Recap by phillip woo

The well-backed The Rock kept up a strong gallop after a perfectly rated ride clearing to the lead from a wide gate 1,250m out. He had been racing very well and his tactical versatility came into play here. Highland Fortune kept on a shock second settling box-seat from an ideal draw. It was his best run of the season trying the 1,600m for the first time. Flagship Glory made a steady bid from midfield to just miss the quinella spot. It was a return to form from a better draw. Tourbillon Diamond couldn't go on with it over the last 100m after chasing the speed one off the fence. He couldn't lift carrying six pounds more than his last outing. Looking Great ran on steadily without ever looking a threat following a one-off run worse than midfield. The rise in class and step back in distance took its toll. Savaquin ran on without menacing settling one off behind midfield from an awkward gate. He prefers a stronger tempo. Super Oasis came up one-paced after a one-off run better than midfield. He had every chance and will need to drop further in the handicaps. Lakeshore Eagle ran on without menacing from towards the rear.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (737) - CHUNG ON HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1600Meters

LAKESHORE EAGLE was slow to begin.

AMAZING CHOCOLATE began only fairly.

SUNSHINE WARRIOR began awkwardly and stumbled at the start.

BIGWOOD began awkwardly and got its head up on jumping.

After this, BIGWOOD was steadied to obtain cover.

CIRCUIT THREE shifted out at the start and bumped THE ROCK.

After this, CIRCUIT THREE was also steadied to obtain cover.

Passing the 1500 Metres, BIGWOOD was awkwardly placed behind LOOKING GREAT.

CHARITY GO, which was following BIGWOOD, was inconvenienced in consequence.

After the 1100 Metres, CIRCUIT THREE was awkwardly placed inside the heels of CHARITY GO.

After the 1000 Metres, FLAGSHIP GLORY commenced to prove very difficult to settle and shifted out away from the heels of SMILING TIME and in doing so bumped LOOKING GREAT.

Despite the efforts of its rider, FLAGSHIP GLORY continued to prove very difficult to settle and would not relax, resulting in FLAGSHIP GLORY and LOOKING GREAT bumping on a number of occasions and LOOKING GREAT being forced to race wide and without cover near the 900 Metres.

As the Stewards were satisfied that this incident was due to the racing manners of FLAGSHIP GLORY, no further action was taken.

Passing the 400 Metres, BIGWOOD was shifted out away from the heels of SAVAQUIN which was taken out by FLAGSHIP GLORY.

Passing the 200 Metres, SMILING TIME shifted out under pressure and bumped AMAZING CHOCOLATE.

AMAZING CHOCOLATE then raced tight passing the 150 Metres between SMILING TIME and LAKESHORE EAGLE.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CHARITY GO, A Badel stated that after being shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier, CHARITY GO travelled satisfactorily in the middle stages.

He said he commenced to improve his position after the 700 Metres wide on the track in an endeavour to take closer order to the leaders, however, CHARITY GO responded only fairly to his riding rounding the Home Turn.

He added after placing CHARITY GO under full pressure at the entrance to the Straight, the horse was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race.

A veterinary inspection of CHARITY GO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of LAKESHORE EAGLE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

TOURBILLON DIAMOND, THE ROCK and HIGHLAND FORTUNE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Race 5 was put back 5 minutes.

2.

After the running of Race 2, the track classification for the turf course was officially changed from "Good??to "Good to Firm?? This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 2 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm??

3.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 2 June 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of TELECOM MISSILE, VALIANT ELEGANCE, CHUNGHWA JINGSHEN, AMAZING ROCKY, PARTY WARRIOR, HERO STAR, RED BRICK FIGHTER, ISLAND SHINE, SUN OF MAKFI, ERNEST FEELING, HARRIER JET, FORTUNE CARRIER, WINNING VOLATILITY, METHANE, EVER FORCE, GOODLUCK GOODLUCK, HIGH RISE SOLDIER, SIMPLY FLUKE, H Z TOURBILLON and GALLANT CROWN revealed no apparent abnormality.

4.

Racing Laboratory tests of E HONEY, VIVA MAMA, FOR FUN'S SAKE, GREAT HARVEST, SHANGHAI POWER, TELECOM FIGHTERS, KA YING EXCELLENT, MOONLUCK, A LA KING, ICE LEGEND, MANNA FROM HEAVEN, FA FA, JOLLY GOOD HEART, TELECOM SMART, DANCING FIGHTER, HARMONY N BLESSED, TSAR, GREEN LUCK, SAVAQUIN, MAJESTIC STAR, SPARKLING DRAGON and LOVING A BOOM (26.5.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: CORRIENTHES on 5.6.21 on veterinary advice.

Race 4: GO BALLISTIC on 3.6.21 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine Race 5: Apprentice C L Chau (GOLDEN BOLT): $6,000 for being 3 lbs overweight.



3.

Severe Reprimand Race 6: J Moreira (FAIRY FLOSS) for shifting out at the entrance to the Straight.

4.

Adjourned Inquiry Race 6

5.

Bleeders Race 2: WINNING GLORY Race 5: PACKING AWARD

6.

Barrier Trials Race 4: WICKER SPLENDID TIMING Race 5: ZONE D Race 7: SOLAR POWER INTENTION

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: UNIVERSAL CROWN Race 2: CORRIENTHES WINNING GLORY Race 4: GO BALLISTIC WICKER SPLENDID TIMING Race 5: ZONE D CORDYCEPS ONE Race 7: INTENTION Race 9: LEWIS

8.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement MIXED - Turf C Course / All Weather Track

9.

Rolling Arrangement The track was not rolled today.