07/05/2025  Happy Valley  Race 1

BRAVE OF FRIENDS (J382): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. J Orman was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse that was out of contention and not responding to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PODIUM (H173): Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by THE PRIME which shifted out and away from HARRY’S HERO. Bumped after the 200 Metres. THE PRIME (J352): Shortly after the start was crowded between SUPER TREASURE and COOL BLUE which shifted out. Bumped approaching the 300 Metres. TRADITION (J111): Jumped only fairly. TATTENHAM (H121): Fractious in the starting gates. Before being allowed to race again, TATTENHAM will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. SUPER TREASURE (J211): Bumped shortly after the start. HARRY'S HERO (H332): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. When being shifted to the outside of COOL BLUE after the 200 Metres made contact with PODIUM. For some distance after the 100 Metres raced tight to the outside of COOL BLUE which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race. ON THE LASH (J182): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WOODFIRE CHAMP (H292): After the event K C Leung reported that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He added WOODFIRE CHAMP did not travel well throughout the event which he attributed to the visors being removed from the horse. He said, in his view, WOODFIRE CHAMP would be better suited by being dropped back in distance and the reapplication of visors. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. COOL BLUE (H011): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event M Chadwick confirmed that from an inside barrier COOL BLUE was able to hold a more forward position. Sent for sampling post-race. BEAU GOSSE (G389): Sent for sampling post-race. THE KHAN (H489): Withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, THE KHAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.