Recap by phillip woo

Tattenham raced prominently on the fence and poked his head in front 50m from the line to record an upset win. He produced a vastly improved effort with his headgear removed on his first attempt over Happy Valley's 1,200m. Happy Trio found one too good after getting the perfect run from gate two. He is not far off a winning result. Sight Hero jumped out of his skin late to snatch third after making his run two from the rear. He is always a chance over this C&D. Punted late, Hero Star grudgingly gave way to just miss a placing after newcomer Double Win hounded him for the lead. It was a pleasing effort from barrier 12. Favourite Righteous Arron made some headway late near the outside to finish next the best after getting dragged back to have only three behind him rounding the final bend. The heavy weight and wet conditions likely played against him. Happy Soul only held his ground following his handy run. Joy Of Spring ran on from towards the rear without threatening the placegetters. He failed to build on his debut second but it is still early days for him.

Racing Incident Report

Race Three : (94) - FLYING HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

Horse No 1 RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059) Z Purton Approaching the 800 Metres when racing keenly was steadied to avoid HINOKAMI KAGURA which shifted out.

After the race, Z Purton stated that after being steadied away from HINOKAMI KAGURA approaching the 800 Metres, RIGHTEOUS ARION was then unable to improve when positioned behind that runner, but still finished the race off fairly, and in his opinion, was disadvantaged by the incident approaching the 800 Metres.

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

Was sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 2 SIGHT HERO (D487) H Bowman Approaching the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid HINOKAMI KAGURA when that runner commenced to give ground.

Horse No 4 HAPPY SOUL (G249) L Hewitson Bumped with BAYVIEW STAR shortly after the start and then near the 1150 Metres was crowded by HAPPY TRIO.

Near the 900 Metres was crowded.

When placed under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight lay out, resulting in its rider, L Hewitson, changing his whip to the left hand near the 150 Metres.

Horse No 5 JOY OF SPRING (H383) B Avdulla After the race, B Avdulla stated that, from his wide barrier, he was obliged to settle back in the field and the horse may not have appreciated the "Good to Yielding??track conditions.

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

Horse No 6 DOUBLE WIN (H382) K De Melo Shifted in at the start and bumped STORMTROUPER.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.

Horse No 7 HINOKAMI KAGURA (H384) K C Leung Near the 900 Metres lay in and away from DOUBLE WIN and as a consequence made contact with HAPPY SOUL.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

The performance of HINOKAMI KAGURA, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, HINOKAMI KAGURA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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

Horse No 8 HAPPY TRIO (G244) H Bentley Near the 50 Metres, H Bentley dropped his whip.

Was sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 9 STORMTROUPER (E100) M Chadwick Was bumped at the start.

Horse No 10 TATTENHAM (H121) A Hamelin When questioned regarding the improved performance of TATTENHAM, Trainer P C Ng stated that at its last start the stable was disappointed with its performance and as a result he transferred TATTENHAM to his Conghua stable.

He said he then barrier trialed TATTENHAM on 9 October 2023 where he removed the hood and the pacifiers and instructed its rider to take up a forward position in the barrier trial.

He added that TATTENHAM performed well in this barrier trial and as a consequence tonight he instructed A Hamelin, from its inside barrier, to endeavour to obtain a forward position if possible which advantaged TATTENHAM tonight.

He said in addition TATTENHAM was suited by the "Good to Yielding??track conditions.

Was sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 11 MAGIC TRAVELLER (H102) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Horse No 12 BAYVIEW STAR (G411) H T Mo Became fractious and made contact with a rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race.

Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between HINOKAMI KAGURA and HAPPY SOUL which, after shifting out and bumping BAYVIEW STAR, was then taken out by HAPPY TRIO (H Bentley) which shifted out whilst being ridden along.

H Bentley was advised to exercise more care.