01/05/2024  Happy Valley  Race 2

D STAR (G374): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. EXCEL WONGCHOY (J194): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of EXCEL WONGCHOY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, EXCEL WONGCHOY 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. VOLCANIC SPARK (H388): Jumped awkwardly. After the 200 Metres shifted in, resulting in its rider H Bentley having to stop riding and straighten. After the race, H Bentley reported that his intention was to hold a more forward position, but when unable to find cover in the early stages he was obliged to settle further back in order to obtain a position with cover. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight VOLCANIC SPARK found it difficult to make up ground from back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NOT A FEW (J109): Near the 1400 Metres raced in restricted room between FRUITY WARRIOR and SETANTA. CORDYCEPS ONE (E107): Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race. Sent for sampling post-race. SETANTA (G095): Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race. ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (H342): Approaching the 100 Metres C L Chau lost his whip as he changed it through to his right hand. As this was the 4th occasion this season that Jockey Chau had offended, he was fined the sum of $5,000. When questioned, C L Chau stated that the intention was to hold a slightly more forward position, but after his mount commenced only fairly and did not show early pace, he elected to shift it behind runners in the early stages. RUNNING BOY (J041): No report. BRAVE WITNESS (H425): Sent for sampling post-race. FRUITY WARRIOR (J035): No report. DRAGON PRIDE (D164): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 550 Metres raced tight to the inside of VOLCANIC SPARK. CHEONG FAT (H058): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.