06/04/2023  Happy Valley  Race 7

ROCKET SPADE jumped only fairly and then was crowded by RED MAJESTY which shifted in. MY ECSTATIC knuckled on jumping. HK DRAGON was slow to begin and approaching the 1500 Metres brushed with ROCKET SPADE when that runner shifted out slightly. From the outside barrier, PEGASUS GENERAL was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From a wide barrier, MIRACLE BEAMS was also shifted across behind runners in the early stages, then raced keenly in the early stages and subsequently finished tailed out. The performance of MIRACLE BEAMS was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MIRACLE BEAMS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After being crossed by HELENE FEELING near the 1200 Metres, ROCKET SPADE (C Y Ho) was then shifted to the outside of that runner, resulting in HK DRAGON being taken wider. A short distance later, HK DRAGON was steadied to avoid the heels of WINNING DRAGON when that runner was eased slightly in an attempt to obtain cover. C Y Ho was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres, PEGASUS GENERAL experienced difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of ROCKET SPADE. Near the 250 Metres, HELENE FEELING improved into a narrow run between MY ECSTATIC and SILVER HAMMER and in doing so bumped SILVER HAMMER. WINNING DRAGON raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection of WINNING DRAGON and HK DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HELENE FEELING and ROCKET SPADE were sent for sampling.