15/05/2024  Happy Valley  Race 3

WINNING DRAGON (E461): Sent for sampling post-race. GALLANT WAKING (G165): After the race, C Y Ho reported that in the early stages he looked to obtain a trailing position behind NOBLE PURSUIT. He said when that runner shifted to a one-off position near the 1400 Metres, GALLANT WAKING was left racing wide and without cover thereafter. He added that GALLANT WAKING raced keenly in this position and was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NOBLE PURSUIT (H324): After the race, H Bowman stated that after obtaining a handy position one-off near the 1400 Metres, his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages. He said throughout the middle stages NOBLE PURSUIT was disadvantaged when it did not appreciate racing tight to the inside of GALLANT WAKING and when placed under pressure from the 500 Metres responded only fairly to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE PURSUIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. BRAVEHEARTS (H389): Slow to begin. AWESOME FLUKE (J050): In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1500 Metres was eased to avoid WINNING DRAGON when that runner shifted in. Making the Home Turn was held up for clear running. QUANTUM PATCH (H166): No report. FLAMINGO TRILLION (H192): Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race. DEVILDOM (H445): After the race, L Hewitson reported that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages and if circumstances permitted to make a mid-race move. He said when DEVILDOM jumped well and runners to his inside did not show the intention to hold a forward position, he allowed DEVILDOM to shift in to race outside the leader FLAMINGO TRILLION without having to make use of his mount to do so. INTREPID WINNER (G144): No report.