16/03/2022  Happy Valley  Race 6

BELLA BABY began only fairly. SPLENDID STAR shifted in at the start and bumped FIRE BALL which was also bumped by JAZZ STEED which shifted out. After this, from a wide barrier, SPLENDID STAR was shifted across behind runners. From the outside barrier, JOYFUL GENIUS was also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. BELLA BABY got its head up on a number of occasions passing the 900 Metres when travelling keenly. Passing the 500 Metres, TOUCH FAITH became unbalanced when racing tight between KING’S TROOPER and JOYFUL GENIUS which also became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by TOUCH FAITH. Approaching the 50 Metres, TOUCH FAITH lay out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of FLYING SWORD. Close to the finishing line, FIRE BALL lay in under pressure and had to be steadied away from the heels of FARIBAULT. Because of this, FIRE BALL was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. For the majority of the race, SO AWESOME travelled wide and without cover. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on BINGO BINGO at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination found that horse to be a "roarer”. A veterinary inspection of JAZZ STEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LIKE THAT and FARIBAULT were sent for sampling.