07/06/2023  Happy Valley  Race 7

PEGASUS HERO jumped only fairly and then was crowded between COMET SPLENDIDO and INTREPID WINNER, both of which shifted ground. From the outside barriers, S J TOURBILLON, PEGASUS GENERAL and VILLA FIONN were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1500 Metres, INTREPID WINNER was steadied when crowded between COMET SPLENDIDO and MAJESTIC VICTORY, both of which shifted ground slightly. In the middle stages, PEGASUS GENERAL raced keenly. Near the 400 Metres, TURIN MASCOT and INTREPID WINNER made contact as INTREPID WINNER shifted to the outside of MAJESTIC VICTORY to obtain clear running. Near the 350 Metres, ROCKET SPADE became held up behind and to the inside of MAJESTIC VICTORY. A short distance later, ROCKET SPADE was checked when disappointed for a run between MAJESTIC VICTORY and COMET SPLENDIDO which shifted out. VILLA FIONN lost its left front plate near the 200 Metres. After the 150 Metres, HIT THE SHOT was taken out slightly when ROCKET SPADE shifted to the outside of SATIRICAL GLORY to obtain clear running. INTREPID WINNER lay in when placed under pressure in the Straight. After the race, Z Purton (MAJESTIC VICTORY) reported that his mount travelled only fairly during the running of the event and gave ground under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection of MAJESTIC VICTORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MAJESTIC VICTORY was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAJESTIC VICTORY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Also after the race, C Y Ho (COMET SPLENDIDO) stated that his mount, which was racing first up tonight, would derive benefit from tonight’s race. A veterinary inspection of COMET SPLENDIDO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Following the race, TURIN MASCOT was noted to have blood in its mouth. S J TOURBILLON and ROCKET SPADE were sent for sampling.