21/02/2018  Happy Valley  Race 6

ARCHIPPUS was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. From the outside barrier, SUPER FLUKE was also steadied shortly after the start and shifted across behind runners. SEVEN HEAVENS, which was being steadied to obtain cover, was bumped shortly after the start by MR GENUINE which shifted out. In this incident, MR GENUINE became unbalanced due to the contact on the hindquarters by SEVEN HEAVENS. Shortly after the start, SEA JADE and BORN IN CHINA bumped. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, ARCHIPPUS was crowded for room inside PERPETUAL JOYANCE which got its head on the side and lay in away from CALIFORNIA WHIP. At this time, PERPETUAL JOYANCE was also awkwardly placed outside the heels of SEVEN HEAVENS which shifted out marginally making the turn. After the 500 Metres, HOUSE OF FUN and BORN IN CHINA bumped due to HOUSE OF FUN being awkwardly placed close to the heels of SEA JADE which raced tight inside MR GENUINE. Passing the 450 Metres, ARCHIPPUS got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SEVEN HEAVENS (M Chadwick) which was being steadied so as to shift out away from the heels of HOUSE OF FUN. When SEVEN HEAVENS shifted out, PERPETUAL JOYANCE was shifted out away from that horse and across the heels of CALIFORNIA WHIP. SUPER FLUKE, which was following PERPETUAL JOYANCE, was directed away from the heels of that horse in consequence. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. For some distance approaching and passing the 200 Metres, SEA JADE raced tight inside E-SUPER when improving into tight running inside that horse. Passing the 200 Metres, PERPETUAL JOYANCE and SUPER FLUKE raced tight. For the majority of the race, CALIFORNIA WHIP travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of MR GENUINE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BORN IN CHINA and HOUSE OF FUN were sent for sampling. <25/2/2018 Omission from Racing Incidents Report of 21 February 2018 Happy Valley Racemeeting – Race 6 (443)>When questioned, Apprentice H T Mo stated that he was instructed to lead on SEA JADE, however, if the rider of another runner was intent on obtaining a forward position, it was acceptable for him to take cover on SEA JADE rather than continue to press his mount to lead. He said after riding his mount along in the early stages to take up a forward position, he noticed that E-SUPER was being aggressively ridden from a wide barrier to take up the lead and therefore approaching the 1000 Metres he elected to take a sit off that horse. He said after obtaining cover behind E-SUPER, he attempted to shift his mount to the outside of that horse passing the 600 Metres, however, MR GENUINE was able to improve its position at this time which resulted in SEA JADE racing tight inside MR GENUINE and being awkwardly placed close to the heels of E-SUPER. He agreed that in hindsight he had been too slow to shift his mount to the outside of E-SUPER as there was ample opportunity for him to do that after the 700 Metres prior to MR GENUINE improving its position. Apprentice Mo was advised that his explanation would be reported, however, he must ensure that he is alert to opportunities to obtain advantageous positions when they present themselves.