLDEN SAMURAI and BEAUTY CHAMP (M Chadwick) which shifted out to commence a forward move. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care. Near the 100 Metres was steadied when crowded between LUCKY ARCHANGEL which shifted out slightly when giving ground and GOLDEN SAMURAI (C Y Ho) which shifted in as it lay in. C Y Ho was advised to exercise more care. When questioned, Z Purton stated that after having been disappointed for clear running at the 450 Metres, BON’S A PEARLA was then obliged to improve between runners and, in his view, would be better suited when being able to make a run to the outside of the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, BON’S A PEARLA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ARMOUR EAGLE (G093): Near the 600 Metres became unbalanced when crowded between LUCKY ARCHANGEL and WATCH BUDDY which shifted to the outside of SUGAR SUGAR. In the middle stages raced keenly and at the 500 Metres was steadied away from RAGING BLIZZARD. LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. PRINCE OF PORTY (H009): When placed under pressure near the 200 Metres shifted in, resulting in its rider B Avdulla having to stop riding and straighten his mount. RAGING BLIZZARD (H368): Bumped at the start. Bumped approaching the 1000 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. SUGAR SUGAR (G016): Inconvenienced approaching the 200 Metres by PRINCE OF PORTY. STREET CONQUEROR (H341): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WATCH BUDDY (H185): Approaching the 1000 Metres was briefly crowded between SUGAR SUGAR ad RAGING BLIZZARD which shifted in after being bumped by PRINCE OF PORTY. Sent for sampling post-race. GOLDEN SAMURAI (H024): After the race, C Y Ho reported that his mount lay in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight which resulted in him having to correct his mount near the 100 Metres. BEAUTY CHAMP (G137): Jumped awkwardly and then was hampered when bumped by GOLDEN SAMURAI. ONLY U (J037): Raced tight shortly after the start. TOGEPI (G458): Bumped at the start.