08/03/2023  Happy Valley  Race 6

TIANCHI MONSTER was crowded soon after the start by SUPER OASIS which shifted out. RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE was slow to begin. ROUND THE EARTH jumped awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the outside barriers, ESCAPE ROUTE and ROCKET SPADE were also shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 500 Metres, SAVVY KINGMAN was steadied to avoid the heels of COMET SPLENDIDO (C L Chau) which shifted in when not quite clear. C L Chau was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. COMET SPLENDIDO raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race, K C Leung (MEANINGFUL STAR) advised that his instructions were to obtain a handy position with cover, but when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to allow MEANINGFUL STAR to stride forward whereby it settled outside the lead and raced in a more forward position than intended. A veterinary inspection of ROCKET SPADE and ROUND THE EARTH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ROCKET SPADE, PEGASUS GENERAL and SATIRICAL GLORY were sent for sampling.