27/11/2024  Happy Valley  Race 4

CHARITY GAIN (H431): Sent for sampling post-race. SERANGOON (H296): After the 250 Metres was disappointed for clear running to the inside of PEGASUS GENERAL and shifted to that runner’s outside where it obtained clear running near the 200 Metres. DRAGON STAR (H128): No report. PERFECT PAIRING (J331): Jumped awkwardly. When questioned, H Bowman stated that in the Home Straight PERFECT PAIRING lay in and proved difficult to ride out. Notwithstanding this explanation, Jockey Bowman was advised that whilst the Stewards were satisfied that his riding over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he should, wherever possible, continue to ride his mounts out to the finish. HAPPY HERO (G322): No report. AFFORDABLE (J242): Jumped only fairly. In the middle stages raced keenly. Sent for sampling post-race. ARTHUR'S KINGDOM (E194): After the event, A Badel stated that his instructions were to lead the event, but his mount did not show sufficient pace to do so. He said after racing outside the early leader SOLAR GOGO, ARTHUR’S KINGDOM did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ARTHUR’S KINGDOM was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, ARTHUR’S KINGDOM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CONFRINGO (J322): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. MANAGEMENT FOLKS (E496): Jumped only fairly. Near the 300 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving to the inside of DRAGON STAR which shifted in slightly. Sent for sampling post-race. HAKKA RADIANCE (J105): Approaching the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of CHARITY GAIN to obtain a clear run. C L Chau was warned for raising his whip arm above shoulder height on several occasions in the Home Straight. Trainer C S Shum confirmed that his instructions to C L Chau were to ride HAKKA RADIANCE in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the outside barrier. SOLAR GOGO (H390): After the event, A Hamelin reported that from the inside barrier his instructions were to hold a forward position but not necessarily to lead. He said when his mount jumped well he was able to hold the lead without being unduly pressured to do so. He added that from the 600 Metres SOLAR GOGO came under pressure before weakening noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SOLAR GOGO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SOLAR GOGO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PEGASUS GENERAL (G189): Held up making the Home Turn. MISTER DAPPER (H376): Withdrawn on 25.11.24 by order of the Stewards (stable transfer) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter HAKKA RADIANCE.