31/01/2024  Happy Valley  Race 7

SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092): When questioned, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that he was unable to cross ONE FOR ALL and CELESTIAL COLOURS in the early stages which resulted in SUPERB CAPITALIST racing wide and without cover. He said throughout the event SUPERB CAPITALIST raced keenly and hung out and as a result made the Home Turn wide. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of SUPERB CAPITALIST were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUPERB CAPITALIST will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HARMONY N BLESSED (E061): Sent for sampling post-race. GRATEFUL HEART (D278): No report. LIGHTNING BOLT (G130): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. CELESTIAL COLOURS (H362): After the race, Z Purton reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the running of the event and gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of CELESTIAL COLOURS was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, CELESTIAL COLOURS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. O'LINER (H264): After the race, H Bowman stated that his mount was obliged to race three wide throughout the event and as a consequence did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NEVER TOO SOON (E434): Near the 150 Metres obtained a tight run to the inside of ONE FOR ALL and as a result raced in restricted room for some distance. EXCELLENT PEERS (G033): No report. ACT OF FAITH (H082): Shortly after the start shifted out and away from GRATEFUL HEART before being corrected by its rider. NICCONI COUNTY (G208): Sent for sampling post-race. JUMBO FORTUNE (G195): Jumped only fairly. ONE FOR ALL (G012): After the race, L Hewitson reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the running of the event and gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.