27/01/2021  Happy Valley  Race 3

GOOD LUCK MONEY was slow to begin. THE ANOMALY began awkwardly. From wide barriers, CALIFORNIA LEVEE and MOONLUCK were shifted across behind runners soon after the start. Approaching the 950 Metres, JAZZ STEED was steadied away from the heels of LUCKY RUBY which shifted in away from VERY SWEET ORANGE. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, HERO TIME was steadied away from the heels of LUCKY RUBY which shifted in. Approaching and passing the 500 Metres, LUCKY RUBY raced tight inside MY ECSTATIC which shifted in. Passing the 500 Metres, THE ANOMALY lost ground when reluctant to maintain its position inside COURAGEOUS DRAGON after momentarily racing in restricted room. COURAGEOUS DRAGON shifted out on straightening and brushed SPRINT FORWARD. When improving into a run between MY ECSTATIC and JAZZ STEED approaching the 100 Metres, THE ANOMALY was momentarily crowded for room due to both horses shifting ground. In this incident, JAZZ STEED became unbalanced due to contact on its hindquarters from THE ANOMALY. Approaching the finishing line, WON BALL was steadied when disappointed for running between JAZZ STEED and COURAGEOUS DRAGON. MOONLUCK, which was closing off the race well, was steadied away from the heels of WON BALL in consequence. A veterinary inspection of HERO TIME immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, HERO TIME will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of VERY SWEET ORANGE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MY ECSTATIC, THE ANOMALY and JAZZ STEED were sent for sampling.