06/06/2018  Happy Valley  Race 6

VERY RICH MAN was withdrawn on 5.6.18 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter SUPREME WITNESS (K C Leung). Before being allowed to race again, VERY RICH MAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to MASTER VIKING was replaced. APPLAUSE and TOP STRIKE were hampered on jumping by FORMULA GALORE which was taken out by MASTER VIKING. After this, TOP STRIKE and APPLAUSE were shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Also from the outside barrier, LOVE CHUNGHWA was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Approaching the 1100 Metres, ORIENTAL ELITE was momentarily tightened for room between SUPREME WITNESS which shifted out and DR RACE which was taken in marginally by MASTER VIKING. Near the 750 Metres, TOP STRIKE commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of DR RACE. After this, TOP STRIKE continued to race ungenerously and had to be checked away from the heels of DR RACE for a considerable distance. Near the 450 Metres, APPLAUSE was crowded for room inside SPRING WIN which shifted in marginally and DR RACE which was initially taken out by ORIENTAL ELITE (D Whyte) before shifting further after becoming unbalanced due to making contact with ORIENTAL ELITE. D Whyte was advised that whilst there were a number of circumstances associated with this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Near the 250 Metres, SUPREME WITNESS was shifted to the inside of MASTER VIKING after being disappointed for running between that horse and FORMULA GALORE. Passing the 200 Metres, C Y Ho (FORMULA GALORE) dropped his left rein. Near the 150 Metres, SUPREME WITNESS raced tight inside MASTER VIKING which shifted in. Also near the 150 Metres, TOP SCORE got its head on the side and shifted in, resulting in its rider having to momentarily stop riding and straighten his mount. Passing the 100 Metres, LOVE CHUNGHWA was shifted to the outside of PEACE N PROSPERITY when disappointed for running between that horse and MASTER VIKING. For the majority of the race, SPRING WIN travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of APPLAUSE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TOP SCORE and FORMULA GALORE were sent for sampling.