31/01/2024  Happy Valley  Race 2

HARMONY N HOME (C531): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that when being placed under pressure near the 200 Metres, he dropped his left rein for a number of strides which he attributed to some moisture being present on his reins. Apprentice Chung was advised that he must, wherever possible, maintain control of his reins to allow him to continue to ride his mounts out without having to regather his reins. Sent for sampling post-race. HERCULES (C476): Bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the 500 Metres lay in before being corrected by its rider H Bowman. Sent for sampling post-race. COLONEL (D090): Sent for sampling post-race. TIMESTORM (G109): Shortly after the start became unbalanced when it bumped with ISLAND SURPRISE. When questioned, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that he was instructed to hold a midfield position. He said when caught wide in the early stages and as his mount was travelling well, he elected to allow TIMESTORM to stride forward and lead to avoid covering additional ground. Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions issued. WIND SPEEDER (E281): Approaching the 100 Metres was awkwardly placed close to NOIR RIDER and at the same point, its rider, M Chadwick, had his whip entangled in his reins as he endeavoured to pull it through to his right hand. BAYVIEW STAR (G411): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was bumped heavily by TIMESTORM, resulting in BAYVIEW STAR becoming unbalanced and losing ground. MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352): Bumped shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages and was obliged to race wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. After the race, A Atzeni stated that, in his opinion, MODEST GENTLEMAN would be better suited over a distance of 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MODEST GENTLEMAN was considered to be disappointing as compared to its last start win. Before being allowed to race again, MODEST GENTLEMAN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. H Z TOURBILLON (E149): Bumped shortly after the start. After the 200 Metres was held up for clear running between HERCULES and DOUBLE SHOW which shifted out slightly. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on H Z TOURBILLON at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, H Z TOURBILLON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GET THE MONIES (G168): From the 350 Metres until the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. ISLAND SURPRISE (E429): After the race, K C Leung reported that after travelling satisfactorily in the early stages in a forward position, his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DOUBLE SHOW (G250): No report. NOIR RIDER (E138): No report.