25/09/2024  Happy Valley  Race 6

ROCKET SPADE (G170): Sent for sampling post-race. DURHAM STAR (E082): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SURE JOYFUL (G125): Crowded at the start by SUPER UNICORN which shifted out. MATSU VICTOR (H472): Near the 250 Metres was bumped by COURIER MAGIC and became unbalanced as COURIER MAGIC raced tight to the inside of ROCKET SPADE. When questioned, C Y Ho stated that from the inside barrier his intention was to hold a more forward position to take advantage of the gate. He said whilst MATSU VICTOR travelled comfortably throughout the event, it failed to respond strongly to his riding in the Home Straight. He added, in his opinion, MATSU VICTOR may be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages to allow it to finish the race off. Trainer K W Lui agreed with the assessment of Jockey Ho that MATSU VICTOR may not have appreciated being ridden in a more forward position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. BRAVE WITNESS (H425): Shifted in on jumping and became unbalanced when it bumped with GALLANT CROWN. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of BRAVE WITNESS, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, BRAVE WITNESS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ON THE LASH (J182): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRADITION (J111): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SUPER UNICORN (H481): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Making the turn near the 1000 Metres, when racing ungenerously, was steadied when momentarily crowded between BRAVE WITNESS and MATSU VICTOR which shifted out slightly when it made the turn awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race. COURIER MAGIC (H290): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Bumped at the 250 Metres. GALLANT CROWN (D359): Bumped shortly after the start. After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his instructions were to lead tonight. He said after travelling well in the lead, GALLANT CROWN was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off and he could offer no explanation in respect to its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NINJA DERBY (H339): No report.