09/10/2019  Happy Valley  Race 1

KEEP GOING jumped in at the start and made contact with FOX CHEUNGER which in turn shifted in and bumped heavily with NASHASHUK which lost ground when tightened onto the hindquarters of OPEN HOUSE which became unbalanced. From a wide barrier, MY DEAR was steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LA BOMBA was inclined to lay out making the first turn near the 1000 Metres. LEISURED FEET (C Y Ho) raced wide and without cover until approaching the 600 Metres at which stage it shifted in across LA BOMBA when not quite clear. C Y Ho was advised to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance when shifting ground. RED BRICK FIGHTER was left racing wide and without cover from the 600 Metres and then was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the Straight. KEEP GOING made the turn after the 600 Metres awkwardly. Passing the 500 Metres, FOX CHEUNGER shifted out and made contact with FIRE AND GOLD. Rounding the Home Turn, KEEP GOING was awkwardly placed behind LA BOMBA which commenced to give ground. A veterinary inspection of LA BOMBA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of OPEN HOUSE immediately following the race revealed the horse to be displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, OPEN HOUSE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GOUTEN OF GARO, STARLOT and NASHASHUK were sent for sampling.