17/04/2024  Happy Valley  Race 7

CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 350 Metres became held up behind GOKO WIN and shifted to that runner’s outside to obtain clear running and in doing so made contact with EASON. SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092): Sent for sampling post-race. BRAVE STAR (G268): No report. EASON (G061): Near the 350 Metres was bumped and taken wider by CAPITAL DELIGHT. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, EASON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GOKO WIN (H069): Noted to have blood in the nose after the race. BEAUTY INFINITY (H377): Sent for sampling post-race. NOT USUAL STAR (G396): After travelling a short distance bucked and was eased down from the event approaching the 1100 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of NOT USUAL STAR were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NOT USUAL STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial carrying a raceday saddle. HAPPY FAT CAT (G166): The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in whilst they considered if HAPPY FAT CAT had been afforded a fair start. After taking evidence from Jockey M F Poon, Trainer W K Mo and Starter A Speechley, the Stewards found that as the start was effected HAPPY FAT CAT anticipated the start, lunged forward and made contact with gates. This resulted in HAPPY FAT CAT then sitting back in its barrier and losing significant ground. As the Stewards were of the opinion that HAPPY FAT CAT had been afforded a fair start, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. The Stewards ruled that the barrier manners of HAPPY FAT CAT were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY FAT CAT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY DAY (G119): Jumped only fairly. KYRUS DRAGON (H396): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.